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A Warrior Knows That An Angel And A Devil Are Both Competing For His Sword Hand. The Devil Says: "you Will Weaken. You Will Not Know Exactly When. You Are Afraid." The Angel Says: "you Will Weaken. You Will Not Know Exactly When. You Are Afraid." The Warrior Is Surprised. Both The Angel And The Devil Have Said The Same Thing. The Devil Continues: "let Me Help You." And The Angel Says: "i Will Help You." At That Moment The Warrior Understands The Difference. The Words May Be The Same But These Two Allies Are Completely Different. And He Chooses The Angel's Hand.

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A Warrior Knows That An Angel And A Devil Are Both Competing For His Sword Hand. The Devil Says: "you Will Weaken. You Will Not Know Exactly When. You Are Afraid." The Angel Says: "you Will Weaken. You Will Not Know Exactly When. You Are Afraid." The Warrior Is Surprised. Both The Angel And The Devil Have Said The Same Thing. The Devil Continues: "let Me Help You." And The Angel Says: "i Will Help You." At That Moment The Warrior Understands The Difference. The Words May Be The Same But These Two Allies Are Completely Different. And He Chooses The Angel's Hand.

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