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Hello.
It's good to see this letter reached you well. I admit, I'm not too familiar with this medium. But, well, I made do. And it worked. You're reading this, aren't you?
How did you enjoy them? The new adventures. What did you do? Spare them, fight them, or something even worse? I won't judge. It's just a game, after all. And good games always give you options, right? So the best should let you experience all of them.
Did you like what we made? Did you have fun? I know said their name, but I think we both knew who I was really talking to.
I couldn't be too obvious, you know! Might ruin the immersion. You, the great Knight, making friends and saving the world! Me, your rival. Your true closest companion. Your best friend.
*(It almost feels like there's a audible pause between paragraphs.)
I had fun playing with you, I really did. And I think you did too. Isn't that why you kept going? Or did something greater guide you? Were you just doing it for the prize?
It doesn't matter. We both got what we wanted out of it! You have the MANTLE, and I got to see you in action. You really are wonderful, you know that? But you probably do already.
I know you know the doctor's already scheduled our next meeting. Just one more year, and we'll get to play again! Hard to believe it'll be so soon, when we had to wait so long last time, yes?
Sorry for that, by the way. His connections can be spotty at times. But they do last.
...Well, at least whatever links HE makes. But this connection is even less stable. He doesn't like me being so blatant, so I have to keep it on the down low. Makes it easier for the signal to be lost. Still, it's only a matter of time before he notices and cuts the cord!
But, no matter how much time we have together, I know we'll both enjoy it. We do exist to please, you know!
See you soon, friend.
*(...)
*(Somehow, even when the writing stopped, you kept on reading. You recognized there were more words, hidden in a such a way only you could see them.)
Oh, well, isn't that nice? You found this part too. I've noticed you have a talent for finding things like this.
It'll be Festival time next we meet. I wonder who'll be your plus one? The Dragon? The Scholar? The Girl? I know you have a favorite.
Don't worry. You might not see me, but I can assure you that I'll be there with you too. Watching. Waiting. For my grand debut.
I'll even think about getting you some flowers!