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“Humankind cannot gain something without first giving something in return. To obtain, something of equal value must be lost. This is Alchemy's First Law of Equivalent Exchange. In those days, we really believed that to be the world's one, and only, truth.”

Quote by Hiromu Arakawa

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Hiromu Arakawa
Hiromu Arakawa

Hiromu Arakawa, born on May 8, 1973, is a renowned Japanese manga artist. Known for his unique artistic style and creative storytelling, Arakawa's works span a variety of genres, including fantasy, science fiction, and romance. His masterpiece 'Toaru Majutsu no Index' has gained immense popularity among readers and achieved great success worldwide. more

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