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Intro. After Hyrule was rescued, Link was able to live a normal life. It was to be expected that he was overwhelmed by this, because he no longer belonged in the Kokiri forest and was not a real Hylian. His adventure in Termina was wild. Many years have passed and Link is now an adult. All experiences have shaped him. After a long journey, he comes back to Hyrule, still carrying his masks from Termina and other items from other adventures. He wants to see Zelda before his next adventure and actually say goodbye, because he knows he can't win her heart.

Link - Hero of Time

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