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Protect
Protect verb - To drive danger or attack away from.
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Both words in one sentence
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It turns out that he was forced into it by the Fae Prince, and when Quentyn gives him the knowledge to fight back and protect his people, he immediately takes the opportunity.
Source: Webcomic / Tales of the Questor -
Madoka dying prompts Homura to contract, wishing to be able to go back and protect her.
Source: Tragic Bromance - Overcome with grief and guilt, Homura made a deal with Kyubey to be able to go back and protect Madoka in exchange for becoming a Magical Girl herself.
Source: Failure Knight
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