Riddle
If you tell me the truth I will kill you with my sword, if you tell me a lie I will kill you with my spell. What must you say to survive?
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Answer
You will kill me with your spell.
Why it works
The answer makes sense once you stop reading the setup in the most literal everyday way.
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