Dorian and Lunadea traveled for a week, spending each night sparring and training together to improve their skills. Since it was unsafe to travel at night, they took advantage of the time to hone their abilities.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcXCUa0m6ts
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Lunadea - Dorian, I've been wondering , were you born with any magical powers?309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEAGJqeGqr6
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In this world, magic is a rare and highly sought-after ability. It can only be possessed by those who are born with it, and it cannot be learnt or trained. The more magical abilities a person has, the more powerful and special they are considered to be. Some people are born with just one type of magic, while others may possess multiple abilities. Unfortunately, those who are not born with magic are often looked down upon and considered ordinary.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4KPcy0eksm
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Dorian - Why do you ask? Are you worried that we won't be able to succeed?309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPouiUznyPz
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Lunadea - Well, you told me that we should enter the tournament and that's why we've been sparring every night. But even though I think you move really well, I don't think we have the power to compete with the other entrants.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLJ2RQO0DKR
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The Shadomin Tournament is a prestigious event held every 10 years, where teams of 5 compete against each other to earn the title of the king's personal guard, known as the Shadomin. It is a grueling competition that tests the skill and magic of the participants, the last team to survive the tournament wins, and all 5 members become tier 3 Shadomins.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn4tuGz0vtS
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Dorian - I know, Luna. The tournament is in three months and we need to get stronger if we want to have a chance at winning, on top of that we need to survive alone. As for your question, yes, I do have a magical ability. It's not as flashy as your fire power, but it is unique.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ11RYePrRQu
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Lunadea - Well? What is it? Why didn't you use it until now?309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAFae5Ufzvz
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Dorian - I can stop time for a short period, just as long as a clap. When I do it, my eyes turn wierd and yellow. I can do it up to three times, but if I use it more than that, I get strange blind spots in my vision and my head hurts for the rest of the day. It's hard to describe, but it's like weird geometric flashing designs that are painful to look at.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhk21FFLl76
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Lunadea - Wow, that's amazing! Well, not the side effects part, but now I understand why that old man told the villagers that you could take them all down. With your speed and that magic, they wouldn't even have time to react!
Dorian - Thanks, Luna. I think you're really strong too, and that fire sword you do is super cool.
Lunadea - We need to gather more wood or the campfire is going to go out.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp6bp3zGE00
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Dorian - This isn't even a real camp. We have two leaf beds and a fire. Haha.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhSunP2JxB7
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Lunadea - There should be a town around here somewhere. My mom told me to run here if something happened to our camp.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ375PkEkAE8
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Dorian - We'll find it. I'm sure of it.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ2d4Tsn2R0
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Lunadea - At least the sky is always beautiful.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡajQKrdSzjk
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Dorian - I don't know...the sky scares me.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsy7L83InCd
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Lunadea - What? How?309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡddkP5FrxSQ
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Dorian - There's just something about it. It's such a mystery.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbF45nN7JU2
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Lunadea - That's it! That's the name of the town: Mysteria!309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUecOmoBVCS
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They both start laughing as they walk through the woods collecting sticks for the campfire.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdz2vUyOQuC
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Lunadea - Hey, Dorian. If we fight in the tournament, I might have a chance to achieve my dream. But your grandma mentioned something about your own dream. Can you tell me what it is?309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoJcuJj9EB5
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If you become a Shadomin and advance to the first tier, you'll be able to compete in a 1v1 tournament that is held every 50 years. The winner of this tournament gets the chance to challenge the current king for his spot as ruler.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhnIbi92Oig
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Dorian - My mom and dad were Shadomins of the second tier. When I was young, they left to protect the king and never returned. I never understood why they left me for the king, and so I want to ask him directly. Winning the tournament will help me do that.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL5BEiY14UR
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Lunadea - Dorian...309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB3qCrxLRJz
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Suddenly, in the silence of the night, they hear a loud scream.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDxnbQ2L7Xl
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Dorian - Did you hear that?309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5md5gcNpAB
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Lunadea - Let's check it out, but be careful.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ62Tx0Xl45T
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Upon hearing the scream, Dorian and Lunadea rush to investigate. When they arrive at the source of the noise, they find a trembling girl. She had a slender and petite figure. Her silver hair was styled sleek and straight, long and falling past her waist. Her blue eyes stood out against her pale complexion, large and expressive. Her face was characterised by delicate features, and a small nose, giving her a youthful and fresh faced appearance.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd94z6Ao6Zc
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She was surrounded by undead skeletons. Without hesitation, Lundea wields her sword, dispatching a group of the skeletons, while Dorian swiftly moves in and out of the fight, destroying the skeletons behind the girl. Together, they work to protect the girl and defeat the undead attackers.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTB0lqPqOCF
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Lunadea - Are you ok?309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡza126IPKtJ
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Girl - Ehm... Who are you guys?309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3Lny0J9FfT
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??? - Mangetsu!309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmWMqgZXZ2i
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Out of the darkness, a man appears, dressed in luxurious clothing adorned with many rings. He is an older man, with graying hair, tall and imposing in stature.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIlrF9mkSbT
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Ereadus - Sorry if my daughter troubled you. My name is Lord Ereadus, Lord of the castle in Mysteria.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ11q8BuTfte
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Mangetsu - I'm sorry...309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtyv13iMe9h
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Lunadea - It's no problem...309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKA0jijoVBY
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Lunadea responded, but she had a feeling that something was off about this situation.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEedsbWnC1a
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Dorian - We're a bit lost, Lord Ereadus. Could you tell us how to get to Mysteria?309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWKanhfXb09
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Ereadus - It's to the north of here, about 20 minutes' walk.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWefBQ51jbZ
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Dorian - Thank you.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCduIhwwBlm
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Ereadus - Now, if you'll excuse us, we'll be on our way. Mangetsu, come along.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWnSPfiazNO
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Lunadea - Wait a minute! Why was your daughter screaming and why are you guys out here at night?309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuNaiwa7rRt
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Ereadus - Night? It's morning, girl. We were out for a morning walk and were attacked by those undead. Thank you for your help, but don't be so impertinent with me. Lower your voice when speaking to a lord. Or is it that in the Dämoneneko culture, there are no lords?309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgrrOPu3iLG
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Lunadea was dressed in one of my mom's outfits, with a cloak on her head. My grandma gave it to her so she wouldn't be recognised.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKbFvTWqR2J
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Lunadea - Hey, are you okay? She asked the white haired girl.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwx6k1mnl95
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The girl smiled, but she was smiling like she was at a loss, like she was a little bit sad.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwt6GlWeNLb
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Lunadea thought to herself, how can anyone be, so sad when they smile. The lord and her daughter left, and so did Dorian and Lunadea.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMy6ibW3Jzi
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Lunadea - Dorian, don't you think it was suspicious that the lord and his daughter were out here in the middle of the night, surrounded by undead skeletons?309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQGQSLu8v6A
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Dorian - I'm not.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY0H4vNHLFV
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Lunadea - What? Dorian, you seem distracted.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaZLlLLZbnw
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Dorian - Oh, sorry, I was trying to figure out what their story is, but I have no idea.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaJj7rRSSHN
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Lunadea - So why did you let them go?309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8VYEyn7L7g
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Dorian - We can't risk getting into a fight with someone as powerful as that lord. Did you see the weapons he had on him? A golden sword, blood-stained nails, and an air of complete calm despite your flaming sword and my quick disposal of the skeletons. He should at least have been on his guard around us, what if we were bandits? That guy is definitely a skilled fighter and probably a magic user too, given how he didn't flinch at your flames.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbUR3QEzf8g
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Lunadea - But what about that girl...309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQyR4IkR4QR
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Dorian - He said he's the lord of the castle in Mysteria. Let's find out more about them first before jumping to any conclusions.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhXA3okn93f
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Lunadea - Ok...309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyirBcdjFL3
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As they approached the town of Mysteria, Dorian and Lunadea were immediately struck by the vibrant energy of the place. The streets were bustling with people of all shapes and sizes, from merchants hawking their wares to harlots beckoning passersbys from the shadows. The air was thick with the smell of spices and sweat, and the sound of laughter and shouting filled the air. Everywhere they looked, there were armed thugs trying to intimidate or seduce anyone who caught their eye. Dorian and Lunadea had never seen anything like it before, and they couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement as they navigated through the crowded streets. As they entered the bustling tavern, they were immediately struck by the lively atmosphere. People were still drinking and singing along with the bard, and it seemed as they did it all night. Dorian and Lunadea made their way to the tavern keeper, who was busy serving drinks to a group of rowdy patrons.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFYIt6xUC5U
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Dorian - Excuse me. We're looking for a place to rest for the night. Do you have any rooms available?309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWlw31tLTDn
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The Tavern keeper looked up from his work and nodded.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDDZUq95Soo
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TK - Aye, we've got a few rooms left. They ain't much, but they'll do the trick. How many nights will you be staying?309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEQ94nGsFv4
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Dorian - Just a few nights. Let's say 3.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZApsQ4frn1
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TK - Do you need two rooms? Or...?309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLUe2kr233S
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Dorian - One will be fine, thank you.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ1qDgVYBkM
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TK - Hah! Alright then. Here is the key to room number 2. That will be 1 silver.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ68f80Gvk5v
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Dorian - Thank you.309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgT0yOX9NT7
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As Dorian made his way up the stairs, he couldn't help but notice a strange girl sitting in the corner of the tavern. She was dressed in a way that seemed meant to conceal her identity, just like Lunadea did. However, there was a jar of sand sitting next to her that truly caught Dorian's attention. What could she be hiding, and why was she carrying around a jar of sand?309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXMeHqZST0y
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The tavern door was thrown open with force, and a man's voice echoed through the room309Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6NbRrNSeyG
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Man - The undead are attacking the village! Everyone, run!
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