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.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtBKHlUwri1
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Lunadea - Dorian, I've been wondering , were you born with any magical powers?460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2SYVbf3ZAl
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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.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBV3tGRg0g3
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Dorian - Why do you ask? Are you worried that we won't be able to succeed?460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5bY3LE2V0R
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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.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmnOPPSvTpk
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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.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGcMu9DFFUv
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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.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3Q7r3ST5Tm
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Lunadea - Well? What is it? Why didn't you use it until now?460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXYqUAVcA0s
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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.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOWfL4GnaeX
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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.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHgiTWblMPs
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Dorian - This isn't even a real camp. We have two leaf beds and a fire. Haha.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXmpC5t05wL
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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.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIuKGL0vX7I
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Dorian - We'll find it. I'm sure of it.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAX9p6PYKgk
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Lunadea - At least the sky is always beautiful.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq9DfvqEXG6
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Dorian - I don't know...the sky scares me.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUD8MJIPo3X
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Lunadea - What? How?460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa6XaVE5L22
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Dorian - There's just something about it. It's such a mystery.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkBG2vMyhv6
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Lunadea - That's it! That's the name of the town: Mysteria!460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvR6RmXIqOd
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They both start laughing as they walk through the woods collecting sticks for the campfire.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ69mIYdYCoj
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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?460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2GCPsJLfG1
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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.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZppXQQZVJR
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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.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9I6AjKCu0d
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Lunadea - Dorian...460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFcAuA01im5
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Suddenly, in the silence of the night, they hear a loud scream.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZcK1yRPZZP
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Dorian - Did you hear that?460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQewnkdkucR
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Lunadea - Let's check it out, but be careful.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJY0Cc9O906
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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.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5rtUJLDlUB
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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.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY3mpuNg9Fv
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Lunadea - Are you ok?460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYKiEJ9dnnw
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Girl - Ehm... Who are you guys?460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7hrbfEeIow
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??? - Mangetsu!460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT3ymZStJXs
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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.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnsBY58df4x
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Ereadus - Sorry if my daughter troubled you. My name is Lord Ereadus, Lord of the castle in Mysteria.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkbtPdBfB5V
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Mangetsu - I'm sorry...460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoiDaouWfFx
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Lunadea - It's no problem...460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTGalqLgv6G
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Lunadea responded, but she had a feeling that something was off about this situation.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAB44UYXCoc
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Dorian - We're a bit lost, Lord Ereadus. Could you tell us how to get to Mysteria?460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmGlUxkXQCO
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Ereadus - It's to the north of here, about 20 minutes' walk.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYCbjVDFBOd
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Dorian - Thank you.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn5aC7yfIUg
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Ereadus - Now, if you'll excuse us, we'll be on our way. Mangetsu, come along.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlJoIq0PgDJ
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Lunadea - Wait a minute! Why was your daughter screaming and why are you guys out here at night?460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlzcwTErfBM
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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?460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE05w6kcDDV
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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.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyacBfJEsIo
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Lunadea - Hey, are you okay? She asked the white haired girl.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCE7gV9klGp
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The girl smiled, but she was smiling like she was at a loss, like she was a little bit sad.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9WTL61OG5v
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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.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzmmPFcbtRZ
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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?460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSGu35vqKRa
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Dorian - I'm not.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl3RRbuEWEH
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Lunadea - What? Dorian, you seem distracted.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡASDIVTMAm8
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Dorian - Oh, sorry, I was trying to figure out what their story is, but I have no idea.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw16sg3BcpO
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Lunadea - So why did you let them go?460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDqTXq3TXOD
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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.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcsPAhDtIzU
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Lunadea - But what about that girl...460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtlMpe6FdHF
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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.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0UOv9FpefY
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Lunadea - Ok...460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWeLVy3FEMp
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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.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRyembYqNcy
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Dorian - Excuse me. We're looking for a place to rest for the night. Do you have any rooms available?460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqPCSbYbssi
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The Tavern keeper looked up from his work and nodded.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXuuP13WLwQ
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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?460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQM6Mpitvlf
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Dorian - Just a few nights. Let's say 3.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyULdHr28cW
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TK - Do you need two rooms? Or...?460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡym7PigMiUP
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Dorian - One will be fine, thank you.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKbiSv9q8Za
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TK - Hah! Alright then. Here is the key to room number 2. That will be 1 silver.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYZx1anmO2B
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Dorian - Thank you.460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv3orYZun9t
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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?460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj2jFw0Mz5k
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The tavern door was thrown open with force, and a man's voice echoed through the room460Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3YTvsSllec
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Man - The undead are attacking the village! Everyone, run!
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