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.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwICyDDilg2
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Lunadea - Dorian, I've been wondering , were you born with any magical powers?382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKcNJ0KtjwY
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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.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCsvxnVOZs8
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Dorian - Why do you ask? Are you worried that we won't be able to succeed?382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQHbdGz4RPR
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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.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyXS99IShXJ
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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.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaHhV56R1JA
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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.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC74oMcZCpj
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Lunadea - Well? What is it? Why didn't you use it until now?382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnsSxcar7wI
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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.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAGMTxwoXOd
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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.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMS9utJ0Xme
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Dorian - This isn't even a real camp. We have two leaf beds and a fire. Haha.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYp2kvEsM3V
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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.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZfAhj30qop
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Dorian - We'll find it. I'm sure of it.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbUqfA1cUGS
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Lunadea - At least the sky is always beautiful.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJLGGVwfsBm
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Dorian - I don't know...the sky scares me.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtlYW2aTfVR
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Lunadea - What? How?382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS39baGXj34
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Dorian - There's just something about it. It's such a mystery.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD8g54pajDA
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Lunadea - That's it! That's the name of the town: Mysteria!382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlsCHx7IMAQ
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They both start laughing as they walk through the woods collecting sticks for the campfire.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUUcx8DDd37
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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?382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeqBe0s5SpR
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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.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyw4pNzN1zr
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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.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdJJwzicIt9
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Lunadea - Dorian...382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvYh3nuyeeY
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Suddenly, in the silence of the night, they hear a loud scream.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlQhA7p9D0s
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Dorian - Did you hear that?382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUwqjSKNiyH
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Lunadea - Let's check it out, but be careful.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeqp9Ss203b
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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.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuHEvxMHkKT
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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.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOD4IwAYd7f
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Lunadea - Are you ok?382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwfdKtGwsAp
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Girl - Ehm... Who are you guys?382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAnCpUuOxYg
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??? - Mangetsu!382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3Sf4squS7F
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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.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfHDL5xseyH
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Ereadus - Sorry if my daughter troubled you. My name is Lord Ereadus, Lord of the castle in Mysteria.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZkzfiZE6EX
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Mangetsu - I'm sorry...382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb6XMgMCM9R
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Lunadea - It's no problem...382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5pgWK6MiCi
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Lunadea responded, but she had a feeling that something was off about this situation.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡngTkxr66T3
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Dorian - We're a bit lost, Lord Ereadus. Could you tell us how to get to Mysteria?382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMtrMTIT62t
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Ereadus - It's to the north of here, about 20 minutes' walk.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxgt4GAQm9Y
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Dorian - Thank you.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg6LUxOsJ7t
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Ereadus - Now, if you'll excuse us, we'll be on our way. Mangetsu, come along.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4vbePCYU4l
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Lunadea - Wait a minute! Why was your daughter screaming and why are you guys out here at night?382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVOKDXv6p2D
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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?382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr1r2OWuT7a
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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.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV5PPZJ6xzg
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Lunadea - Hey, are you okay? She asked the white haired girl.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4MidH7rfWv
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The girl smiled, but she was smiling like she was at a loss, like she was a little bit sad.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9D1G3rT3yt
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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.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZxXGEgnZpm
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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?382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXosd719Lc9
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Dorian - I'm not.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ28VzVPTieX
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Lunadea - What? Dorian, you seem distracted.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJsx5jKgrkQ
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Dorian - Oh, sorry, I was trying to figure out what their story is, but I have no idea.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ416UP0iBqL
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Lunadea - So why did you let them go?382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVVMqt662AT
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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.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfMgMjfouZJ
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Lunadea - But what about that girl...382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeW0Vn64VMe
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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.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn5F2EdtiQ8
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Lunadea - Ok...382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2ACNF2Ljij
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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.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVyY71sTJn0
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Dorian - Excuse me. We're looking for a place to rest for the night. Do you have any rooms available?382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhlvk2PYsfw
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The Tavern keeper looked up from his work and nodded.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDeNKlmOeyg
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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?382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBDuSrfPkWP
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Dorian - Just a few nights. Let's say 3.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL2VdLJmTtz
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TK - Do you need two rooms? Or...?382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMhMKYE6mvP
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Dorian - One will be fine, thank you.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVb7NlqbxnJ
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TK - Hah! Alright then. Here is the key to room number 2. That will be 1 silver.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4ziFw5g8j3
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Dorian - Thank you.382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhXlizRlXxI
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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?382Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLzeTefrcfj
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Man - The undead are attacking the village! Everyone, run!
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