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Lunadea - Dorian, I've been wondering , were you born with any magical powers?305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOKR7V7xEaP
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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.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD0RwalPtcw
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Dorian - Why do you ask? Are you worried that we won't be able to succeed?305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9qlV08nbEJ
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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.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbE8GJx8yhy
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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.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3wcr0uroYW
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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.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl6I9e5eXMQ
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Lunadea - Well? What is it? Why didn't you use it until now?305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLqsvkByd59
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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.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi2KtVLmFbQ
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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.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKB6Mn6nCTs
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Dorian - This isn't even a real camp. We have two leaf beds and a fire. Haha.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnmbuDHtv6w
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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.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKvzeCGriIY
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Dorian - We'll find it. I'm sure of it.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmBChJS7rrK
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Lunadea - At least the sky is always beautiful.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUlq498Vm0x
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Dorian - I don't know...the sky scares me.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlh9zpHwTGc
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Lunadea - What? How?305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVrr8vKQvTE
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Dorian - There's just something about it. It's such a mystery.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMds89X8nAT
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Lunadea - That's it! That's the name of the town: Mysteria!305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn9mR1XWz1W
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They both start laughing as they walk through the woods collecting sticks for the campfire.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkWgNdN7eOo
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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?305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ117iOMXC5I
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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.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfY0DTli1k4
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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.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRVE6NhRRA7
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Lunadea - Dorian...305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP1Y5UUyP0b
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Suddenly, in the silence of the night, they hear a loud scream.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwZy02o7bey
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Dorian - Did you hear that?305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIo4Phq9BY0
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Lunadea - Let's check it out, but be careful.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnogCsXlC9E
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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.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCvAbEFlSU3
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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.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzv2fkILxqy
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Lunadea - Are you ok?305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡICjhOcPZrn
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Girl - Ehm... Who are you guys?305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTjNSvSOZAC
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??? - Mangetsu!305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmLaNFKHQMf
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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.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUFgsKPFdKw
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Ereadus - Sorry if my daughter troubled you. My name is Lord Ereadus, Lord of the castle in Mysteria.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsN5vJbg1eK
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Mangetsu - I'm sorry...305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDDdOMSomHG
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Lunadea - It's no problem...305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWGUDuVmKG8
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Lunadea responded, but she had a feeling that something was off about this situation.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVUjIP4BBrL
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Dorian - We're a bit lost, Lord Ereadus. Could you tell us how to get to Mysteria?305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFVWNTKjUoq
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Ereadus - It's to the north of here, about 20 minutes' walk.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzmvthyG2K3
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Dorian - Thank you.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWVF2CUOl5s
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Ereadus - Now, if you'll excuse us, we'll be on our way. Mangetsu, come along.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrBx2wWf02n
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Lunadea - Wait a minute! Why was your daughter screaming and why are you guys out here at night?305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOB5vWVJa3w
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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?305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOAyvf37WiV
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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.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3UM6a4wi4T
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Lunadea - Hey, are you okay? She asked the white haired girl.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYEcuapKf2V
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The girl smiled, but she was smiling like she was at a loss, like she was a little bit sad.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡM5lghgNcye
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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.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLSO4H74S9b
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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?305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNlkssEMR4M
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Dorian - I'm not.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG2MF5qiCI2
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Lunadea - What? Dorian, you seem distracted.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtPI0kfV8mQ
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Dorian - Oh, sorry, I was trying to figure out what their story is, but I have no idea.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdwFFjRc3PH
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Lunadea - So why did you let them go?305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8q9cmOx0vc
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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.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0yl9Km4lnY
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Lunadea - But what about that girl...305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJwacKlsESB
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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.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf5LscXtGuN
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Lunadea - Ok...305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgEi5cx9PHI
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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.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ57siUZR967
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Dorian - Excuse me. We're looking for a place to rest for the night. Do you have any rooms available?305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjI54bOm4QB
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The Tavern keeper looked up from his work and nodded.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpDVAPIPVl9
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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?305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9zWFwgX1Z0
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Dorian - Just a few nights. Let's say 3.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSoMGlEOk1g
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TK - Do you need two rooms? Or...?305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡze3s2b6uot
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Dorian - One will be fine, thank you.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCPJmnSDuCA
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TK - Hah! Alright then. Here is the key to room number 2. That will be 1 silver.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrSwi59xWfW
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Dorian - Thank you.305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUiPplnI3fd
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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?305Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjeB5VK0ObN
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Man - The undead are attacking the village! Everyone, run!
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