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.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4WfLzuRAPW
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Lunadea - Dorian, I've been wondering , were you born with any magical powers?359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡosIvAf57rb
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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.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcaAG8rENwB
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Dorian - Why do you ask? Are you worried that we won't be able to succeed?359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7pqfzdDHtt
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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.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyT81aY6s3O
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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.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡARJIYUFzyp
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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.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqBlpCQxjBe
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Lunadea - Well? What is it? Why didn't you use it until now?359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrcD0QUlotD
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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.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIhOXvr5o44
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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.
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Dorian - This isn't even a real camp. We have two leaf beds and a fire. Haha.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzWBeDE1rCx
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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.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8TVNUnz69n
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Dorian - We'll find it. I'm sure of it.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbaXEtKxZLF
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Lunadea - At least the sky is always beautiful.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi9TtiLWbxM
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Dorian - I don't know...the sky scares me.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyNV3Y2R6Wp
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Lunadea - What? How?359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPoMNkEZWg0
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Dorian - There's just something about it. It's such a mystery.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIcXmCiO6nx
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Lunadea - That's it! That's the name of the town: Mysteria!359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡULuouExa8m
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They both start laughing as they walk through the woods collecting sticks for the campfire.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUX0Czer2jz
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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?359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjhERT8ByDx
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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.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡk9XEv8y4gJ
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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.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkhMJYed6Ws
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Lunadea - Dorian...359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSbK0oXGpQP
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Suddenly, in the silence of the night, they hear a loud scream.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt3YI6zUaxB
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Dorian - Did you hear that?359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm8lG17ej3o
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Lunadea - Let's check it out, but be careful.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtKzT3LqMa5
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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.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡori3jUNGZu
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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.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1UYei3fzfh
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Lunadea - Are you ok?359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5ziubBgyg1
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Girl - Ehm... Who are you guys?359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Wtelu1Oru
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??? - Mangetsu!359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDDc3hRC6dI
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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.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHvLWBPF6eJ
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Ereadus - Sorry if my daughter troubled you. My name is Lord Ereadus, Lord of the castle in Mysteria.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn6zD5aY1qz
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Mangetsu - I'm sorry...359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgdWfOdWhY7
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Lunadea - It's no problem...359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLHgJOh7ELz
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Lunadea responded, but she had a feeling that something was off about this situation.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIPvI0l2eUB
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Dorian - We're a bit lost, Lord Ereadus. Could you tell us how to get to Mysteria?359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdpkcWDF3AG
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Ereadus - It's to the north of here, about 20 minutes' walk.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtLrojzodT4
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Dorian - Thank you.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLbZrn4sZ9S
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Ereadus - Now, if you'll excuse us, we'll be on our way. Mangetsu, come along.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKjFqQvOWlf
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Lunadea - Wait a minute! Why was your daughter screaming and why are you guys out here at night?359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCSJ8fswv1i
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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?359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmoEbuEusVk
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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.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡisrvLQzTeT
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Lunadea - Hey, are you okay? She asked the white haired girl.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr5egkPHG7v
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The girl smiled, but she was smiling like she was at a loss, like she was a little bit sad.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeNtVtYP00Z
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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.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFAZlfxpk2c
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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?359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ52m4QNQ0lL
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Dorian - I'm not.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc2uT6mwuLu
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Lunadea - What? Dorian, you seem distracted.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7IPRXJlhbb
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Dorian - Oh, sorry, I was trying to figure out what their story is, but I have no idea.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo3TNYMgW64
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Lunadea - So why did you let them go?359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeplSoZ8mRf
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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.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9PUITQmffS
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Lunadea - But what about that girl...359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnt4g6sGz1K
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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.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK7hooq8xJw
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Lunadea - Ok...359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡefOKvHsRCb
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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.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMRbrPfZ3Kp
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Dorian - Excuse me. We're looking for a place to rest for the night. Do you have any rooms available?359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMuZcLe5ATX
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The Tavern keeper looked up from his work and nodded.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTomeEiJwoV
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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?359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoySyRpixCt
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Dorian - Just a few nights. Let's say 3.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡp46DuCsCxS
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TK - Do you need two rooms? Or...?359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZPsKpGdONZ
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Dorian - One will be fine, thank you.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuckIHYw3DE
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TK - Hah! Alright then. Here is the key to room number 2. That will be 1 silver.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN41MNKV5iw
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Dorian - Thank you.359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbDLaUVGbEX
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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?359Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdzUPHp569P
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Man - The undead are attacking the village! Everyone, run!
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