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.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxuL2dSWtmE
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Lunadea - Dorian, I've been wondering , were you born with any magical powers?303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoOoDf3WikI
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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.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLokyzdGVyb
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Dorian - Why do you ask? Are you worried that we won't be able to succeed?303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaFXKuHh6PX
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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.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzDaYOfNQvj
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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.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmX5cp5eGvM
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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.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4kKj8AbNYa
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Lunadea - Well? What is it? Why didn't you use it until now?303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIoRhNFXGUr
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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.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLFhnjdNIfN
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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.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTbB9lOItT4
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Dorian - This isn't even a real camp. We have two leaf beds and a fire. Haha.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuQ7qijzhK0
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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.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeHMkoZ6kkJ
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Dorian - We'll find it. I'm sure of it.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD3aOytI1sK
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Lunadea - At least the sky is always beautiful.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXYGRiktGv1
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Dorian - I don't know...the sky scares me.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHorEf4RjpV
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Lunadea - What? How?303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ25bH07YvOg
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Dorian - There's just something about it. It's such a mystery.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2VACgOk88a
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Lunadea - That's it! That's the name of the town: Mysteria!303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7JsRtWThLe
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They both start laughing as they walk through the woods collecting sticks for the campfire.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡygd5SHYmQj
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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?303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3gyh8OjvkL
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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.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgtFoW401W7
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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.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlJPNH8fX5z
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Lunadea - Dorian...303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHzkYtcJHHD
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Suddenly, in the silence of the night, they hear a loud scream.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeW18WSwoJ1
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Dorian - Did you hear that?303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyS2NDiYmzZ
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Lunadea - Let's check it out, but be careful.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ36wR8MVMP6
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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.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbe2YJyPoga
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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.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTbevjwiCBO
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Lunadea - Are you ok?303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjEPeHrzfru
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Girl - Ehm... Who are you guys?303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1gtJhxvKyd
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??? - Mangetsu!303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1z3v2N9KFw
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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.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQNJ5PKarwt
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Ereadus - Sorry if my daughter troubled you. My name is Lord Ereadus, Lord of the castle in Mysteria.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzDKaoFpSMr
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Mangetsu - I'm sorry...303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpVuwDDVccV
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Lunadea - It's no problem...303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyV5AJ8mAvw
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Lunadea responded, but she had a feeling that something was off about this situation.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvm35s4Y6cl
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Dorian - We're a bit lost, Lord Ereadus. Could you tell us how to get to Mysteria?303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvXJQ4wiYSj
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Ereadus - It's to the north of here, about 20 minutes' walk.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwkwoieqNM4
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Dorian - Thank you.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5361IwiZzA
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Ereadus - Now, if you'll excuse us, we'll be on our way. Mangetsu, come along.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNNnx5D0yIe
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Lunadea - Wait a minute! Why was your daughter screaming and why are you guys out here at night?303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3YyWGXwZhJ
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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?303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoTYUTGu7tG
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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.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6utTURMQid
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Lunadea - Hey, are you okay? She asked the white haired girl.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdXOIKc04Cs
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The girl smiled, but she was smiling like she was at a loss, like she was a little bit sad.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYI9qQ0aKzN
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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.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡApfpftpWpK
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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?303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡITMv6V7OjN
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Dorian - I'm not.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7jxpfQkVJk
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Lunadea - What? Dorian, you seem distracted.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOaRocCmpRJ
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Dorian - Oh, sorry, I was trying to figure out what their story is, but I have no idea.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUGwWxf2eGO
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Lunadea - So why did you let them go?303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUv5ujpFzi0
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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.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡymXMsN5zKT
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Lunadea - But what about that girl...303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEOeV1OplhK
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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.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn8wA8MvS3X
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Lunadea - Ok...303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPFX61CBBvh
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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.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuDB13vMDXs
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Dorian - Excuse me. We're looking for a place to rest for the night. Do you have any rooms available?303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXH0Da8q5XW
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The Tavern keeper looked up from his work and nodded.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMe77o8smC4
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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?303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0NrH5REtr0
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Dorian - Just a few nights. Let's say 3.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0gugJrShlW
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TK - Do you need two rooms? Or...?303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPKdbSPCjvZ
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Dorian - One will be fine, thank you.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6DBm82UoPQ
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TK - Hah! Alright then. Here is the key to room number 2. That will be 1 silver.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYTNkEyipKg
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Dorian - Thank you.303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0xn21vIil7
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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?303Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVLgM2MTrsx
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Man - The undead are attacking the village! Everyone, run!
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