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.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQBczIA125N
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Lunadea - Dorian, I've been wondering , were you born with any magical powers?308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1s6IH6ZaBM
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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.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY0WxaBFaRz
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Dorian - Why do you ask? Are you worried that we won't be able to succeed?308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVzfW65YAJY
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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.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6CvpBfUwvA
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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.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkSYk10qggq
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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.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2ZoMxpN959
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Lunadea - Well? What is it? Why didn't you use it until now?308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaac67QzFY3
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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.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkBXRv9yJvd
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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.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd0itNjd4Ky
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Dorian - This isn't even a real camp. We have two leaf beds and a fire. Haha.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZQPrnix2Oa
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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.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDKFeuRQ9Ev
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Dorian - We'll find it. I'm sure of it.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ39luIxM58B
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Lunadea - At least the sky is always beautiful.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡopH13KpXj3
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Dorian - I don't know...the sky scares me.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDsIIX5nQBI
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Lunadea - What? How?308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡClk8eGDQ0e
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Dorian - There's just something about it. It's such a mystery.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrfGV8aZWbI
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Lunadea - That's it! That's the name of the town: Mysteria!308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF7zwBM7wpl
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They both start laughing as they walk through the woods collecting sticks for the campfire.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ92S2Qgh3C
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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?308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPuvaXUBGEK
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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.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5SiJ1WOQcA
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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.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDNecZkb7TL
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Lunadea - Dorian...308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPsZXq5QogO
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Suddenly, in the silence of the night, they hear a loud scream.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyzQssRr4XA
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Dorian - Did you hear that?308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsSBCJWzIys
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Lunadea - Let's check it out, but be careful.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyaHcwlJC1z
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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.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4zQtXfoqoK
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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.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl6RaUT6Qj8
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Lunadea - Are you ok?308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡczmdnbu2Lq
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Girl - Ehm... Who are you guys?308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPyN26I98LI
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??? - Mangetsu!308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDFXwu3Mpkp
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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.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIRJgQipZbY
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Ereadus - Sorry if my daughter troubled you. My name is Lord Ereadus, Lord of the castle in Mysteria.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGuxUblHhVl
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Mangetsu - I'm sorry...308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7scQZcxT5o
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Lunadea - It's no problem...308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvNQwIdmo54
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Lunadea responded, but she had a feeling that something was off about this situation.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKB9CwPP6R8
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Dorian - We're a bit lost, Lord Ereadus. Could you tell us how to get to Mysteria?308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYlpZ8vngtR
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Ereadus - It's to the north of here, about 20 minutes' walk.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnKeveTZvZL
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Dorian - Thank you.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE0KyHEVDVu
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Ereadus - Now, if you'll excuse us, we'll be on our way. Mangetsu, come along.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMKYO93feme
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Lunadea - Wait a minute! Why was your daughter screaming and why are you guys out here at night?308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd0qs2U7jha
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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?308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaGFquOUJet
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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.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfabDNcRoJ8
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Lunadea - Hey, are you okay? She asked the white haired girl.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3hk3aF84Mp
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The girl smiled, but she was smiling like she was at a loss, like she was a little bit sad.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDmDDQb23oF
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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.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtoNKSPpyOM
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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?308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkI4vIahHbn
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Dorian - I'm not.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsj8Aay0KKc
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Lunadea - What? Dorian, you seem distracted.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJEkh4oiiPT
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Dorian - Oh, sorry, I was trying to figure out what their story is, but I have no idea.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtraYa3kgE1
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Lunadea - So why did you let them go?308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡokO1dRpBg0
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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.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnS4dLuVoJJ
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Lunadea - But what about that girl...308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVh2LezpIoa
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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.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP4lXjHSowQ
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Lunadea - Ok...308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡncP6xjBgsH
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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.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAXCJSuaHgS
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Dorian - Excuse me. We're looking for a place to rest for the night. Do you have any rooms available?308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3qptYj62LY
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The Tavern keeper looked up from his work and nodded.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN12VAQtxQV
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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?308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpwEXSSs9Cs
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Dorian - Just a few nights. Let's say 3.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMSDZCFg4sK
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TK - Do you need two rooms? Or...?308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhqNc7J9kdg
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Dorian - One will be fine, thank you.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc6e4OLJXAq
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TK - Hah! Alright then. Here is the key to room number 2. That will be 1 silver.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEAvJYt6Cn4
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Dorian - Thank you.308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKmfOuN0Wa2
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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?308Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡApWeVC4TwC
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Man - The undead are attacking the village! Everyone, run!
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