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.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmuI13ShnoJ
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Lunadea - Dorian, I've been wondering , were you born with any magical powers?252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTa8CgOmoky
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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.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF4r9lREI2m
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Dorian - Why do you ask? Are you worried that we won't be able to succeed?252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU4i4jTdRnk
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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.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrnmBRYQnsV
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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.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7izWGTIjB8
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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.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoXE0LVhCBp
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Lunadea - Well? What is it? Why didn't you use it until now?252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaUP1wqgkBV
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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.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcZrhWVtgFu
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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.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLzYhIxkHPN
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Dorian - This isn't even a real camp. We have two leaf beds and a fire. Haha.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5Mg4EEQhiv
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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.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIHeDpmzLkP
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Dorian - We'll find it. I'm sure of it.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0VNi8tGX76
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Lunadea - At least the sky is always beautiful.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3X3cxdYpsz
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Dorian - I don't know...the sky scares me.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWQxrrrsqcx
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Lunadea - What? How?252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWVB6z7f7SA
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Dorian - There's just something about it. It's such a mystery.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0ui4LLnKq4
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Lunadea - That's it! That's the name of the town: Mysteria!252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5IUx4I5exX
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They both start laughing as they walk through the woods collecting sticks for the campfire.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE2b4lnY86z
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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?252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvP0wjjhr3b
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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.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbj4SLPaSnR
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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.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN6mvvrkTTI
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Lunadea - Dorian...252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx98UQ7tJ07
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Suddenly, in the silence of the night, they hear a loud scream.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe9nhUNeknn
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Dorian - Did you hear that?252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP3mjMJWrFS
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Lunadea - Let's check it out, but be careful.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbYxya6zipU
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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.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpxOKB3NLHP
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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.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf0i7Pc228Q
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Lunadea - Are you ok?252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbe20tz6zpC
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Girl - Ehm... Who are you guys?252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3sgss5CUTJ
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??? - Mangetsu!252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHIvVNuXByc
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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.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡffpytamXQ4
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Ereadus - Sorry if my daughter troubled you. My name is Lord Ereadus, Lord of the castle in Mysteria.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIG2UlgTJBf
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Mangetsu - I'm sorry...252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ53EMyb9pO8
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Lunadea - It's no problem...252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR8o4EsXAKP
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Lunadea responded, but she had a feeling that something was off about this situation.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwwHWp3b3LG
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Dorian - We're a bit lost, Lord Ereadus. Could you tell us how to get to Mysteria?252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpVhwnkvkUU
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Ereadus - It's to the north of here, about 20 minutes' walk.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhqZsqkJ1R0
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Dorian - Thank you.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWUUtZHE2bK
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Ereadus - Now, if you'll excuse us, we'll be on our way. Mangetsu, come along.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf4mZD54NZ0
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Lunadea - Wait a minute! Why was your daughter screaming and why are you guys out here at night?252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBIUPSqPvUs
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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?252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqMrEmVjwk6
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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.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv67wQXv3Ov
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Lunadea - Hey, are you okay? She asked the white haired girl.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGPDndH1cko
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The girl smiled, but she was smiling like she was at a loss, like she was a little bit sad.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyvgU4Yz1uX
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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.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0Tb4z1jpNB
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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?252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0qAjteQahq
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Dorian - I'm not.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTLJj5NNuDm
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Lunadea - What? Dorian, you seem distracted.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFrhOPU2htc
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Dorian - Oh, sorry, I was trying to figure out what their story is, but I have no idea.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQzjVHVR64s
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Lunadea - So why did you let them go?252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXB07lmO0XA
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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.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSq3GqdTwEX
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Lunadea - But what about that girl...252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSrQLyLaJwo
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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.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBK62WXUFvu
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Lunadea - Ok...252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGWLBElb7xy
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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.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSg0xUW2Trn
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Dorian - Excuse me. We're looking for a place to rest for the night. Do you have any rooms available?252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5boXnG5Qyb
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The Tavern keeper looked up from his work and nodded.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjXAgXeJIyJ
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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?252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkLWAO3LL38
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Dorian - Just a few nights. Let's say 3.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt3AgFCqYur
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TK - Do you need two rooms? Or...?252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlCWNfV6inj
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Dorian - One will be fine, thank you.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyRUrEBxWUG
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TK - Hah! Alright then. Here is the key to room number 2. That will be 1 silver.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8Te6c4fpOL
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Dorian - Thank you.252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWQAgJFAozt
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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?252Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhKy4e4vTyg
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Man - The undead are attacking the village! Everyone, run!
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