(POV: Elina Dawnlight)
The moonlight draped over the marble balcony of the Dawnlight estate, casting a soft glow on the young woman sharpening her sword.
Elina Dawnlight. Hero candidate. The Empire's prodigy. And the one with the highest Luck after Zane.
> "They call him the demon with no name…" she murmured, eyes narrowed.
A red thread tied to her ring finger glowed faintly—it pulsed each time he killed again.
> "Three heroes. Gone."
Her master's voice echoed in her head.
> "You must slay the Demon God before he awakens fully."
She didn't fear the demon.
What scared her… was the part of her that wanted to know why this supposed monster always spared civilians. Why he moved like someone who had nothing left to lose.
> "I'll find you," she whispered.
"And if you're not the monster they say… then why do my instincts hesitate?"
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Elsewhere – Arjen's POV
He stood on a cliff, overlooking a distant noble city. His next target was here.
But for the first time, the system gave no name.
Only a warning.
> [Target Nearby – Luck: 975]
[Approach with Caution.]
Arjen's brows furrowed.
> "So… she's close."
The demon flame in his chest flickered—not with danger, but curiosity.
> "Let's see who the Empire sends next."
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