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Chapter 2 - 1 - New Generation

Ten years ago, on a clear night beneath the full moon's glow, the peaceful village of Truyki was suddenly ambushed by a horde of demons emerging from the direction of the Dreamless Keep Dungeon. These were not mindless beasts—they were high-tier demons with intelligence.

Chaos erupted. Villagers screamed and fled while the village guardians rushed forward to hold the line.

Tsuyuki Ahito:

"Quickly!! Don't let them break through our defenses!!"

[He shouted, unsheathing his sword.]

Guardians:

"Yes, Chief!!"

[The guardians positioned themselves, forming a barrier to buy time for the villagers to escape.]

??? (Demon Leader):

"Hahahaha!! Do you really think you can stop me?"

[Laughter echoed from the demon leading the charge.]

Demon:

"Try surviving this, then maybe I'll acknowledge your strength!!"

[The demon spun his massive battle axe above his head, generating a fiery vortex of blazing aura.]

Demon:

"Meteor… IMPACT!!"

[He slammed his axe into the ground, shaking the earth like a falling star. The impact cracked the ground and unleashed a massive eruption of molten magma, consuming several defenders.]

Random Guardian:

"Ahhh!!!"

[He screamed in agony.]

Another Guardian:

"H-help!!"

[His body scorched, flames clinging to his skin.]

[Tsuyuki Ahito watched helplessly as his comrades were slaughtered before his eyes.]

Demon:

"Hahaha!! Is that all you've got?"

[The demon grinned in delight.]

[Seeing this, Tsuyuki Ahito's fury ignited.]

Tsuyuki Ahito:

"You'll regret this!!"

[He charged toward the demon, enchanting his sword to increase its magic power. Ruin-like runes began to glow along the blade.]

Tsuyuki Ahito:

"Enchanting Blade! Ancient Shoot!!"

[He dashed forward, sword aimed at the demon's heart.]

[The demon simply smiled.]

Demon:

"Such bravery… But…"

[His grin widened.]

[Seeing that smug look, Tsuyuki grew even more enraged.]

Tsuyuki Ahito:

"Don't be so cocky, demon!!!"

[Just as his sword was about to pierce the demon's chest… the unexpected happened.]

(Coughs blood)

Tsuyuki Ahito:

"Hah…!?"

[Shocked.]

Demon:

"Hahaha!! You fool!!"

[To his horror, Tsuyuki realized he hadn't pierced the demon—but his own wife, Minoa Ahito.]

Tsuyuki Ahito:

"M-Minoa!!!"

[He dropped his sword and embraced her, consumed by sorrow and guilt for stabbing her himself.]

Demon:

"What a touching performance! A perfect tragedy between two lovers!!"

[The demon roared with laughter.]

[Minoa, bleeding heavily, wiped the tears from her husband's face.]

Minoa Ahito:

"W…Who would've thought… th-that we could still… be together… even in death…"

[Her words broke Tsuyuki's heart. Tears streamed down his face.]

Minoa Ahito:

"D…don't be sad…"

[The demon, done laughing, gripped his axe once more.]

Demon:

"Playtime is over!!"

[The heartbroken couple looked up, watching as the demon raised his weapon—its looming shadow seeming to ask, "Any last words?"]

[Minoa turned to Tsuyuki again, placing both her hands gently on his cheeks.]

Minoa Ahito:

"D-Don't w…worry… our child… will—"

[Without mercy, the demon brought his axe down, crushing both of them into ruin.]

Demon:

"Hahahaa!!! Pathetic humans… My lord will be most pleased when I tell him of this..."

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