Nightmare Fiend

"Eh..." Adrian was left dumbfounded at Ardel's words. 'Were we that obvious?'

'No, it's probably Aria who acted differently. That's why they found out.' Adrian shook his head while not noticing all the others looking at him and sighing.

"Come on guys, let's go now. We can talk about all this on the way." Adrian said as he stood up as well.

The others nodded and they all left the dorm and made their way to the Missions Hall.

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The dark, ominous air of the ruin surrounded them as they entered the inner chamber. The atmosphere shifted dramatically—dense shadows clung to the walls, pulsating with an eerie rhythm, and the temperature dropped, sending chills down their spines. Despite the cold, the five young warriors remained unfazed, their expressions hardened in preparation for the battle ahead.