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..."