The air inside the **Grand Cathedral** became heavy.


    I crouched on the high beams, eyes locked on the **black-cloaked figure** moving toward Aurelia’s chambers.


    His aura was **wrong.**


    Dark. Malevolent.


    This wasn’t just an assassin.


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    **It was one of the Seven Demonic Generals.**


    [Ding!]


    **[New Quest: Eclipse''s Shadow]**


    - Prevent the assassination of Saintess Aurelia.


    - Defeat the Demonic General.


    - Bonus Reward: ???


    I gritted my teeth. **"This is bad."**


    The figure **stopped** in front of Aurelia’s door.


    Then—


    **BAM!**


    The entire **wooden door disintegrated** as he stepped inside.


    I had no choice.


    I leaped down, landing **right behind him.**


    **"Hey, buddy. Need directions?"**


    The Demonic General turned.


    His hood fell back—revealing **pitch-black skin, red eyes, and curved horns.**


    A deep, inhuman voice rumbled. **"Lucian von Kaiser. As expected it was you."**


    **He knew me.**


    And that meant I was **already in deep shit.**


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