Zephyr’s body **faded into black mist.**


    He looked at me with an **empty expression.** **"So… this is fate?"**


    Then, he **vanished completely.**


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    [Ding!]


    **[Quest Complete!]**


    - Rewards: **Holy Magic Affinity +10%, New Ability: Divine Trickster (Lv.1), Unique Item: Eclipse’s Shadow Cloak.**


    I **exhaled.**


    That was **too close.**


    Aurelia walked up beside me.


    She looked at where Zephyr had been, then at me.


    Then, she **smiled.** **"You did well, Lucian."**


    I smirked. **"Of course. Who else would save you?"**


    She giggled. **"I owe you one."**


    I turned away, rolling my shoulders. **"You better remember that."**


    **Because I was definitely cashing in on


    that favor later.**


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