...I have a family—kind of a weird one....

...My mom? A powerful sorcerer. Graceful, wise, and totally badass with magic....

...My dad? Well… he’s a villain. Not just any villain—a devil villain....

...But here’s the twist: he fell in love with my mom. Yep. A sorcerer and a devil. Sounds like a disaster, right?...

...And somehow, from that chaos… I was born....

...So yeah—bup bup bup—this is where my story begins....

Hey. Good morning.

I’m Benedyx Daelimon—half sorcerer, full villain... or at least, that’s what they say.

I was born with an unmuted power—loud, unstable, and dangerous. In my case, love isn’t just risky—it’s cursed.

My grandma once warned me: If you fall in love under the wrong circumstances, your power will flip and transform into something darker—something called the Sorce V’ill.

She also told me about Mountain Shiva—the mountain that can reverse the powers of any living creature.

But here's the catch: no one knows how to get there.

And now... I have no choice but to find it.

Before my mom died, she told me about Mountain Shiva—a mountain filled with wild magic and creatures born from darkness.

She warned me: If you go, you’ll die. But if you don’t… you’ll die slowly under the weight of a curse.

Like—seriously?! Why is destiny so rude to me?

I try to use my power for good. I really do.

But sometimes… even a good intention can twist into something terrible.

And I’m starting to wonder: is it the power that’s cursed… or me?

Tribunal's Caril Village POV:

[Shikuro – frustrated, pacing across the ruins, voice tense]

Shikuro: Ugh! I told him—the Tribunal’s Caril is in danger! Where the hell is he?! Benedyx Daelimon, if you can hear me… the Tribunal needs you. We need you.

I’ve searched everywhere. I’m exhausted. But if we don’t find him soon, the Caril will collapse… and we both know what that means.

[He looks up at the storm forming above Mt. Shiva, clenching his fists]

Shikuro: Come on, Benedyx. Don’t make me drag you back myself.”

[Matriaga – breathless, shouting over the chaos]

Matriaga: Shikuro! The Tribunal’s Caril is being evacuated—now! We have no time, let’s move!”

[Shikuro – desperate, eyes searching the distance]

Shikuro: But Benedyx Daelimon… he’s still out there. I know he needs us. I can’t just leave him!

[Matriaga – firm, eyes narrowed]

Matriaga: For what, Shikuro? He’s not here. You saw it yourself. Now let’s go—before it’s too late.

[Shikuro – voice trembling, eyes lingering on the distance]

Shikuro: This is goodbye… for now. Good luck, Benedyx Daelimon. Wherever you are, stay alive.

I’ll keep believing... that we’ll meet again.

River of Lanselon POV:

Narration / Shikuro (intense, breathless)

The Tribunal’s Caril… it’s in the River of Lanselon—a sacred river that grants pure life and awakens power beyond imagining.

But Benedyx Daelimon…” (he pauses, eyes scanning the horizon) Where is he?

[Gril Sa – frantic, voice cracking with worry]

Gril Sa: Where’s Benedyx Daelimon?! Is he okay? Was he captured? Or worse… is he dead?

What are we supposed to do now?!

[Shikuro – tense, trying to keep control]

Shikuro: Gril Sa, please… just shut up for a second, okay? Benedyx Daelimon is alive. I can feel him. I just… I don’t know where he is.

[Apong Sa-Lud – gentle but firm, voice calm]

Apong Sa-Lud: Gril Sa, come here for a moment. I need to speak with you—alone.

Gril Sa: About, What? Apong Sa-lud.

Apong Sa-Lud: It is about to your brother.

Gril Sa: Huh?! What happened to my brother? Is he okay? What’s his condition?

Apong Sa-Lud: (calmly, with a slight nod) Come to me for a while.

Gril Sa: (hesitating, then nods slowly) Okay, Apong Sa-Lud…

…[Apong Sa-Lud lowers his voice and leans in, placing a gentle hand on Gril Sa’s shoulder. The others remain at a distance, respecting the moment.]

Apong Sa-Lud: (softly, almost a whisper) Y’seño is alive. He’s in Argoña right now. He brought Valimb with him to deliver a message: he is safe. He’s still alive, Gril Sa.

In The Town of Astilbe POV

Father Walkern: Benedyx Daelimon, are you alright? You’ve been wandering for a while… lost in thought, it seems.

Benedyx Daelimon: I don’t know, Father. It’s like something’s messing with my head. I can’t think straight.

Father Walkern: τι είναι αυτό ο γιος μου (ti einai aftó o gios mou) - What is this, my son?

Benedyx Daelimon: I know you’re a Souler Knight. I know you can sense what’s wrong with me… with my mind. Please, Father… I need answers.

Father Walkern: The Tribunal’s Caril needs you, Benedyx. But don’t worry—everyone’s safe. For now.

Benedyx Daelimon: No—no, I knew this would happen… I released it—all of it. The darkness, the pain... it’s out now. Father Walkern, I can’t stay. I have to stop this before it spreads.

...Benedyx Daelimon sprinted toward the castle’s pass gate, his heart pounding, mind racing....

...But just as he crossed the threshold—boom!—he was violently thrown backward....

...A shimmering forcefield rippled in the air....

...Shield magic. Ancient. Unforgiving. Invisible until touched....

...Benedyx hit the ground hard, dust rising around him as he groaned in pain....

Benedyx Daelimon: Oh no! Father Walkern, what is this? Please, removed this shield magic!

Father Walkern: I don't know. In that case that magic shield is also to protect you away from danger.

Benedyx Daelimon: No! Tribunal's Caril needs me. So i need to go!

...Benedyx Daelimon did everything he could to shatter the ancient protection—...

...a divine barrier, blessed by the Grandsons of the Old World....

...He called on his magic, forcing it past its limits....

...His body trembled. His vision blurred....

...With every burst of power he unleashed, roots began to grow beneath his skin—twisting, curling, spreading like vines of death....

...It was the price of his power… and it was killing him....

...Still, he kept going....

...Spell after spell. Strike after strike....

...He gave it everything. Until—...

...His knees buckled. His breath caught. The world turned black....

...When he opened his eyes,...

...he was no longer at the gate....

...He was lying in a room—warm, quiet, unfamiliar....

...Someone had saved him. But who… and why?...