Setting: Twin Dungeons Open Simultaneously – Deep in the East Sikkim Forests
The sky above East Sikkim darkened as ominous clouds gathered. Trees whispered in a wind that carried the weight of magic. Deep within the forest, two gates pulsed with energy, glowing in sync like twin hearts beating with an unnatural rhythm. Onlookers called it a rare coincidence — two D-Rank gates opening simultaneously in close proximity. But for the few who dared enter, it would be known by another name: The Twin Trials of Death.
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Panel 1
In the mist-veiled clearing, Dong-suu stepped alone toward the swirling vortex of the first gate. His armor was minimal, his weapons worn, but his eyes burned with quiet resolve.
System Voice:
"Solo Dungeon: Cleansing the Forgotten"
"Objective: Clear all enemies. Time Limit: 2 Hours."
Panel 2
Just a few kilometers away, Anika, beaming with confidence, stood with her guild team of six at the second gate.
Anika (smiling):
"Let’s clear this fast and go for momos after. My treat."
Panel 3
Inside Dong-suu's dungeon, ancient crypt stones stretched into darkness. No monsters greeted him. Only silence. Too much silence.
Dong-suu (thought):
"Too quiet... Something's off."
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Panel 1
Anika's party moved deeper into a glittering cave of crystal walls and glowing mushrooms. One rune embedded on the wall cracked suddenly.
SFX: CRACK!
Teammate (nervous):
"...That wasn’t supposed to happen."
Panel 2
A shriek of unholy sound echoed as B-Rank Reaper Wraiths phased through the walls, their scythe-like limbs slashing air.
Anika (shouting):
"This isn’t a D-Rank dungeon! It’s a trap!"
Panel 3
Meanwhile, Dong-suu found himself ambushed by translucent, skeletal beasts. He dodged using Sprint Lv.2, then lunged.
System Voice:
"Weak Spot Hit – +XP"
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Back in the corrupted cave, blood spattered across Anika’s cheek as she screamed, trying to cast a healing spell.
Anika (screaming):
"No—Stay with me!! Don’t you dare die!"
Panel 2
A wraith slashed toward her. The guild's shield bearer pushed forward — and was instantly torn apart.
Anika (thought):
"They’re dying... because I wasn’t strong enough."
Panel 3
In the outside world, panic struck. News tickers buzzed in red:
News Broadcast:
"Emergency: Gate X-17 has mutated into B-Rank."
"Hunter casualties confirmed. Survivors unknown."
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Dong-suu, bloodied, got pinned beneath a skeletal warrior. His cracked blade trembled as he held it up.
System Voice:
"Warning: HP critically low."
"Emergency Skill Evolution Triggered."
"Unlocking: Shadow Blink Lv.1 – Instant dash + invincibility frame."
Panel 2
Time slowed. Dong-suu vanished in a blink, reappearing behind the beast with a single clean slice.
SFX: SHHHINK!
Panel 3
A spectral Lich King loomed from the shadows, its aura swallowing the light. Dong-suu's energy flared a deep blue.
Dong-suu (whispers):
"Bring it."
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Panel 1
The dungeon collapsed behind Dong-suu as he limped out, covered in blood and ash. Alone. Breathing hard.
System Voice:
"Dungeon Cleared. Level Up! Level 6 Achieved."
"Global Notification: Unknown Hunter has cleared D-Rank gate solo."
Panel 2
Inside a sterile hospital room, Anika sat on a cot, unmoving. Her hands trembled. Her gaze stared past reality.
Nurse (to colleague):
"She hasn’t spoken since the gate closed. She’s in shock."
Panel 3
Dong-suu watched through a hospital glass window, fists clenched. A deep mix of guilt and fire burned in his chest.
Dong-suu (thought):
"I was too late... I should’ve known. I wasn’t strong enough."
Final Splash Panel – Dual Portrait
Left side: Anika, shattered emotionally, broken by the gate’s trauma.
Right side: Dong-suu, cloaked in shadow, eyes glowing, descending a flight of stairs into darkness and purpose.
Narration:
"One rose from the gate… one broke inside it. The world started watching."
Chapter 4 Highlights:
Dong-suu completes his first solo dungeon, gaining Shadow Blink Lv.1 and rising to Level 6.
Anika’s entire team perishes in a dungeon mutation event; she survives, but not without deep emotional scars.
News spreads of the mysterious "Unknown Hunter" who cleared a dungeon alone.
Dong-suu’s reason to grow stronger shifts from ambition to something more personal.
The world begins to take notice. And a storm is coming.
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