Secrets of the Abyss
The night after the dungeon exam was unusually quiet.
The academy dormitories were large stone buildings surrounded by tall towers and magical barriers. Most students were asleep, exhausted after the brutal entrance test.
But Kael couldn't sleep.
He sat on the edge of his bed, staring at the pendant in his hand.
The small silver object glowed faintly under the moonlight.
The mysterious woman from earlier stood near the window, her long dark cloak moving slightly in the night wind.
"You still haven't answered my question,"
Kael said.
"Who are you?"
The woman smiled slightly.
"My name is Seraphine."
"I knew your father."
Kael's eyes sharpened.
"My father?"
Seraphine walked slowly across the room.
"Yes."
"He was not just a mage."
"He was the most dangerous mage the world had ever seen."
Kael felt his chest tighten.
"The King of Abyss Magic."
The words felt heavy.
"So why did he die?" Kael asked.
Seraphine's expression darkened.
"Because the world feared him."
She pointed at Kael.
"And now… they will fear you."
Suddenly the system window appeared again.
[NEW QUEST UNLOCKED]
Learn the true power of the Abyss
Kael exhaled slowly.
"Looks like I don't have a choice."
Seraphine nodded.
"No."
"You don't."