Silence.
After Kabonzo disappeared—
Everything went quiet.
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The air still felt heavy…
But the danger—
Was gone.
For now.
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Ayan slowly relaxed his grip on the sword.
"…that guy…"
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Aditi looked in the direction Kabonzo vanished.
"…he wasn't normal."
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Ayan frowned.
"If he was that strong… why didn't he attack?"
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Aditi shook her head slightly.
"I don't know…"
A pause.
"…maybe he has a different intention."
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That answer didn't satisfy Ayan.
Not even close.
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Before he could think further—
The device.
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It started glowing.
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Ayan looked down.
"…again?"
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The light became stronger.
Symbols appeared.
Moving.
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"Aditi—"
"I see it."
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Before either of them could react—
The ground beneath them vanished.
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A flash.
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Silence.
---
When Ayan opened his eyes—
He froze.
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"…this place…"
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Grimvale.
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The same broken courtyard.
The same place—
Where everything started.
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Aditi looked around, equally shocked.
"How… did we come back here?"
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Ayan looked at the device.
"…what even is this thing?"
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"Tracking device."
A voice answered.
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Ayan turned instantly.
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Two figures stood there.
The same ones from before.
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Ice.
And—
Grass.
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Ayan stepped forward slightly.
"…who are you?"
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The one with cold eyes spoke first.
"My name is Kliff."
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The second one, calmer—
"Cleve."
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Ayan narrowed his eyes.
"…you two again."
---
Kliff looked at Cleve.
Then back at Ayan.
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"We're brothers."
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A short silence.
---
"A few years ago…"
Kliff's voice dropped.
"…demons killed our family."
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Cleve clenched his fist slightly.
"We've been waiting…"
"…for revenge."
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Ayan didn't say anything.
But he understood.
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He lowered his guard.
"…so you're not our enemy."
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"No."
Kliff replied.
"Not unless you become one."
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Ayan glanced at the device.
"…this thing."
"What is it exactly?"
---
Kliff held up his hand.
Cold mist formed slightly.
---
"Made using my ice element."
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"It helps track targets…"
Cleve continued.
"…and observe their condition."
---
Aditi stepped forward.
"Then why bring us here?"
---
Cleve looked at Kliff.
Then answered—
---
"We saw everything."
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A pause.
---
"Kabonzo."
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Ayan's expression changed.
---
"That demon…"
Cleve's voice hardened.
"…is the one who killed our family."
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Silence.
---
Ayan and Aditi exchanged a look.
Everything—
Connected.
---
"That's why you brought us here…" Ayan muttered.
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Kliff nodded.
---
"We have a deal."
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Ayan stayed quiet.
Listening.
---
"We help you defeat Kabonzo."
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Cleve continued—
"And in return…"
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"We join your alliance."
---
A pause.
---
"Not just us."
Kliff added.
---
"Other warriors with us…"
"…will also join."
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Ayan's eyes widened slightly.
---
Aditi looked at him.
---
No words needed.
---
Ayan nodded.
"…deal."
---
Aditi stepped forward.
"If you're joining…"
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"Then lead."
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Kliff looked at her.
Surprised.
---
"You sure?"
---
Ayan spoke—
"We need someone strong."
---
A pause.
---
"…and you have a reason to fight."
---
Kliff didn't hesitate anymore.
"…fine."
---
"I'll lead."
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Cleve smirked slightly.
"Then I'll handle support."
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From that moment—
Everything changed.
---
Kliff—
Main Commander.
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Cleve—
Vice Commander.
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And Ayan…
With Aditi beside him—
---
They weren't alone anymore.
---
Days passed.
---
Warriors gathered.
One by one.
---
Some with fire.
Some with water.
Some with unknown elements.
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Until—
They stood together.
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150 warriors.
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One alliance.
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DeadHunt.
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Ayan stood at the front.
Looking at them all.
---
For the first time—
He felt it.
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Not fear.
---
Responsibility.
---
Aditi stood beside him.
Quiet.
But strong.
---
"Ready?" she asked softly.
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Ayan tightened his grip.
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"…Do or Die."
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The war had begun.
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And this time—
Humanity was ready.
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End of Chapter 5