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With the arrival of the System, Zenith's mundane life took a deadly turn. Betrayed, she perished, her only wish to protect her friend Asuka left unfulfilled. Fate, however, granted her a second chance, infusing Zenith with newfound powers and a burning thirst for vengeance. Now, Zenith must navigate a world teeming with danger and secrets, driven by her desire to protect her friend and settle the score with those who wronged her. Yet, with each step closer to her goal, she can't shake the feeling that something fundamental has changed within her. As Zenith embarks on her quest, she soon discovers that the line between justice and darkness is thinner than she ever imagined.

Rise of the Death Knight

Julia stood at the forefront, her posture tall and unwavering.

Zenith, Asuka, Emi, and Max positioned behind her.

To Zenith's eyes, everyone standing before them was probably guilty. But, because Julia didn't see it like that, they were prolonging the process of Julia removing their knife from her back.

A young boy stepped forward from the group, his expression genuine but tinged with alarm.

"What's going on, Julia?" he asked, his voice tinged with concern. "Why are you all here like this?"

Zenith saw how Julia's gaze softened slightly as she addressed him, her tone firm but not unkind.

"We need to talk," she said, her voice cutting through the tension in the air. "We need to know where everyone stands."

The boy's brow furrowed in confusion.

"About what?" he asked, his eyes darting between Julia and the others.

Julia took a deep breath, steeling herself for the conversation ahead.

The Black Cat, Part Fifteen