Chapter 15: Hunters
Dante was sitting in a pub, trying to get away from the noise around him. As he took a sip of the whiskey left on his table, Ryker walked in. He held a broken dagger in his hand.
"Isn't this something from the Brotherhood of Shadows?" Ryker asked as he placed the dagger on the table.
Dante examined the dagger carefully. Even though the symbols on it belonged to the Brotherhood of Shadows, it wasn't a design he recognised. "No, this is different. This belongs to another group."
Lucian entered the pub and approached the table. "A group of mercenaries are kidnapping people in the area. These aren't just any bandits. They're after the weak."
Kaelene spoke as she entered from outside. "We need to figure this out. Oblivion is gone, but other enemies are emerging to harness its power."
Dante stood up and checked his weapons. "This could be a trap. But it doesn't matter to us. Let's finish this."
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New Threat: Shadowhunters
When the team arrived at an old castle where the kidnapped people had been taken, they found a group calling themselves "Shadowhunters". This group was attempting to gather the remnants of Oblivion and recreate its power.
Leader: Zephyr
Zephyr was a former general of the Brotherhood of Shadows. After the destruction of Oblivion, he aspired to become a new master of the dark forces. A fast and deadly warrior, Zephyr combined his magical and physical abilities to become one of Dante's greatest rivals.
Zephyr spoke challengingly to Dante and his team:
"You have destroyed the enemy, but you are the real problem. The darkness grows with you. And now, I will take it for myself."
Dante replied coolly, drawing his silver-plated pistols: "If that's what you want, come and take it."
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The First Battle
The Shadowhunters' soldiers attacked Dante and his team. These new enemies were no ordinary warriors; some used magic, while others attacked with poisoned weapons.
Kaelene fought off a group of soldiers with her magic sword. "These men are more disciplined than the Brotherhood of Shadows."
Ryker added as he took down a group of enemies with an explosive device. "But they're not that smart."
Lucian silently took out an enemy with his daggers. "We must find Zephyr. If we neutralize him, this chaos will end."
Dante moved forward, dodging the enemies, and faced Zephyr. "Come on, show me what you got."
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First Encounter with Zephyr
Zephyr attacked with incredible speed. His sword was enhanced with magic to neutralize Dante's pistols. Dante tried to dodge the attacks with quick movements, but Zephyr's attacks were too strong.
"When I'm done with you, I will bring true darkness to this world!" Zephyr shouted as he tried to deal a fatal blow to Dante.
Dante used one of his pistols to push Zephyr back. "You're just another remnant of darkness. I will finish you."
However, Zephyr managed to retreat and escape the castle. "You can't defeat me now, Dante. But this is just the beginning."
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A New Adventure Begins
Zephyr's escape was the beginning of a new adventure for Dante and his team. Zephyr was collecting ancient relics from around the world to recreate the power of Oblivion.
New Threats:
1. Dark Knights: Zephyr's special guardians, warriors enhanced with magic and technology.
2. Children of Purgatory: More-than-human creatures affected by Oblivion's dark energy.
3. Forbidden Sorcerers: A group of sorcerers who seek to create chaos by using the energy of the Black Moon.
Dante turned to his team and said, "This won't end here. We must destroy Zephyr and this darkness once and for all. Are you ready?"
Kaelene replied, raising her sword. "We're with you until the end."
Lucian added with a smile. "This is going to be another fun adventure."
Ryker checked his devices and said, "Then let's begin."