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Yuto never expected to die so young. One moment, he was living a mundane existence trapped in routine, burdened by regrets. The next, he awoke in a world unlike anything he had ever known. A world where silver is a forbidden power, feared and hunted by all.



Marked by the mysterious Silver Curse, Yuto finds himself at the center of forces beyond his understanding. His silver rings grant him unimaginable strength, yet with each use, they threaten to consume his soul. As whispers of an ancient prophecy surround him, powerful factionsâ€”mercenaries, nobles, and even the dreaded Demon Armyâ€”begin to take interest in the cursed warrior.



To survive, Yuto must carve his own path. But as the line between man and monster begins to blur, one question remains: Will he wield the curse, or will it wield him?



A tale of power, fate, and the battle against one's  own darkness begins.

The Silver Curse

The Silver Curse – Volume 2, Chapter 8: The Guildmaster's Judgment

Yuto followed the guild officer through the winding halls of Valkris's Adventurer's Guild. The noise of the main hall faded behind him, replaced by the sound of boots against stone and the occasional flicker of torchlight.

Mira walked beside him, arms crossed. "You sure this isn't a trap?"

"Doubt it," Yuto muttered. "If they wanted me dead, they wouldn't be this formal about it."

The officer glanced back at them. "Enough talking. The Guildmaster doesn't like to be kept waiting."

The air was thick with tension. Yuto felt the weight of his rings pulsing against his fingers, a reminder of the power lurking within him. He pushed the feeling aside and focused. Whatever this meeting was about, he had to be ready.

The door to the Guildmaster's chamber was massive—dark oak reinforced with metal, marked with carvings of past warriors. The officer pushed it open, revealing a spacious room lit by an enormous chandelier. The walls were lined with maps, records, and trophies from past expeditions.

Seated behind an ornate wooden desk was a broad-shouldered man with a scar running across his cheek. His gaze was sharp, piercing through Yuto the moment he entered.

"Yuto," the Guildmaster said, his voice deep and measured. "Sit."

Yuto obeyed, Mira standing at his side. The officer closed the door behind them, leaving the room quiet except for the crackling fireplace.

The Guildmaster leaned forward. "You've been making waves."

Yuto met his gaze. "That a bad thing?"

The older man chuckled, though there was no warmth in it. "Depends. Some see strength as an asset. Others see it as a threat. The question is—what are you?"

The Guildmaster tapped a parchment on his desk. "Your recent quests. The direwolves, the missing adventurers, and now this—" he gestured toward the papers. "There's a pattern."

Yuto frowned. "What kind of pattern?"

"Unnatural occurrences. Creatures behaving differently. And more importantly, survivors saying the same thing—a silver-haired warrior, moving like something beyond human."

Mira tensed beside him. Yuto remained silent.

The Guildmaster studied him carefully. "I don't know what's happening with you, but I do know this—power like that doesn't come without a cost."

His gaze flickered to Yuto's hands. The rings.

"They've noticed you, Yuto. And once you have their attention, it doesn't go away."

Silence stretched between them. Yuto could feel the weight of the moment pressing down on him. He wasn't just another adventurer to them anymore.

"What do you want from me?" Yuto finally asked.

The Guildmaster exhaled. "I want to know what you're after. Are you just another sellsword, chasing coin and fame? Or is there something more?"

Yuto didn't answer immediately. The Silver Curse pulsed against his fingers again, whispering its own desires, its own hunger.

"I want to grow stronger," he said at last. "And I want answers."

The Guildmaster nodded slowly. "Then let's see how far you're willing to go."

He pulled out a sealed document, sliding it across the desk. "This is your next step. A test, if you will. Read it. Think it over. Then decide if you're ready."

Yuto picked up the envelope, his pulse steady despite the storm raging inside him.

Mira smirked. "Looks like you just got promoted to interesting."

Yuto said nothing, but deep down, he knew—this was the beginning of something far bigger than he ever expected.