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A Meeting Under the Moon
Lucian Valcrest stood still, his sharp golden eyes locked onto the woman before him.
Selene Nightshade.
A name from a past life, a woman who once stood by his side before everything crumbled.
Now, her silver hair shimmered under the moonlight, her golden eyes burning with a mixture of hatred and longing.
"Lucian Valcrest..." she whispered. "You dare stand before me again?"
Lucian chuckled, his posture relaxed yet guarded.
"Fate works in strange ways, doesn't it?" he mused. "Who would have thought we'd meet again… under such interesting circumstances?"
Selene clenched her fists.
"Do you even remember what you did?"
Lucian sighed inwardly. He wasn't the same man she knew. He had been a puppet of his own downfall before, corrupted by the Devil's Power.
But how could he tell her that?
"I remember," he said, his voice calm. "And I regret nothing."
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A Blade Drawn in Hatred
Selene unsheathed her sword, its edge gleaming with Heavenly Qi.
"I swore… if I ever saw you again, I would cut you down."
Lucian smirked.
"Then why haven't you?"
Selene's blade trembled.
She hated him.
She despised what he had become in their past life.
Yet deep inside… she still loved him.
She had seen the best and worst of him.
And now, standing before her once more, he looked the same—yet different.
Her instincts screamed that he was hiding something.
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The System's Silent Whisper
[Mission Update: Ensure Selene does not expose your identity]
Possible Methods: Manipulation, Persuasion, Subjugation
Reward: Abyssal Shadow Cloak (Stealth +200%)
Lucian raised his hands in mock surrender.
"Selene," he said softly, stepping forward. "If you truly wanted me dead, you would have attacked already."
Selene tensed.
"Shut up."
"You're hesitating," he continued, his voice smooth, weaving doubt into her heart.
"You came here expecting a monster, didn't you? But look at me."
Selene's grip faltered.
Lucian stepped closer.
"You want answers? Then put away the sword, and let's talk."
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A Dangerous Proposal
Selene exhaled sharply, her emotions in turmoil.
But she knew one thing for certain—Lucian could not be trusted.
However… if he truly was different from their past life… then perhaps…
"...Fine," she said, sheathing her sword. "But if I sense even a hint of deception…"
Lucian smirked.
"I wouldn't expect anything less from you."
[Mission Completed: Selene's Suspicion Delayed]
+150 Villain Points
Abyssal Shadow Cloak Unlocked
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