The young girl's heart raced as she sprinted toward the source of an enigmatic power. With each step, her determination to uncover the origins of this energy grew stronger. Racing at her maximum speed, she scoured the area until at last, she pinpointed its location. What met her eyes was a scene of chilling horror: a young man, drenched in blood, stood amidst the dismembered remains of a minotaur. His stance was menacing, his silence imposing.
Undeterred by the ominous aura surrounding the young man, the girl drew her sword and confronted him boldly.
"WHO ARE YOU!? WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?" she demanded.
Yet, the young man remained silent, his menacing stance unchanged. Though fear pricked at the edges of her courage, the girl pressed forward, determined to see his face clearly.
A nervous gulp echoed in the tense air as the girl cautiously advanced. But just as she was about to reach the young man, he suddenly collapsed. Acting on instinct, she rushed to his side and caught his falling form.
"Are you okay?" she inquired, concern lacing her words.
There was no response; the young man had fallen into unconsciousness. Gently, the girl brushed aside his hair, revealing his face. Shock and curiosity mingled within her as she beheld the handsome visage of the young man who had found himself in the midst of such peril.
An hour passed, and the young man stirred back to consciousness, though still weak and groggy. As his awareness returned, a woman's voice reached his ears.
"You finally awake..."
Turning his head, he observed the girl busying herself near a fire, preparing food in a pot. Even in the dim cave, her golden hair shimmered like spun gold, and her eyes, green like a tranquil forest, exuded a captivating beauty. Unable to find words, he was captivated by her presence.
"Rest easy. I've examined you, and it seems you're unharmed," she reassured him.
Silence lingered momentarily before she inquired, "Can you tell me your name?"
"Ginro," he replied softly.
"Nice to meet you, I'm Diana," she introduced herself as the Prophecy Hero destined to vanquish the Demon Lord and his Seven Generals.
Their exchange continued, and Ginro marveled at Diana's resolve. He understood that a demon threatened their world, and she was fated to be its adversary. Diana's determination was clear, and Ginro quietly acknowledged his own role in this unfolding saga.
Breaking his reverie, Diana questioned, "So, Ginro, can you explain why you were in this cave?"
Ginro struggled to articulate his experience, but as he began, a sudden glitch struck his mind, accompanied by searing pain. The voice of the Black Shadow echoed, causing him to cry out.
"NGGGHHH!"
Diana's touch was soothing as she reassured him, "You don't need to strain yourself."
Apologizing for his outburst, Ginro attempted to steady himself. As he did, he couldn't help but wonder about the significance of the encounter. Meanwhile, Diana remained curious, wanting to learn more about Ginro's connection to the minotaur and the enigmatic power that had drawn him into this intricate web of destiny.