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[A few weeks ago]
Gabriel bid his farewell to Lira before going to the Royal city on the mission, occasionally glancing back. He had taken his first step toward his destiny, going all alone in the midst of enemies in the Lumen Empire.
Watching Gabriel leave, Lira remained silent for a few minutes as if thinking something. She didn't look very happy though. It was as if some worry was eating her up from the inside.
The silence was only broken when a voice echoed in her head. "Good work on winning his trust, little one."
Lira remained silent even as she heard that dark voice, not even surprised.
"Now all that's left is for him to bring the Ancestral Staff back… and then we can have everything!"
"Do we really have to do this to him?" Lira asked, slightly hesitant.
"Are you really asking that question?!" The Dark Voice exclaimed. "Don't let feelings get in the way of your purpose!"
