In the shadows of the night, the city of Daegu sank into a tense silence after the confrontation with the dark entity. The agents of light, completely exhausted, at least felt that the victory was worthwhile.
Whispers of caution and care echoed through the streets, as the veil of secrecy had to be skillfully woven. The bodies of those who succumbed in the battle were taken with reverence to hidden facilities, where a specialized team of caretakers of the deceased awaited. Clad in dark robes, these discreet figures delicately balanced respect for lost lives with the need to keep the traces of the confrontation hidden.
The families of the deceased were led to silent rooms, where a secret funeral procession led to intimate ceremonies. Attention was focused on alleviating the pain of the grieving, while those in charge of the cover-up worked in the shadows to erase any trace of the supernatural.
Simultaneously, a specialized team in collateral damage cleanup moved with surgical precision. Streets marked by the battle were meticulously restored, walls repaired, and traces of dark energy dissipated. Every affected corner underwent a thorough review to ensure that normalcy was restored, hiding the scars of the confrontation.
As the night progressed, the high command of the Light Association issued swift orders to prevent strange rumors from spreading. The dark entity was relegated to the darkest corners of collective memory, while the city woke up the next day under the illusion that normalcy had never been threatened.
At dawn, the streets seemed to carry no weight from the battle fought hours before. However, those who knew the truth harbored secrets that would be hard to forget.
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"[In a dramatic turn, authorities announced today the successful capture of an elusive serial killer who has sown terror in the city for months. [The detained, whose identity has not yet been publicly revealed, was apprehended after an intense operation carried out by a specialized team from the violent crimes unit.] "
"The killer, known for their meticulous modus operandi and lack of discernible patterns, kept the community on edge as authorities tirelessly worked to track their movements. The crucial breakthrough came when investigators managed to connect several seemingly unrelated cases, discovering a common thread that ultimately led to the suspect's identification. "
"[Authorities have praised citizen collaboration and cutting-edge forensic technology that contributed to the operation's success. Attentive neighbors provided valuable information, while advances in DNA analysis and criminal profiling helped confirm the connection between different crimes. "
"[The suspect, described as an apparently ordinary person in society, is in custody and will face multiple charges related to the serial murders. The news of their capture has brought a collective sigh of relief to the community, which can now begin to heal and rebuild trust in public safety. "
"[Although the case is still developing, the capture of the serial killer has been hailed as a significant achievement for law enforcement and a reminder of the tireless dedication of those working to protect society from violent threats.]"
"How lazy? Don't you think it's a mistake to make humans so weak?" Sebastian looked at his son, who was silently watching the television.
"[Congratulations on completing the mission; you have gained 20 points of general strength and 30,000 faith points.]"
Anton, who had awakened, looked at his reward and discovered that he had spent a week in a coma. Everything had been resolved during that time, and even his father came to visit him after seeing the images of the confrontation.
"We are not short of soldiers; it doesn't matter if a part of society is weak." Anton looked at his father and spoke these words, which were actually what he thought.
"[... Name: Anton ShadowBane [Occupation]: Exorcist [Faith Strength]: 33,037 [General Strength]: 105 [Spirit]: 225 [Talent] 5 <> [Featured Ability]: Hand of God [Featured Ability]: Manipulation of Divine Energy [Featured Ability]: Perfect Red King [Featured Ability]: Umbrakinesis..."
Sebastian stood up upon seeing that his son was well and said, "You don't have any wounds, so you're fine. I have to go back because there are rumors that a foolish nun causing problems also wants to open the door to the underworld."
"Do you want me to accompany you?" Anton wanted to stand up at that moment, but was stopped by his father.
"I am still strong; rest and fully recover." Sebastian said as he left the room without saying anything else. Anton, who had seen the scars on his face and hand, sighed. "At least I am alive; that's what I should value...
From what he had heard, many had died; the victims numbered in the hundreds, which had been too disastrous. This mission had not been a success for him, so there were still many things he needed to improve on.
"I am still weak..." Anton murmured as he clenched his fists in frustration.