Once I had defeated the monster leaders, I allowed myself a day of rest. But the excitement—and a gnawing sense of curiosity—quickly got the better of me. I couldn't contain the urge to push my limits any further. The recent victories against the monster leaders had filled me with a dangerous confidence. I felt certain I could take down the vulture-like beasts, too.
That day, I was seated inside the cave, meditating, trying to recover the mana I had spent during the battles. The stillness of the space offered some peace—until I noticed movement near the entrance.
Lilith.
She stepped inside the cave quietly, and for a moment, I was genuinely baffled.
"When… when did she leave?" I muttered, startled.
"Lilith," I breathed out, almost in disbelief. After all this time, it seemed like the Spirit Amulet was finally working. Or so I thought.
