The air inside the **Grand Cathedral** became heavy.

  I crouched on the high beams, eyes locked on the **black-cloaked figure** moving toward Aurelia’s chambers.

  His aura was **wrong.**

  Dark. Malevolent.

  This wasn’t just an assassin.

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  **It was one of the Seven Demonic Generals.**

  [Ding!]

  **[New Quest: Eclipse's Shadow]**

  - Prevent the assassination of Saintess Aurelia.

  - Defeat the Demonic General.

  - Bonus Reward: ???

  I gritted my teeth. **"This is bad."**

  The figure **stopped** in front of Aurelia’s door.

  Then—

  **BAM!**

  The entire **wooden door disintegrated** as he stepped inside.

  I had no choice.

  I leaped down, landing **right behind him.**

  **"Hey, buddy. Need directions?"**

  The Demonic General turned.

  His hood fell back—revealing **pitch-black skin, red eyes, and curved horns.**

  A deep, inhuman voice rumbled. **"Lucian von Kaiser. As expected it was you."**

  **He knew me.**

  And that meant I was **already in deep shit.**

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