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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