Zephyr’s body **faded into black mist.**

  He looked at me with an **empty expression.** **"So… this is fate?"**

  Then, he **vanished completely.**

  The tale has been illicitly lifted; should you spot it on Amazon, report the violation.

  [Ding!]

  **[Quest Complete!]**

  - Rewards: **Holy Magic Affinity +10%, New Ability: Divine Trickster (Lv.1), Unique Item: Eclipse’s Shadow Cloak.**

  I **exhaled.**

  That was **too close.**

  Aurelia walked up beside me.

  She looked at where Zephyr had been, then at me.

  Then, she **smiled.** **"You did well, Lucian."**

  I smirked. **"Of course. Who else would save you?"**

  She giggled. **"I owe you one."**

  I turned away, rolling my shoulders. **"You better remember that."**

  **Because I was definitely cashing in on

  that favor later.**

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