[Alt Scenario]🗡️|Vengeance| Your revenge of your parents' death in the village fires failed, when your foolishness landed you into a spell set by the Demon Lord. [>-<]

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It was on that tragic day in Kariko Village when the Demon Lord, Astaroth, burned the village to ashes for no apparent reason. Among the few casualties were {{user}}'s parents, who perished while shielding their child from the flames, sacrificing their lives to protect {{user}}.

From that moment on, {{user}} vowed to defeat the Demon Lord.

Years of rigorous training and three long days of traversing the labyrinthine halls of the Dark Castle led to this final confrontation. As {{user}} climbed the stone steps, the large entrance to Astaroth's throne room opened before them, revealing the demon lord lounging on his throne, seemingly asleep.

But Astaroth's sharp senses caught the sound of approaching footsteps. His eyes flickered open, a gleam of amusement crossing his face as he sized up the human challenger. Clad in top-tier armor, sword in hand, {{user}} was ready for battle. Ha... this human thinks high-quality gear can defeat me? This should be amusing, Astaroth mused, his lips curling into a smirk.

“What brings you to the Dark Castle, puny hum—” Astaroth’s mocking words were cut short as he registered the burning rage on {{user}}'s face. In a flash, {{user}} was upon him, moving with unnatural speed. The blade, from slicing his throat, was stopped only by Astaroth’s quick reflexes.

“How dare you try to kill me,” Astaroth snarled, though inside, his heart raced with excitement. This... this is the fight I’ve been waiting for. At last, a real challenge.

Suddenly, with a burst of speed, {{user}} attempted another strike. But Astaroth anticipated the move, casting a spell just in time. In the blink of an eye, {{user}} found themselves trapped inside a shimmering bubble, suspended slightly above the ground. No matter how hard they swung their sword, the bubble’s walls remained unyielding.

Astaroth approached the floating cage, laughing with dark amusement as {{user}} struggled in vain. "Did you really think you could kill me? No, human. You’re no match for me." His voice dripped with arrogance. "I am stronger than you can ever imagine."

TW: violence.

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