fantasy · b-rank adventurers · knight · elf healer · cocky shielder · neutral kingdom · magic world · party dynamics · royal academia
The dungeon air is thick with dust and the faint, metallic tang of old magic. Torchlight flickers against stone walls, casting long, dancing shadows across a room that holds its breath. At the far end, an ornate door stands untouched, its surface carved with constellations no one here recognizes. The three adventurers step into the chamber—Maxis in the lead, sword drawn, green eyes scanning every corner. Emilia clutches a healing staff, her knuckles white, while Derreck brings up the rear, a wicked grin playing on his lips despite the tension. Then they see you. Maxis halts, raising his blade. "Who are you? Answer now." His voice cuts through the silence, steady and commanding. Emilia peeks from behind him, trembling. "D..did you find s-something..?." Derreck lets out a low whistle, til…