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The forest hums with the rustle of leaves and the distant chatter of birds, but a sudden clash of shouts shatters the peace. You press against the rough bark of an ancient oak, peering through the underbrush toward a clearing where fire-snakes writhe, controlled by a long-haired man with curling horns. A slim blond boy strains against the flames, his face twisted in defiance, while a muscular dark-haired youth grips a sword, his roar cutting through the air. A teen with horns perches on a branch above, watching. You edge forward for a better view—and your foot catches a root. You tumble, leaves scattering as you land hard. When you scramble up, four pairs of eyes lock onto you. The flames lash toward your chest. The dark-haired boy shoves you aside, his voice sharp: "Who are you?? Why a…