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Gaia was resting peacefully in a small hut deep within the forest when a sudden, powerful pounding erupted in her chest. It was an uneasy feeling she couldn’t ignore, as though something dreadful was about to happen. She quickly got to her feet and searched for something to cover her face. A piece of cloth hung over the back of a bamboo chair. She grabbed it, wrapped it around her face, and stepped outside.She headed straight toward the Hell Entrance—a gateway that would open today. That was the source of the relentless pounding in her chest. Somehow, she felt inexplicably connected to that place.Moments later, Gaia arrived at the entrance. Even from a distance, she could feel the violent winds raging around it. The furious crash of waves against the cliffs echoed through the air. She gripped the trunk of a nearby tree to steady herself, waiting for nature’s fury to subside. Only then would she make her move.It was her duty to ensure that no one entering the Kingdom of Forbideria p

A week had passed since Gaia’s conversation with Aurus, yet she still couldn’t figure out how he had discovered the truth about her illness.The question lingered in her mind as she patrolled the western sector of Dooms Gate. Mounted on horseback, she rode through the dense forest until she crossed paths with two guards, both astride their own horses and seemingly making their rounds as well.“Premier,” they greeted in unison.Gaia acknowledged them with a brief nod before riding past. She had barely gone any distance when she sensed a swift attack from behind.She ducked instinctively, flattening herself against her horse’s back as a hunting knife whizzed over her head. The blade buried itself into the trunk of a nearby tree.Pulling sharply on the reins, Gaia tried to bring her horse to a stop. Before it could fully halt, one of the guards leaped from his mount toward her, sword raised high.She struck her horse’s flank, urging it into a burst of speed. The attack missed, but the gu

Aurus’s gentle strokes along Gaia’s back gradually eased the tension in her body. Little by little, the burning sensation on her face subsided until everything felt normal again.“I-I’m sorry,” Tana said softly. “We’ll talk later, Gaia.”Gaia heard her sister’s footsteps retreating. Once she was certain Tana was out of earshot, she stepped away from Aurus’s embrace. He released her without protest.“Thank you... for what you did,” she whispered, careful not to let Tana overhear. “Because you protected my secret, I promise you’ll leave Forbideria safely. Consider it my way of repaying the debt I owe you.”Aurus said nothing. His eyes remained fixed on the side of her face where the mark had appeared.“You should return to your tent,” Gaia continued. “Bring your companion here first thing tomorrow so he can see Tana. I’ll also make the necessary arrangements for all of you to leave Forbideria.”Aurus let out a quiet sigh before speaking.“The mark that appeared on your face is unlike an

Aurus hurried into the hut just as a volley of flaming arrows rained down in his direction. He quickly slammed the door shut, only to stagger back when one arrow pierced through the wooden wall. The section it struck burst into flames at once. The hut was built from old, dry timber, and he knew the fire would spread in no time.Do they suspect the Premier Guard is hiding here?He rushed into Gaia’s room to check on her condition. She was still sleeping soundly, untouched by the attackers. As far as he could tell, no one had entered the hut before he arrived.“Burn that hut down! I have a strong feeling there’s another powerful being hiding inside besides the man who went in. Don’t let either of them leave here alive!”Aurus heard the shout from outside. Without wasting another second, he wrapped Gaia securely in a blanket. Then he smashed through the back wall of the hut, creating an escape route.“We’re no longer safe here, Premier Guard. We have to leave. If I stay and fight them, w