Scythen sat peacefully on the edge of a mountain, enjoying the serenity of the moment. From his advantage point, he spotted a familiar figure below, a blue shape that sparked recognition within him. Excitement surged through him as he decided to descend the cliff and greet the familiar friend.
Jumping off the cliff's edge, Scythen materialized a scythe and used it to slow his descent, all the while keeping his eyes fixed on the mysterious figure below. As he landed with grace and force, he saw that it was Kresiek, but something felt off. The blue figure walked deeper into the forest, and Scythen, filled with curiosity and concern, followed suit.
As Scythen trailed Kresiek, he couldn't shake the feeling of strangeness surrounding his actions. He put away his scythe, now keeping his hands in his pockets, and called out for Kresiek to wait for him.
{Scythen} "EY! KRESIEK! WAIT UP!"
To Scythen's surprise, Kresiek remained silent every time he called out. The peculiar behavior perplexed him even more. Eventually, they reached an empty path, where Kresiek stopped with his back still turned to Scythen. The atmosphere grew tense as Scythen noticed Kresiek's unusual demeanor.
{Scythen} "Hey, buddy, I don't like this. Can we get back?"
Scythen remembered Night's warning about strange behavior from Kresiek, and a sense of danger washed over him. He was far from the guild, miles away from safety, and now faced a mysterious presence he had never encountered before.
{Scythen} "H-Hey, buddy... You alright?"
As Kresiek slowly turned around, a malevolent aura emanated from him, causing Scythen's hair to stand on end. He couldn't believe what he was feeling - this couldn't be the Kresiek he knew. It was as if something sinister had replaced his friend.
Suddenly, Christian appeared next to Scythen, concerned about his mission. As he saw the situation and felt the malevolence, Christian couldn't help but shake uncontrollably.
{Christian} "Hey... Uh... Scythen... W-What's happening? W-Why am I shaking?"
Tacky joined them, and with his shattered eye refocused on the false Kresiek, they all realized the gravity of the situation.
{Christian} "J-Joking aside... Judging by Tacky's reaction, this is serious."
Christian activated his magic eye, allowing them to see what was happening more clearly. The image they witnessed sent shivers down their spines.
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Christian grabbed both Tacky and Scythen's shoulders, and with a slam of Scythen's scythe, they vanished from the presence of the malevolent being. However, when they looked back, they noticed that the false Kresiek was gone too. This encounter made them aware that some forces in their world were much more sinister than they could have ever imagined.
Appearing in a different location, the trio felt the effects of their previous encounter lingering. Yet, they were not alone, as they sensed someone else approaching. A bright blue light illuminated the alleyway, and they recognized the figure standing before them - Jon.
{Jon} "Alright, what the honk is happening here?"
Jon, unaffected by the strange energy that affected the others, remained calm and composed. He stared at the false Kresiek, wondering what kind of entity this could be and if they would need to fight or simply observe.
