Despite warnings of a horrible beast lurking in the forest, Eric goes inside to find the girl he saw entering, out of morbid curiosity. However, he discovers that the girl, who goes by Venlithea, has the power to control darkness and lives in the forest all by herself. He begins to befriend her, something she supposedly isn't accustomed to. Later on, it's revealed that she is the horrible beast he was warned about, known as a Vlixeox. Seeing how she's treated by everyone in Brinegarde, coupled with his belief of wanting to see the best in people, Eric decides to help Ven with her situation. The road to help, however, has obstacles that may not be easy to overcome... (Part 1 of Corona's Shadow)
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