The neon lights of Seoul flickered across the wet pavement as the night crowd slowly thinned.
Kang Jae-Min, Kim Ara, and Lee Min-Joon stood quietly near a narrow street that branched away from the main road.
Something in the air felt wrong.
Not like the forest.
Not like the underworld creatures.
This energy felt… controlled.
Min-Joon rubbed his arms.
"Why does this street feel colder than the rest of Seoul or u guys doesn't feel it."
Jae-Min sniffed the air again. His wolf senses sharpened than normal.
"…Someone has used dark magic here."
Ara crouched slightly and touched the ground near a wall.
A faint purple mark glowed for a moment before fading.
"The same energy as the summoning seal."
Min-Joon frowned.
"So the person behind the beast has been walking around the city like a normal person? I can't believe this."
Jae-Min nodded slowly.
"Yes. that person having been walking around I can feel it."
Ara stood up again.
"That means we're not hunting monsters anymore."
Min-Joon gulped.
"…We're hunting someone."
Before anyone could reply—
CLAP… CLAP… CLAP…
Slow clapping echoed from deeper in the alley.
The three of them immediately turned.
A tall figure stepped out of the shadows.
The Dark Servant
The man wore a long black coat.
His face was partly hidden by his hood.
But his eyes…
They glowed with dark purple light.
"Well done," the man said calmly.
"You found the trace faster than expected u this teenager's."
Min-Joon whispered,
"Okay… that guy definitely looks like a villain."
Jae-Min stepped forward slightly.
"Who are you and what's ur purpose of coming here."
The man smiled faintly.
"A servant."
"Of a power you cannot understand."
Ara's red eyes glowed.
"You're the one summoning the underworld creatures."
The man chuckled.
"Not exactly."
"I simply prepare the path for my Lord."
Then he raised his hand.
Dark energy exploded around him.
The street lights flickered violently.
"You three should not interfere with our master's plan cuz u don't understand what going to happen to u if U guys continue to interfere in his plan."
Min-Joon cracked his knuckles.
"Too late. servant guy."The dark servant moved instantly.
WHOOSH!
He appeared in front of Jae-Min and threw a powerful punch.
Jae-Min barely blocked it.
The impact pushed him backward several meters to the extent that he nearly fall down.
Min-Joon's eyes widened.
"…He's stronger than the beast and monsters we have fought before."
Ara rushed forward with her vampire speed.
She kicked toward the man's head.
But he caught her leg easily.
"Too slow. baby girl, try harder next time."
He threw her across the street.
CRASH!
Ara rolled across the pavement and she vomited blood from her mouth.
Min-Joon raised his hands.
"Flame Shot!"
A blast of fire shot toward the servant.
But the man waved his hand.
A wall of dark energy blocked the attack completely.
Min-Joon blinked.
"…That's unbelievable, how is that even possible."
Then Yuna Returns
Just as the dark servant prepared another attack—
A glowing magic circle suddenly appeared in the air.
"Arcane Break!"
A bolt of purple magic slammed into the enemy.
The man jumped back to avoid it.
The three students turned.
Standing on a nearby rooftop was Seo Yuna.
Her silver-black hair moved gently in the night wind.
Her violet eyes glowed as she looked down at them.
Min-Joon's face instantly brightened.
"YUNA!"
Ara sighed.
"He forgot we're in a fight I'm tired of this guy."
Yuna jumped down beside them.
Her expression was calm.
"I told you this situation was dangerous than the way u guys see it."
Jae-Min nodded slightly.
"You came back to help?"
Yuna crossed her arms.
"Yes."
Min-Joon grinned happily.
"So you missed me."
Yuna ignored him completely.
"I came because the enemy is stronger than expected."
She looked at the dark servant.
"This man is not human anymore."
The servant smiled.
"Correct. I think she understands the situation than the rest of you."
"My master granted me power."
The enemy slowly approached again.
Dark energy swirled around his body.
"You cannot stop what is coming."
Jae-Min cracked his knuckles.
"We'll see show us what u got."
"Did u mind joining us?"
Yuna looked at the three of them.
"For now…"
"…we fight together."
Min-Joon almost shouted with excitement.
"YES! I loved that, now let get to work."
Ara shook her head.
"Temporary."
Yuna nodded.
"Temporary."
Jae-Min smirked slightly.
"Good enough."
The dark servant laughed softly.
"How touching."
"But u're just useless teenagers."
His body exploded with dark power.
The ground cracked beneath his feet.
"Let me show you the power of the Shadow Covenant."
Min-Joon blinked.
"…That name sounds very evil."
Jae-Min lowered his stance.
Ara's eyes burned red.
Yuna's magic circle appeared beneath her feet.
The four teenagers stood side-by-side.
For the first time…
They were fighting together as a team.
And somewhere in the darkness of Seoul—
Their true enemy watched with interest.
"The witch has joined them…"
"…Interesting."
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