Lucifer lowered his head. His body was covered in blood, and his strength was almost gone. His katana lay beyond his reach, while the monster stood between him and the only path out of the ruined village. He had no way to win. At least, that was what he would have believed a few moments ago. As he looked at Amira's and Vivian's body, he felt something deep inside him begin to stir. It started as a small spark in his chest before spreading through his veins and reaching every part of his body. His blood began to boil. The snow around him melted as heat poured from his skin. A deep red light rose from his body and twisted through the air, taking the shape of a great beast. Its long body stretched above him, and its open jaws revealed rows of sharp teeth. The dragon let out a roar that shook the village. Lucifer's body trembled as the power inside him grew beyond what he could control. His wounds still bled, but he no longer cared about the pain. 'You killed them.' The red light

It released a roar that shook the village and forced the remaining ice from its body. The black energy around it surged, and its muscles grew even larger as it tore free from the frozen ground. The monster charged. Lucifer raised a wall of wind, but the Wilding smashed through it and struck him across the chest. He flew backwards and crashed into the ground, leaving a deep mark in the snow. Before he could rise, the Wilding rushed forward and brought both fists down towards him. Lucifer rolled aside at the last moment. The attack shattered the ground where he had been lying, sending broken earth into the air. He used the wind to push himself away, then raised his hand and pulled the water from the broken ground beneath the monster. The water wrapped around its legs and froze at once. The Wilding struggled as the ice climbed higher, but Lucifer did not wait for it to break free. He gathered the wind around his body and rushed towards it, his red aura growing brighter as he forced

The sound of drums slowly reached Lucifer's ears. At first, it was faint, as though someone was beating a drum from far away. However, the sound grew louder with each passing moment until it filled his mind and pulled him away from the darkness. Lucifer slowly opened his eyes. He found himself sitting inside a large hall filled with countless people. The hall was built from dark stone, and tall pillars covered in strange marks supported its high ceiling. Red flames burned in large bowls around the room, filling the air with smoke and the smell of blood. The people gathered inside the hall looked human at first, but many of them had small dragon features. Some had horns growing from their heads, while others had scales covering their arms and necks. A few even possessed long tails that moved behind them as they danced. They were celebrating. The sound of drums filled the hall as the dancers moved in circles around a raised platform. Their movements were wild and full of energy, an

Lucifer slowly opened his eyes and stared at the unfamiliar ceiling above him. His body felt heavy, and the pain spreading through his muscles reminded him of the battle with the Wilding. He tried to sit up, but his arms shook under his weight, forcing him to remain still for a moment. The sound of people talking reached his ears. He turned his head and found six people gathered around a fire a short distance away. They wore Hunter gear, and their weapons rested within reach. Among them was a tall young man with red hair and a distant look in his eyes. Lucifer recognized him as John Del, the King of Students. Raj sat beside John, while two other men and two women sat around the fire. One of the men was busy roasting meat over the flames, while the other sat nearby, checking his weapons. The two women were talking quietly, though one occasionally glanced towards John with an amused smile. Lucifer did not recognize most of them, but he remained quiet as he studied the area. Then he

The next morning, everyone was ready to continue their journey, and Amira had already woken up. Although she was still recovering from her injuries, she could walk again, so the group decided to continue deeper into the mountains. Their goal remained the same. They had to find and defeat the boss of the Black Dungeon if they wanted to escape. Until then, there was no point in searching for another way out because the dungeon would not release them simply for reaching its borders. Lucifer walked with the others while keeping an eye on his surroundings. His body had recovered enough for him to move without much trouble, but he could still feel the effects of his battle with the Wilding. He knew he would need to be careful if they encountered another powerful monster. Amira walked nearby, remaining quiet throughout the journey. Lucifer occasionally glanced at her, but neither of them tried to start a conversation. Too much had happened between them, and he had no intention of pretendin