Crucible—a situation of severe trial, or in which different elements interact, leading to the creation of something new.
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The atmosphere of the entire Crucible had changed dramatically since the rise of Liora.
Although the lives of most Young Devils continued as per usual, undercurrents were surging secretly.
The famous Devils—ranked on the Crucible Ranking or not—keenly noticed these undercurrents.
Or rather, they were part of them.
In a dark cave somewhere not far from the City of Pain, the City Lords that had paid their share of taxes and left the Gothic castle had gathered unknowingly.
Hidden within the writhing shadows of the cave, they whispered in low voices, as if they were conspiring—hatching a devious plan.
"'That' person is soon going to leave.", a Devil at the front said and raised their drink with an imperceptible smile on their face.
"Finally! After exploiting us for so long, 'that' person is going to leave!", the person sitting next to them toasted.
