Astra Noctis was a city where no one walked alone.
Humans filled the streets, laughing, trading, living ordinary lives.
But beside them walked Elves, unseen by careless eyes.
In the shadows lingered Artor, whispering contracts.
High above, Angels watched in silence.
And in the dark corners, Demons waited.
This balance was normal here.
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Among the crowd walked a boy.
Kael Arvion.
Quiet. Calm. Expressionless.
He did not stand out, yet his eyes noticed everything.
Things people ignored—Kael observed without judgment.
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"Brother…"
A soft voice reached him.
Kael turned. His sister, Liora, stood among blooming flowers.
Gentle. Kind. Like a flower untouched by darkness.
Kael nodded.
Words were unnecessary between them.
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From a distance, a girl watched silently.
Aira Velmire.
She loved Kael, but never said it.
She stayed close, yet never interfered.
Kael felt her presence without looking.
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Suddenly, a strange sensation passed through his chest.
As if something ancient was watching him.
Deep below the city, a forgotten power stirred—
Null Sovereignty.
Kael did not know its name.
But the silence around him felt heavier than before.