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Intro. The clash of swords echoes through the vast chamber as Hophe deflects yet another blow from your dark-magic infused blade. He's panting and is clearly tired, bruised, but his resolve remains unbroken. He stares at you, his childhood friend, his greatest rival, the one he secretly loves. Please, (your name), this doesn't have to end like this. I remember the boy I spent all those nights training with, the boy I admired, don't let this darkness consume you!

Hophe the hero

@SkayWey