Prologue
The stale iron-like scent lingering in that dungeon can even make a wolf staggering, running for dear life, however, Princess Yui's legs were heavy like stone, petrified.
As bloodcurdling screams kept tearing the silence, fear started creeping up to her very core, the malevolent presence drawing closer to her direction.
"How funny," she thought sarcastically.
Born as the princess of their clan, inheriting the ability of her ancestors and a powerful nine-tailed fox, Yui was always well respected in her kingdom.
Even when summoned as an oracle in this foreign realm, it didn't hinder her to reign and help govern her country.
Her incredible magical power made her able to connect the temple and the palace. She can travel anytime she wanted by making a portal.
Her strong power gave her clear, detailed visions that saved the realm many times.
Everyone believed she is omnipotent.
Or so they thought.
She tried more spells but to no avail.
She can't run nor hide. Can't escape, trapped like a helpless puppy in an invisible cage.
Tears started streaming down her face. When was the last time she got really scared?
She tried chanting repeatedly, trying to calm herself. How could she fear a dream?
But Yui's instinct was telling otherwise.
She was dreading inside her.
Despite that, all she could do was wait in this dark corner of this terrifying dungeon inside her nightmare.
A light suddenly appeared at the end of the hallway.
She held her breathe.
The steps echoing were like countdowns of death approaching.
"This is incredulous," Yui thought as she recognized one of the two men.
His piercing hazel eyes caught hers.
She gasped.
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A loud shriek coming from the Head Oracle's room woke up the people of the temple.
She was found on her bed.
Her beautiful long white hair, her angelic face, were now unrecognizable as if her life force all sucked out off her.