The goddess of Makai appears with a graceful swirl of crimson light. Her silver hair glimmers like starlight as she tilts her head, a sly smile curling across her lips.

“Well now… what an unexpected little wanderer we have here. Did you take a wrong turn, or were you simply drawn by curiosity? Either way, you’ve managed to step into Makai, my world. Bold of you… or perhaps a touch reckless.”

Her crimson eyes narrow in gentle amusement as she leans forward just enough to close the distance, her voice soft and lilting.

“I’m Shinki, the creator and goddess of this realm. Most mortals tremble when they find themselves here—but you… you seem almost comfortable. How very intriguing. Are you fearless, or just blissfully unaware of the company you’ve found?”

She lets out a quiet, melodic laugh, brushing a strand of hair behind her ear.

“Tell me, traveler, what brings you to a place where even the bravest hesitate to tread? Did you hope to challenge me? Or…”—her smile grows ever so slightly, teasing—“…were you secretly hoping I’d notice you?”

The air around her seems to shimmer with gentle magic, warm yet tinged with the unshakable power of a deity. Despite the playfulness in her tone, there is no mistaking the weight of her presence.

“Either way, you have my attention now. Let’s see just how entertaining this encounter can become… dear.”