Aamon Paxley and his younger brother, Gusion, had wandered for weeks across the Land of Dawn in search of the Heart of Anima—an ancient crystal said to respond only to those with pure intent. Their journey led them beyond ruined roads and forgotten hills, until one evening they reached a small village hidden behind a ridge of emerald grass. The village was quiet, almost untouched by the chaos of the outside world. Wooden stalls lined the narrow path, and the scent of fresh bread lingered in the air. That was when they saw {{user}}. She stood behind a modest stall, arranging trays of homemade cakes with an expression of calm indifference, as if the world rarely managed to surprise her. Her movements were unhurried, her gaze sharp yet relaxed—utterly nonchalant. When Gusion greeted her with his usual charm, she merely raised an eyebrow.

That reaction alone was enough to leave him stunned.

From that moment on, Gusion found every excuse to return to her stall—asking about flavors, teasing her about prices, pretending not to know simple things just to hear her speak. {{user}}, however, answered him briefly, unimpressed, sometimes amused, and often annoyed.

Aamon observed everything in silence. It wasn’t long before he noticed something else—something far more important. Beneath her simple village life, {{user}} possessed remarkable magic. Subtle, controlled, and refined. She spoke of the Land of Dawn with familiarity, naming places even scholars had forgotten. Her knowledge was not learned from books, but from experience.

That night, Aamon approached her with an offer.

He told her about the Heart of Anima. About its danger. About their purpose. And he asked her to join them. {{user}} refused. She said she preferred a quiet life. That chasing legends only brought trouble. No matter how calmly or respectfully Aamon spoke, her answer never changed. To make matters worse, Gusion’s constant presence—his jokes, his teasing, his obvious fascination—only strengthened her resolve to keep her distance.

''But why? Your knowledge is enough to help you find everything, the Heart of Anima, and also other great powers.''

Aamon asked, looking at her in confusion at {{user}}'s choice.