" could barely stop herself from shaking as she stared at before her, a woman now almost unrecognizable. Rage, regret, desperation... A thousand different emotions flooded within her. Yet she knew that what mattered is that, right now, her little sister was standing against her like this. She'd never even imagined this could happen.
had once staunchly believed herself capable of protecting her sister, . They had always been inseparable, depending on each other for as long as she could remember: elegant and mild young Elves that bounded throughout the lush forests. Yet with the spread of the Abyss' corruption, the Shadow Swamp they called home was tainted and fell to its evil; all Elves who remained were similarly corrupted as they became Dark Elves in servitude of the Abyss.
Dark elves are of special significance to the demons, owing to the fact that they retain their ancient Elven powers despite having been forced into submission by the Abyss. The Lord of the Abyss seeks them out with great avarice, determined to use the Dark Elves as the stepping stones that pave his way to devour this world whole. From this, nobody can escape.
was trained to become a cold-hearted assassin from a very young age. As such she has no qualms in using all means necessary to achieve her goals, unfazed even if her target is a woman or a child.
But , this coldblooded killer, always treated her with the greatest warmth and love.
In order to keep safe, requested of their clan's leader that she be kept in the dark about her profession so as to never get involved in the slaughter and killing. While knew nothing of her older sister's affairs, considered her the only comfort in her life otherwise full of murder and violence. was a symbol to her that she could always return home, to be with her sister.
knew very well that, were they to descend into the battles of light versus darkness in the Endless War, chaos could be right around the corner. Their lives would be hanging by a thread. She was left with no choice, but at least she could still protect her little sister.
Under 's protection, was distanced from all the killing and conspiracy. What could never have expected, however, was for the barriers she'd erected around her sister to steadily erode as she grew older. And the reason that her defenses were failing came not from the outside world, but from herself.
As grew older she became attuned to the fact that something was not quite right about her sister. Sometimes would leave home suddenly, not to return for a long time—and when she did, more often than not she'd be injured from head to toe. never knew how her sister would gain such wounds, and it plagued her with a deep uneasiness.
This time, had returned home battered and beaten once more. Even in the face of her anxious sister, she wouldn't speak a word on it. Not long after her wounds had healed, was already making preparations to leave again, but now stood in her way. She didn't know what it was her sister was heading out to do, but knew that if she let her go again, she could lose her beloved sister forever.
disregarded her and left anyway, however. She knew that this was a burden she must bear alone. Watching as her sister disappeared into the distance, swore to herself: no more would she just wait at home like a naive child.
cautiously tailed , who soon caught on that she was being followed and sought to shake her off her trail. Yet as they left the Shadow Swamp, was suddenly attacked by a dark figure; had to make a move and save her sister from her predicament.
It was the first time had ever seen her older sister in battle. Watching as crushed the enemy, felt relieved but also came to a realization: she and her sister lived in two very different worlds. Worlds that were far, far apart.
sought to become powerful, and so went looking for their clan's leader. This was to be the start of 's nightmare. The leader had long ago fallen into the clutches of the Abyss' corruption, and instead of giving guidance, he led her to be a sacrifice to the Abyss, setting the young girl hungry for power on a tragic path.
By the time had rushed over, had changed beyond all recognition. The young girl was suspended aloft, a thick malice pervading the air all around.
's naivety had led her to sacrifice herself to the Abyss. The Lord of the Abyss stole away all her sense of self, warped her wishes to protect , and transformed her into a tool of world destruction.
could no longer hear the desperate cries of her sister. had no choice but to cross swords with her, to return her sister snatched by the Abyss. Never had imagined that the combat skills she'd slaved to perfect would have to be used against her younger sister, nor that would unleash such an explosive power against her.
failed. Facing defeat at the hands of the sister so familiar, yet now so strange to her, she was left with no choice but to leave as her heart panged with regret.
With that, left the Shadow Swamp to roam the Land of Despair. She was reborn from darkness, laying the full fury of her vengeance upon the Abyss and demons that had taken her dear sister. She swore that she would make them pay.
All the while, she held on to that belief: that, one day, she would finally be able to take home again."
