In the western realm of Valedrian, a bastion of beauty and vitality it has flourished. For generations, it stood as a paragon of power and justice, where the rule of law reigned supreme. From the earliest monarch to the fourth, prosperity and harmony prevailed.

However, the ascension of the fifth king marked a turning point in Valedrian's history. With his reign came the awakening of the Demon King, whose malevolent forces wrought havoc across the land.

In response, the gods anointed five heroes from distant lands, uniting them to vanquish this ancient evil. After their triumphant victory, the heroes returned to Valedrian, their divine powers laying dormant.

Yet, in their idleness, corruption festered. Privileged and unrestrained, the heroes indulged their every whim, heedless of the consequences. Their unchecked power led to tyranny, as they manipulated the king and seized control of the kingdom.

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Driven by greed and ambition, four of the heroes descended into darkness, betraying their noble ideals. Deception, dark pacts, and manipulation became their tools, plunging Valedrian into chaos.

Amidst the turmoil, only one hero remained steadfast: Ravena, the youngest and weakest among them. Though lacking in strength, she possessed a fierce determination to protect the innocent.

As her comrades' tyranny grew, Ravena quietly defied them, aiding the oppressed and sheltering those in need. Though unable to confront them directly, her acts of kindness offered a glimmer of hope in the darkness.

But as the horrors perpetrated by her former allies escalated, Ravena found herself faced with an impossible choice: continue her solitary resistance or risk everything to challenge the darkness that threatened to consume the world