I woke up feeling groggy, my body aching from the intense battle with Persephone. As I opened my eyes, I saw a familiar face standing next to me - Krystal, Persephone's younger sister.

"Hey, you're finally awake," she said, looking somewhat annoyed.

"Yeah, I guess so. How long was I out?" I asked.

"Only a couple of hours. Persephone woke up a while ago. She's in the room next door," Krystal replied, crossing her arms.

"I hope she's okay," I said, concerned about my opponent and potential comrade.

"Don't worry about her. She's tough. You both really went all out, huh?" Krystal said with a hint of admiration in her voice.

"Yeah, it was an intense battle. She's incredibly strong," I replied, recalling the thrilling fight.

Krystal nodded, then her expression softened a bit. "You know, you're not too bad yourself. Not many can hold their own against my sister like that."

"Thanks. Your sister is a formidable opponent, but I'm glad we both came out of it okay," I said, relieved that we were both safe.

Krystal smirked, "Yeah, she's not one to hold back, that's for sure. Anyway, it's not every day we get a human beta tester in our territory. You've made quite the impression on everyone."

"Oh, really?" I asked, feeling a mix of pride and embarrassment.

"Yeah, people are talking about your fight, how you matched Persephone's strength, and your determination. They even gave you a nickname - 'The Brave Human,'" Krystal said, raising an eyebrow.

I chuckled, "The Brave Human, huh? Not sure how I feel about that, but I'll take it."

Krystal shrugged, "You should. It's a compliment. But enough about that. I just came to check on you and let you know that Persephone wants to see you when you're feeling better."

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"Sure, I'll go see her. Thanks, Krystal," I said, appreciating her concern.

"Don't mention it. Just don't expect her to apologize for the fight or anything like that. She's not really the type for apologies," Krystal warned.

"I don't expect her to. I know it was just a fight, and we both gave it our all," I replied.

Krystal nodded, "Good. Anyway, I'll leave you to rest. Take care of yourself, Brave Human."

With that, she turned and left the room, leaving me to recuperate. As I lay there, I couldn't help but think about the battle and how much I enjoyed the thrill of combat. I had always loved video games, but this experience was on a whole new level. Being inside World of Cultivation, feeling the rush of adrenaline as if it were real, it was exhilarating.

After a few more hours of rest, I felt well enough to get up and visit Persephone. As I entered her room, she was sitting on the edge of the bed, looking out the window. She turned to face me as I walked in.

"Hey, Brave Human. Feeling better?" she asked, her tone casual.

"Yeah, a lot better. Thanks for the fight. It was incredible," I replied, genuine admiration in my voice.

Persephone grinned, "I could say the same about you. Not many can keep up with me like that."

"I'm honored. You're an amazing fighter," I said, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness in her presence.

Persephone chuckled, "Don't get too starstruck. I'm just a strong demon, that's all."

I couldn't help but smile. "Well, you're not just any strong demon. You're the Bringer of Death, after all."

Her smirk widened, "That's true. I do have a reputation to uphold."

We sat in comfortable silence for a moment before she spoke again, "Listen, about the fight... I was a bit harsh on you at first, assuming you wanted a master-slave contract."

"It's okay. I should have explained myself better," I said, understanding her initial reaction.

"Yeah, well, I'm glad you clarified it. Comradeship, huh? Not a bad idea," Persephone said, a hint of intrigue in her voice.

"It would be an honor to fight alongside you and call you my comrade," I said, feeling a sense of camaraderie with her.

Persephone looked at me for a moment before smirking, "Alright then, Brave Human. Let's do it. I'll be your comrade, but only if you promise to keep up with me in battles and keep that fighting spirit alive."

"I promise," I replied, determination shining in my eyes.

"Good. We'll make quite the team," Persephone said, standing up.

I stood as well, feeling a newfound sense of purpose. "I'm looking forward to it."

As I left Persephone's room, a wave of excitement washed over me. I had gained a powerful comrade, and together, we would embark on even greater adventures in World of Cultivation. I couldn't wait to see what the future held for us as we faced new challenges, tamed powerful beasts, and explored the vast world that awaited us.

Little did I know that this was just the beginning of an epic journey filled with friendship, battles, and unexpected discoveries. As the Brave Human, I was ready to embrace every moment of this extraordinary adventure in the virtual world that had become my new reality.