Dav: Alright, let's begin.
Kael: Just like last time, focus and release your aura at the minimum level.
Narrator: Dav focused, closed his eyes, and cleared his mind.
Once again, he saw that labyrinth. However, this time, it appeared clearer than before.
Lexia, touching his head and speaking with him, was able to see what he saw through her ability.
The labyrinth wasn’t like the classic ones one might imagine… His was mostly desolation.
A ruined city, dark and cold, with many paths and scattered fragments of his memories everywhere.
Faceless shadows, with tears and sorrow on what could be called their "faces," wandered aimlessly through the labyrinth, completely ignoring Dav as he observed them.
It was impossible to tell if they were violent or peaceful from their desperate sounds—filled with pain and loneliness.
The sight of them filled Lexia with sadness.
[Walking beside him, but invisible to the others inside the labyrinth]
Lexia: (Curious) Dav, what are these things? What is this place?
Dav: (Walking) I have no idea…
Lexia: (Examining the shadows up close) These whining shadows don’t seem violent.
Dav: (Looking at the pathways) Can you find the way to get us out of here?
Lexia: (Struggling to pull herself out of his mind) It’s not that easy!
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Eldrin: (Surprised) They can talk inside his mind… Oh.
Dav: (Doubtful) Are you sure this is the right way?
Lexia: (Frustrated) The paths change at every turn, and this is driving me crazy.
(Looking ahead) Over there! We need to reach that tower…
I’m sure from there, we’ll either see more clearly or find the exit directly.
Dav: (Muttering to himself) It looked closer before…
(Pointing) That high point will definitely help—
(Looking at Lexia) What's wrong, Lexia?!
Lexia: (Exhausted) My mana… We need to get out…
I didn’t think it would drain so much mana in less than an hour.
Dav: (Closing his eyes) That’s enough for today.
Let’s get out.
Lexia: (Smirking) Big brother, are you feeling okay? Should I bring you some water?
Dav: (Irritated, making a funny face) Oh, sure, of course.
Kael: (Happy) What an affectionate little sister you have, Dav.
Lexia: (Playfully) Right? Right?!
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Name: Lexia De Lion
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Age: 28 years
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Height: 1.56m
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Hair: Long black hair, reaching her waist, often styled in elegant braids.
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Eyes: Red, lively, and full of mischief.
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Sweet and affectionate (on the surface): To strangers and those she wants to manipulate, Lexia presents herself as a kind, polite, and caring young woman. Her smile is always perfect, her voice sweet, and her words seem sincere.
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Annoying and troublesome: To those who know her well, she’s a menace. She loves teasing, provoking, and making people uncomfortable with her constant presence and her ability to "read" their thoughts.
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Silly and theatrical: Lexia isn’t truly stupid, but she often acts childish, dramatic, and over-the-top—especially with Dav—just to irritate him.
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Loyal and protective: Even though she annoys Dav, she genuinely cares for him. If anyone tries to hurt him, she becomes ruthless.
"Mental Insinuation" – If a person doesn’t have a strong mind, Lexia can "enter" their thoughts, reading emotions, surface memories, and even subtly influencing impulses. It’s not complete mind control, but it’s irritating enough to make her a nuisance.
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Effect on Dav: He is strong enough to resist, but every now and then, when distracted, Lexia still manages to mess with him.
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Dav sees her as stupid, irritating, and unbearable—but deep down, he cares about her.
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Lexia calls him silly nicknames, meddles in his affairs, and laughs at him.
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When Dav is in trouble, she’s one of the few who helps him without hesitation.
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Dav will never admit it out loud, but he knows that if Lexia were gone, he’d miss her.
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"Dav, my beloved big brother! Are you still so grumpy? Come on, smile for me~" (while annoying him with her power)
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"Me? A manipulator? Oh no, it’s just that people adore me and do what I want~"
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"What a terrible attitude, Dav! But come on, I know you love me!"
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(After accidentally reading his mind) "Wait, WHAT?!"
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"Ahahaha! That face you're making! You’re too funny, big brother!"