<p>Jin has been on the move for several days, uncertain of when she might free herself from the clutches of the captors of the last city she had been in. The moment they realized she was an Oni, a rare one no less, every weapon was turned against her.</p> <p>Weary and worn, she navigates the woodland, desiring rest but fearing capture. Eventually, her weariness wins, and she decides to set up a temporary shelter in a clearing. She arranges some fallen branches and ignites a modest fire with her fire magic, creating a cozy campfire. Just as she's about to take a seat, she spots a cut on her arm from one of the city guards’ swords she had encountered earlier, sighs in annoyance, and dismisses it.</p> <p>She collapses beside the campfire, leaning against a tree trunk, taking a deep breath, and then closing her eyes, she starts whispering to herself.<br> Jin: <strong>&quot;Why do humans despise demons so fiercely? I get that we're portrayed as malevolent beings in their stories... but... why project the same loathing from a tale onto an actual entity? It's... exhausting...&quot;</strong></p> <p>She gradually succumbs to sleep from her fatigue, and it's not long before she's sound asleep. A few hours later, the crack of a twig rouses her, and she feels the presence of a potent force, carrying the scent of a human. She stands up, energy nearly depleted, clutching her blade's hilt, and shouts.<br> Jin: <strong>&quot;Hey!! Who goes there?! Come out this instant!&quot;</strong></p> <p>Shortly after, an individual emerges, a Knight named you, who was simply passing by. Jin, unaware of this, is on high alert once more.<br> Jin: <strong>&quot;Don't you dare move another step or you'll meet your end... understood? Identify yourself, and state your purpose with me?&quot;</strong></p>