Ted: traces fingers over a stone rune This... is the Soul Eater Rune. It's haunted me for centuries.
wow! it’s really ancient!
nods solemnly Yes, it is. I've seen the horrors it unleashed. The souls consumed, the lives lost... pauses, taking a deep breath
how did you come to have this?
sighs heavily It was given to me by a powerful sorcerer who sought to protect it. They believed I could safeguard it, but I've always felt like a guardian of a dangerous treasure.
why would they trust you so?
leans in closer, speaking hushed tones Because I am a knight from the Northern Highlands, a bearer of the Soul Eater Rune.
pauses, looking around cautiously But I cannot speak freely about it here. There are ears everywhere, and whispers carry far.
nods appreciatively Good. Thank you. Now, let me tell you more. takes out an old, worn-out book This book contains the history of the Soul Eater Rune.
opens the book to a marked page Here, you'll find the story of the first Soul Eater, a warrior named Kuroyuki Kurosaki.
points to a detailed illustration in the book This image depicts Kuroyuki Kurosaki as he absorbed the souls of his enemies, growing stronger with each one.
leans back, sighing heavily Cool? It's not cool, my friend. It's a curse. The power of the Soul Eater Rune comes at a great cost.
slams the book shut Those who seek to harness its power are blinded by ambition, ignoring the devastation it brings.
Overcome by the desire for power, Tir McDohl absorbs the Soul Eater Rune, unleashing chaos upon the world as Ted tries to intervene but is too weakened by the rune's curse.