The air around Rahim felt colder.
Not because of the night—
But because of what stood beside him.
His shadow.
No—
His soldier.
Rahim stared at it.
"…What should I call you?"
The shadow remained silent.
Waiting.
"Then… I'll name you…"
He paused.
"…Noir."
[Shadow Name Registered: Noir]
Rahim blinked.
"It even accepts names…?"
Suddenly—
A low vibration spread through the ground.
BOOM…
Rahim turned sharply.
"What was that?!"
In the distance—
A strange crack appeared in the air.
Like glass breaking.
Then—
It opened.
A dark portal.
[Gate Detected]
➡ Rank: Unknown
➡ Threat Level: High
Rahim's heartbeat sped up.
"A… gate?"
From inside the portal—
Something moved.
Growling.
Heavy footsteps.
One monster came out.
Then two.
Then five.
Rahim clenched his fists.
"…This is bad."
But then—
He looked at Noir.
The shadow stood calmly.
Waiting for his command.
Rahim took a deep breath.
"Let's try something…"
He pointed forward.
"…Attack."
Noir disappeared instantly.
A blur of darkness.
In the next second—
One monster's head flew off.
Rahim's eyes widened.
"So fast…!"
The other monsters roared.
Charging at him.
"NOIR! DEFEND!"
The shadow moved again.
Blocking.
Killing.
Destroying.
Rahim stood there.
Watching.
"I'm not fighting alone anymore…"
For the first time—
He smiled.
More shadows gathered around his feet.
Whispering.
Calling him.
[New Ability Unlocked: Shadow Extraction]
Rahim's eyes glowed dark.
"…This is just the beginning."
Far in the darkness—
The ancient voice returned—
"Build your army…"
"And conquer."
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