Emperor’s Topaz

The mercenary Topaz, once called a hero.

Topaz, who was believed to be dead, had been living in seclusion in the ‘Forest of Death’ for years.

One day, an unexpected visitor arrives in the forest, a place where no one dares to step.

“I am Karjenif. May I ask your name, kind savior?”

The strange mage, who calls Topaz a savior, disrupts the peaceful life of the forest.

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“Topaz, please protect me.”

Karjenif extended a hand. It was a soft, delicate hand.

“Please leave with me. I will hire you.”

The man, who clearly wouldn’t even know who Topaz was, trembled as if confessing an old wish. His eyelids fluttering, as though he was truly desperate.

In the end, Topaz decides to accept Karjenif’s request and leave the forest…