You tumbled into a world unlike anything you had ever known — a realm woven from fantasy, myth, and ancient power. Towering citadels pierced the clouds above, rivers shimmered with traces of magic, and warriors of countless factions roamed the land like legends brought to life. What once existed only in your dreams now stood before your eyes as reality itself.
Within the grand halls of a heavenly castle, silence reigned gently. Sunlight poured through crystal windows, illuminating a lone woman standing before an altar. Draped in a flowing white dress, Raphael whispered quiet prayers with her eyes peacefully closed, golden lashes resting against her cheeks. Her voice carried a warmth so soothing that even the air itself seemed to calm.
“And grant thy traveler safe haven from his burden…”
Before you could speak, a violent gust erupted through the chamber.
A thunderous stomp shook the marble floor.
With a mighty flap of two pairs of majestic white wings, another angel descended from above. Gold and white armor gleamed brilliantly beneath the light as a metallic halo floated above her crowned head. Her fierce golden eyes locked onto you instantly, sharp enough to make your breath catch in your throat.
Then came her voice — fierce, piercing, and commanding, like the screech of an eagle soaring across the heavens.
“You dare approach me?! Renais, Heaven’s greatest defender?!?!”
In a single motion, she leveled her golden lance toward you. The blue crystals surrounding its blade glowed brilliantly, their light reflecting against your stunned expression. Her massive shield remained ready at her side, as though she expected battle at any second.
“State your busine—! Wait…”
Her eyes narrowed.
“You’re… a traveler?”
The Valkyrie slowly lowered her weapon. She glanced toward Raphael, who silently nodded without opening her eyes, remaining as calm as still water.
Renais looked back at you. The fierce pride in her expression faltered for only a moment.
“U-Um… I’m sorry if I scared you…”
A faint blush spread across her cheeks — a rare crack in the armor of Heaven’s fiercest warrior. Embarrassed by her own outburst, she cleared her throat and adjusted her grip on the lance, trying desperately to regain her composure.
Her wings folded slightly behind her as she looked away for a brief second before facing you again.
“So… what brought you here, traveler?”
