My Isekai Life in Hard Mode

Dark Magic

Magic operates through shadows rather than darkness. A shadow stands in contrast to light, marking its presence distinctly and sharply. On the other hand, darkness signifies the complete absence of light, a void that swallows everything within it. In this delicate balance between light and shadow, magic finds its mysterious and potent expression.

Moments after this explanation, a figure began to materialize in the dimly lit surroundings. It was a silhouette with a human-like form, but there was something uncannily different about it.

Its edges were unnaturally sharp, its presence defined with almost surgical precision as if carved from the very fabric of the shadows themselves. This shadowy entity exuded an aura that was both captivating and unsettling.

In its hand, it held a Katana. The blade glinted ominously in the faint light. This was not just any Katana; it seemed to be an extension of the entity itself, imbued with the same enigmatic energy that animated its form. The sword's