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The Role Of Krystal In Fairy Tales
As in all fairy tales, a princess, a knight, and a villain are always reborn to take on their designated roles, forced together by a bizarre moment of fate. Whether the individuals find it to be a curse or a blessing, Krystal is definitely looking at it in a positive light as she stands by Loam's side, as she knows that the heroes always win. Krystal, the lamb, met Loam, the wolf, during their first investiture, when he was granted his knightship and was assigned to guard her. She is also taking additional precautions, as one would do if they were subjected to multiple stories of princesses being helplessly kidnapped, by arming herself before the duo are forced to face the villain of their fabled tale. Krystal depends on ranged attacks with
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