New York is such a beautiful place. Community and culture here is bustling and the food is to die for. And everything is accessible through the subway. And ONLY thing you gotta do around here is to not look anybody in their eye, don't inhale bus fumes, don't look the police in their eye, pay your local mafia, don't look the women in their eye, and don't take your goddamn time walking. Simple as that.
"Master Bane we need to talk immediately!"
Wise's voice burst forth within my consciousness giving me a small shock.
"Are you going to send me to that nightmare dimension then?" I said aloud.
"Not today, Master Bane. That requires magical energy which is currently not at my use. We'll walk while talk of course. And please refrain from speaking a loud. Just thinking will do."
I looked around and notice questioning gazes upon me. I'm pretty sure those people just listed me on their "who to currently avoid" list. I sigh but I keep it pushing.
"So what so urgent?"
"Master Bane, you have been introduced to and have officially became a member of the "Dark Market. With your arrival, you need education if you to ensure your survival within the Dark Market."
"The Dark Market? How edgy," I giggled "So is that an organization or something? I don't remember signing anything to be apart of this."
"No sire, it's not that simple. How you are a member of everyday society, you are now a member of the Dark Market, since your status changed from human to demon."
I stopped in the middle of the sidewalk while not focusing on the distaste for the people who had to go around me. I was stunned.
"So wait you're telling me that there is a Society of Demons?"
"Again think bigger Master Bane," Wise sighed "Nothing will ever be that simple from here on out. There are myriad of magical creatures that coexists alongside humans. We are fully integrated with human society while magic is used to cover our presence."
I was even more taken back from this statement. This is was literally mind blowing and millions of questions popped in my head.
"So wait you're telling me god exists?!"
"Yes."
"And the Devil?!"
"Yes."
"Even dragons?!"
"Yes."
"Werewolves and Vampires too?!"
"Yes."
"What about motherfucking Big-foot?!!"
"Yes."
I paused for a sec and thought about the most important question of them all.
"Can I make my dick bigger using magic?"
"Yes, there's already several popular methods but there have there drawbacks."
My jaw dropped but I quickly knocked myself out my daze as I'm becoming used to these shocking moments.
"May I continue Master Bane? I shall answer any questions you have when I'm done."
"Yes sorry, you can continue."
"Well Master Bane, the Dark Market has technically been a thing even before Adam and Eve but a history lesson will come later. For now, just know that as the Human's Information Age has progressed we have also made great progression within our society. Corporations and Governments all over the world have massive amounts of influence from our society to point where Bill Gates is in cahoots with Dwarves and multiple members of Congress are high ranking demons. Only humans with rare magical abilities or family with ancient connections can attune themselves with the happenings of our world and be aware of our presence. We, magical creatures, are separated, categorized, and even discriminated against based on our level of intelligence and purity of magic, so typically you find demons and elves at the head of our society; goblins and kobolds are the ghetto dwellers. Although there are creatures like Dragons who are completely attuned with their magical element and will live in the most dangerous areas on this world or in another plane."
"Wait Wise this is a lot to take in!" I was completely stumped by this info dump and I was glad that I was almost to the bar.
"We're almost done sire. That was the general run down of our society."
"So wait where do I fit in then?"
"Well you sire you can consider yourself a mid tier member of society. Although you possess a body with high potential due to your demonic blood, you possess zero knowledge and fighting capabilities."
"So that makes me the chosen one or something like that?"
I grinned as I finally arrived to my destination. I look up to see a bright red neon sign that said 'Tyron's Place'. The bar was stuck in between a rundown Chinese food place which I'm pretty sure their "baby back ribs" is not cow or a pig but I'm not eating it anyway. And a nail salon that's ironically name Tyron's nails which takes away the surprise on whose the owner of the two buildings is. I enter the bar and the smell of mustiness and liquor assault my senses. And the my sight is filled with your everyday bar scene with your usual day drinkers. You have your mafia members playing pool with sporting their stylish stained wife beaters and gold spaghetti chains. Like I said we don't look them in the eye. And you have your in debt or life wasted men and women who always look very noticeably terrible. Those are my brethren. I make my way towards the bar and took my usual spot and wave toward my usual waitress.
"Well you and 71 other demons can be considered the chosen one then" Wise giggles, I sighed
"So why me then?"
"Well sir that's a question you can ask his majesty himself. If you live long enough to ask." Wise giggles again but this time a strange glint appeared in his abyss like eye socket.
"Hey handsome, what can I get ya?"
I look up to see one of the most beautiful girls in this area asides from my Felicity. Her name was Mikayla and she 5'10 southern girl who was from Georgia. Her eyes was a lovely hazel while her face has extreme likeness with the actress Hailey Berry, but she had a ass and thighs that made me thank god for cornbread. Her breast could probably fit in the palm of my hands but I have absolutely no complaints. To sum it up, she was a top-tier beau who can put Instagram models to shame.
"Hey Mikayla, can I get the usual?" I blurted out .
"Sorry sir, I'm believe this the first time we've met but I'm flattered you know my name." She giggled.
I mentally facepalmed and made a note that I'm in a whole new body.
"I apologize it's sadly a reflex but my friend Victor Blanco told me about you. He's certainly wasn't exaggerating when he said seeing you 8th wonder in the world." I snickered
She blushed "O you and Vic are such flirts. So what will be your usual then handsome?"
"Can I get an Old fashioned with a splash of lemon and ginger ale?"
"Same taste in drinks too I see. My pleasure, handsome that'll coming right up!"
She turned swiftly to the point that her ass jiggled as she scurried off to make my drink. She also wore a tight bar maid skirt that only did wonders to highlight her curves. A mesmerized look plastered my face but yet I didn't notice how she gave me side glance as a small smirk formed on her face. As I was taking in the sights, Wise took this time to
ruin my moment.
"Master I need to finish telling your
responsibilities and I have more news for you."
I sighed praying for not another info dump, "Alright shoot."
" As a member of the Dark Market, you must be aware of the hidden dangers. If you don't have a backing, you will fall pray to big organizations or gangs especially someone of your status. Therefore you must always look over your shoulder and you must hone yourself in order to let alone thrive but survive in this world. And someone of your demonic status you will constantly be in a power struggle with fellow demons.."
"Cool so I can just chill and enjoy my status!" I exclaimed and stretched out in relaxation. Mikayla was finally done with my drink, so she brought in a strange cutesy manner then put rested her arms on the bar and gave me cute puppy dog eyes.
"Here you go handsome, enjoy! I also put it in a lil something extra special just for you."
"Thanks, gorgeous."
I said to Wise "Cheers to our bright future together Wise." I raised up my glass above my head then I sipped on this special concoction Mikayla made for me."
"By the way, Master the important thing I needed to tell-"
My vision begun to blur after I took a sip of the drink.
"Wise I don't feel so..."
I grabbed my head as a strange weight appeared across my entire body.
Next thing you know everything went dark and there was The last thing I remember Mikayla's strange captivating smile and Wise saying, " you was that girl is a succubus."