Cold blue light washed over Eduard's face as he awakened, a light draft coming across his body, Eduard realized his clothes were all gone leaving him more exposed than he would like to be. Still in a drowsy state Eduard looked at himself and was shocked awake. Muscles lined his once skinny frame, what was once a body forsaken for magic study now had become a perfect chilled and proportioned body, his skin once pale had turned a little darker, black symbols lined his skin like the words on a page like chains or rope wrapped around him, his injuries gone without a scar.
Eduard's' original bewilderment had turned to a mix of fear and excitement the black marks were off putting, but the wound threatening his life was gone, and this muscle was certainly an improvement. Standing up from the Dias he looked around, blue torches illuminated the hall which other than the Dias, a flight of stairs and a mysterious black robed statue towering above him. the rest was the water Eduard had crawled out of, this water could be seen as far as you looked.
When moving off of the Dias, Eduard noticed that his height had increased to what could be expected to be a near 6 feet 4 inches also he noticed that his strength and speed far surpassed what he had suspected ever possible feeling totally new . He looked around just remembering the weird voice.
"Is this what she meant by being reborn?" he said to himself
As he thought out the load, the torches flickered and the dim light darkened, a light breeze came through the cave and with it the strangers voice once again echoed in his head.
"See what I mean young man, this is what I promised, your blood has been awakened and you step onto the path of kings. Is it not splendid to leave that human form?"
Sudden alarm strikes Eduard, and with a light quiver he said back "are you saying I'm no longer human?"
A light chuckle seemed almost feminine in its pitch "Of course you are no longer human I did say I would awaken your blood didn't I?, feel your head boy look into the water."
Eduard goes to scratch his head but finds hard horns jutting out of his head long and curly. They are similar to that of a goat, A cry escapes from my mouth as he touches them.
"What is going on?"
Yet again the feminine chuckle escaped into Eduard's head, "You are whole again your royal highness, Eduard Asmadios, the last demon of the line of great Demon kings."
Shock filled his mind, the black marks, increased height, corded muscles, goat horns, he was now a demon, and from what the voice was saying a great demon. Inching towards the water he saw a stunning reflection, He was as tall if not taller than he originally expected, muscle protruding all over his body in all the right places his ears gaining a slight point once black gold eyes now turned black red, curly horns gutting from his head. Eduard's' handsome face had grown even more attractive, perfectly defined features, even his trusty friend down below had grown far past usual standards.
Not knowing if he felt shock or grief he looked at his new self. The voice now growing more girlish by the minute leaked into his head "are you pleased with your new self dearest Eduard?"
Eduard's lips twitched and his smile turned to a frown, was he pleased? Ever since he was found out to have no talent in aura Eduard had been living on borrowed time. He, a stain on the house of Claymore, would be Silenced to hide their embarrassment for such a worthless son if not for volunteering to leave he might have been killed by his younger brothers who were always jealous of his position. Forced to work as a lowly apprentice his pride which he once held had been trampled nobles and peasants alike, had stepped all over him and the common people held him in despise whispering as he passed. After breaking that accursed portion of his life in the capital of the human empire, Komery had ended, maybe this was a good thing.
"Why me?" Eduard wondered if he really was anything special.
"It is your birthright, all I did was remove the seal suppressing your true nature.You were always this way, it was just hidden deep within you." The voice spoke
"Can I turn back into a human?" Eduard asked tentatively, not that he resented this form.
"No you can not" the voice of what he thought to be female said almost angrily.
"Fine I was only asking, I am happier the farther I am from the race that cast me out." Eduard said, still fixated by his reflection and his extremely attractive features.
"You, enjoying your new form, Eduard?" the voice asked with a little chuckle
"Maybe, but I must know who you are?" Eduard asked while looking around for the body of the speaker.
"I am an extremely powerful demon, locked away after we lost the last great war to the Allied races. I am kept sealed below the elven capital city of Arendel in what remains of their pathetic light god alter." The shadow started with bitterness.
"My name is Lilith, My lord." the shadows' angry tone changed into a seductive one, enticing him.
Eduard scratched his head feeling the horns, he hardened his resolve, "what can I do in my new form, Lilith?"
A giggle rang out in the dimly lit room, "call me Lilly master." Lilith said in a charming manner.
Eduard sighed, thinking, ``Women can be hard to deal with, "fine, Lilly, what can I do in this new form." he stated with slight annoyance.
"Many things, as the last of the line of current demon kings, even as a newborn you hold considerable power, you can fight against thousands of normal human soldiers and hundreds of elite warriors. You can cast weak demonic spells, you hold strong control of fire and darkness and your demonic aura is more powerful than most full grown demons. You can even fly, though for short distances since it will drain your mana." Lily said this with relish and a hint of jealousy.
"Really! Is that true Lilly?" Eduard said in shock a tremble going through his body.
"Of course master, this is only the tip of the iceberg with time and fighting your power will grow to unimaginable heights."
"How can you speak to me?" Eduard, teeming with questions and excitement, asked Lilly.
"Through the dark shrine in front of you, though my stamina weakens the longer we talk." her voice sounded more tired than earlier.
"Master though you have gained new might, now your enemies will be aware of the rise of the next demon king, leave the south and head north to the country of elves, under their capital city not just me but many loyal servants to the royal family are tramped, release us from our imprisonment and we will serve you once again." Her voice sounded beautiful but drained, quieter than the last time she spoke.
"There is not much time, in this shrine there rests a few of the royal family's demonic items and some fitting clothes, take them my king and and come free your servants from this terrible imprisonment." her voice sounded sad and still very attractive.
A slight shiver went up Eduard's back, Lilly can see me, and I'm naked he thought trying to cover himself.
"Master, don't worry about that, I find the way your body looks very pleasing, you are very well endowed. I shall make us even when you release me, I'll let you see me, Master." Lilly's voice sounded out quieter but laced with seduction.
"It's a promise then." Eduard said with a smile on his face, though he was already 17 this year, he had never even shared a kiss let alone seen a maiden's naked body, a flush rushed to his face, his excitement visible.
After that all he heard was a chuckle and the cave went silent, looking around the cave, the reddish water had now disappeared leaving behind a carved stone floor. The blue torches had gone orange and the statue had disappeared and in its place sat a pile of items.