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Chapter 4 - A lost battle calls for action

They realized that the demons had used them as a distraction and taken advantage of their absence to attack the village. They approached the town, they could see that it was under attack by a horde of demons. They spotted Gareth and Chloe, who were surrounded by demons, Chloe was fighting for her life. Gareth lay on the ground, his body still and lifeless, while Chloe was fiercely defending him, her sword chipped and slick with demon blood.

Despite the loss of their comrades and the overwhelming odds against them, Gabriel, Reagan, and Leopold refused to give up. They fought on, determined to protect this village and avenge their fallen friends. They battled with all their might, cutting down demons left and right as they fought to break through the ring and reach Chloe.

But their enemy was relentless, and the three were quickly becoming exhausted. Leopold was badly wounded, and it was clear that they would not be able to hold out much longer. mid-fight he collapsed, splitting the five Vincetti into two groups

Despite their exhaustion, they pushed on and fought with all their might to protect the remaining villagers, Gareth and Leopold. They knew that they had to make up for their mistake and ensure that no one else would suffer the same fate. They fought on, determined to bring balance back to the village.

As the battle raged on, a hush fell over the crowd of demons. From the throngs of monsters emerged a demon with two scars down his eyes and burns sealing his eyes shut. He spoke to the three barely standing Vincetti, claiming that this was a job for a higher-ranked demon, not a mere "fodder." He challenged them to a fight, offering them a free shot even.

Gabriel and Chloe stepped forward, both eager to defend their clan. However, Gabriel pointed out Chloe's injury as a limitation, and she fainted upon realizing the extent of her wounds. Gabriel stepped forward as the opponent, the scarred demon, reminded them of his free shot. Gabriel took his free shot with all his might straight for the demon's heart, but it had no effect. The demon laughed and said it was his turn.

Gabriel struggled to free his stuck sword. The demon hit him in the side, breaking his armor and ribs and sending him flying into a brick wall. The demon walked over and began pummeling him relentlessly, cracking the road beneath him and shaking the buildings around them. Reagan watched in horror, tears streaming down his face as he realized that the cousins he had grown up with were either dead or unconscious.

Just as all seemed lost, a hooded figure clad in red with the Vincetti insignia on his back descended from the sky, kneeing the two scarred demons into the forest before taking out his sword and, faster than the speed of light, killing the thousands of demons surrounding them and all the single scarred demons. The mysterious savior in red landed gracefully in front of the three Vincetti, his sword still glinting with the blood of the demons he had just killed. He surveyed the scene before him, taking in the destruction and the bodies of the fallen Vincetti.

With a swift movement, he sheathed his sword and approached Gabriel, who lay unconscious and bruised on the ground. The hooded man knelt beside him and placed a hand on his chest, muttering words under his breath.

The hooded figure looked up at Reagan and shook his head, "They are only human, just like me. But they fought bravely and sacrificed themselves to protect these people. They will be remembered as heroes of the Vincent clan." He then stood up and turned to Reagan, "But we must act quickly to save those who are still alive and tend to the wounded. We must honor the fallen by continuing to fight and protect our people."

With lightning-fast speed, the demon with two scars emerged from the woods and charged toward the hooded figure in red, its massive form looming over him. The sun had just risen, illuminating the battlefield in a fiery orange glow. The hooded figure was quick to react, dodging the demon's initial attack and drawing his sword to defend himself.

The demon's skin was as tough as rock, dulling his blade. But he was not deterred. He moved with precision, his sword glinting in the light as he delivered swift and powerful strikes. The demon fought back fiercely, its massive claws tearing through the air as it sought to overpower the hooded figure. Each punch and swing sends out sonic booms, destroying the ground and buildings around them.

The hooded figure was a skilled warrior, his movements fluid and graceful as he danced around the demon's attacks. He used the demon's momentum against it, sidestepping its charges and delivering swift strikes to its vulnerable points. The demon roared in frustration, its massive form beginning to slow under the relentless assault.

Finally, with a mighty roar, the hooded figure delivered the killing blow, his sword plunging deep into the demon's heart. The demon let out a final, deafening scream before collapsing to the ground, dead. The hooded figure stood victorious, his sword still clutched in his hand as he surveyed the battlefield. The demons were defeated, and the village was saved though not without damage.

The hooded figure turned to the three Vincetti, who lay bruised and unconscious on the ground, and knelt beside them. He placed a hand on each of their chests and began to mutter words under his breath, his voice filled with a power that seemed to echo through the air. Suddenly, the Vincetti began to stir, their wounds healing before their eyes as the hooded figure's powerful magic flowed through them.

The hooded figure turned to the three Vincetti, and with a smile of satisfaction on his face, he said, "You have done well. You are true warriors of the Vincetti clan, and you will not be forgotten." And with that, he began to walk away.

Reagan, still in shock from the events that had just transpired, called out to the man. "Wait," he said, tears streaming down his face. "Please, stay with us. My cousins need to see their savior." The hooded figure paused for a moment, then turned back to the Vincetti. He nodded, and sat with them for the rest of the day as they regained consciousness.

As the sun began to set, the three regained consciousness, and as they all came to the three, Vincetti thanked him for his help and asked for his name. He simply smiled and said, "I am just a humble servant of the Vincetti clan. Remember, you are true warriors and will not be forgotten." And with that, he walked off into the sunset, leaving the three Vincetti to tend to their wounds and mourn the loss of their fallen comrades.

The hooded figure turned to the three Vincetti, and with a smile of satisfaction on his face, he said, "You have done well. You are true warriors of the Vincetti clan, and you will not be forgotten." And with that, he began to walk away.

As Chloe, Leopold, and Gabriel slowly regained consciousness, they were greeted with the sight of the hooded figure sitting by their side. Reagan filled them in on what had happened, that he defeated the strong demon and helped bury their friends, and they were all in awe of the mysterious stranger who had saved them.

The four of them tried to convince the hooded figure to stay with them and become their teacher and mentor, so they may soon repay him. They pleaded with him, sharing their desire to become stronger and better.

Finally, after much persuasion, the hooded figure agreed to train the three of them. He revealed himself as Kearon, a powerful and experienced Vincetti who had come to help them in their time of need.

Kearon explains to them that they will train on the road on the way to his home, a 10-day journey on horseback but because they are on foot might take longer so they should have plenty of time to train and improve their skills. He also warned them that the journey would not be easy and that they would face many challenges along the way. But despite the difficulties, Kearon knew that with his guidance, the four of them would become powerful and skilled Vincetti, ready to take on any challenge that came their way.

With renewed determination and a sense of purpose, Reagan, Gabriel, Chloe and Leopold set out on their journey with Kearon. They knew that the road ahead would be challenging, but with Kearon's guidance and training, they were ready to face whatever lay on. They were eager to learn from Kearon and become powerful Vincetti warriors, just like him.

As they traveled, Kearon taught them the ways of the Vincetti, showing them new techniques and strategies for battle. They trained hard, honing their skills and pushing themselves to their limits. With each passing day, they would grow more robust and more confident in their abilities.

Through the trials and challenges they faced on the journey, Reagan, Gabriel, Chloe and Leopold became skilled and mighty Vincetti warriors. And by the time they reached Kearon's home, they would be ready to take on any powerful demons threatening their world. They knew they could face any challenge that came their way and emerge victorious, all would be thanks to Kearon's guidance and training.