As the celebration ball continued below, Seraphina wandered through the dimly lit hallways of the palace in search of Lucius. She wanted to explain to him that what he had seen on the rooftop was a mere misunderstanding.
Meanwhile, Lucius had used his demonic powers to teleport to a secluded cabin in the woods beside the river. The exterior of the cabin looked old and worn, but as he stepped inside, the interior appeared pristine and new. The walls adorned with pictures of a lady with long black hair and deep ebony eyes caught his attention. It was his mother, a reminder of the woman he dearly missed.
He picked up one of the pictures, his gaze softening as he reminisced about her. "I wish you were here, mother," he whispered, his voice tinged with sadness. "I miss your advice and your smile."
But as memories flooded his mind, the image turned dark, and the pain of her brutal demise resurfaced. His eyes blazed with anger, and thoughts of revenge consumed him. "The angels killed her mercilessly," he seethed. "All I have to do is get the orb, and I'll have my vengeance."
His eyes glowed with a fiery red hue, and the desire for revenge fueled the darkness within him.
Meanwhile, Seraphina's search led her to a peculiar door that stood apart from the others. Chains adorned the door, giving it an eerie appearance. As she approached, she heard strange screeching sounds emanating from within. Intrigued and concerned, she tried to look through the keyhole but could see nothing but darkness and a solitary wooden chair.
"Lady Seraphina," a voice called out behind her, and she turned to see Asmodeus approaching with an air of sinisterness. "You're not meant to be here," he said with an enigmatic smile.
She hesitated for a moment, explaining that she was searching for Lucius and heard strange sounds coming from the door. Asmodeus dismissed her concerns, claiming it must be her imagination. He then led her away from the ominous door and back to the ballroom.
As they reentered the festivities, Seraphina couldn't shake off the feeling that something was amiss, both with the palace's strange ambiance and the cryptic encounters she had with Lucius and Asmodeus. She yearned for answers but knew that time and the unfolding events would eventually reveal the veiled secrets hidden within the Ebonhart family and their dark plans.
In the tapestry of Veil of Redemption, the threads of fate began to unravel, pulling Seraphina deeper into the enigmatic world of demons, angels, and the conflict that loomed between them. The truth lay obscured behind veils of deception, waiting to be unveiled as Seraphina's journey to redemption and destiny continued.