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Chapter 3 - Chapter 3: Whispers of Darkness

England, Oswestry

Azazel, the Anti-Hero, stood at the British Ironworks Centre, mulling over the information he had gathered about the Knife Angel. The piece of art, once a symbol of anti-violence, had become a murderous tool, and Azazel was determined to unravel the mystery.

His phone rang, and without hesitation, he answered. "Sachi, it's been a while. How's Narayanganj treating you?"

Sachi, a beautiful young woman with piercing blue eyes and jet-black hair, appeared on the screen. She was perched on a roof, her katana still in hand. "It's as chaotic as ever. How's your investigation coming along?"

Azazel's eyes gleamed with mischief. "I could use some help. How about you join me here in England? Use your teleportation powers, and I'll show you around."

Sachi scoffed, rolling her eyes. "Azazel, I'm not exactly looking for a boyfriend. Stop teasing me."

Azazel's grin widened. "At least you admit it. Come on, it'll be fun."

Before Sachi could respond, she felt a sudden surge of dark energy. Her eyes widened, and she gasped. "Azazel, I feel something... strong. I'll join you in a minute."

The call ended, and Sachi hurried to teleport to Oswestry. As she appeared beside Azazel, both of them could feel the dark aura enveloping them. The air was thick with an inexplicable menace.

"What is this?" Azazel asked, his voice laced with concern.

"I don't know," Sachi replied, her katana now in her hand. "But I'm guessing it's not a good sign."

The two Anti-Heroes, now joined in their quest, began to investigate the source of the dark energy. Little did they know, their paths were about to intertwine with the unfolding story of Srestha and Durga.

As Sachi teleported to join Azazel in England, she immediately noticed a figure looming behind him. It was the Knife Angel, its form now twisted and dangerous. The once-harmless art piece had become a vengeful spirit, its body made entirely of knives.

Sachi's eyes widened in shock, and she called out to Azazel, her voice laced with urgency. "Azazel, look out! The Knife Angel is behind you!"

Her warning came just in time. A swarm of knives detached from the Knife Angel and flew towards Azazel. However, he remained calm, his eyes fixed on the oncoming blades. A red aura materialized around him, pulsing with raw magical energy.

Without hesitation, Azazel commanded, "Fire balls."

In response to his spell, a barrage of fireballs erupted from his outstretched hand, each one colliding with the flying knives. The impact sent sparks flying in all directions, the sound of metal clashing with fire echoing through the air.

The Knife Angel, now fully engaged, began to hurl more knives at the two Anti-Heroes. Sachi, her katana at the ready, stepped forward to face the menacing spirit. "Let's end this," she growled, her katana glinting in the sunlight.

Together, Azazel and Sachi fought against the possessed art piece, their magic and blades clashing with the malevolent spirit. The battle raged on, the fate of Oswestry hanging in the balance.

Unbeknownst to them, their actions would set in motion a chain of events that would forever change the course of their destinies. The lines between good and evil blurred, as the heroes and villains of this tale continued to intertwine, their stories merging into a tapestry of fate and chance.

In the midst of the chaos, both Azazel and Sachi channeled their ki, a fundamental source of energy that allowed them to increase their physical abilities and perform basic magic. It was a skill open to all, but its mastery was not easily achieved.

The Knife Angel, too, harnessed this energy, allowing it to hurl flying knives with deadly precision. Azazel and Sachi, well-versed in combat, leaped and dodged the onslaught, their movements fluid and graceful.

Unfortunately, the bystanders in the British Ironworks Centre were not as fortunate. Many ordinary people fell to the flying knives, their screams of pain and fear adding to the cacophony of the battle.

The Anti-Heroes, focused on their mission, were oblivious to the civilian casualties. In their minds, they were the balance between chaos and order, their duty to complete the mission, no matter the cost.

The Knife Angel, its form now a frenzied whirlwind of knives and dark energy, lunged at Azazel with a cross punch. The Anti-Hero sidestepped the attack, jabbing the Knife Angel in the side, momentarily disorienting it.

Sachi, seizing the opportunity, lunged forward with her katana. With a mighty swipe, she severed the Knife Angel in two, the dark energy dissipating as the art piece shattered into pieces.

As the last of the Knife Angel crumbled to the ground, Sachi and Azazel stood panting, their clothes in disarray. The battle was over, but the mystery of the Knife Angel's transformation remained.

The once-peaceful British Ironworks Centre lay in ruins, the shattered remains of the Knife Angel a testament to the chaos that had unfolded. The Anti-Heroes, their mission incomplete, turned to face each other, their eyes reflecting the weight of the consequences of their actions.

As the dust settled, Azazel turned to Sachi, his expression a mix of admiration and concern. "Your skills are impressive, Sachi, but you need to be more careful. You hurt that civilian back there."

Sachi scoffed, her eyes flashing with defiance. "I don't care about them. Our mission is all that matters."

Azazel's smile was strained, his heart heavy with the weight of their actions. "I understand, but we're not just fighting for ourselves. We're fighting for everyone."

Sachi's eyes darted away, unable to meet Azazel's gaze. She knew he was right, but her past had hardened her, made her see the world in black and white.

Azazel, sensing her turmoil, changed the subject. "Let's open a teleportation portal and head back to Narayanganj. I could really go for some beef kalabona."

Sachi nodded, focusing her ki to create a portal. However, as the gateway opened, the Knife Angel, not fully destroyed, lunged through, escaping to Narayanganj.

"Damn it!" Sachi cursed, her fist clenching in frustration. "I was careless. I should have been more vigilant."

She raised her hand, ready to strike herself in anger, but Azazel caught her wrist, his grip firm yet gentle. "Don't do that, Sachi. It's not your fault. We'll find the Knife Angel and finish this."

Sachi's shoulders slumped, her resolve wavering. "You're right. Let's go. The night is still young, and Narayanganj is a big city. We'll have to search for clues."

As they stepped through the portal, the British Ironworks Centre faded away, replaced by the bustling streets of Narayanganj. The Knife Angel, now free, began to wander through the city, its dark aura leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

The Anti-Heroes, their quest far from over, set out to find the possessed art piece, their determination unwavering. The night was long, and the city was vast, but they knew they had to succeed, no matter the cost.

Morning dawned at Sen Mansion, the sun casting its warm rays through the windows. Srestha and Durga lay entwined in each other's arms, the afterglow of their passionate night still lingering.

Srestha, now fully awake, realized the intimacy they had shared. A wave of embarrassment washed over him, his cheeks flushing a deep red. Durga, sensing his discomfort, leaned in and pressed her lips to his, a tender gesture of reassurance.

"Don't worry, Srestha," she whispered, her voice soft and soothing. "I'll leave silently. We don't want to cause any unnecessary trouble."

Srestha nodded, grateful for her understanding. "Thank you. And remember, it's the first day of college. You don't want to be late."

Durga smiled and slipped out of the bed, making her way to the window. Before leaving, she turned to face Srestha one last time. "I'll see you later, okay?"

"Yes, be careful and don't be late," Srestha replied, a small smile playing on his lips.

As Durga left, Srestha's brother Soruvo entered the room, a bundle of clothes in his hands. "Good morning, Srestha. It's time to get ready for college. Here's your uniform."

Srestha accepted the garments, unfolding them to reveal a white military-style shirt and black pants. Soruvo continued, his voice laced with explanation. "The white symbolizes heroes, the black represents anti-heroes, and the red is for villains. Make sure you wear your ID card as well."

Srestha nodded, taking in the information as he donned his new attire. The significance of the colors weighed heavily on his mind, a constant reminder of the roles they played in their world.

With a final farewell from Soruvo, Srestha was left to prepare for his first day at college. March 1st, a day that would mark the beginning of new friendships, challenges, and relationship.

{Red magic circle = fire

Blue magic circle = water

Brown magic circle = earth

Yellow magic circle = lighting

White magic circle = air

Purple magic circle = dark

C.C: okay so if don't know about kalabona then let me tell you it is a real life dish go check it online.}