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Chapter 15 - The origin of the Dark Demons. 15.

Flashback: The origin of the demons Behind the drink Blood pandemic which was about to break out soon.

The land of Hollow Creek dates back hundreds of years, The presence of witches in a remote village that had been forgotten by time for a very long time but was cursed by evil powers had cast a frightening shadow over the region. This village was situated in a remote location in the region. The country has taken on a foreboding air as a result of the presence of witches. These unexplained forces caused the peasants to live in perpetual worry, which resulted in the villagers experiencing famine, pestilence, and fear. Telling stories about the six, they whispered. They were six wizards who had followed a road that was impossible to turn back from because of their insatiable desire for power. Having formerly been ambitious scholars of magic, the six had successfully unlocked forbidden spells that were both ancient and evil. Each of them had a different motivation—fame, domination, wealth—but together, they discovered a power that would connect them forever. Through arcane rituals and sacrifices, they unlocked the dark essence of a mighty monster. This unholy pact changed them into monsters far beyond mankind, witches and wizards bearing the power of pure evil. These six were known as The Hexa Circle—an order dreaded for their relentless hunger for destruction. Their black magic increased, and eventually, their influence extended across the hamlet. But it was not enough to wield this evil power alone. They attempted to spread it, infecting others with the same demonic energy: a simple handshake and deep eye contact.

One day, as Emma travelled along the dusty country road, she spotted an old woman seated by the roadside, her thin hands spread, begging for food. The villagers regularly walked by without a second glance, but Emma felt a tremendous sympathy rise within her. Though she had little money, she held a modest dinner she had bought for herself for the night. She paused, knowing that was all she had to eat, but the sight of the woman's frailty melted her heart. Without a second thought, Emma knelt and presented her supper to the old woman. The woman's eyes shone with gratitude, and she smiled, a grin that appeared to hold ancient wisdom. "Thank you, my daughter," the mother replied in a voice as gentle as the wind. She extended out her hands toward Emma and whispered, Take my arms. Let me bless you, my daughter. Emma hesitated, unsure of what the old woman meant, but something about her presence felt soothing, even though weird. Slowly, Emma stretched out and took the woman's hands. The minute their hands connected, a tremendous warmth raced through Emma's body. She gasped as a bright light rushed from the old woman's arms into her own. It was fleeting, like a flash of lightning, yet the shock made Emma pull away swiftly. Frightened, Emma glanced at her hands, her heart beating. The old woman, still smiling, added gently," Do not be afraid, my daughter. You are light. That is why you have been blessed with the power of light. Use it for good. Before Emma could react, the old woman vanished, dissolving into thin air. Trembling and confused, Emma ran home. Her heart raced with terror and wonder. What had just happened to her? For days, Emma tried to make sense of the incident, but she kept it to herself. However, as the weeks went, the community began to suffer more from the damage wrought by the Hexa Circle. The dark wizards had devised new ways to disseminate their diabolical power, infecting unsuspecting villages. They would shake hands with individuals, lock eyes with them, or even blow their cursed breath on food. Those who were infected seemed normal at first, but eventually, the devils within them would rise. The afflicted would hear horrible sounds in their thoughts, a demonic whisper that got louder and louder, driving them to madness. And when the madness took hold, they would attack, killing those nearest them, and drink their blood to fuel the dark force inside them. The more they killed, the greater the demon inside them became. As the village plunged into anarchy, Emma could no longer resist her calling. The power of light that had been given to her was not a coincidence; it was a gift, a responsibility. The old woman's words lingered in her mind: "Use it for good." One night, while the moon hung low in the sky, throwing ominous shadows across the village, Emma made her decision. She stepped out of her little home, her heart racing with uncertainty but motivated by a sense of duty. As she moved near the heart of the hamlet, the sky above her darkened, and she felt a surge of energy within her power she could not yet fully grasp, but she knew it was time to act. Emma soon learned that, with her newfound power, she could sense the evil presence of the possessed. It was as if her light could detect the shadows in people's souls. One evening, while travelling the streets in search of those in need, she spotted a young guy whose eyes were distant, and his motions were jerky and strange. Emma approached warily, her intuition alerting her that he had been afflicted by the dark power. The moment she stepped closer, the man's head snapped toward her, and his face contorted into a scowl. He raced at her with bloodlust, but before he could strike, Emma raised her hand, and an intense, blinding light shot forth from her palm. The light wrapped around the man like a cocoon, and he fell to the ground, screaming as the black energy was purged from his body. Within moments, the man lay motionless, the demonic power expelled, leaving him dazed but alive. Emma loomed over him, breathless but adamant. She had saved him, and with each use of her ability, she felt herself grow stronger and more confident. But she knew this was just the beginning. The Hexa Circle would not stop their dark rule, and for every person Emma protected, many more would fall beneath their control. Determined to rid the hamlet of this gloom, Emma went to the skies, her body transforming into a bright white dove as she soared over the village, searching for those in need. She travelled swiftly and stealthily, releasing the possessed wherever she found them, using her light to confront the dark magic that afflicted the land. But the Hexa Circle was watching, and they were not pleased. They noticed the interference, the increasing light that threatened their dark goals. And so, they began to seek out Emma, plotting her destruction as she continued her journey to save the village from their demonic control. The war between light and dark had only just begun.