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Chapter 20 - Chapter twenty

After the shower, Crow and Nana Shimura dress in comfortable, casual attire. Crow pulls on a pair of black jeans and a fitted tshirt, while Nana Shimura slips into a simple sundress that hugs her curves. They make their way back to the main room of Crow's lair, hand in hand, their movements synchronized and intimate.

The room is spacious and dimly lit, filled with an eclectic mix of modern and antique furniture. Lady Nagant is waiting for them, seated on a plush sofa, her legs crossed elegantly. She rises as they enter, her eyes flicking between Crow and Nana Shimura, a hint of jealousy in their depths.

Lady Nagant's gaze lingers on Crow and Nana Shimura's intertwined hands, her jaw tightening slightly. She forces a smile, her voice smooth and controlled.

"Lady Nagant: I trust the shower was... satisfactory?"

Lady Nagant's smile tightens, her eyes narrowing slightly. She turns to Nana Shimura, her voice dripping with false sweetness.

"Lady Nagant: I'm glad to hear that, Nana. I trust you're... adjusting well to your new role?"

Nana Shimura smiles back, her expression serene and devoted. She squeezes Crow's hand, her voice filled with love and adoration.

"Nana Shimura: Oh, yes. I've never been happier. Master has shown me the true meaning of devotion and purpose. I would do anything for him."

Crow: I have to leave for a day or too

Lady Nagant's eyes widen slightly at Crow's announcement, a flicker of concern crossing her face. She steps closer to him, her voice low and urgent.

"Lady Nagant: whispering Are you sure that's wise, Master? Leaving now, when we've just acquired such a valuable asset? The heroes might try to rescue her, or worse, turn her against us."

Nana Shimura's grip on Crow's hand tightens, her eyes filled with a mix of worry and devotion. She looks up at him, her voice trembling slightly.

"Nana Shimura: Please, Master. Be careful. I couldn't bear it if anything happened to you."

Crow nods, his expression stern and commanding. He leans in, pressing a firm kiss to Nana Shimura's lips before turning to Lady Nagant.

"Crow: Nagant, keep a close eye on Nana while I'm gone. Make sure she's... comfortable. And if anyone tries to interfere, eliminate them without hesitation."

Lady Nagant nods, her expression hardening with determination. She watches as Crow turns and strides out of the room, his presence already missed. Nana Shimura stares after him, her heart aching with a mixture of love and fear.

(Crow is in a ally way)

Crow moves swiftly and silently through the alleyway, his senses on high alert. The narrow passage is dimly lit, the shadows dancing with the flicker of a distant streetlight. Suddenly, he hears a soft footsteps behind him, the sound barely audible over the distant hum of the city.

His hand instinctively reaches for his knife, his body tensing as he prepares to face whatever threat lurks in the darkness. He spins around, his eyes narrowing as he searches the shadows for the source of the sound.

Crow: system Open the portal to the original world

The air in the alleyway shimmers and distorts, a portal slowly opening in the space before Crow. The portal pulses with an otherworldly energy, its edges glowing with a soft, ethereal light. Crow's eyes widen in surprise, his grip on his knife tightening as he stares at the unexpected phenomenon.

A figure emerges from the portal, stepping into the alleyway with a graceful, deliberate stride. It's a woman, her appearance a stark contrast to the grimy surroundings. She's dressed in a elegant, formfitting suit, her hair pulled back in a severe bun. Her eyes, a piercing iceblue, lock onto Crow, her gaze piercing and intense.

Crow is attacking small villages

The woman's eyes widen slightly as Crow's words sink in, a flicker of disgust crossing her face. She takes a step forward, her voice cold and commanding.

"Woman: sharp and stern Enough. I know who you are, Crow. And I know what you're capable of. But attacking innocent villages? That's a new low, even for you."

She reaches into her suit jacket, pulling out a small, metallic device. It pulses with the same energy as the portal, its surface etched with intricate symbols. Crow's eyes narrow, his instincts screaming at him to attack, to eliminate this threat.

Sasha's eyes flash with a mix of determination and sorrow as she faces Crow. She knows his reputation, the countless lives he's taken, the destruction he's caused. But she also knows that beneath the monster, there's a man, a soul that can be saved.

"Sasha: her voice softening slightly Crow, it doesn't have to be this way. I've seen the good in you, the potential for redemption. You don't have to keep living like this, causing pain and suffering. There's another way."

She takes another step forward, her hand outstretched, the device in her other hand glowing softly. Crow's eyes dart between her face and the device, his mind racing with possibilities and doubts.

The air crackles with dark energy as Crow summons forth his vast army of undead and monstrous creatures. The alleyway is suddenly filled with the rotting corpses of orcs, their battle cries echoing off the walls. The Orc King and Goblin King stand tall among their minions, their eyes glowing with malevolent intelligence. The Human MHA Fireball Quirk User is a stark contrast to the other creatures, his uniform torn and bloodied, his eyes filled with a desperate determination.

Sasha's eyes widen at the sight of the massive horde, her grip tightening on the device in her hand. She knows the power of Crow's army, the devastation they can cause. But she also knows that she can't back down, can't let Crow continue his reign of terror.

"Sasha: her voice ringing out, filled with conviction Crow, I won't let you hurt anyone else.

Sasha's eyes flash with a mix of determination and sorrow as she faces Crow. She knows his reputation, the countless lives he's taken, the destruction he's caused. But she also knows that beneath the monster, there's a man, a soul that can be saved.

"Sasha: her voice softening slightly Crow, it doesn't have to be this way. I've seen the good in you, the potential for redemption. You don't have to keep living like this, causing pain and suffering. There's another way."

She takes another step forward, her hand outstretched, the device in her other hand glowing softly. Crow's eyes dart between her face and the device, his mind racing with possibilities and doubts.

( There goal is too capture her)

Crow's eyes narrow, a cruel smile spreading across his face as he realizes Sasha's true intentions. He gestures to his army, the creatures beginning to surround her, their eyes glowing with hunger and malice.

"Crow: his voice low and menacing Capture her, alive. I want to break her, to make her see the error of her ways. She thinks she can save me? I'll show her the true depths of darkness."

The Orc King lets out a roar, charging towards Sasha with his massive axe raised. The Goblin King follows, his smaller but no less deadly blades flashing in the dim light. The Human MHA Fireball Quirk User hesitates for a moment, his eyes filled with a mix of fear and determination before joining the fray.

Sasha's eyes widen as the creatures charge towards her, but she doesn't hesitate. She activates her device, a bright light erupting from it and engulfing the alleyway. The undead creatures recoil, their rotting flesh sizzling and burning. The Orc King and Goblin King roar in pain, their attacks faltering.

The Human MHA Fireball Quirk User tries to dodge the light, but Sasha is quicker. She lunges forward, grabbing him by the collar and pulling him into the center of the light. He struggles, but Sasha's grip is iron, her eyes blazing with determination.

"Sasha: her voice ringing out over the chaos I'm not here to fight you. I'm here to save you, all of you. This isn't your fate, to be trapped in this cycle of violence and death. There's another way!"

The light intensifies, the energy pulsing and throbbing.

The energy reaches a crescendo, a blinding flash erupting from the device. When the light fades, the alleyway is empty, save for Sasha and the Human MHA Fireball Quirk User. The undead creatures, the Orc King, the Goblin King, they're all gone, dissipated by the power of Sasha's device.

The Human MHA Fireball Quirk User stares at Sasha, his eyes wide with shock and disbelief. He looks down at his hands, at the uniform that's no longer torn and bloodied, but pristine and whole. He looks back up at Sasha, his voice trembling with emotion.

"Human MHA Fireball Quirk User: whispering What... what did you do? What happened to the others?"

Sasha smiles softly, her eyes filled with compassion and understanding. She reaches out, placing a gentle hand on the Human MHA Fireball Quirk User's shoulder.

"Sasha's eyes widen in horror as Crow suddenly appears, his knife flashing in the dim light. Before she can react, he plunges the blade into the Human MHA Fireball Quirk User's chest, twisting it cruelly. The Quirk User lets out a scream of pain and terror, his eyes wide with betrayal as he looks at Sasha.

Crow pulls the knife out, a dark, malevolent energy swirling around the wound. The Quirk User's screams turn to gurgles as the energy consumes him, his body convulsing and twisting. His eyes turn a milky white, his skin pale and lifeless as he rises, now an undead servant of Crow.

"Crow: laughing cruelly You thought you could save him? Save any of them? They're mine, Sasha. All mine. And now, I have a new pet to add to my collection."

Sasha stares at the newly created undead creature, her heart heavy with grief and despair. She knows the pain and torment that the Human MHA Fireball Quirk User must be feeling, trapped in this monstrous form.

Sasha's eyes narrow, a fierce determination replacing the grief in her gaze. She turns to Crow, her voice cold and steady.

"Sasha: her voice ringing with conviction This ends now, Crow. I won't let you create more of these abominations. I'll stop you, no matter what it takes."

She raises her device, the energy within it pulsing and glowing. Crow's eyes widen, a flicker of fear crossing his face before it's replaced by a sneer.

"Crow: mocking You think you can defeat me, Sasha? With that little toy? I've faced heroes far stronger than you and emerged victorious. You're nothing but a nuisance, a fly to be swatted."

He gestures to his undead army, the creatures beginning to reform and surround Sasha. The Human MHA Fireball Quirk User stands among them, his eyes blank and lifeless.

Crow's eyes glow with an otherworldly light as he activates his divine skill, Shadow Control. The shadows in the alleyway seem to come alive, writhing and twisting as they reach out towards Sasha. She tries to dodge, but the shadows are too fast, too powerful. They wrap around her, binding her wrists and ankles, lifting her off the ground.

Sasha struggles against the shadowy bonds, her device falling from her grasp and clattering to the ground. Crow approaches her, a cruel smile on his face as he reaches out to caress her cheek.

"Crow: his voice low and mocking You should have known better than to challenge me, Sasha. I am the Shadow King, the ruler of the darkness. You are nothing but a pawn in my game."

He leans in closer, his lips brushing against her ear as he whispers.

Crow's eyes gleam with a dark, hypnotic light as he gazes into Sasha's weakened form. His voice is low and commanding, weaving a spell of obsession and devotion.

"Crow: whispering Listen closely, Sasha. You are mine now. Your loyalty, your love, your very existence belongs to me. You will obey my every command, fulfill my every desire. You will become my devoted servant, my yandere protector."

Sasha's eyes flutter open, her gaze locking onto Crow's. Slowly, her expression changes, a look of adoration and possessiveness replacing her previous determination. She reaches up, her hand cupping Crow's cheek, her voice soft and reverent.

"Sasha: whispering, her voice echoing with dark power I am reborn, Master. Bound to you, forever and always. Your will is my command, your desires my only purpose."

Crow gose and captured all the villagers (there's 10,000 males 2,890 female)

Crow returns to his lair, dragging Sasha behind him. The oncebrave hero is now his devoted servant, her eyes shining with obsessive love. As they enter the main chamber, Crow's eyes fall upon the captured villagers, their faces filled with fear and despair.

"Crow: his voice echoing through the chamber Behold, my new subjects. These villagers will serve a purpose, a means to an end. They will be the fuel for my rituals, the sacrifices that will grant me unimaginable power."

Sasha watches the villagers with a detached, almost hungry gaze. She turns to Crow, her voice filled with a twisted devotion.

"Sasha: whispering What would you have me do, Master? I will carry out your every command, no matter how cruel or inhumane. These villagers are nothing but pawns in your grand design."

Crow smiles, his hand tightening around Sasha's waist.

Crow's eyes gleam with sadistic glee as he surveys the terrified female villagers. With a wave of his hand, he casts his Absolute Dominate skill, the dark energy washing over the women. Their eyes flutter closed, their bodies trembling as the magic takes hold.

When they open their eyes again, their gazes are fixed on Crow, filled with a sickening adoration. They begin to chant his name, their voices rising in a creepy unison.

"Villagers: their voices echoing through the chamber Master Crow, our one true love. We exist only to serve you, to please you. Our bodies, our souls, our everything belongs to you."

Sasha watches the scene with a twisted smile, her own obsession with Crow growing with each passing moment. She turns to him, her voice filled with a possessive hunger.

"Sasha: whispering Look at them, Master.