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Chapter 2 - Chapter 1: Meeting with a Faun

'A long time ago, when the world was born, it tore into three parts.The world of Gods, the Heaven, the world of dead souls, the Hell, and the world of humans, the Earth, so, the universe we all know. The three words were living in harmony, until Mors released her evil spirits who were eager for suffering into the world of humans. The other gods, commended by Yupiter, defeated Mors and her plans to world domination. Eros was the one who took care of the evil spirits and he locked them into a cell, made of the strongest feeling, love.' Suddenly a loud snore filled the room. 'Ghgh, ghgh, ghgh… If you don't mind I'll stop reading because SOMEONE IS SNORING VERY LOUDLY' The teacher threw the book on the table. 'Wakey wakey Emily.'

'Huh?' yawn 'It looks like, teacher, you are trying to teach us as boring as i can't help but fall asleep…'

'Very funny, Emily. I'll maybe laugh next time, but if you don't mind, I would like to continue the lesson.'

'Of course teacher.'

'Thank you Emily, so as I said: Eros was the one who took care of the evil spirits and he loc…'

'Boring!' The teacher threw the book on the table angrily again.

'You'll immediately go out of the classroom!' The teacher yelled at Emily. Emily then shrugged her shoulders and went out of the classroom calmly.

Emily was a real troublemaker even if she was a girl. She has never been among the most talented students., she was very popular thought. Because of her behavior she earned the 'Inmoral Emily' nickname, and she always made fun of others. Emily was the daughter of a famous company's boss, and she thinks she, can do anything with anyone, because dad will make people forget her incidents. For example, at one point she yelled at the principal, that how can he disturb her when she is talking with her friends - because she had some - Her father took care of that incident too. But Emily, even if she is hot-headed, is also a typical teenage girl like the others. She also wants to find love, but until now, she didn't find her true partner. Who would even want to have a stubborn and selfish girl like her as a girlfriend? She looked annoyed at every couple at school. She was very envious of them.

When she stepped out of the classroom, she decided to take a walk around the school to spend time. When she reached her locker, she opened it and noticed a pink envelope on her books. 'A love letter!' She yelled, but not too loudly, 'couse she doesn't want people to think she is a fool. Then she opened the envelope and started to read the letter.

'Congratulations! You are the winner! You won the opportunity to play along with us where you can find true love! You just need to sign the letter, making sure to write your name into the rectangle and you'll immediately get among the players.'

'What the fu.. rnice this?'

She angrily put the letter back in the envelope and put it back on her books.

'This is a big bullshit!' She said to herself.

After school Emily started to pack her stuff into her bag and she also put the letter carefully between her books. On her way home she was thinking of that letter. When she arrived - at the highest floor of a skyscraper with 34 floors - she opened the door of her apartment and stepped in. - Emily has been living alone for a year now, she had become independent, but she still wanted her parents to take care of her sometimes. Twice a month, she visited them, usually when she ran out of money. - When she reached her bedroom, she opened the door, threw her bag into the corner as usual and lied down on her bed. 

'Why always me?' She asked herself. 'The other girls have already found someone who they can be happy with. Even that dwarf, Ana's found someone for herself too. My Sweet Ana! I won't say she doesn't deserve love, but if she does… why do I not?' Emily gets very sad as the time passed by. She thinks about when one of her classmates, Augustin - the no one in the class - complimented her dress.

"What did that loser want from me? It's not like I didn't like his compliment, but still! Why does he have to be the only one? Nonsense…"

Emily continued thinking, until she took the latter again. 

'Let's give it a try again. So if I sign this, I'll join a game, huh? It won't cause any trouble.' She said and signed the letter.

'And here goes nothing! What a surprise!' She said with annoyance. Then suddenly she noticed some smoke came out of nowhere and she ran to the door but it was locked.

'Oh My God! I'm going to die here!' She called the emergency call quickly but her phone didn't work. Suddenly she heard a deep voice.

'It looks like you finally signed that contract.' Its voice echoed in the room. The smoke started to disappear and slowly started to appear the outline of a dark, half human, half goat-like being. 

'Wh-wh-who are y-you?' Emily asked sceared with a trembling voice. The smoke had finally disappeared coméletly and she saw the strange creature clearly.

'It's a pleasure, blonde beauty to finally meet you! My name is Fridericus the faun. But you can call me Fritz.'

'Excuse me?'

'Are you lying on your ear? As I said, my name is Fridericus, the faun.' The Faun got closer to her and grabbed her chain. He looks askance with her, with a mischievous smile on his face.

'Would you let me go? More important question: Why are you here?'

'You dud donkey-like dickless. You've signed a contract with me, silly.'

'You mean I've signed a contract with… What the fu…'

'Faun! But yes, you did that with me.'

'Then you'll help me to find my true love?'

'Bingo! I'll help you to fill in that deep hole in your heart.'

'But what do fauns do… whatever they are with love?'

'We are the lords of lust, lady. And the spirits of seduction.' 

'But still… Aren't you only good at seduction?'

'You have a point there… Well, I must say you're right, but my perfect life became a nightmare and with that I became the shameless servant of the God of love, my love.'

'...' She looked up at him withdumbify, her mouth was open but just a little bit.

'What? I have to process this part… Never mind. And how can you help me exactly?'

'I hoped you'll ask me.' The faun walked forward and started to tell a story. 'When our beloved world was born, it tore in three parts. Heaven, Hell and the Earth. Mors, the goddess of death…

'I've heard that already you dufus! To the point!' Signs of surprise appeared on Fritz's face.

'So the spirits of suffering have got free unfortunately and they were occupied some sad people's bodies.'

'Ah… and what do I have to do with all of this?' She asked.

'Oh, your duty will be very interesting… You have to seduce the boys who are occupied by the spirits of suffering.'

'That's a good start…' She said annoyed.

'And would you tell me, how do I even have to do that? I men If you didn't notice I am not the popular and kind one in class.'

'Oh-ho-ho, don't ya worry! You are able to do something special, what no girl can do after you.'

'Oh yes? And what is that I am good at but no other girl?' She asked, less annoyed.

'How would it be fun if I told you? You'll know it eventually, my grumpy marty.' Fritz said jokingly.

'Just my luck…' She dug her face into her palms. 'This can be only a tale…'