Zack, Ken, Violet, and Sir Jason finally arrived at the woodland crossing which they will find the destination for their first mission as a team.They were able to sneak into the forest without catching any attention. They walked into the forest without using any powers like ordinary sightseers. According to their anticipated time, they'll reach the ruins in a day or so with a four hours sleep break.Next day.Everything went the way they planned, they reached the ruins. It was once a prosperous city that had mysteriously disappeared without a trace thousand of years ago.They could not find any trace of the foes after searching for hours. "Maybe they have also anticipated that they would be investigated so they are hiding their presence otherwise it would be a piece of cake to find their evil aura within a range of 75km" Sir Jason put in."A sensory range of 75 kilometers, amazing isn't it Zack" Ken was surprised."Hmm you're right that's quite a feat to have sensory detection power
Violet was about to save herself with her sword but before she could do so Zack suddenly spoke "No Violet don't" he spoke in a manner as if he sensed she intended to destroy the devils.Zack attacked the devil's arm with the weapon Sir Jason had given him and saved Violet."We have to fight them but keep them alive," said Zack.Violet accepted Zack's advice and slowly withdrew her sword from her sheath. The devil—greedy and rage-filled—was still sprawled on the ground in front of her, his black eyes boring into her with vicious intensity. Taking a deep breath, she raised her weapon, just as Zack had done moments before, and the devil's hand flew to his chest, gripping what remained of his tattered shirt. Thin rivulets of blood ran down his forearm, seeping into the dirt beneath him.Violet had just raised her sword above her head when a loud thud echoed through the night, followed by a satisfying groan. In a matter of seconds, the devil lay motionless on the ground, knocked out cold.
Violet's body shook violently as cursed energy began to overflow from her, cascading out of her like an unstoppable tide. Her eyes, usually so carefully hidden away, flew wide and wild, face twisted in agony."Cursed energy is overloaded in her," Sir Jason put in worriedly. "Maybe because the cursed stone is near and it gave rise to some curse she has.""Should we find that cursed stone and destroy it then?" Ken asked, looking around for the source of Violet's pain.Zack was also worried, and he replied, "Wouldn't it be dangerous to destroy it if it has some connection with her heart?""Or maybe it's her eyes that are cursed," Sir Jason mused, "that's why she never opens them. But it's not something we can find out as we are not curse specialists."The group fell silent, overwhelmed by the magnitude of the task before them. It was clear that the only way to save Violet was to find the cursed stone, but the dangers that awaited them were still unknown."Well, there's only one way to fi
Zack, Violet, Ken, and Sir Jason were now heading back to the headquarters after their successful mission. It was then that Violet finally opened up about her curse. Since childhood, Violet had kept her eyes closed as it was the only way for her to access her special power. Although this had helped her on multiple occasions, it had also put a strain on her emotional health over the years. "I'm able to open my eyes, but I can't see. I'm blind from a curse," she began, her voice soft yet quavering with emotion. "But when I close my eyes, I can see people's aura. That's why I've kept my eyes closed since I was a child—to train in swordsmanship without sight."The others were in awe, admiring Violet's courage and determination in spite of her disability. Even Zack, who was usually stoic and composed, was taken aback by this revelation."It must have been so difficult for you," he said, with a hint of admiration in his voice.Violet nodded, her expression unreadable. "Yes, it has been. But
Ken and Zack were both listening intently to Violet. Something about her story resonated within them. With the death of their fathers, they too were now somewhat alone in the world, and their own desire for revenge against the devils only strengthened their resolve."Well it's obvious that we need to find a way to break this curse, but how do we find out what kind of curse it is?" Ken asked while the others nodded in agreement.Sir Jason spoke up, "There is someone else who can help with that, she is one of our foremost experts on the supernatural, she's also a friend of ours and will be able to help us with this case. Her name is Dr. Rowan Davin, she's a brilliant clairvoyant and she has a strong connection to the curses and to the cosmos."Sir Jason continued, "Despite her expertise, she is usually very aloof, so you are lucky to have someone of her caliber helping us. Zack and Ken were deeply moved by her story, Ken swore he would never know hatred until that moment, but now he ha
After the meeting with Commander Seth, Zack and his team were willing to continue their mission with newfound determination and hope. They had been given a new purpose, to help save the world from the cursed ritual and end Violet's curse. However, before they could set off again to their next mission, Zack wanted to check in with his mother, Suzan.He called her up excitedly, trying to explain what had happened in the meeting. Suzan listened intently as Zack told her about his encounter with Sir Seth and how he was determined to assist them on their mission. Suzan smiled fondly at Zack's enthusiasm but then on Zack praising Sir Seth, she became nostalgic for a moment. "You know, Seth used to be part of my team when I was still an Angel," she said quietly. "He was always so determined and strong even back then." "Really?" Zack asked in disbelief. He couldn't believe that such an impressive man was once a part of his parents' team. "Yes," said Suzan fondly. "And after his father passe
In some other dimensionThe devils were gathered in an eerie chamber of darkness, deep within the underworld. They discussed their plan in which they had come to an agreement that two human sacrifices were needed every thirty days for a period of eight months. The devil's demands seemed almost impossible to fulfill, but after much deliberation and consultation with each other, they devised a plan - they would use the powers of light and dark magic to manipulate the humans they targeted, enslaving them and using them as vessels to carry out their evil deeds.Though these seemed like effective measures, the devils realized that one missing element could make or break their entire mission - the cursed stone. It was a powerful relic that could potentially turn the tide against them and make it difficult for them to succeed in their endeavors. Knowing this, they decided to make one final attempt at retrieving it before giving up on their mission entirely."It's no use now, the imbeciles we
"Dr Rowan Davin I see" Seth said thoughtfully. He turned to Zack and continued, "I permit you , she is in the shadow unit, head there immediately, I'll issue a direct order to Rowan, but you guys need to find a solution fast as the presence of your team especially Violet in the next mission is crucial," he patted Zack's shoulder"good luck Zack, I am sure you'll find a way". "Thank you Sir" thanking Seth for his kind words and gesture, Zack left the office. Zack had this feeling he never experienced before, he felt Seth's word like a father's. He then reached the team and communicated Seth's orders of heading towards the shadow unit. The others were thrilled, they knew this was the only way to find a cure for Violet. The next day Zack and his team was on the way to the shadow unit. They were filled with excitement and a bit of apprehension. On their way, they noticed the entire landscape changed from what it used to be when they were travelling for the entrance exam even though it
Back to Present"Thank you, Ma'am Suzan. And I'd personally like to extend my gratitude to Mr. Daniel and Miss Sophia too. Her visions—they’ve always been the stuff of legend, but today, they literally saved us," Petra said with heartfelt sincerity.Suzan smiled warmly. "You’re just like your uncle, Seth. Always strong in the face of difficulties," she remarked, her eyes twinkling with admiration.Petra returned the smile, but the atmosphere was somber. Zack, tormented by guilt over Petra’s injury, wore a look of deep sorrow. He felt an overwhelming sense of responsibility for the loss of her arm.Reading his troubled mind, Petra spoke gently, "Zack, please don’t blame yourself for this. It pains me to see you suffer because of my injury. It’s our will that matters, not the loss of a limb or two."Zack looked at her, eyes filled with regret, and nodded slowly, trying to ease the weight of guilt from his heart.Suzan sighed, her eyes reflecting the turmoil of the recent events. "Look, w
"Let's leave this lair," Suzan said with resolute determination, pulling the devil along by the chains that bound him.She then turned to Zack. "Carry the woman and her child," she instructed. "They need to be moved to safety."Zack nodded in understanding. With careful and gentle movements, he lifted the injured woman and her child, securing them in his arms. With them safely cradled, they stepped through the shimmering gateway.Petra and Zack both nodded in agreement. Suzan then pulled a compact device from her pocket and pressed a button. Instantly, a gateway materialized, leading them back to the serene and majestic Mountains of Purity."We need to report all of this to headquarters," Suzan said firmly. "This is a matter of great significance.""Mom, how were you able to use your powers inside that lair?" Zack asked as they began their journey. "And how did you manage to find it? Most importantly, how did you get inside?""Yes, ma'am, please clarify," Petra added, her voice faint
Zack's fury intensified with each passing second, his attacks becoming more relentless. Blood spewed from the devil's mouth with every devastating blow. "Magnificent," the devil wheezed, clearly impressed by Zack's extraordinary power. "At such a young age, you wield such strength. You'd make a formidable monster.""Shut up! I'm no mosnter like you," Zack retorted, his voice thick with rage, delivering a punch that sent the devil crashing into the ground."Zack, he'll die! He's human. How do we...?" Petra's voice was faint, barely audible through her pain."Yeah, she's right. You wouldn't kill a human, would you? After all, it's your job to protect humanity," the devil sneered, his condition growing increasingly dire.Zack, undeterred by Petra's plea, continued his assault. "Well, I don't CONSIDER YOU A HUMAN!" he roared, his fists smashing into the devil's face. Blood spattered onto Zack's face, mingling with his tears of rage. He pounded away, driven by a relentless fury."You are j
Despite Zack's continuous struggle, the barrier didn’t budge. Petra was in intense pain, every second feeling like an eternity. The devil leaned closer to her, his voice dripping with mockery. “Your resilience is something else. I wish you were on my side, but it isn't too late, is it? I know your true potential, and I can unleash it. There’s no one in this world who doesn’t like power and authority, and I have both. I can give them to you. What do you say?”Petra, barely holding on, gritted her teeth and replied, “All power and authority belong to God, and you belong to hell.”“Oh yeah?” the devil said loudly, his voice filled with malice. He twisted her arm with such force that the bone snapped, and the arm came off. The child's face was splattered with her blood, and Petra cried and shrieked in pain so hard that her voice echoed through the eerie landscape.The devil, unfazed by Petra’s defiance, glanced at Zack with a smirk. “You see how futile your efforts are? This is what happe
"Show yourselves! We know you are watching, and there’s not only one of you. Unfortunately, we don’t have time for your hide and seek!" Zack shouted into the eerie silence.After a moment of tension, a child came running from a distance, visibly terrified. As he got closer, Zack and Petra saw that his forehead was bleeding. The child barely managed to reach Zack before collapsing, his plea barely audible: "Save my mom, please."Petra rushed to the child, her eyes widening in fear as she tried to use her healing abilities. "I can’t use my healing power here!" she exclaimed, panic creeping into her voice. She quickly reached into the bag hanging around her neck and pulled out a potion, applying it to the child's forehead, hoping it would help.Zack, baffled by Petra’s inability to use her powers, attempted to gather energy in his palm but found himself unable to do so. Just then, a cloaked figure emerged, dragging a woman who appeared to be the child's mother. As the figure drew closer,
**Chapter 8: The Unintended Descent**Suddenly, a reddish light surrounded them, radiating from a focal point towards the mountain. It seemed to form a gateway, pulsating with an ominous energy."Petra, is that a gateway?" Zack asked, his voice tinged with apprehension."It looks like one, but what is it doing here?" Petra replied, her eyes widening in surprise."Are you feeling that gravity? It's increasing," Zack observed, his voice growing more urgent."Yes, and very soon we'll be inside that thing if we don't run away," Petra said, her tone laced with concern."Run! We can't venture in there before Mom comes back," Zack insisted.They both started to run, aiming to escape the gravitational pull that seemed to be dragging them towards the gateway. The terrain blurred past them as they sprinted, but the gravity became so strong that they began to feel themselves being pulled backward."Petra, grab my hand!" Zack shouted as he noticed her getting dangerously close to the center of th
Suzan headed out to deliver the cure to Sophia, her steps resolute and filled with urgency, knowing how critical her mission was for Daniel and Sophia's well-being.Meanwhile, Zack and Petra meticulously examined their surroundings, searching for clues to unravel their predicament. The terrain was rugged, with towering trees casting elongated shadows and the underbrush whispering secrets with every rustle of leaves."Miss Suzan must've been out of the bounds of the Mountains of Purity," Petra observed, her eyes scanning the horizon as she contemplated their next move."Yeah, I hope she comes back soon so we can proceed and discover what lies beyond those gateways," Zack replied, his voice a blend of anticipation and caution. He couldn't shake the sense of unease as he eyed the imposing peaks around them, each seemingly guarding untold secrets."Yes, but don't forget we might stumble upon something here that could unravel the mystery," Petra added thoughtfully. Her expression grew more
Emilia turned to Ken, her expression serious. "We should take her to headquarters. Petra mentioned before leaving that we should report everything to HQ. It almost slipped my mind, but now I think she foresaw something."Ken nodded, his concern evident. "Alright. We shouldn't waste any more time; she isn't looking very good. Can't you try to heal her?""I can try, but..." Emilia hesitated, a troubled look crossing her face. "There's something about her aura all of a sudden that's telling me not to do it, but I'll still try."She knelt beside Lilith and began to channel her healing energy. As she did, a strange sensation coursed through her. Emilia's hands started to bleed, the pain sharp and unexpected."Leave it, Emilia!" Ken exclaimed urgently. "We can't afford to have our only healer in bad shape. Heal your hands."Emilia reluctantly stopped, her hands trembling as she withdrew her energy. "You're right," she murmured, quickly tending to her own wounds.Ken carefully lifted Lilith,
With a sense of relief, Lilith moved to the wall and retrieved a picture, holding it out for Ken and Emilia to see. Their expressions shifted from curiosity to shock as they gazed at the image, their minds racing with unanswered questions.Lilith took a deep breath, sensing the weight of the revelation settling over them, before taking a seat nearby. "This," she whispered, her voice barely above a murmur, "is something you need to see."Emilia squinted at the picture, her eyes widening as she recognized a young Violet standing beside Lilith. "Is that... Violet?" she asked, her voice filled with disbelief.Lilith nodded weakly. "Yes, she... she's my twin sister. There's so much you need to know about her, about our past, but..." Her voice wavered, the strain of the confession evident.Ken's eyes darted between Lilith and the photograph. "What do you mean? Why haven't we heard about this before?"Lilith took another deep breath, her strength fading. "Violet... she... be careful... trust.