Upon hearing what the girl had said to the men, Zeus turned and faced her.
"Hmm... You are brave for your age," he said with a smirk.
She glanced at him but said nothing.
"What...? You're silent now?" he asked.
"What do you expect me to say? I don't remember saying anything like that. Besides, my parents rejected me—they sold me to them. And I'm blind. So what should I have said? That they should let me go? Tsk... I have nowhere to go," she replied, staring deeply into the devil's eyes.
"Well said... I like your spirit!" Zeus commented, then turned back to the screen.
The girl smirked subconsciously and returned her focus to it.
---
The boss entered the room with the three men behind him. He saw the girl sitting on the bed, legs crossed. He turned to the men and signaled for them to leave—and they obeyed.
He approached the girl, who didn't flinch. She simply sat, quietly observing his every move.
"You told my men we can do anything to you?" the boss asked.
She nodded.
"Hmmph... Okay then. Stand up, take your bath, and wait for me here," he said and left the room.
An older man came in and helped her to her feet.
"I'll take you to the bathroom. You do the rest."
He led her there. She undressed and began to bathe, aware of his presence but unbothered.
What was there to hide? She knew she was ugly—at least that's what everyone always said. And blind too. There was no dignity left to preserve.
She finished, and the man gave her a nightgown. She dressed quietly and returned to sit on the bed.
An hour later, the boss returned. He saw she was cleaned up and ready. He walked over and sat beside her.
"Are you ready?"
"Yes."
The boss grinned, then pushed her onto the bed. He stripped and climbed atop her...
---
Zeus glanced at the girl sitting across from him, surprised by her composure.
She was unnaturally calm—as if merely watching a film.
"Are you going to continue watching?" Zeus asked, just to be sure.
She nodded without sparing him a glance.
He raised an eyebrow, then smiled.
---
The boss pulled the gown off her body and groped her breasts. Her skin was soft—like that of a newborn.
He kissed her roughly, biting as he kissed her pale flesh.
She lay still, unmoving, silent.
She felt nothing.
Like a corpse, she endured his touch.
The boss explored every inch of her body, then spread her legs wide. He stared between them, grinned, and indulged himself.
When he entered her, she yelped at the sudden pain. Her back arched in shock.
"Hey! Relax your back—or do you want me to hit you?" the boss warned.
She obeyed immediately. She wasn't ready to be beaten.
He used her until she collapsed in exhaustion.
He stood over her limp form for a moment, then left the room.
The older man returned and tried to wake her. She stirred, wincing in pain as she tried to walk.
He dragged her to the bathroom and left her there.
"Take your bath!" he barked and slammed the door.
Minutes passed. She didn't come out.
Curious, the man opened the door to check—and there, on the floor, lay the girl. Motionless.
Panicked, he ran out and called the other men. They rushed in, standing over her still form.
"Is she dead or what?" one asked.
The man nodded slowly.
"Then let's carry her out. I thought she was strong enough. Tsk!"
They picked her up and called the boss.
He arrived, stared at her lifeless body in silence, then gave a cold order:
"Get rid of her."
---
"Why did you kill yourself?" Zeus asked suddenly, waving his hand to vanish the screen and plunge them back into darkness.
The girl turned to face him.
"Because I couldn't continue. If I hadn't killed myself, I knew he wouldn't stop—not until he grew tired of me."
"But you said it yourself—that they could do whatever they wanted."
"Yeah... I had no choice. I thought I could withstand it. But I was lying to myself."
"Hmmph! Thought you were brave..." Zeus muttered.
Then he narrowed his eyes.
"But you said something in your mind before you died. Do you remember?"
"Yes. I promised myself that if I ever got another life, I'd become powerful. So I could get revenge. So I could wreak havoc on the earth."
Her petite fists clenched. Zeus looked into her eyes. They burned with hatred and resolve.
He grinned and tapped the arm of his throne.
"Very well. I shall grant your wish—but you shall pay the price. Are you willing?"
"Anything. I am willing."
"Then I shall give you a new life. A new name. Powers you must train and grow. You shall be called Anubis—and you will be the devil's slave. You will serve only me, bow to no one, and obey no one else!"
He waved his hand. The girl lifted into the air. Her eyes closed as power surged into her body—power she didn't understand, yet welcomed.
Her eyes turned crimson.
Her short hair grew long and turned white.
Dragon-like wings unfurled behind her. A tail curled at her back.
She became... beautiful. Seductive. Terrifying.
Once the transformation was complete, she landed softly. Zeus conjured a mirror. She looked into it—and smiled darkly.
"This is your form here in my realm. On Earth, you'll retain your new human form—without wings or tail. You can transform at will, with a mere snap of your fingers.
As for your powers—they are at their basic stage. You'll grow by killing humans... and celestial beings. The more powerful your victim, the faster your growth."
"Your name is Anubis, and you are mine—body, soul, and heart. Do you understand?"
"Yes, Master. Thank you for everything. I won't fail you," Anubis said, kneeling on one knee.
Zeus smiled and told her to rise. She obeyed.
With a snap of his fingers, seven demons appeared before them.
Anubis turned to look at them, eyes wide. They stared back, puzzled and wary.
She felt their gaze but held her ground.
"Do not fear," she whispered to herself, and turned to Zeus.
"I've called you all here to meet her," Zeus said, pointing to the girl.
"She is Anubis. She's new here. You are to teach her the norms and rules of Hell. But mark this—none of you are to touch her for any purpose."
"Anubis, these are Pride, Envy, Wrath, Lust, Greed, Gluttony—and of course, Sloth. My Seven Deadly Sins. See them as your teachers."
"Okay, Master, I will!" Anubis replied cheerfully.
She looked at them and grinned.
"Sloth, Envy, Pride, Wrath, Greed... Lust and Gluttony. I'm Anubis! I hope you'll take care of me."
"No respect at all. Hmmph," Sloth snapped, glaring with her coal-black eyes. Anubis shivered slightly under her gaze.
"She's still new. Give her time to adjust," Lust said, smirking at Anubis.
She smiled back.
"Hmm... one of my prey now, huh?" she thought, smirking inwardly.
"That's enough! Take her to her chambers—until it's time for the party," Zeus commanded.
Maids dressed in linen appeared and led Anubis away.
---
"My Lord... what do you intend to do with that child?" Pride asked, watching Anubis leave.
"Nothing. For now," Zeus replied, sipping wine that had appeared from nowhere.
"Lord Zeus, whatever you do with that little twit is none of my concern. Just make sure she doesn't cross paths with me. I could kill her with a flick of my fingers," Sloth growled, storming out.
Zeus chuckled.
"Why so temperamental? Doesn't she realize she's a woman?"
"Jealousy, my Lord. She feels threatened. That little demon's beauty... seductive, too much for her age," Lust muttered, picturing her again.
"Be careful!" Zeus roared. Lust bowed quickly in apology.
"You all may leave. Prepare for the party!" Zeus ordered. The seven bowed and vanished.
---
Anubis followed the maids, gaping at the hellish yet beautiful realm.
The gardens, the glowing trees, the demonic murals—it was unlike anything she'd imagined.
The demons they passed stared at her, stunned by her appearance.
She smiled back sweetly, mentally noting which of them she'd one day kill.
Finally, they arrived at her chamber. She looked around and was impressed.
She thanked the maids and stepped inside. But they didn't leave.
"Is there anything else?" she asked.
"The party. The Lords request your presence," one replied.
"Oh! I'll definitely join them. You may go now."
The maids bowed and vanished.