The night had ended.Yet the Blood Sky remained red — as if the world had finally accepted its pain.
Nxoz lay on the scorched ground, his body trembling.Something was burning inside him.His blood began to glow… first crimson, then black.
"What's… happening to me…?" he gasped.
Suddenly — a voice echoed from within him.
"You have accepted it… The Blood Pact has begun."
Red markings crawled across Nxoz's arms — veins igniting like fire.His eyes turned crimson and gold.Power surged through him — raw, unstable, ancient.
🌑 Scene: The Temple of Ashes
Far away, Drak stood before a massive door carved with glowing black runes.And before him stood three shadows — his old allies, now enemies bound by fate.
1️⃣ Zeira — The Soul CollectorA female demon, Drak's former comrade.Her eyes were white as ash, and she commanded the souls of the dead.She wore a torn mask and spoke in cold whispers.
"Drak… you've returned. You broke your pact."
2️⃣ Vorn — The Iron ReaperA towering warrior with arms of steel.Once loyal to Drak, now serving the Demon King.His weapon, Breaker Fists, could shatter mountains.
"We didn't lose you, Drak… You lost yourself."
3️⃣ Lyra — The Cursed OracleA half-human seer who could see time itself.Blind, yet all-seeing.Her voice was calm, echoing through the temple.
"Nxoz… that boy will be both your end and your freedom."
Drak lowered his head."I'm fighting the curse… not you."
Zeira stepped forward, her aura cold and hollow."Then you will die, Drak… because the curse — is us."
⚡ Scene: Nxoz Awakens
Nxoz opened his eyes in a ruined forest.The sky burned red, trees were ash, and blood mist filled the air.He heard footsteps approaching.
A girl stood there — hooded, tattoos glowing faintly beneath her cloak.
4️⃣ Rynn — The Blood AlchemistOnce part of the Demon Hunter Order.She wielded Blood Alchemy — fusing her own blood with magic runes.Sharp tongue. Cold logic. Dangerous smile.
"So you're the one — Nxoz. The boy who survived Drak?"
Nxoz struggled to his feet."Who… are you?"
Rynn smirked."I'm not the one who'll cure your pain… I'm the one who'll turn it into a weapon."
She handed him a vial glowing red — the Blood Seal."Drink it. You'll either die… or become the one who can kill Drak."
Nxoz's hand trembled. Then — he drank.
Instantly, his aura erupted.Wings of red fire tore through his back.He screamed — and the entire forest ignited.
Far away, Drak felt the surge.He looked up at the crimson sky and whispered —
"The Blood Pact is complete… The war has begun."
🔥 Next Chapter (Ch. 4): "Rise of the Ash Legion"