As soon as the Captain was knocked out, I firmly tied him to one of the trees. I asked Elena if she wanted to avenge her mother. She didn’t say anything and stood there silently. I took that as a no and proceeded to collect all the remaining pieces of the guards I just blew up. I placed the remains at the feet of the captain to make him despair. I bound the Captain’s mouth tightly so that he may not call for help. After making sure that the binds held tightly and removing anything that would aid in his escape. I went along with Elena to her village.

Two guards were still left behind to watch over the entrance of the village. I went near them. They recognized me and asked “Didn’t the Captain accompanied you somewhere. Why are you back alone and who is the girl behind you” There were being cautious even when I portrayed myself as an authoritative figure. Humans do have a sense of impending danger.

Without saying a word I drew my sword and with a horizontal slash killed a guard. The other guard drew his sword and I bend down and slashed his feet. He fell to the ground unable to stand, Blood was pouring out of his legs. He was still holding onto his sword, so I didn’t bother getting near him. I took a big rock which was lying at the side and threw it at him. He blocked it with his sword but the weight of the rock still crushed him. He was still breathing; I took another rock and used it to crush his head. His death was gruesome, I didn’t realized it until Elena screamed and closed her eyes.

I didn’t felt any regret on killing someone, on the contrary I felt happy and more powerful when I kill. May be because of the energy I derive out of killing, it was like a second source of food for me. But it not like I was overcome with blood-lust, killing once in a while was enough to quell my appetite.

I led Elena into the village. I was surprised that even with the commotion and the scream none of the villagers came out to investigate. We went straight to the Chief’s house.

The door opened immediately after I knocked once. Elena’s mother stood there and as soon as she saw Elena she came out, hugged her and started crying. Elena too was crying upon seeing her mother.

The Chief came out next and he dragged both of them in the house. I followed them to the dining room.

Elena’s mother was crying I could hear her say “Elena, My daughter you are back.” The mother and daughter were in their own world and didn’t care who saw them in such a state.

After witnessing the emotional reunion I started going back to the door. I didn’t want to see Elena while I depart. I am sure it would be emotionally taxing for both of us after staying together for such a long time. I was quietly making myself to the door when I heard a noise of someone running in my direction.

It was the little girl, Elena’s sister. She came upto me and extended her hand. There was something in her hand. Something like a little bread.

“Strawberry cupcake, my favorite; Thank you bringing big sister back” She said and before I could decline she put it in my hand and ran inside. I came out of the village with a cupcake in hand.

I went back to where I tied the Captain. The Captain was looking in my direction. He was not able to see clearly who I was and hence started calling out In muffled grunts.

I went near him and removed the cloth In his mouth to let him speak. He looked at me and shouted “You, what have you done. Killed all the guards. Even if you are associated with royalty, you will not be pardoned for your crimes.”

I didn't respond to his yelling. I just looked at him with indifference. “Are you listening to me? Let me go you bastard. I will personally testify what happened her and make sure you are executed” he continued his banter.

I picked up one of the guard’s head lying at his feet and threw it at his face. It slammed him and the blood smeared on his face. In a few moments I saw multiple expressions on his face, There was shock, disgust, anger, fear and anxiety.

I went a few feet away from him and sat under a tree. I took out the cup cake and had a small bite out of it.

“This is really delicious, Do you know why? It’s smooth, creamy and has a sweet taste, it also leaves a good after taste. It’s not delicious just because it’s tasty, it’s delicious because it has the gratitude of an innocent child with it. Nothing taste better than something which is given to you in heartfelt appreciation.” I said while finishing the cake.

I stood up and went up to him “It’s one of the pleasurable things in life. Do you know what else is pleasing”

I kicked him hard on the groin “kicking the hell out of the scums like you and yeh that one was for the proposition you made to Hellen to sell herself to you and your men”

He screamed in pain. I bound his entire body to the tree, hence he didn't get a chance to defend himself. I waited for a few more minutes until his pain subside and then slapped him hard on both cheeks “That was for framing her with murder and driving her away from her home”

I paused again for a few seconds than grabbed his hair and banged his head on the tree trunk multiple time “That was for selling off Elena to some fucking bastards” I was filled with rage but stopped myself after a few more banging so as not to kill him. I distanced myself from him once again and sat in my earlier position.

“Isn't it a fitting end for you, like demon torturing a soul in hell” I said to him and then took out the demon book and started turning pages until I came upon the topic I wanted to read.

-----Ritual to awaken a demon and perform demonic possession---

To summon a demon upon this plane, six circles with runic patterns are drawn with blood surrounding a big circle in which the demon is to be summoned. Then several sacrifices are made in the six circles. The number of sacrifices depend on the type of demon to be summoned. After appropriate sacrifices are made, summoning spell is casted by the summoner. This completes the summoning ritual and the demon emerges in the summoning circle. The demon cannot exist on its own in this plane and hence the summoner cuts his hand and offers his blood to the demon. The demon then take possession of the summoner who offered his blood thereby creating a parasitic relationship between the demon and the summoner.

To clear my doubts I wanted to test this theory. I stood up again and approached the Captain. On seeing me approaching him, the Captain started pleading and telling me how he regretted doing all the bad things he did. He told me that he would give them all money if I released him. As if money would clear him of all the awful things he did to them.

“You are not feeling enough regret, not yet”. I took out a knife and cut his wrist, blood started flowing out of it. I cupped a little blood in my hand and drank it. It was sweet and tasted good. I cut the ropes binding him to the tree. I immediately grabbed his neck so as to not let him escape. I looked into his eyes and memories started flooding into me. It was like living another life, I saw all the things he experienced, all the places he’s been, all the interactions he had and all the crimes he did. Then I opened my eyes to find myself in his body. I had bulky muscles, broad chest and was few inches higher than I previously was. I felt the Captains soul bound inside the body and was struggling in agony.

“Well what do you know, Now his soul is literally being tortured by a demon” I said to myself.

My new body’s wounds (The Captains body) started healing and I stood there feeling as fresh as before. I took my sword, demon book and few other knives and started walking towards Levylon.

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Here's an extra long chapter for you guys. Will be back after the weekend with another chapter and an art work. Let me know if you guys prefer me doing the art work or else don't need me to do any art work. I do like doing art, but if you guys don't like having the illustrations then I won't spend my time doing it.