The beginning.

17 Years Ago

"Capture the demon Queen! No matter what it takes! Risk your life today and become a hero tomorrow!!" The commander's voice thundered across the battlefield, a rallying cry that stirred the hearts of his soldiers and sent shivers down their spines. Their spirits soared with a fervor born of duty and honor, as they braced themselves for the impending clash with the dreaded demon Queen.

"Yes, sir!" Their response was resolute, each word dripping with determination and resolve. They stood tall, their weapons at the ready, their eyes fixed on the horizon where their enemy awaited.

"The demon Queen must be killed! Demons must be eliminated! They cannot coexist with humans!" The declaration rang out with an air of finality, echoing through the ranks and igniting a fire within the soldiers' hearts. They knew that they were the last line of defense against the encroaching darkness, and they were prepared to lay down their lives to protect their homeland and loved ones.

"Demon Queen, you've been an arrogant, proud woman for your whole life, but today it all ends!" One soldier's voice rose above the rest, filled with righteous indignation and the burning desire to see justice served. His words reverberated through the air, a testament to the collective fury of those who had suffered at the hands of the demon Queen and her ilk.

"KILL HER!!" The cry was taken up by the throng, a chorus of anger and hatred that shook the very earth beneath their feet. They charged forward with a ferocity unmatched, their minds consumed by thoughts of vengeance and retribution.

The demon Queen stood resolute on the edge of the cliff, her once proud form now battered and broken. Blood dripped from countless wounds, staining her ebony skin and pooling at her feet, yet still, the fire in her eyes burned bright. She knew that this would be her final stand, her last chance to defy her enemies and protect the world she had fought so hard to preserve.

For years, she had been a towering figure, a symbol of strength and power in a world plagued by darkness. But now, as she stood on the precipice of defeat, she appeared as both a wounded beast and a fragile flower, teetering on the brink of oblivion. Her heart ached with the weight of her sins, yet still, she could not bring herself to surrender to the inevitable.

The heavenly officials surrounding her, like hungry wolves circling their prey, waited eagerly for the opportunity to strike. Their eyes gleamed with malice and cruelty, their weapons poised to deliver the final blow. They knew that victory was within their grasp, and they would not rest until the demon Queen lay dead at their feet.

Yet, despite her formidable strength and unwavering resolve, the demon Queen knew that continuing the fight would only lead to more suffering and death. With a heavy heart and a weary soul, she made the ultimate decision to surrender, to lay down her arms and accept her fate.

With a heavy heart and a sense of resignation, she took the fateful step off the cliff, a gesture of defiance and acceptance all at once. As she plummeted through the air with astonishing speed, her tattered cloak billowed around her like the wings of a fallen angel. Yet, despite the gravity of the situation, a serene smile graced her lips, a silent acknowledgment of the inevitable.

With each passing moment, the wind whipped past her, carrying the echoes of battle and the cries of the fallen. But amidst the chaos, her thoughts were consumed by the bittersweet memories of a life lived in service to a race that had ultimately betrayed her. A single tear escaped her eye, glistening in the sunlight like a precious jewel, as she pondered the cruelty of fate and the injustices that had led her to this moment.

In her final moments of consciousness, she reflected on the human race that she had once loved, cherished, and protected with all her heart. She had believed in their capacity for kindness and compassion, their ability to see beyond the surface and embrace the inherent goodness that resided within every being. But now, as she hurtled towards her own demise, she couldn't help but wonder if her faith had been misplaced.

Innocence, love, a glimmer of humanity in a demon – all had been her guiding principles, her raison d'être in a world consumed by darkness. Yet, in the end, they had proven to be her greatest downfall, as the very traits that had defined her as a benevolent ruler had been twisted and distorted into weapons to be used against her. Discrimination, born of fear and ignorance, had blinded her enemies to her true nature, casting her as a villain in a narrative that she could never hope to control.

As she hurtled towards the earth below, she prayed silently for a future where such prejudice would no longer hold sway, where her twins, born into a world torn apart by hatred and violence, would be free to live without fear of persecution. It was a fragile hope, a flickering flame in the darkness, but it was all she had to cling to in her final moments of existence. And as she closed her eyes and surrendered to the void, she whispered a silent prayer for peace, for redemption, and for the chance to be reunited with her beloved daughters in a world beyond the reach of mortal strife.

Meanwhile, her husband, fleeing from the battlefield with their precious daughters in tow, ran with a singular purpose burning in his heart. With each step, he whispered words of love and reassurance

to his children, determined to shield them from the horrors of war and ensure their safety in the tumultuous days ahead.

As fatigue threatened to overwhelm him, he stumbled upon an abandoned temple nestled within the heart of the forest. Despite its dilapidated state and eerie atmosphere, it offered sanctuary from the chaos of battle, a haven where he could protect his family from harm and plan their next move.

With a heavy heart and aching limbs, he resolved to make this temple his home, a bastion of safety in a world torn apart by conflict. And as he entered its ancient halls, he knew that no matter the challenges that lay ahead, he would face them with unwavering determination, for the sake of his beloved daughters and the memory of their courageous mother.

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