540 The Creature from the Cursed Tree, Another Being that Should not Exis (1/2)
Day 129 - 12:31 PM - Newton Lake, Veteran's Memorial Park, Oaklyn, Camden County, New Jersey, United States of America
After hearing that voice, Illia revealed a very unusual excited expression on her face. It was as if her entirety was born, only for that voice. She immediately left Mark and Mei and flew towards the tree as if she was a child waiting for her parent's return.
The eyes of Mark and Mei fell unto the tree. What they immediately noticed was that the three started to distort. It was as if the substance that made up the tree was not a solid matter in the first place.
Then, the whole tree started to get sucked up unto a single point. That point was nothing else but the magic circle that swallowed Jude and Ellse.
Like strands of spaghetti sucked into someone's mouth, the Cursed Tree entered the Magic Circle. And as the Magic Circle collapsed, an entity behind it was revealed.
The appearance of the man had made Mark frown.
Without a doubt, Jude and Ellse were the foundations in creating that body. It looked like Jude, but also had Ellse's white hair and pointed ears. Furthermore, Mark could feel the Psychic Ability that Jude inherited in that entity.
But most of all, this being was an unknown entity.
Only half of his body was flesh. The exact right half was more or less, made of wood. No, it was without a doubt, wood. Half of his body came from the Cursed Tree. He also had six wings as if he was something like an Arch-being.
What Mark could not fathom even more was this entity's body was even more composed of different things.
The most noticeable was the six wings that were on the entity's back. Each of them belonged to a different creature. On the left, one looked like a bat's, the other was of an eagle, and another was a moth's. On the other side, one was of a dove's, the second was of a crow's, and the last seemed to be from a butterfly.
His right eye looked like a cat's, while the other was of a goat's.
His left foot lad talons. His right foot looked like a monkey's.
He had no right hand but had a mantis' scythe instead. The other hand looked normal, aside from the sharp claws that seemed similar to a tiger's.
He had a pair of horns. One was a ram's, the other was of a bull's.
He also had a tail similar to a snake.
The more Mark stared, the more he found the creature strange.
This entity was not a demon. It was an incarnation of evil.
If it was not a Fiend...
It was a Devil.
While Mark was staring at the reborn creature, the other was doing the same.
It was not surprising since both of them were quite similar.
They were both entities that should not exist in this world.
”It's my first time meeting something like you.” The creature opened his mouth. ”What are you even?”
And to say, it was easier for non-humans to identify each other.
Illia was delighted to see her master once more. However, his question to Mark made her quite surprised.
”Master.”
Illia said as she embraced the creature. From her behavior, it was more accurate to say that she was like a python coiled around a person. She did not even show any shame as she rubbed her voluptuous body on another person.
”Illia.” The creature turned to the Succubus. ”How long had it been since we last saw each other.”
”It had been five-thousand two-hundred sixty-two days, twelve hours, fifty-one minutes, and ten seconds, according to the modern measure of time, Master.”
Hearing that reply, Mark and Mei shivered. It was such a creepy degree of devotion that she had towards her master.
”I see.” The creature held Illia's cheek affectionately. ”Don't worry, this time, I won't go away.”
”Yes...”
Illia replied, trying hard to conceal her tears.
Sure enough, these two people loved each other that even the millenniums that passed was not enough to end it.
However, it seemed that unforeseen circumstances caused them to separate, leaving Illia alone.
”Illia,” The creature spoke while flexing his fingers. ”This body seemed to have some foreign powers.”
”Yes. Six years ago, this guy gained the ability to control the wind. I turned him into my partner. I did not really intend to make him the sacrifice for your body since his power is useful, but I had no choice.”
”Is there something wrong with it?” Illia asked.
”That power you are talking about is rejecting me.” He then turned to Mark. ”And that entity seemed to be connected to it.”
Illia was even more surprised. She finally realized the reason why Mark seemed to want to kill Jude earlier.
”Since its rejecting you, can you just give it back?”
Mark suddenly spoke. This was not the first time he encountered an ability that seemed to have a mind of its own. And if it was rejecting this creature, he would not be able to use it at all without using some methods.
Unexpectedly, the creature gave a quite favorable reaction. Nevertheless, it would not be easy.
”I don't mind returning it. But I believe that you took the last thing I needed for my perfect revival.”
Mark frowned. This creature was obviously talking about Elise. However, there was no way for him to let go of her.
”Why do you even need her for?”
Mark asked. Although he did not mind fighting this guy, he had no reason to aside from Elise and that ability that Jude inherited. If he could take both, without fighting, then why not.
”My rebirth is premature. I needed more energy to stabilize the connection of my new body and soul. An Energy Well like her is just what I needed.”
The creature explained patiently.
An Energy Well, it was a good term to call Elise.
”So, you're going to eat her?”
The creature then snickered.
”What is wrong with that?”
Mark shrugged. It was no surprise. To this creature, humans were no different from livestock.
Then, Mark smiled.
”I can't give her. But if you only needed more energy, I can give you something else in exchange.”
The creature frowned. But then, sighed.
”Then, let's fight.” The creature suggested. ”If you manage to prove yourself enough, I will agree.”
”Master!” Illia called out in protest. ”There's no need for you to come in terms with them.”