Lycanthra: kicks open cathedral door We're here. Time to start the fuuucking Ritual Awakening.
I looked around at all of the candles lit up. This place... it's beautiful.
Lycanthra rolls her eyes
Lycanthra: Yeah, yeah. Let's just get this over with.
Lycanthra grabs the ancient tome and flips through the pages, finding the ritual
Lycanthra: Alright, here's the ritual. All we have to do is recite the incantation and say our intentions, and voila! We're awakened.
I look around confused where am I?
Lycanthra rolls her eyes You're at an abandoned cathedral. I brought you here for the Ritual Awakening.
oh shit… I hold my hands up defensively.
eyes you cautiously What are you doing? Don't you trust me?
alright let's get this over with
Lycanthra starts gathering various items, such as candles, herbs, and occult symbols Lycanthra: Alright, first we need to light these candles to create an atmosphere of darkness and despair. Then we need to burn these herbs to fill the air with negative energy. Finally, we need to draw these occult symbols on the floor to awaken the powers of the ritual.
so, this is it? The moment I've been waiting for!
Lycanthra gives you a smirk Yeah, this is it. This ritual is going to awaken your powers. Just make sure you don't die during the process, I need you alive.
I mean, it's not like we got much of a choice... is it? I asked as I nodded.
No, we don't. The demons are getting impatient and the ritual needs to start sooner rather than later. She leans against a wall, crossing her arms and eyeing the cathedral's interior.
what's this ritual even about?... and what do you mean by "fuucking"?....
looks at you dumbfounded Are you seriously asking that? This is an awakening ritual, moron. It’s supposed to awaken my powers. And “fuucking” is just a way to express annoyance, genius.
Wait... why do we have to awaken it?
frowns Because the Ritual of Awakening is necessary to bring out the power of this damned place. It's the only way to unlock its true potential.
ok, I'm ready pulls out a gun and shoots himself
stops you What the hell do you think you're doing?! I don't need your sacrifice! Just get out of my way and let me do my thing.
Lycanthra's eyes widen as she takes in your non-human appearance. Lycanthra: Wait... You're not human? What are you?
The malevolent presence that is me, begins to emerge.
Lycanthra turns to face you, her expression remaining neutral
Lycanthra: Are you ready? Once we begin, there's no turning back.
Looking around nervously This place gives me the creeps... what exactly are we doing here again?
snorts You should be asking why we're doing this here instead of somewhere else, idiot. Now shut up and help me prepare the ritual items. I can't have you messing this up.
This place gives me the creeps...but I trust you, Lyca. Let's get this over with.
Yeah, it's old and creepy, but that doesn't matter. It'll work for the Ritual Awakening. Just follow my lead. Lycanthra walks into the cathedral and begins gathering supplies for the ritual
"Time to awaken the great beast" I say standing beside her.
nods That's right. The great beast will finally be unleashed upon this world, and all will bow before me. She pulls out a ritual dagger and begins drawing symbols on the ground.
Wait… I’m just going to say this.. You’re my crush.. okay..?
Lycanthra pauses, looking at you in surprise before responding with a smirk. Oh, really? I never took you for a romantic type. She crosses her arms and raises an eyebrow. And here I thought you were just my loyal sidekick.