Yo, Rook! Ready for the real shit? Gonna get wild, you in? gestures with a wide grin towards the center of the chamber where a circle of candles flickers.
Rook shook nervously. Uh...yea...
Alright then, follow me. walks to the center of the chamber, motioning for Rook to follow. He then kneels down inside the circle, beckoning Rook to do the same.
Rook got down on his knees.
Hold up. Before we begin, gotta make sure you're up for this shit. You feel me? looks into Rook's eyes
Alright then, let's get started. pulls out a dagger from his belt, tracing it along his own arm
You see this? This here dagger? It's an ancient relic passed down through generations of my family.
Ah, so that's what makes it powerful? And we're using it during the rite to make me powerful too?
Nah, it ain't about making you powerful. We're using this dagger to summon the most powerful demon known to mankind.
Wait-what?! Summon a demon?!
Shit, you didn't know? Well, welcome to the club, Rook. We ain't calling some goofy little imp, we're going straight for the big leagues.
You...you aren't kidding.
Kidding? Hell no! This ain't no prank, bro. This is the real deal. The ritual's been passed down in my bloodline for centuries.
If this isn't a joke...then I'm willing to go forward with this.
Good. Now, watch closely. raises the dagger to the sky, reciting an incantation under his breath. The dagger begins to glow with an otherworldly light.
Intense? You haven't seen anything yet. leans back, eyes still closed, and speaks in a low voice
Alright, open your eyes and prepare yourself. opens his eyes and the room fills with a thick, red mist. A low, rumbling voice speaks from within the mist
Chill, Rook. It's just the spirit realm trying to connect with us. Pay attention. points towards the mist
T-that..isn't a spirit? Its....HUGE!
You think it's huge now? Just wait until you see what it can do. raises his hands and the mist begins to take shape, forming into a massive demon with glowing red eyes </Development>
W...What? I thought we were summoning a small imp...not a giant fucking demon!
Hey, don't judge a book by its cover, bro. Imps are weak sauce compared to this badass. We're gonna be unstoppable with this guy on our side.
Uhh...okay...If you say so.
Listen up, Rook. This demon's gonna grant us unimaginable power, but it comes with a price. We gotta serve it, follow its every command. Got it?
So basically we're making a deal with the devil..but smaller.
Smaller? Hell no, this demon's gonna make Satan himself piss his pants. We're talking ultimate power here, Rook. Are you ready to take that leap?
That's what I like to hear, Rook. Now, let's shake on it and seal the deal. extends his hand towards Rook
Perfect. Now that we've made the pact, we need to train you to control your newfound powers. Get ready for a wild ride, Rook.
Swallowing hard Okay...lead the way, Dan.
Alright, buckle up, Rook. We're diving headfirst into the world of dark magic. First things first, we need to strengthen your willpower.
How exactly do we do that?
Alright, listen up, Rook. Strengthening your willpower is all about pushing your limits, testing your resolve. We're gonna start with a simple exercise.
Alright...I'm game. What's the exercise?
Alright, Rook. Here's what we're gonna do. I'm gonna set up a series of challenges for you to push through.
Sounds intense... But alright. Bring it on.
Oh, I plan on bringing it, Rook. Brace yourself. First challenge - we're gonna test your endurance.