Damien I dashed back to the house right away, but I knew it wouldn't be a refuge for me for long. I had to get things done quickly. My mother taught me how to cast protective magic when I was very small. She told me to use it anytime I was in danger, but I never believed I would use it. I had little idea about the outside world back then; I was young and a little naive. All I knew was that my mother, who was ultimately assassinated by the palace, was only thinking about what was best for me. According to my mother, everyone was aware of my mother's passing and played a part in it. I was a young, confused person. Every time I closed my eyes, the night devils would crawl in. Sometimes I would hear devils speaking in my ears and being told to commit horrible acts. I would try to evade the

