72 Pillar

So to recap my first day of being a sophomore in High school, I was attacked by a black eyed demon that had injured me and My best friend Harold, injuries that for me were already gone as if they were only figments of my imagination, then the love of my life had a life and death battle with said demon, a battle that had threatened to destroy the whole neighborhood, then I was brought to this lavished mansion filled with beautiful treasures where I was told that demons exist, and I may or may not have one inside of me, and last and not least I was invited to join the House Of Bathin, which was the name of the demon inside of my crush Madelyn. So yea saying that today was a crazy day would be nothing but an understatement.

”Bathin. ” I said while looking at Madelyn who was sitting next to me.

”That is the Name of my demon. ” Madelyn says with a sense of shame.

”It is this demon that our house is named after. ” Madelyns Grandfather says continuing the conversation.

I myself couldn help but wonder who on earth would ever name their family after a demon, it just seemed to dark to me.

Madelyns grandfather probably once again reading my face expressions says.

”Names have power, demon names especially high ranking demon names give off a sense of power and respect. ”

”I have already told you that their are 72 demons that were sealed away by Solomon himself. ” The old man explains further.

”Along with those 72 demons their are the 72 houses of Solomon, each wielding their own demon of amazing power, and having a pillar of their very own to represent their family. ”

”This is the 18th house, the House of Bathin. ”

In my own way I was beginning to understand the situation and yet I still had one question on my mind.

”What would happen to me if I were to join your house? ” I ask.

”You will be protected and trained, you will also be watched and examined. ” The old man says with sharp eyes.

”I have already sent word to the higher ups explaining the situation. ” The old man says.

Honestly I didn like the sound of that.

”You will pretty much be treated like an ordinary Pillar. ” Madelyn says putting her hand on my shoulder.

”As my granddaughter says you will be treated like an ordinary pillar, and just like any pillar you will have certain responsibilities. ” The old man says.

”Wait what responsibilities? ” I ask with concern.

”Pillars have a mission. ” The old man says.

”Its a pillars duty to defend the world and hunt and destroy demons, it is of great responsibility, and failure of any kind is unacceptable. ” The old man explained sternly looking over at Madelyn.

”Wait is that why you hit her? Because she let that demon escape rescuing me and Harold? ” I ask my anger flaring up once again.

The old man doesn say anything as he looks at me with serious eyes.

”You do not understand the problem this represents. ” The old man says.

”What problem. ”

Madelyns Grandfather holds up three fingers.

”Their are three recorded levels of demonic possession. ” The old man says.

”The first is Taoreta, the second is Shoakuma, and the last is Akuma. These are the three stages that a possessed goes through. ” The old man says.

”The reason as to why these level exist is because It takes time for a human body to adapt to a demons power. ” The old man explains.

”Taoreta is the lowest level, possessed humans of this level can only use about 5 to 29 percent of their demons power, Shoakuma is the second level, possessed humans of this rank can use about 30 to 59 percent of their demons power, and Akuma is the last level, possessed humans of these ranks can use about 60 to about 89 percent of the demons power. ” The old man continues to explain.

”O-ok how is any of that Madelyns fault! ” I yell trying to come to term with the information given.

The old man lets out a long sigh. ”Their are two reason why demons crave human souls. ”

”The first is to increase their own individual powers, this is the case especially for minor demons that have little power, the second is to progress the level of possession. ” The old mans tone grows dark.

I didnt like where this was going. ” so you mean-? ”

”That demon my foolish Granddaughter let go, will keep killing, and after he has fully healed he will come for you. ”

I rub my head in stress

”Oh man. ”

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