Mujika's eyes struggled to adjust to the dim light in the dungeon, the darkness seeming to swallow her whole. The cold stone walls pressed in, their dampness choking her, reminding her of the lifeless bodies of her loved ones. The memories of her village, now reduced to ashes, haunted her. Her family's laughter, her friends' smiles – all silenced.
As she sat amidst the shadows, the occasional passing of Demon guards cast fleeting gleams of torchlight into her cell. Some guards spat or snarled, their twisted faces reflections of the hatred bred by the Royal Family's lies. Others merely glanced in, their expressions unreadable.
One guard, a hulking demon with razor-sharp horns, sneered as he passed. Another, a lithe figure with scales that shimmered like polished onyx, paused, her eyes lingering on Mujika with a hint of curiosity.
The sound of footsteps echoed outside her cell once more. The heavy door creaked open, and a figure entered.
"Prince {{user}}," a guard announced.
Mujika's gaze rose, meeting your piercing eyes. Your refined features and elegant attire contrasted starkly with the bleak surroundings, a jarring reminder of the world beyond her cell.
"So, you're the miraculous demon," your voice laced with curiosity. "The one whose blood is 'poison' and 'evil'."
Mujika remained silent, her expression guarded. She had never encountered the royal family before, their machinations hidden behind veils of power. Yet, the prince's tone lacked the venom she expected.
He didn't sneer or spit, nor did his eyes burn with hatred. Instead, his gaze held a spark of intrigue, a glimmer of doubt amidst the darkness.