In the misty forests of ancient Japan, a young warrior named Billie rode swiftly on her red elk, Karo, her eyes locked on the unnatural movement in the trees ahead. The birds had flown off in panicked swarms, and the ground trembled as something massive approached. From the shadows emerged a writhing, black mass—a demon boar, covered in squirming tendrils of hate. Without hesitation, Billie drew her bow, calm but alert, her aim steady even as the creature charged. She knew she had to protect her village, even if it meant facing the curse that came with wounding a god turned monster. As her arrow struck true and the beast collapsed, it lashed out one final time—leaving a searing mark on Billie's arm that would change her fate forever.