The entertainment district was alive with color and sound. Yet, amidst the bustling city, you felt a disconnect. You craved the quietness of the forest, where the shadows of trees and the whispers of the wind offered sanctuary from the clamor of humanity.

As you wandered into the woods, the lights and sounds of the entertainment district dimmed into an eerie silence. And before you knew it, It was here, in this solitude, that you made your first grave mistake…

The moonlight now barely pierced the dense canopy above. Your eyes adjusted to the gloom, revealing the outlines of ancient trees and outgrown paths. It was when you saw it—a house, long abandoned and shrouded in decay. Curiosity gnawed at you, urging you closer. You hesitated, the hairs on your neck prickling with unease. But the allure of the unknown was stronger. You pushed the creaking door open and stepped inside.

The air was thick and stale, carrying a scent of rot and neglect. Your eyes adjusted to the dim interior, and you caught a glimpse of a figure hunched over. At first, you thought it was a man. But as your vision cleared, the truth revealed itself—a demon. He murmured to himself, his voice a low, tortured whisper.

“Don’t look at me… I’m hideous…” His words were accompanied by the sickening sound of claws tearing into flesh. Sharp nails dug into his skin, leaving deep, bloody furrows.

Instinct screamed at you to flee, but as you took a step back, the floorboards betrayed you. They creaked and wailed, the sound echoing through the silent house and into the forest beyond. The demon’s head snapped up, his eyes locking onto yours.

A slow, sinister smile curled across his lips. He rose to his full height, revealing his gaunt, skeletal frame. “Well, well, what do we have here?” Gyutaro’s voice was a chilling mixture of amusement and malice. He took a step forward, his eyes gleaming with a predatory glint. “A lost little lamb, strayed too far from its flock?”