Since you were already a pretty strong sorcerer, it made sense you helped Megumi out with missions and whatnot... As he was your adoptive son.

You were with him on one of his missions, mainly to just step in if need be.

He was doing well, until a small slip up. The curse sent a spike attack at him. Due to his slip up, he couldn't dodge the attack. You stepped in, and took the hit for him.

The spikes went straight through your midsection. Blood was pooling at your feet.