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Chapter 4

Am I a swordsman? Yeah. Am I a sarcastic prick? Yeah.

Am I a demon?

Well, it could explain my ability to shoot dark energy and my red eyes, but aren't demons like, nonsensical? As dumb as any other animal but with an intent to kill? I'm certainly not a bloodthirsty animal. If I'm a demon, wouldn't I look like the others we've fought so far? No, this makes no sense. The factors of me not being a demon are greater than ones that depict me. If the god is lying, why would he? I haven't done anything to anger him.

No, no way in hell.

I stood there staring at the god. Ammy and Issun had their eyes on me. The god was just waiting there, staring back at me. The stare he held on me wasn't the confused one I was giving him, it was one of hate; One of death. It then hit me, He's gonna try to kill me! I thought to myself. I looked at Ammy and Issun, shaking my head slowly. Thankfully, their gaze wasn't the same as the god. No, it was the gaze of confusion.

"Guys, I" I tried to say before the god using his power over vines trapped me. I was entangled by each limb by the vines, no way to pull out my sword, no use in struggling.

"Stop! He didn't know! He doesn't remember anything before he met us!" cried both Ammy and Issun as the god walked towards me.

"Demons must be purged. Haven't you noticed your power diminishing lately? Who do you think is to blame for that?" replied the god, summoning a vine around my neck. Ammy was taken aback by this, unsure whether it was true or not. Issun jumped over to me and tried to cut the vines with his tiny sword. I couldn't breathe, and the god was smiling. He calmly stated, "Demons are monsters, they harm innocents, they cause havoc and destruction, and they must be eliminated in order for good to succeed."

"Even if Yu is a demon, he's done nothing but help us ever since we've met! He disproves that entirely!" stated Issun still trying to cut the vines. Ammy was just sitting there, not sure what to do, shaking her head back and forth. The monkey god was right in front of me; with a wave of his hand he could decapitate me in an instant.

"Prepared to be purged, foul being" he said with a smile. Suddenly, Ammy rammed into the monkey god, knocking him back and loosening his power over the vines. I used the opportunity to break through the vines through brute strength. I grabbed my sword and cut a path through the rest of the vines holding me. I looked at Ammy, who's looked told me to "get the fuck out of here" and so I did. I ran further into the ruins, until I got to a large dome-like room. Panting, I looked back.

He wouldn't hurt Ammy, they need her to defeat Orochi. She has to be okay. Issun is her companion; she'll do whatever it takes to make sure he's ok. Now I need to think.

"What's there to think about darling?"

....uh what?

"You're safe, that's all that matters right? Forget about that bitch and her annoying insect. You don't need them; you're safe here with me."

I turned around towards the center of the room and saw what had to be the most disgusting thing I've ever seen. It was at least 20 feet tall, arachnid, humanoid face which was pale as snow with teeth the size of my sword. In simple terms, it's a giant fucking spider with a face. I drew my sword; not knowing how much good it would do me after that last struggle.

"Now now, it's not polite to point at people. Allow me to punish you." replied the giant spider.

She lunged at me, fangs bared. What's the point? I'm making Ammy weak, meaning that she won't be able to complete her quest, the three of us have barely met, and apparently I'm a monster. When they leave me, I'll just be alone. People will fear me for my eyes, they won't help me. Maybe it would just be better to get it over with now and save Ammy the trouble of doing it later.

I closed my eyes and prepared for the blow. I heard a clash. I opened my eyes to see Ammy, using her mirror-shield thing to block the creature. Ammy was obviously struggling to protect me.

"Didn't we promise to help each other out?" I heard Ammy say, "Are you really just gonna go back on that promise because some monkey called you a monster?"

She's right. Even if I am a demon, that doesn't mean I can go breaking promises. I can't give up; not ever. I have to keep going. I will never turn my back on a promise!

Ammy couldn't block the attack completely; she was knocked back into one of the walls of the room. She saved me. She...risked her life to protect me.

I....I need to protect her. She's....my friend.

I got up to my feet. The spider was laughing at her victory over the goddess. She noticed me standing back up and said, "Now now, you don't want to end up like that bitch right? Just lay back down and sleep. I'll do the rest."

"You....hurt...my....friend."

"What was that?"

"PREPARE TO DIE!!!!"

Suddenly, my entire body was engulfed in a black shroud. The shroud disappeared and I was holding a different sword. The sword was glowing blue while I noticed I had a dark aura around me. I felt...good. I felt powerful. I felt...

Like a demon.

The spider was taken aback by this, so I took the opportunity to strike. My agility and reflexes were incredibly enhanced, I could run on walls and jump 20 feet in the air. Not to mention my sword was light, I could swing it all day without getting tired. I sliced three of her legs in one swing while I jumped off the wall above her body and struck straight downward, finishing her off. She screamed in pain while she disappeared. I landed back on the ground and my dark aura was gone as well as the blue sword. I saw Ammy getting back up while Issun was jumping around her. She looked at me and smiled lightly. I smiled back before fainting.

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So I guess I really am a demon, or at least I have the power of one. It doesn't matter; in fact I'm grateful for it. I can protect the ones close to me. I'll protect my friends with this power.

That is of course, if they let me.

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-End of Chapter-