Shandra's magic sparked in response to the bang, making her skin prickle and tingle terribly. Julian, almost immediately, entered his demonic form. The girl, after getting dressed, followed the man in the direction of the noise.The two of them ran to a part of the forest closer to the road, almost tripping over the branches and leaves. Caleb and Ezan soon joined them to see what the commotion was all about."What's going on?!" asked Caleb. He sniffed the air.A little way away from them, far ahead, is Sam.He is in demonic form, looking up. His black wings seem ready to take off at any moment.Inside a cloud of fire so hot that it shone like a beacon in the dark night, was one of the most terrifying images Shandra had ever seen. Beside the young woman, Julian, although he kept walking until he was next to Sam, hesitated for a second.The werewolves stayed behind, along with Shandra. That would never leave her dreams.If they were witnessing something out of a technological story, tho

The three heads of the monstrous dog rise, their sharp fangs gleaming in the light of the flames. A menacing growl escapes from their throats, echoing throughout the area. Shandra feels a chill run down her spine at the terrifying sight before her.As she watches the three-headed dog with fear, she realizes that the hooded figures of the Inferno Circle have simply vanished, as if they had never existed."What is this?" Shandra murmurs, unable to look away from the colossal creature in front of her.Sam and Julian also recover from the initial impact and stand beside Shandra, ready to protect her. The trio forms a defensive line, facing the combined threat of the Three-Headed Dog."Damn," Sam mutters. "Shandra, retreat as far as you can!"Before the girl can say anything, Sam goes straight to the huge canine monster and begins shouting at it in a sinister language. Amidst the chaos, the girl realizes it was the same language he and Julian were speaking months ago. It must be the demoni

They spent the entire evening discussing what they would do, how they would do it, and what excuses they would use when the consequences of their supposed actions finally came.Shandra was totally confident. Sam, hopeful and proud of the girl's dynamic and sharp intelligence. The wolves just nodded, not even trying to interfere. After all, she was the Beacon of Light, and in a matter of hierarchy, everything she said should be obeyed and taken as the total truth.But Julian, while admitting that yes, it could work, was totally afraid. It was obvious that the ruby-haired demon expected the worst."I'm sure there are still remnants of your old army," Shandra says, looking directly at Sam. "None of them could interfere again? Make a little mess, something to distract them temporarily?""They're smart, but they won't make a move without my permission," the coppery-eyed demon replies. "It wouldn't be that simple. Besides, I bet that after my exile, many of them were hunted down or killed."

Shandra, Sam, Julian and the other members of the group stand on alert, watching for the approaching silhouette. Tension hangs in the air as everyone prepares for any eventuality.As the figure approaches, it becomes clear that it is a tall, elegant woman with long black hair and a piercing gaze. She seems to exude an aura of power and authority."Elara," Sam murmurs, with a mixture of surprise and apprehension in her voice.Shandra frowns from one to the other, wondering what could be happening, but doesn't have time to verbalize a single word.The werewolves transform into their lupine form and start growling loudly and menacingly. Elara doesn't seem to be upset or afraid of that sight."Interesting company you have arranged," are the first words she addresses to the coppery-eyed demon."Is that really serious?", Julian grumbles."Who are you?" asks Shandra.The questioning makes the woman laugh."Aren't you going to introduce me to your friends, Sam?"The prince from hell looks hes

Shandra feels a mixture of relief and gratitude when, finally, Julian takes flight and attacks Elara, holding her by the neck and throwing her to the ground sharply."You really think you can take me, you pathetic demon?" she sneers, probably ready to use one of her many artifacts.And that is exactly what she does. One moment, Julian is strangling her without a shadow of mercy. The next, he is breathing hard, gasping like a smoker after climbing two flights of stairs.Sam, focused on destroying the vampire, casts more fire elemental magic energy, but at the last second the girl flinches, causing the flames to only burn the tip of her hair."You bastard!" she shouts, leaving Julian temporarily behind.Shandra quickly raises a shield to protect him, but the wall fails.Ezan's voice sounds behind the girl:"Beacon of Light!"She widens her eyes and addresses the older werewolf. The girl is surprised to see him in human form. Caleb, unlike him, remains as a wolf."Beacon of Light, we are