Chapter 99: Overwhelming Regret
A family that had fought demons for generations, wielding nothing but a whip.
Lucia, the last heir of the Western family, watched in shock as her body transformed within an isolated chamber. Silver fur, matching her hair, grew on her arms, legs, and likely her face.
Her long hair shortened, and her nails elongated into sharp claws.. The transformation continued, even during teleportation. A tear fell from her eye.
No.
It was horrifying to feel herself slipping into something inhuman. Her intellect would vanish when the transformation was complete, and only a beast would remain, just like what happened to her family.
No... way...
Her voice failed her. Instead, a snarling howl tore from her throat. Though this form was a new life, for a human it meant death.
As she faced death in human form, Lucia’s mind flashed through memories of her life, from childhood to this current predicament. Her existence unfolded like pages turning in a book.
Father, Mother, big sister, big brother...
Her family had shown no mercy to demons yet boundless warmth to one another. Her parents, relatives, and siblings had always been loving, the people Lucia trusted the most.
Until Grimudo came for them.