Chapter - 16

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Chapter - 16: Demon Sorcerers

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Feat Achieved:

Meet all girls of the Winx Club

5 Pulls Granted

I had to seriously hold back my thirst for power and not use all the rolls I'd been saving up until now. I still had my portion of luck to exploit, and I knew the perfect moment to use it would come soon.

Not knowing what to say after what had happened, I simply ordered a pizza and joined my three companions at the table. "I guess you know those girls?" I asked, trying to break the silence.

"The Winx Club!" Stormy growled, a hateful grin plastered across her face. Her gaze locked onto me with an intensity that felt charged with resentment.

"And what was that back there?!" she demanded, her icy blue eyes fixed on me, brimming with a strange illusion.

Raising an eyebrow, I responded dryly, "Do you take everything so personally?"

Without thinking, Darcy blurted out, "Yes." She immediately earned a slap on the back of the head from Icy. "Hey!" she protested, rubbing her head with a scowl.

"I didn't even know who they were until now," I lied, trying to sound sincere without giving away too much. "They just gave me a familiar feeling." I didn't want to explain what I was feeling, especially since it probably had something to do with my dragon core.

"So, if someone could explain it to me, I'd appreciate it," I asked, keeping my tone casual but firm.

Surprisingly, it was Icy who spoke up instead of Darcy. "They're the ones who defeated us when we were about to win," she explained bitterly.

"So, you want revenge?" I mused out loud, leaning back against the seat, letting the words flow without a filter.

"Yes!" declared Stormy with a sharp hiss of determination. "You help us defeat them, and we'll help you get revenge on the people who wronged you!" I remembered briefly mentioning my goal when they freed me from the ice, and it was clear that it had stuck with them.

I was about to repeat that I wasn't seeking revenge, but justice for what had been done to me. However, I wasn't a child, and I couldn't ignore the fact that I had made mistakes that led to my imprisonment in the Omega Dimension.

But considering that everything I loved had been ripped away before my eyes, I couldn't forget the heartbreaking memory of my mother. I could still see her, desperately trying to shield me from that traitorous Green Lantern, only to be killed from behind, a fatal blow that tore through her chest.

I was there, helpless, unable to do anything to save her.

In my thirst for vengeance, I absorbed the power of the Green Lantern, but because of my Osmosian physiology, that power changed me. I became colder, crueler, losing parts of myself each time I took in more power.

In the end, I wiped out every single Reach on Osmos V, achieving my revenge. But I didn't stop there. As my final act, I took the throne, becoming the rightful King. I eliminated anyone who opposed my rule, determined to ensure that my people would never be exploited again.

But as if that wasn't enough, I was betrayed by the very people who were supposed to be the guardians of peace in the universe, just because they saw me as too much of a threat, witnessing how I used their power for myself.

The green of Will and the yellow of Fear.

It almost made me laugh to think about it, but I had to hold back. "I can't wait to pay you a visit, Guardians of the Universe," I muttered, my emotions simmering beneath the surface, every muscle tensing as I struggled to stay in control.

But deep down, my so-called justice could only be interpreted as self-interest. I had no other choice anymore. I had reached a point where revenge seemed like the only means to achieve something that could satisfy me.

The Trix, on the other hand, were seeking revenge for reasons that seemed weak to me: shame, anger, humiliation. They wanted to turn those emotions into pride and dominance so they wouldn't be hurt by others anymore.

But I knew that this path would never lead to anything more than personal satisfaction. The memories of this body had taught me a lot, but the most important lesson was that domination and brute strength didn't erase scars—they only created new ones.

"I might try to steer you away from that idea," I said, perhaps more to myself than to them. "But I'll make you a deal: I'll train you a bit, and then you can do with that training whatever you like." Of course, I had no intention of teaching them dark magic or anything like that, but a few useful techniques might suit them.

"Deal!" Icy, Stormy, and Darcy exclaimed in unison, a spark of enthusiasm in their eyes.

Just then, our pizza arrived, and to my surprise, it was delicious, just like I remembered from my memories. I'd never cared much about how normal things tasted, but now I had to admit, I understood.

"You still need new clothes," Darcy declared after we finished eating, and before I could object, she hooked her arm around mine and dragged me away. The gleam in her eyes suggested that this was going to be her form of torture.

Too bad I was used to much worse. With an enthusiastic tone, she exclaimed, "Time to do some shopping!" Icy and Stormy, though keeping a detached demeanor, seemed rather amused by the situation and followed without protest.

After wandering through more than two dozen stores, my patience was wearing thin. "Is it possible that there's nothing here that doesn't make me look like an idiot?" I couldn't help but blurt out.

It was incredible how complicated it was to find decent clothes that didn't look like they came straight out of a goth's wardrobe. Well, I couldn't really complain too much, especially when I saw more girls dressed like that.

The Trix, with their usual detached attitude, simply shrugged, clearly oblivious or, more likely, indifferent to what I was looking for. My mood was souring by the minute.

I sighed deeply, resigned to the situation. I couldn't waste any more time, so I went for the simplest solution. I envisioned the outfit I wanted and, with a quick use of my Ideal Outfit ability, my appearance shifted into something much more suited to my style.

Within seconds, I found myself in black boots, black pants, a crisp white shirt, and a long black coat with a white lining that swayed behind me. Honestly, it brought back a lot of memories.

I glanced at myself quickly in the store's mirror. "There, much better," I muttered, finally satisfied with the result. As much as I liked showing off my body, a good outfit was always my first choice.

Icy eyed me skeptically, raising an eyebrow. "Why didn't you do that from the start?"

I shot her a quick glance, keeping my expression neutral. "Well, it seemed like you were having fun using me as your personal dress-up doll," I replied in an amused tone.

Apparently, my answer pleased all three of them. They moved closer, pressing their bodies against mine. I had to resist the temptation to take a few liberties, especially since I wouldn't have minded a little bit of… release myself.

Just as I was about to turn and leave the store, a thunderous roar split the air, shaking the ground beneath our feet. We all jumped, startled by the intensity of the sound, and I immediately spun around toward its source, senses on high alert, ready for anything.

That's when I saw it. An enormous portal had opened in the sky above Magix. The clouds swirled around its gaping maw, while a sinister dark energy spread quickly through the air.

From the portal, monstrous creatures began to emerge, their forms demonic and twisted, with burning eyes and bodies covered in jagged spikes. I could sense their powerful magical abilities, and their mere presence was enough to wreak havoc on this world.

But what truly concerned me was the colossal figure towering over them, as imposing as a living mountain. Its skin was a deep, gleaming blue, almost metallic, reflecting the eerie light cast by the dark energy swirling around it.

Every muscle in its body seemed carved from stone, rigid and powerful, capable of obliterating anything in its path. Its massive arms, with long, clawed fingers, moved with an unsettling precision, ready to crush any form of resistance.

Its face was a mask of pure terror: two eyes burning with a fiery red glow, like the flames of hell, and a mouth full of razor-sharp teeth, opening to reveal a forked tongue.

Two black horns curved outward from its broad shoulders, giving the creature an unmistakably demonic and terrifying appearance. It wore heavy black armor adorned with gold details, covering its wide chest and strong shoulders.

The golden armor extended partially down its legs, but its muscular limbs were still visible, ending in sharp, deadly claws. Around its waist, reinforced straps and buckles secured the armor firmly in place.

As the creature stood tall, its chest puffed out with pride, it began marching toward the center of Magix, the ground trembling slightly with each of its heavy steps.

Wait a moment…

There was something deeply familiar about its appearance. It was as if I had seen it somewhere before, but I couldn't quite place where. The connection eluded me, though I knew it was buried somewhere in my memories.

Of course! How the hell hadn't I thought of it sooner? Now I remembered exactly what this creature was. How could I have forgotten, especially when it came from one of my favorite childhood shows?

It was a Demon Sorcerer from the Jackie Chan Adventures universe.

Demon Sorcerers were malevolent, dark Chi-aligned beings that had existed throughout history. These were evil entities, driven by their desire to conquer and rule the earthly dimension for themselves.

But it seemed they had found their way to the Magical Dimension, which made me realize that this disadvantage could be far more difficult to handle than I had initially thought.

With a roar that shattered the air, the blue giant, named Tchang Zu, commanded his minions to spread out and destroy everything in their path. Yet, what truly concerned me wasn't the creatures wreaking havoc on the city—it was the massive thundercloud forming above it.

Seeing that display of power, a surge of hunger coursed through me. I felt a burning desire to absorb all that power. "Seems like my disadvantage is becoming more and more obvious," I muttered through gritted teeth, my eyes fixed on those creatures, filled with a dangerous yearning.

I knew exactly what this attack meant. It was a simple test of strength, a carefully planned conquest. After discovering a new, unknown dimension, they were testing our defenses.

That's why they had only sent Tchang Zu—they wanted to see if it was worth spending more resources to conquer Magix or if it would be easier to simply destroy it and take whatever interested them.

Of course, I couldn't let that happen. I had to stop them at all costs. But I also knew this was an opportunity. Saving Magix could put me in a favorable position with the Winx. I wasn't about to let that slip away.

After a few moments, I noticed the blue-haired girl I had encountered earlier. She had just stepped out of the shop, where I had seen her buy a red knee-length dress with a long ruffle at the hem and a pink veil adorned with three gems.

Her expression was exactly what I expected from a spoiled brat, but as she lifted her gaze toward the sky and saw the disaster unfolding around her, terror began to creep across her face.

She didn't seem to realize the imminent danger until a lightning bolt began descending rapidly toward her. She was really unlucky, but this was too good of an opportunity to pass up.

Without thinking twice, I raised my hand and absorbed the energy from the lightning, leaving her unharmed. The air around me buzzed with electricity as she spun around, her eyes wide, still shaken by what had just happened.

"Did you… just save me?" she stammered, incredulous. Her voice, trembling with fear a moment ago, was now scrutinizing me as if she could see through me. "I can't believe it… that lightning was about to hit me, and you stopped it…"

I simply gave her a calm glance, trying to ignore the energy still coursing through me. "It was dangerous. I couldn't just let someone die in front of me without doing anything."

She blushed, looking down as if unsure where to look or what to say. "I didn't think anyone would help me. Usually… that doesn't happen." She bit her lip, then looked up again with a spark of curiosity. "How did you do it? How could you… stop that lightning?"

"I'm just built differently from others," I replied with a slight smile. "It's nothing special."

"Nothing special?" she echoed, taking a step closer to me, her gaze now full of admiration. "You absorbed lightning! I've never seen anyone do something like that… You're… you're amazing." Her cheeks reddened even more as she looked down, fiddling with a lock of hair.

In that moment, she seemed almost shy, a radical transformation from the bold girl I'd seen just minutes before. She bit her lip and then, with a deep breath, whispered, "I don't know how to thank you. You're like… really cool."

I smiled slightly, trying to maintain a certain 'good guy' demeanor. "You don't need to thank me. The important thing is that you're okay."

She looked at me again, her eyes shining with a visible blush on her cheeks. "I'm Chimera… Maybe we could get to know each other better?" The smile on my face couldn't have been bigger at that moment; it was really too easy.

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