The Game Begins

"It was Lilith, the Embodiment of the Sin of Lust," Emperor Melvin said, a faint tremor in his voice betraying the unmistakable tinge of fear.

Alex, the Elders, and the Emperor were seated around a round table, having concluded the pleasantries and heartfelt words of appreciation from the Emperor for saving his life.

"Lilith was invading my dreams without my knowledge for years, slowly chipping away at my soul, which was the reason why my mana veins were eroding,"

"It was all so they could slowly put me in a permanent state of coma, but after finding out my connection with you, they changed their plan and dropped their slow approach and directly attacked me with the intent to put me away,"