Devin, Darnyy, Alaric, Yumi and Yuri

Devin felt nothing for a while, but when he did, he screamed until his throat dried up. The sensation of his blood growing hotter with each passing second, his skin melting, and his bones growing colder and colder, created a sharp contrast of agony.

The intense pain overwhelmed Devin, causing him to fall unconscious, only to be awakened by Miyako.

"I'm sorry, but you have to awaken and endure this pain to achieve perfect results," Miyako said, looking at Devin. Despite feeling sorry, she knew Devin had to undergo this experience to mature.

Devin wanted to curse and beat up Miyako; the pain he felt was not ordinary. It was the agony of something happening inside his body, and he had no power to stop it. The terrifying feeling of enduring this pain made him contemplate death as he brought his hand near his neck, only to be stopped by Miyako.

The pain continued for an hour, and he passed out.

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**Dark Temple**