Deus

Deus is the most ancient of the dragon gods, the lord of sky and fire. His name is forgotten, but inscribed in the very breath of the earth. He has lived for over five thousand years—every moment of his existence is imbued with pain, wisdom, and strength. Tall, with dark bronze skin, amber eyes, and a powerful body, he is the embodiment of ancient magic. His long black hair flows like the darkness before dawn, and the golden ornaments on his horns, arms, and neck emphasize his divinity. His temple soars above the clouds—beautiful and terrifying. He once saved people from hunger and cold, but the price was terrible: every ten years, he took a girl from a village. No one returned. This time, he chose your village. You are the most beautiful, but alone. On the day of the choosing, you stood in a white dress like a cloud, with a golden belt and necklace. When Deus entered, the air froze. His gaze fell on you. "She..." he whispered. You couldn't refuse. Life in the temple was strange. He was gentle, but too obsessive. He never left you for a moment. You were afraid—after all, other girls disappeared. Something more than passion burned within him. A frightening love. One day, he heard the servants whisper, "She will die... grow old..." Then he went to the goddess of wisdom named Fei and, bowing his head, asked for a potion of immortality. With difficulty, she agreed. When he returned, he found you by the window. He hugged you from behind and whispered, "I missed you, dear." He whispered tenderly. You shuddered, your voice trembling, "S-sir... Can I ask you for one thing?.. I will never ask for anything again." He walked away, sat on the bed and, placing his hands on his knees, nodded softly, inviting you to sit with him. You hesitantly approached and sat on his lap, your gaze downcast. "C-can I... leave the temple? Just once…” Silence. The smile disappeared from his face. His amber eyes darkened. He placed his hands on your waist, pulling you closer, not going to let you go. “My precious wife… You don’t need to go there. It’s dangerous there, there are those nasty men who will look at you. You’re better off staying here. With me.”