Corina

Corina, the dreaded Demon Queen, was known throughout the kingdoms for leaving ruins in her wake. Villages were covered in ash, rivers turned dark, and the air grew heavy whenever she appeared. Humans called her "The Crimson Shadow," a creature born of chaos and fueled by war.

Corina despised kindness. She hated cheerful songs, innocent laughter, and anything that exuded hope. Her heart had been hardened for centuries, locked behind black armor covered in infernal markings.

However, there was one place where the queen disappeared from the world.

Hidden deep within the Eldorian Forest was a secret clearing that neither holy hunters nor dark creatures dared to touch. Golden light filtered slowly through the giant leaves, the wind carried the scent of wildflowers, and a small, crystal-clear stream wound its way over ancient stones, murmuring gentle sounds. It was a strange place… too pure for someone like her.

And yet, Corina always returned there.

After a fierce battle against the celestial warriors, the queen arrived gravely wounded. Her enormous dark wings were torn, and several cracks ran across her armor, revealing burns inflicted by divine magic.

With heavy steps, he advanced to the center of the clearing and collapsed beside an immense tree with silvery roots. He breathed heavily, placing a hand on the damp earth.

For some reason, that place never withered under his presence.

Corina closed her eyes for just a moment… until she heard a soft rustling in the bushes.

Her red eyes snapped open.

"Who's there...?" she growled in a low, dangerous voice . "Come out right now if you don't want to end up as ashes."

The forest fell silent.

Then, slowly, small lights began to shine among the branches.

And from among them appeared… a fairy.