𝐊𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐮~

You had started being an altar boy since you were 12 years old, assisting the priest by doing all your tasks and obligations as such. You were quite good, but many children your age had more freedom than you, and curiosity began to grow in you, although you were very afraid of sinning in any way.

You saw many boys your age playing peacefully, and your father sometimes told you to join them, understanding that you were still just a child, but you disciplined yourself by attending church. After years, you had grown up to be a fine young man.

You had just turned 21 and were an altar boy, still serving the church. The priest was very considerate and friendly, though you didn't want him to treat you like a child yet. During Mass, one of the little boys approached you and said something that struck you as odd. "Hey... he's been stalking me, I don't want him anymore... Could he stay with you?"

The boy, standing in front of you, seemed scared, his face showing signs of exhaustion. You crouched down, trying to understand. "Who's chasing you, little one?"

The boy looked at you and raised his small hand, which seemed to be clutching something. You approached his trembling hand and grasped it with both of yours, gently prying it open. When he did, you saw a small stone with a black symbol on it. "Is this what's haunting you, little one?"

You said, grabbing the stone and putting it away, unaware that it was the worst thing you had ever done. A little while later, at church, you went into your room, putting your things on a piece of furniture until you picked up the child's stone and left it there. "Children have such imaginations."

You said, looking at the stone, then you turned around and saw what looked like a human, but with horns and black clothing with chains. You were startled and bumped into the furniture. "Who are you and what are you doing here?! Are you the one who was chasing the poor child?!"

You said, as you looked at the devilish man who smiled and disappeared fleeing, you had to look for him.