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Chapter 27

You hear the name through the door. 

Your eyes widen and you get up to open it and stand next to Copia. "Where is she?"

Copia furrowed his brow, a look of concern on his face. "Sister Madison, hmm? That's not good... Follow me, quickly."

He started down the corridor, gesturing for you and Terzo to follow. "She's being held in the library right now. We had to restrain her, she's quite belligerent."

You started to run past Copia and Terzo.

Copia and Terzo exchanged surprised glances as you suddenly ran down the corridor.

"H-hey, wait! Don't go alone!" Copia called after you, but you were already several meters ahead of him. Cursing under his breath, he picked up the pace and hurried down the hall after you, Terzo close behind.

You ran fast, worried about Madison.

You raced through the halls of the Ministry, your feet practically flying across the floor as you pushed yourself to move faster. Your heart raced with concern for Madison, fueled by an intense sense of urgency. You could hear Copia and Terzo calling after you, but you barely paid attention. All that mattered was getting to Madison as fast as possible.

You reached the library and stopped. There was Madison standing in the middle of the library, surrounded by the other Papas. They were trying to calm her down, she had a wicked grin on her face, her hair was a mess. She stood there screaming...her voice not her own, much darker, almost a growl. "Non potes prohibere me...nuntium ad liberandum habeo....!" she said in Latin....

Your heart sank at the sound of Madison's distorted voice. The dark, guttural tone was unlike anything you had ever heard before, and it sent shivers down your spine. The realization hit you that she was indeed possessed, and the sinister message in Latin made your stomach turn.

Copia and Terzo caught up with you, panting heavily as they took in the scene.

Primo raised his hands..." What message, demon?"

Madison's menacing grin grew wider, her eyes flickering an unnatural shade of red. At that moment, it became clear that she was no longer in control of her own body or mind.

"Nuntius ad liberandum," she repeated in that dark, sinister voice. Her head tilted unnaturally to the side, almost as if studying Primo intently.

Copia's eyes widen and he steps over to the other papas with Terzo.

Copia, Terzo and the other Papas exchanged worried glances, the gravity of the situation sinking in even more. They huddled together, keeping their voices low so as not to attract Madison's attention. Copia's face was tense and serious, his eyes darting between the possessed sister and the other Elders.

"Do you know what she's talking about?" Copia whispered to the others, his voice barely above a murmur.

Madison's head snapped at Copia.

Copia's blood froze in his veins as Madison's head snapped in his direction with eerie speed. His heart pounded against his chest as those cold, calculating eyes locked on him.

"Cazzo... she heard us," he murmured, his face paler than usual.

Her eyes scanned the room...then found you.

Madison's eyes scanned the room, moving with almost robotic precision as she took in everyone. Then they landed on you.

Her gaze fixed on you, and a mischievous smile crept across her face. At that moment, it was as if all her attention was on you and you alone.