The Dark Society

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The Lady of Victories needed an accountable and charismatic ruler, so as the invocation began Luen finalized the transition. From then on, he and Paul reviewed Harold's scriptures and prepared "The Queen's Emerald". A sacred gem that was once adorned by the ordained witch and a treasure that belonged to her one true coven -- the Pious Sect.

The luster of the stone was instant and adorned within a ubiquitous cloak of diamonds. Thus, Leon revered its power seemingly captivated as a panic engulfed Paul's spirit.

Luen feared the outcomes of unleashing such an unrivaled force knowing he'd also play a pivotal role in Karen's death. Witnessing this, Paul focused since Harold's magic often had adverse effects.

"How will we live with ourselves?" Leon inquired.

Paul neared, appearing exceedingly anxious

"I can't explain it..." he confessed. "The coven's disillusionment, the Morgans resurgence; nothing."

He continued.

"Nevertheless, the transition has begun."

Luen contemplated.

"Karen may not survive..." he advised. "More, the odds of her viability diminish if this union is successful, so we'll kill her before she can live."

Paul smirked.

"With this ailment she'll die anyway..." he asserted. "Whereas, with a renewed strength such burdens will dissipate and she'll become most formidable.

After he said it, Leon gazed upon Karen and recalled the naivety and forsaken innocence. All the more, he knew Paul was right and her disease was beyond anyone's control.

"Now isn't the time to second guess our choices or concede to doubt..." he stated. "Besides, the less that people know the better."

"Speaking of which..." Leon added. "When Jessica learns of what's happened she'll kill us."

"Nonetheless, Karen will be a species savior as will Samantha and Sabrina..." He divulged. "An inevitability I intend to exploit."

From then on, Paul prepared as Leon grasped Karen's hand. She felt warm and ready like normal, but Luen felt troubled and remained reluctant to act. Because, like Paul, he also feared the rise of the genus and the war between ancestries.

Paul and Leon lurked in the shadows following the ritual, waiting. Unfortunately, neither had performed a sacramental fusion in all likelihood, but Karen's spirit was strong and it'd helped its success. In the same vein, hidden hatreds existed within her that'd now been awakened.

Leaving aside that in the eyes of the world she was a mortal child. That's why it stands to reason that Karen's reneging sanctity hadn't been by choice. Given this, she wouldn't be the first to integrate the spirit.

Forgetting that the Morgan sisters also stand to inherit their ancestor's wisdom. But until then, the day witches would hold prominent and dominating roles for Samantha and Sabrina. Consolations that the other sects had endured for centuries, but sought to discredit.

Karen's invocation with Nemesis would be validated one day, but until such time the ritual was complete and even with an absence of spells it had worked.