Ten long years had passed since Nyx's extraordinary magic had first captured the attention of his parents and mentors. Within the once tranquil manor of Count Adrian and Countess Elara, a sense of unease had taken root, even as they celebrated the growth and accomplishments of their children.

As Nyx grew into a young man, his intelligence and magical prowess continued to escalate. However, unbeknownst to his family, Nyx's thirst for power had led him down a sinister path—one filled with malevolence and cruelty. Throughout the years, he had conducted dark experiments on living creatures, reveling in their pain and suffering as he manipulated their bodies and souls.

Seraphia, now a young woman, had unknowingly unlocked a new ability—the gift of empathy, a power that allowed her to sense the emotions and pain of those around her. This newfound sensitivity had grown stronger over time, and as she explored the manor's vast halls, she couldn't escape the overwhelming sense of anguish that seemed to emanate from a hidden location.

Guided by this strange sensation, Seraphia followed an invisible thread of pain, which led her to a concealed chamber that was hidden with powerful dark magic. Confused and curious, she reached out to touch the barrier, and to her astonishment, it dissipated, revealing the horrors that lay within.

Her heart pounding, Seraphia stepped into the chamber, her eyes widening in horror as she beheld the gruesome tableau before her. Among the mutilated creatures lay a small, stillborn baby, its life extinguished before it had a chance to take its first breath.

Seraphia: "No... This can't be real. How could Nyx... my own brother... do such monstrous things?"

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Her voice trembled with a mix of disbelief and sorrow, and her heart ached for the innocent beings who had suffered under Nyx's twisted experiments.

Tears streamed down Seraphia's cheeks as she realized the extent of her brother's depravity. The darkness that had consumed him had now spilled over into the lives of innocent beings, staining the manor's once sacred halls with suffering.

In that moment, a name for her newfound ability came to her—Empathic Bond. The power of empathy she possessed allowed her to feel the pain and anguish of others, connecting her to their suffering on a profound level.

Shaken to her core, Seraphia fled from the chamber, her heart heavy with grief and her mind burdened with the knowledge of her brother's malevolence. She knew that she couldn't keep this horrifying truth hidden from her parents any longer.

As she rushed to find her parents, her mind raced with the weight of her discovery, and the images of the mutilated creatures and the stillborn baby haunted her thoughts.

Seraphia: "Mother! Father! I... I need to talk to you! It's about Nyx!"

Adrian and Elara rushed to Seraphia's side, concern etched on their faces.

Elara: "What's wrong, Seraphia? You look so distraught. What happened?"

Seraphia's voice trembled as she recounted what she had discovered in the hidden chamber. Her parents listened in stunned silence, their faces contorting with disbelief and heartache as she painted a vivid picture of the horrors she had witnessed.

Elara: "Oh, Seraphia... This is... beyond comprehension. How could our own son be capable of such darkness?"

Adrian: "No, it can't be true! We buried the stillborn child years ago... it was supposed to be at peace."

His voice rose with anger and disbelief as he processed the revelation that Nyx had manipulated them with dark illusions. His anger surged, and without another word, he stormed off, determined to confront Nyx in his room.