Lee was to be presented in his master's court that is before Satan-The demon king, the devourer of the mankind.

As Lee nervously stood before Satan, he knew he had made a grave mistake by not bringing the Esme. The air in the cavernous chamber grew thick with tension as Satan's eyes bore into Lee's trembling form.

"You fool!" Satan's voice echoed ominously off the stone walls. "Do you comprehend the magnitude of your failure?"

Lee's heart raced as he struggled to find the right words to appease the enraged deity. "I-I'm sorry, my Lord," he stammered, his voice barely audible above the rising fury of Satan.

But apologies were not enough to quell Satan's wrath. With a flick of his hand, he sent a burst of flames shooting dangerously close to Lee, who recoiled in fear.

"Esme was crucial to our plans," Satan thundered, his voice resonating with power. "It's absence jeopardizes everything."

Lee's mind raced as he desperately tried to think of a way to rectify his mistake. He knew the consequences of failing Satan could be dire, perhaps even fatal.

"I will retrieve her immediately, my Lord," Lee promised, his voice trembling with fear and determination. "I will not rest until she's in your possession."

Satan's expression softened slightly, though the flames still danced in his eyes. "You have one chance, Lee," he warned, his voice a low growl. "Do not disappoint me again."

With a deep bow, Lee hurriedly retreated from the chamber, his mind racing with plans to retrieve Esme and regain Satan's favor before it was too late.

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*On Earth,*

Breaking news, some creatures termed as ' the beings' by our scientists are capturing our planet's people but looks like they might be demons not some aliens. They are spreading all over the globe and making barriers so that now one can go out, news reader adds, looks like our fate is nearby. Are the heroes gone from our plane ?, Will they not protect our planet ?.

Meanwhile at master's place the picture is way more different, looks like the team is now ready to finish anything that comes in their path and demons don't stand a chance.

"Master now what shall we do, I don't think I am ready for this battle. All of this has just happened so quickly that I-I cannot."

"No Nate, you are ready for this battle. The future depends on you, You know one thing little boy, The Esme chooses it's master on it's own. It found a brave a powerful personality in you and hence the Esme is with you or else it would've gone with Lee no matter that you defeated him.

Nate and his team stood at the precipice of the battlefield, their resolve etched into every line of their faces. They were a diverse group, united by their common goal: to defend their world against the encroaching forces of darkness.

Nate, the leader, was a seasoned warrior with eyes that held both the weight of past battles and the fire of determination. His ring gleamed in the dim light, a testament to the countless foes it had vanquished. Beside him stood Mia, an archer though not too skilled but she didn't miss any shot, she got the bow and arrow by her earrings which contained a sapphire crystal diffused in an opium crystal. By this she was granted with unlimited arrows at any time. Her steady hands and sharp eyes were invaluable assets in any fight.

Next to Mia was Liam, who got a ring, unlike the one that Nate wore this ring gave him command over 1 element that was earth's surface/rock. His hands crackled with energy as he prepared to unleash his devastating spells upon their demonic adversaries. And then there was Kyle, who got an locket with a pearl in it by using which he could do water-bending.

Together, they formed a formidable team, each member complementing the strengths of the others. But they knew that this battle would be unlike any they had faced before. The demons they would be facing were powerful and relentless, their numbers seemingly endless.

As they surveyed the battlefield before them, Nate took a deep breath, steeling himself for the coming onslaught. He glanced at his team, their eyes meeting his with unwavering determination. They were ready.