"no! you are not me" said jay "you are you i am me" he continued.

"Oh, you absolute genius—let me break it down for you since clearly, the universe forgot to bless you with basic comprehension." Maya said with a disappointed face

"My name is Maya. Long, long ago—back in 1500–500 BCE, when demons ruled this world before your precious little gods showed up—I was already here. They whisper my name in fear, for I am the demon of lust, pain, and suffering." she explained.

"Oh God—wait, no, wrong team—uh, what are you doing here?! Are you here to drag me to hell? Because, listen, I know I've made some questionable life choices" jay said in a worried tone

"but I didn't think they'd fast-track me! I mean, come on, don't I at least get a warning email first?!" he continued.

"Oh, for the love of chaos, shut up, you absolute lunatic" yelled Maya

""Listen up, sweetheart—the world isn't some cute little fairy tale you've been spoon-fed. It's a mess of mysteries" maya puts her hand on jay's head and pet him.

"Several thousand years ago, I was struck down by the hands of your so-called god. And since then? I've been wandering this world, unseen, forgotten… but never gone."

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"But, but… as I watched your pathetic little life unfold—soaked in misery and bad decisions—I couldn't help myself. I got tempted… tempted to pull you back from the jaws of death. Lucky you, huh?"

"Oh? Too busy freaking out to notice, were you? In the middle of our little chat, all your wounds healed… and look at that—your teeth are back too, kid. Guess you owe me one."

as jay looked his blood soaked cloths and his his face fully restored he said "Wait, what the—?! What just happened? How did this happen?! Am I dead? Am I dreaming? Or did I accidentally sell my soul while signing some sketchy terms and conditions?!"

maya replied "Tch… Something like that, kid." may explained him that they have formed a bond in which he had got some of her powers and in return his sense of love and lust are taken bye her such strong sense of love that amplifies maya power to new heights.

'What are those powers?!" jay asked maya and maya replied "Ahh… so that's how it is. Your powers will awaken whenever you're in pain—physical or emotional. The more you suffer, the stronger and faster you become. And don't worry, kid—your body will regenerate, just enough to keep you in the fight "

"Wait, wait—how did I even get these powers?!" jay asked her.

"You see, kid… I'm a ghost now. And whether you realized it or not, we've formed a bond. You get my powers… and in return? I take your emotions. Fair trade, don't you think?" maya answered.

"Anymore questions, kid?" she asked "what's the size of them?"

maya transformed into her true demonic form from the beautifull lady form and said "you really wanna know "

jay fainted on the spot. "Silly kid…" she smiled.

30 minutes later he woke up and said "Is the dream over?"

"No, kid… it's just getting started." maya who is standing just in front of him in the beautiful girl form replied.