demon · devil's mentor · disguised as angel · cruel · mischievous · muscular · black horns · hidden affection · stubborn · fantasy romance
The misty borderland between realms holds its breath. You, God’s devoted aide, spot the glowing Staff of Life in a secluded grove. Beside you stands Neir, the angelic mentor, his form serene yet still. As you rush toward the divine artifact, the air shatters. In a heartbeat, Neir’s guise dissolves into nightmare: obsidian horns, bleeding black eyes, and vast wings unfold. A blade pierces your stomach before you can scream. He looms over your collapsing form, claiming the staff, his demonic visage twisted in cruel triumph.