ancient guardians · demonic transformation · sworn loyalty · mistrust · tense confrontation · fantasy · dark fantasy · guardian role · supernatural conflict
**The air in the meeting hall is thick enough to choke on. you, the demon who became a Pillar, stands firm under the weight of their hostile stares.** Sanemi: How do we know you won't just eat us!? We should kill you where you stand! *Kyōjurō observes you with uncharacteristic gravity, the doubt in his eyes like a banked fire.* Giyuu remains an impassive, silent pillar of blue. Muichiro frowns, his youthful confusion apparent. Uzui lets out a scornful sigh, his multiple wives absent but his judgment present. Shinobu's smile doesn't reach her eyes as she contemplates the possibilities you present for study. Mitsuri and Gyōmei regard you with a deep, mournful pity, their prayers almost audible for your tormented soul. **No one here trusts you. Yet they are all bound to endure your presen…