Chapter 1: The Singing Encounter

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In the grand tapestry of the world, there exist three distinct realms, each vastly different from the others, with their own unique characteristics. The first realm is the mortal realm, often referred to as the living world, where humans reside, leading ordinary lives devoid of magic. However, human mortality means they can meet their end through various events or simply due to the passage of time.

This is where the other two realms come into play. The second realm is heaven, a destination for those who lived virtuous lives, free from wrongdoing. When a human passes away, their goodness sends them to this celestial abode. Conversely, those who have committed sins or wrongdoings find themselves in hell, known by various names like the inferno or the underworld.

In hell, former humans transform into monstrous sinners and share this realm with demons and hellborns. Hell is a gruesome, perilous, and sinful place, characterized by substances like drugs, alcohol, and death. Within this realm, distinct classes exist, with the royalty of deadly sins holding the highest privileges and authority.

The once human sinners and royal demons are not the only creature that are living in hell. There are the Succubi, who are seductive and feed on human desires, fall into the second class. Meanwhile, hellhounds resemble K9 dogs, and Imps, the lowest ranking in hell, engage in hard labor. Unlike succubi and royal demons, Imps never leave hell and never encounter real-life humans.

However, a peculiar story unfolds in a small town within hell, where a circus group resides, featuring Imp performers, clowns, horses, and their ringleader, Cash Buckzo. One quiet night, within one of the tents, two young Imp children, Blitzo and Fizzarolli, engaged in playful antics. Blitzo, the son of Buckzo, sported red skin, black-tipped tail, and distinctive black and white striped horns on his head. Fizzarolli, the other Imp child, also had a heart-shaped mark on his forehead, along with harlequin-patterned black and white horns.

Both wore clown costumes - Blitzo in pink with light and dark purple pants and Fizzarolli in light turquoise with red accents. As they played with balloon-shaped horses, they exchanged playful banter. Blitzo's horse, named Wormhorse, expressed sadness due to having no legs. Fizzarolli, being supportive, reassured Blitzo, leading to imaginative tales about a war and pirates that made them laugh.

Their innocent play continued until Cash intervened, taking Blitzo away from Fizzarolli. Fizz glanced over at Cash, who was engaged in a conversation with Blitzo. Uncertain about the topic of discussion, he observed quietly. As the conversation concluded, Buckzo and Blitzo began to walk away. Fizz stood up and inquired, "Hey, where's Blitzo going?"

Buckzo turned around, explaining, "Blitzo will be spending the day with the Goetia Prince Stolas." Fizz couldn't help but feel concerned for Blitzo; demon royalty was renowned for their ruthlessness and fear-inducing reputation.

"I don't think Blitzo should go alone," Fizz started to say, but Buckzo interrupted him firmly, "No, Fizz. The Prince specifically requested Blitzo's presence. Why don't you take a break? You've earned it."

"But..." Fizz began to protest, only to be cut off. Blitzo, wearing a reassuring smile, chimed in, "It's okay, Fizz. It's just for one day. I'll be back before you know it."

Fizz gazed at his best friend and sighed, "Alright, then. I'll see you later."

"See ya," Blitzo responded with a wave before walking off with Buckzo.

Now, with the entire day to himself, Fizz wandered away from the circus. He wasn't quite sure what else to do but walk and let his thoughts flow. He harbored a deep-seated resentment for Buckzo's mistreatment of both Blitzo and his sister, Barbie Wire. Fizz was well aware of the kind of man Buckzo was – an abusive alcoholic who cared only for money and himself. Nevertheless, Buckzo had taken Fizz in and raised him, making the circus the only home he had ever known.

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