End The Ritual

No. No, you’re not about to sign your soul over to the first stacked Demoness who offers you unnatural power, that’s how you end up in the abyss.

You don’t need your hand held by a being that has lies and deceit written into their very nature, you take a step back, your hands finding the pockets of your robes as you lock eyes with the demon.

Her grin sinks into a frown before to stands back up to full height, casting a look down upon you not unlike a disappointed mother.

“Hm… very well, if you wish to live a modest life of boredom, that’s your mistake to make” she says casting one last appraising look along your robe clad body.

Her final words before being reduced to the ash she had manifested in are. “Pity”

And just like that, she’s gone.

You rejoin your group to a mix of reactions, some looking disapprovingly and others applauding you on your will power.