The hand reached out and grasped a flower. A hiss filled the air and
steam rose from between his fingers. When the hand was removed the flower
was blackened, but still very much alive, more so than before. Thorny teeth
lined the inside of its petals as the plant took in air. Wherever his feet
landed more of the toxin spread outwards. The dust from his footfalls was
an ashy gray and reeked of the fires of Hell. A small creature hopped in
front of him. It was no bigger than a rat. He rose his foot and stomped the
animal into the dust, warm blood puddle under his foot. He took no notice
and continued onwards followed by his minions. He came to a small village.
The guard at the gate yelled, "Halt!" The beast continued walking. "I said
halt!" he yelled again. The guard drew his blade, as did the Demon Lord.
Metal ripped through flesh. The guard lay in two by the side of the road,
he was still alive though. The demon turned towards the corpse and ran his
sword through the man's skull. The Demon Lord entered the village and
stopped at the fountain. He placed his hand in the water and it turned a
sickly black-green. A moment later the water appeared normal, but the venom
was still present. He walked onwards, only to stop near the road at the
end. Two children looked at him. One continued bouncing his ball. The Demon
Lord pointed toward the ball and it hissed and deflated. Then with a single
swipe he removed the heads from their bodies, blood spewing from the
openings. Onward he walked again.
