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Newly Summoned Demoness - Epilogue – 15 Days Later
🕑 Added 2023-10-25 06:19:47 +0000 UTC
Elania’s consciousness stirred slowly, like a beast waking from a deep hibernation. Her body felt heavy and lethargic, the remnants of a profound exhaustion lingering in her bones.
She was lying on something soft that smelled faintly of lavender and clean linen—a bed, she realized. Slowly opening her eyes, she found herself staring at an unfamiliar ceiling.
A system message appeared, filling her vision with a new prompt.
[You have acquired a new body.]
It took her several seconds to comprehend that she was no longer in the Celestial Engine or facing down the Magisters.
Turning her head slightly, Elania spotted Yolani slumped in a chair beside the bed. The young woman looked worn down, with dark shadows underlining her eyes and scars marring her once-smooth face. Bandages were still wrapped around her forearms—a stark reminder of their recent battle.
Yolani was asleep, her chest rising and falling in sync with the steady rhythm of her breaths. Despite everything they had been through, there was an undeniable sense of peace that emanated from her.
A pang of guilt ran through her, for what, she didn’t exactly understand why. Neither of them were to blame for the events that had assailed them like a hurricane.
Elania watched Yolani sleep for a while longer before closing her eyes again. Questions swirled in her mind—about what had happened after she’d fallen into the Engine; about the confrontation with the Magisters—and what would happen now?
She pushed them away for now. Yolani was there—she wasn’t alone anymore. If it was safe enough to sleep…then she would do so. The all-encompassing weariness was pervasive.
Elania fell back asleep without worry or disaster looming over her.
***
When Elania woke again, it was to the sound of soft humming. Opening her eyes, she found Yolani by her bedside, a book held in her lap.
“Yolani…” Elania croaked out, her voice hoarse from disuse.
Yolani looked up at her with a start. “Elania! You’re awake!” she exclaimed, relief and joy washing over her face. She jumped up and attacked her with a hug. “Thank the stars.”
Elania hugged her back, her cheeks heating slightly. Bringing herself up to a sitting position, she winced slightly at the stiffness in her joints. “How long…?”
“15 days,” Yolani replied quickly. “You’ve been unconscious for 15 days.”
Elania’s eyes widened. She briefly remembered stirring before, but had been so exhausted she’d fallen back asleep. A frown crossed her face.
“Everything is fine now,” Yolani hurriedly added, as if sensing Elania’s worry. “The shop is being rebuilt. Henri was freed from prison and pardoned. All charges against me were dropped. There’s… there’s sweeping reforms washing through the city, at the orders of the Magistry.”
Elania felt a wave of relief wash over her at the news, but then furrowed her brows in confusion. “How…?”
“You don’t remember?” Yolani asked with a blink.
Elania shook her head slowly. “I only remember falling into the Engine with Eziel.”
“The sword is gone. Paladin Anton was very upset,” Yolani explained.
“Is he going to come after me?” Elania asked carefully.
Yolani shook her head. “The Magisters banished him. You…you really don’t remember with the Magisters?”
Elania shook her head. “I really don’t.”
“You… you came back from the Engine. You and Eziel judged them. They’re following your instructions or…bad things will happen to them,” Yolani said before looking away. “And one other thing…”
Bending over, she picked up a small mirror, holding it so Elania could see her reflection. Neither red nor blue stared back at her—two golden irises glinted in the dim lighting of the room, mirroring the divine golds and hues of the Celestial Engine.
She pulled up her [Status] to see the changes.
[Status: Elania Reyes]
[Level 108 Lesser Demon (Ascendant)]
[Karma: 12243]
[Power: 1426/1426]
[Perks: (Soul Siphon - Visible) (Summoned from Another World!) (Regeneration) (Demonic Transformation)]
[Class: Judgement]
[Skill Slots: 4]
[Slotted Skills: Improvised Combat (Rank S+), Stealth (Rank S+), Mana Manipulation (Rank S+), Martial Bladesmanship (Rank C)]
[Affinities: (Demonic), (Divinity), (Mana), (Darkwalker)]
[Magical: Demonic Aura (Rank A) (Deactivated), Artifice (Rank E), Enhanced Mana Sensing (Rank E), Elemental Affinity (Rank E), Presence Concealment (Rank E)]
[Physical: Body Conditioning (Rank D), Mobility (Rank C), Darkvision (Rank B) (Activated), Throwing (Rank S+), Tracking (Rank S+), Archery (Rank E)]
[Mundane: Identify (Rank B), Universal Speech (Rank S), Reading (Rank A), Writing (Rank B), Crisis Management (Rank S+), Navigation (Rank E), Negotiation (Rank B), Intimidation (Rank D), Bribery (Rank C), Basic Handcrafting (Rank E)]
A silence fell between them as Elania processed the enormity of what had transpired. But at least it seemed like they were safe—and together, for now.
“I’m just glad you’re awake,” Yolani said softly, reaching out to squeeze Elania’s hand.
And despite everything else that needed addressing—questions to be asked and answered—Elania squeezed back with a grateful nod: so was she.
A small smile appeared on her lips. “Thank you, Yolani.”
“For what?” asked Yolani, looking slightly confused but not pulling away from their shared grasp.
“For everything,” Elania replied simply.
Elania glanced at her reflection in the mirror. She’d been changed, but she was, in the end, still herself.
And looking back into Yolani’s eyes, she knew without saying it out loud that whatever came next, they would face it together.
***
Thanks for reading! This has been a wild ride, the whole rewrite took 35 days in total...wow!
I need a few days to rest the brain, and then we will carry on and finish ShipCore Book A4! Finally we can finish the battle of Meltisar!
I also have a few ideas for some Demoness Sidestories that would be some small short stories that take place between it and book 2. I'm not ready to start book 2 yet though. I haven't fully thought it out. It might be that I work on Sigma16 2 first.
Comments
Erios909
Check out the side story while waiting for book 2 :D
LE TANTER Stéphane
Really well written. I really enjoyed it. Rest well . Looking forward to book 2. 😊
bob barker
This was quite a ride! --- criticisms for this chapter: seeing as she doesn't need water and has demonic regeneration, it's unexpected to have her throat be in non-prime condition. Also, it was confusing that Yolani wasn't sleeping in the bed per usual
Erios909
:) Relain wouldn't give karma, she didn't kill him. She deleted him from existence. She was controlling the Divine Engine's power, but it was also controlling her and using her as an avatar, too. That's why we dipped into Yolani's POV for a bit. As for Tessa... there are two theories. One: she isn't dead. Two: Eziel took the kill and the karma/kill message.
lenkite
WARNING: KARMA COMPUTATION ERROR!. Her Karma should be at MAX after killing a negative cult leader and his pet evil demoness
Yandron
Well, Elania finally can live somewhat now. Not pure crisis mode anymore! And that class is ... ominous(?) Question: Did you foget the potency for her race? or does it no longer have any number?
High Ground
Excellent story, I’m looking forward to the next book.
Kelan
Im excited to see where this story goes, especially since i read the original a long time ago. Although at the same time i cant wait for shipcore to continue and follow lil blue through her adventure :D
Crazy
I reread the entire original version of the story after reading the first few chapters of this rewrite. I must say it was an interesting experience. Having the two versions so recently read allowed for comparison. I could see the spots where you decided to change the direction of the story. Characters completely changed in terms of their role in the plot, killed off, etc. You can clearly see the difference in writing experience between the two versions. The first version was’t necessarily bad, but the difference in skill level directing the story is apparent. Well done.
wrecker lawson
Yaya Don't get me wrong. I love the series, but I'm looking forward to seeing more of our friendly gaint spider and a lovely blue bombshell
James Walsh
Thanks for the chapter, I like forward for the next book!
JustAUser
Glad you finally got back to Newly Summoned Demoness, and I look forward to Book 2/side stories. I have a question (but understand if you can't answer it because it's spoilery), will Elaine still have Yolani's father's memories going forward, or are they now gone?
Jonathan Wint
Her eye Color going to freak out the Paladin but I bet all the Swords wear former Angels and he going to want to convert Elena. We Never saw the Paladin's face or Body so how do you Exactly banish that? And IS IT A HIM? As Xenophobic as the Paladin and his was they are likely human But magic Trinket could disguised the voice as that Magic Power Armor completely Disgised the Body. Could be a Man a Woman or a Child! No way to Banish them Just the Armor. Now Why are not Contracts listed?? And is (Ascendant) Her Everlution? Will she Evolve Again When Will she stop being a Lesser Demon? Loved this Book and just the thing to clean the Palette for ship core!
JHD
Thanks for the chapter. She finally got a new body, but transforming into a cloud of energie doesn't sound like something she will try again.
Jim Smith
That is first rewrite I have followed from start to finish. I suppose I should catch up with Shipcore and start Sigma. If the quality stays this high, I can't help but be pleased.
