Chapter 3: Chapter 2 – The Consequences of Ignorance and Irrationality

There lies the ancient forest where a demi-human creature known as the white fox girl resides. Possessing both human beauty and fox grace, she has lived for thousands of years.

The Holy Empire of Gaia, a theocratic nation, holds her in high regard as a symbol of purity and grace. Her legend is an integral part of their culture, religion, and tradition, and her presence in the forest is respected and honored. The people of Gaia believe that she is the guardian of the forest and her presence brings good luck and prosperity to the empire. They have dedicated temples and shrines to her, where they offer prayers and offerings, seeking her blessings and protection.

However, the Kingdom of Holo, located near Gaia's borders, is not content with respecting the ancient forest and other protected sites. They constantly attempt to invade these resourceful lands. They have been at odds with the Holy Empire of Gaia for generations, and have always been envious of the prosperity and power of their neighbor. They believe that by taking control of the ancient forest, they can gain access to the valuable resources and increase their own wealth and power.

The group of knights, seeking prestige and glory, trespassed into the forest in search of the mythical creature. They were driven by their ambition and greed, and were willing to risk everything for the sake of fame and riches. They had heard the legends of the white fox girl, and were convinced that capturing her would bring them great honor and wealth. They were also convinced that the people of the Holy Empire of Gaia were weak and superstitious, and that they would be able to take her with ease.

The white fox girl, naive to the cruel nature of humans, was easily captured by the knights who exploited her kind-heartedness. They left the ancient forest unnoticed by the border patrols, slipping through a secret passageway. They placed the white fox girl in an iron bar cage and traveled to the nearest town, where they relaxed at an inn. But an hour later, they remembered something very important.

The knights hastened behind the inn, where they had left the white fox girl in a carriage. To their dismay, they found her lying there, lifeless and unresponsive. The knights were in a state of turmoil, and chaos ensued as they disputed over who was to blame for her death. All their aspirations of immense wealth and fame were dashed before them.

"How could we have done this? We were supposed to deliver her to the king!" exclaimed one knight.

"Yes, but we can't change what's done. We need to figure out how to deal with the consequences of our actions." said another knight.

"Cope with the consequences? You mean we should just submit to our punishment and live with remorse? I won't tolerate that, we need to find a way to exonerate ourselves." said the third knight.

The knights started to accuse each other, trying to be the honorable knights, their words turning into insults as they fought over who was liable for her death. Their egos and pride as knights obscuring them to the reality that they had killed a mythical creature.

"You're the one to blame, you were the one who insisted on capturing her in the first place!" said one knight.

"Don't try to evade responsibility, you were the one who left her to perish from starvation," said another knight.

As the argument escalated, the knights began to realize the gravity of their actions. They had not only killed a creature of legend, but also angered the powerful Holy Empire of Gaia and brought shame upon their own kingdom. The guilt and fear of public execution consumed them, and they turned on each other in a desperate attempt to shift blame and absolve themselves of responsibility.

The dispute between the knights escalated, their words turning into violence as they killed each other in a frenzy, unable to confront the truth of what they had done. They had lost their minds.

The remaining knights, consumed by their own guilt and fear, continued to fight and kill each other until there was only one left standing. He sat among the bodies of his comrades, tears streaming down his face as he realized the true cost of his ambition. He knew that he could never return home, and that his name would forever be remembered as a traitor and a murderer.

He committed suicide by piercing his own heart.

The observer, who had been watching the scene in shock and horror, couldn't believe what he was witnessing. He was a local guide who had been hired by the knights to lead them through the town. He was a man of few words, but his eyes showed the depth of his emotions. He was disgusted by the knights' actions, and was filled with a sense of disappointment and sorrow. He knew that there were many legends surrounding the killing of a mythical creature, and that those who committed such a sin would suffer in all possible ways.

As the observer walked towards the carriage, he had to step over the corpses of the knights that littered the ground. Each step he took was heavy with the weight of what had just happened. He couldn't help but feel a sense of disgust and disappointment at their actions.

He muttered to himself, "How could they have been so foolish, so blind? They were supposed to protect and serve, not kill and destroy."

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He peered into the carriage, where the white fox girl lay, her body still and cold. He couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness and loss, knowing that such a beautiful and innocent creature had been taken from her natural habitat in such a senseless and cruel way. He knew that the Holy Empire of Gaia would be in mourning, and that the Kingdom of Holo would face the wrath of the neighboring empire.

He couldn't help but feel a sense of awe at her beauty, but that was quickly replaced with a sense of dread as he saw her tears.

He felt compelled to give her a proper burial. He gently picked up her body and placed it in the carriage with a cloth covering her, and drove towards the nearby forest. As he drove, he spoke softly to the white fox girl, "I am sorry, I wish I could have done something to prevent this. I promise to give you the respect and honor you deserve in your final resting place."

As he drove, tears welled in the observer's eyes. The death of the white fox girl had deeply affected him. He couldn't comprehend such a tragedy and wondered what the future held for the Holo kingdom and the diplomatic crisis now that the white fox girl, the pride of the Holy Empire of Gaia, was gone.

He knew that the kingdom would never be the same again, and that her death would be remembered as a great tragedy and a catalyst for the wars that the empire would initiate for revenge.

He arrived at the forest and found a secluded spot to bury her. He dug a grave, laid her body inside, and covered her with flowers and leaves as a final tribute. As he finished, he couldn't shake a sense of guilt and responsibility as a Holo citizen. He knew he couldn't prevent the knights from kidnapping her, but he also knew that the true blame lay with their actions and the consequences of their pride and ego.

The observer stood there for a moment, paying his respects to the white fox girl and the tragic events that had occurred. As he prayed, he couldn't help but feel a sense of temptation as he looked at her vulnerable, cold body. He tried to touch her cheek but immediately stopped himself and stood up to clear his head.

As he turned to leave, he felt something grab his right foot. He turned around, shocked, stumbled, and frantically ran.

“Aaooh..”

As he ran, he heard a soft howl calling out to him. He stopped in his tracks and turned around, unsure if what he was hearing was real or just his imagination.

To his surprise, the white fox girl was crawling before him, her body now whole and alive. However, due to the sudden shock he received, he yelled loudly, "Monster!" and ran as if his life depended on it. The white fox girl, weak as she was, raised her right hand and howled to stop the man from running.

“Aaaoooh..”

The man ran and ran, his mind breaking from the shock of seeing the dead come back to life. The image of the white fox girl, crawling, haunted him as he ran. He couldn't understand how this was possible, and the thought that he might be losing his mind consumed him. He was nearing his physical limit, his legs feeling like lead and his chest burning with the effort of the long run.

As he reached the mass murder scene, where multiple people and knights had gathered to investigate, his body finally gave out. He clutched his chest, his body exhausted from the long run and unable to continue. He collapsed to the ground, his heart giving out from the shock, fear and exhaustion. He died there, his final thoughts consumed by the image of the white fox girl, alive and howling, reaching out to him.

The realization of his foolishness for running without reason, taunted him as he took his last breath.

The white fox girl found her bearings after the man fled from her. She tried to stand up but was unable to. She was hurt from the ordeal and lacked the strength to stand up straight. She tried to move and walk, but her body was too weak and she collapsed to the ground. Her first steps had come to a bittersweet end, but she decided to crawl deeper in the forest. Her intention was to return to her home, her will to live stronger than her body.

The kingdom of Holo was in turmoil after news spread that a group of knights had been found dead. The investigation began swiftly and it was soon concluded that the knights had killed each other. However, the death of the man who had run to the scene and had a heart attack remains a mystery.

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