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SADIE CORNELIA moved around the laboratory facility as if she were running out of time. Her huffs are stronger than usual, and she has come to steal the Tablet of Destiny.

They say that Enlil held the Tablets of Destiny, which gave him immense power and authority. On these tablets, the fates of both mortals and gods were outlined.

He was thus seen as the 'decreer of fates'. Enlil was so powerful that he could grant kingship to a ruler. His decisions, whatever they may have been, were usually final.

In his role as 'Lord Wind', Enlil was seen as the moist wind of spring but also the wind of destructive storms. He was thus seen as a god with a two-sided nature and was referred to as the 'East Wind' and 'North Wind' in one text. Enlil also created the hoe, the tool used in farming.

Kaya dapat alam niya kung nasaan 'yon. Siguradong siya lang ang makakapagpaliwanag kung bakit ang daming umalis sa siyudad simula nang dumating sila sa lab na 'to.

Perhaps many of us were so impressed by the new world that the magic used, or, let's say, the magic used on Circe.

"Sadie!" 

Sadie suddenly stopped and turned to them, giving them that wicked smile, "Catch me all you want, but you can never stop me from finding the cure." She slipped her hands into her pocket and tossed the knives at the scientist.

"You're all good at one thing: becoming livestock! You're afraid that the Mesopotamian Gods have scattered their precious Hybrids to end all of you..." Her eyes turned even darker and glowed crimson, with sparkles of magic surrounding her.

She didn't bother answering them. All she wanted was to be free from the experiment. Now that Sadie has broken a rule, she must be a threat.

All she wanted to know was how to destroy the philosopher's stone in order to prevent immortality, which could be the cause of the war.

"Sadie, pakiusap lang! H'wag nang matigas ang ulo mo!"Her golden chains clattered all around her, and her red aura shone brightly at napahawak na lang sa mukha ang mga scientists dahil sa sobrang liwanag nito. They could see she was going through a rebellious phase.

Sadie put her both hands together and her amulet shone brightly as her eyes turned green and activated her plant magic powers.

Unti-unti nagtransform ang kamay niya, as if the plants were absorbing one another. Agad siyang lumapit at sinampal ang siyentista ngunit binalaan niya ang mga kasama na lumayo kaagad sa kanya,  "Don't smell her hand! It's poison."

"Tch," Iwas na lang ni Sadie and her arm chains began to move, and it shone even brighter. And for a brief moment, she felt enraged at seeing those scientists.

All she could do was furrow her brow and stare at them intently, revealing the amount of rage that had been building up inside her until now. The scientist steps back slowly at ramdam nila ang panginginig ng paa nila.

She inherited the Amulet of Devotion from her mother, Ishtar, among other things. The philosopher's stone's power is contained within the necklace. When used in battle, it can be extremely dangerous.

This amulet has more than just charm; it can break into any location that the user desires. And Sadie would do everything she could to avoid the potential destruction.

Yes, this is one of the most powerful abilities Sadie has ever had. In addition, she can use her power by using Plant Body Physiology for defense.

She could completely transform my body into plants whenever she wanted to. The transformed form is anatomically identical to my normal form, with the exception of being made of plants, in which case it contains all organs and is slightly vulnerable to attacks.

"Well, well Sadie. Aren't you a little rebellious?"

'Di pa rin niya maintindihan kung bakit ba gano'n na lang sila ka-desperado para sa isang katulad niya. Alam naman nilang kakaiba ito and between the two of them they knew Sadie's potential to become the destroyer.

'Di alam ni Sadie kung bakit gusto nilang itago siya dito sa laboratory na 'to. Dahil ba natatakot silang malaman kung saan nila ginagamit ang philosopher's stone?

There must be something happening around the world—especially in this timeline, 2099—pero kung akala nila na papayag na lang si Sadie na sundin ang utos nila, nagkakamali sila kung gano'n. Maraming nangyayari dito na kahit siya ay hindi maintindihan.

Marami siyang nalalaman tungkol sa mga bagay na ngayon ay nasa kaibuturan ng Santavarre at sa kakaibang laboratoryo na 'to, mahahanap mo ang mga bagay na 'di mo akalaing malalaman mo. Especially Circe's magic.

It all started when Circe, the sorcerer, was able to use drugs and incantations to change humans into wolves, lions, and swine. The Greek hero Odysseus visited her island, Aeaea, with his companions, whom she changed into swine.

But Odysseus, protected by the herb moly (a gift from Hermes), compelled her to restore them to their original shape. He stayed with her for one year before resuming his journey.

Disheartened and dispirited from their horrendous encounter with the man-eating Laestrygonians - after which they had been left with only one out of their twelve ships - Odysseus and his remaining men land on Aeaea, Circe's island.

And she is said to be the source of magic in the future world. Isa pa sa kanyang natutunan, na ang dahilan kung bakit nabubukod ang mga tao at ang nangyari sa mga nakatira sa lungsod na kanyang tinitirhan ngayon ay dahil sa isang espesyal na sakit na kumakalat sa kanilang lugar.

Ito ay Nictalia Virus kung tawagin. When a person contracts the Nictalia Virus, their body begins to transform and becomes slightly creepier. The virus causes severe fever, nausea, and pain, as well as sore eyes.

Those who are infected are far more troublesome than you expected. These Nictalians naturally identify humans as their own enemy, as if they wish to remove them.

Unfortunately, people who became infected showed signs of sudden physical and psychological changes, and they began to mutate into a mythical creature that was a combination of a human and a robot. It's more of a hybrid.

Their process has three stages. The first stage is their awakening, followed by hybrid transformations, and finally, hybrid fusion. That's how they use humans as pawns and transform them into monsters.

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"BAKIT BA lumalaban ka pa? Why the struggle, though? You know you can't say no even if you want to."

Alam ni Sadie na walang paraan para makatakas siya sa ganoong klaseng lugar. Dahil kahit anong gawin niya, wala siyang takas dahil alam niyang gagamitin siya ng mga scientist para gawin ang gusto nila. There is no way to escape.

Especially when you've spent your life striving to be the underdog and have been assigned as a murderer, and they can use you for their own gain after you've been sold by many men and you've always felt filthy.

And you spent almost all of your life in the red district, training to be a prostitute. Sadie lives that way. So, whatever this group was up to, she feared it as much as the other Demigods. Bata pa si Sadie nang masangkot siya sa ilang uri ng ilegal na aktibidad.

Itinapon siya ng kanyang ama dito, sa isang grupo, at hindi 'to ang uri ng buhay na gusto niya para sa kanyang sarili. Nakapatay siya ng maraming beses kahit hindi niya gusto.

"Looks like you need to discipline, are you?"

'Di naman nagustuhan 'to ni Sadie kaya sinipa niya ang pader . And it cracked. The wall cracked loudly and now it started to rumble and smokes are everywhere because of how strong Sadie is. Halos mapawisan at mapalunok ang mga scientist sa kanyang ginawa.

"I'm Sadie Cornelia Mallari, isang Demigod. You idiots, I'm Ishtar's daughter. You really believe you can just give me orders katulad ng gusto niyo?" 

Her long and curly brown hair with violet highlights, as well as a blend of red and violet, her crimson eyes, sharp nose, and the amulet she is carrying. She's also pretty tanned. Additionally, she has tattoos that represent Ishtar, particularly the moon and numerous stars.

She's quite tall and athletic, and her commanding walks almost give the impression that she is not to be taken lightly. She radiates a silver aura that is as bright as the moon. She has been at this facility for too long, as shown by her magenta scrubs.

"Matigas talaga ang ulo mo, 'no?"

"Dakpin 'yan!"

"Wait! Bitiwan niyo nga ako!'Di niyo alam kung sino ang kinakalaban niyo!"Sigaw ni Sadie at agad-agad siyang nagpupumiglas sa pagdampot sa kanya ng mga scientist.

May mga pagkakataon talaga na matigas si Sadie at siya yung tipong hindi magdadalawang isip na makuha ang gusto niya. Lalo na kung tungkol sa hustisya. Marahil ay dahil naunawaan niya ang uri ng pamumuno na nakita niya sa katiwalian ng kanyang ama. And nothing could ever stop Sadie from seeking the truth that she would want.

She was taken by force into a special room, which shocked her. Guns are present everywhere. Additionally, a child is present in that room. Sadie is terrified, her face is starting to sweat, and she is not at all interested in doing this. She was unable to move and was trembling violently. Will she commit murder once more?

Sadie closes her eyes and confesses, "I—I don't want to hurt you." Guilt has taken over her. "This isn't something I want to do." 

The child's mouth opened slightly, and he seemed to be looking at Sadie's face. Forgetting that he might be in danger. His expression gives her goosebumps, as if he is unaffected by the situation at all.

"You won't. Enki led me here," the child said with a sudden smile. "And we met as a result of his coordination with your uncle. Enlil trusted you with me. I am your savior." 

"Led you—"

'Di niya maintindihan kung bakit pa rin sila nagtatalo, gayong pareho silang demigod. Alam niya ang tungkol sa philospher's stone at kung ano talaga ang pakay nila.

Para sa immortality. At 'yon ang tunay na layunin ng mga scientist. Kaya kung gusto mong maging mabait din siya, huwag mo nang subukan pang lokohin 'to.

Ngumisi na lang 'yong bata and he put his fingers on his chin before testing Sadie, "Are you aware of what is going on in Ramquest City?"

It appears that Sadie has gotten into more trouble than she previously did. Sadie had no idea this was a trap from which she would never be able to free herself. Now that this child exists, the Mesopotamian Gods have dispatched someone to kill her.

And as revenge for his family. How can Sadie change her fate and escape the city now?