The woman revealed a small smile as she uncrossed her arms. She turned around slowly and entered the darkened temple.
"Follow."
Akuza walked up the steps of the temple, following his mother into the massive structure.
The temple was incredibly dark inside. Akuza had trouble adjusting even with his demonic eyesight. He could hear demons all around: the floor, the walls, and the ceiling. Their movements were quick and staggered, motivated simply through sheer terror. Within moments, the two arrived at a large chamber. The smell of blood hung heavy in the air. The room was poorly lit with torches, the light reflecting off of the stone walls. In the center of the room was an elaborate multitude of circles, each inscribed with various runes. His mother pointed towards the center of the circles, instructing Akuza to stand there. Akuza did as he was commanded and stood in the center of the circles. His mother looked at him once more.
"Is this truly what you want?"
Akuza nodded quietly. His mother turned away and suddenly appeared behind an pedistol near the circles. Upon the pedistol was a thick tome, written in an ancient language. After turning a few pages, his mother stopped and began to carefully read. Minutes passed and she closed the book.
"This may take some time. It is a very delicate process. You have multiple seals placed upon your body. I could not risk your innate power to escape. Now then, let us begin..."