Overture

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Violet: Once upon a time, there was a glowing city protected by golden gates, known as Heaven. It was ruled by beings of pure light. Angels that worshiped good and shielded all from evil. Lucifer was one of these angels. He was a dreamer with fantastical ideas for all of creation. But, he was seen as a troublemaker by the elders of Heaven. For they felt his way of thinking was dangerous to the order of their world.

Violet: So, he watched as the angels began to expand the universe in their ways. From the dust of Earth, they created Adam and Lilith. Equals as the first of mankind, but despite this, Adam demanded control, and Lilith refused to submit to his will. She fled the Garden. Drawn in by her fierce independence, Lucifer found her and the two rebellious dreamers fell deeply in love. Together, they wished to share the magic of free will with humanity, offering the Fruit of Knowledge to Adam's new bride, Eve, who gladly accepted. But this gift came with a curse. For with this single act of disobedience, evil finally found its way into the Earth. With it, a new realm of darkness and sin. And the order Heaven worked to maintain was shattered.

Charlie: As punishment for their reckless act, Heaven cast Lucifer and his love into the dark pit he had created, never allowing him to see the good that came from humanity, only the cruel and the wicked. Ashamed, Lucifer lost his will to dream. But Lilith thrived, empowering demonkind with her voice and her songs. And as the numbers of Hell grew, so did its power.

Charlie: Threatened by this, Heaven made a truly heartless decision. That every year, they would send down an army, an Extermination, to ensure Hell and its sinners could never rise against them. But Lilith's hope remained. And her dream was passed down to their precious daughter, the Princess of Hell.

As Violet finishes narrating, she closes a book titled "The Story of Hell" and looks out to Pentagram City.

"Don't worry, Mom. We'll make you proud." Charlie said

Violet and Charlie soberly look out the window to Pentagram City burning to the ground, just as Vaggie comes into the room.

"Charlie? Violet?" Vaggie said

The key Charlie is holding transforms into KeeKee who scampers away, Charlie and Violet turns to Vaggie in surprise, "Aah! Oh, shit. Did you hear all that?"

"Uh, yeah. I was right there." Vaggie said, she pointed her thumb to the doorway.

"Sorry. Violet and I get pre-tty worked up after an extermination happens. The story helps..." Charlie begins

Vaggie chuckles, "Don't worry. I enjoy your theatrics. Are you two okay?" She sits down with Charlie

"We're fine. Just... thinking, ya' know? Family stuff." Charlie said

"Have you guys heard from your mom?" Vaggie asked

Charlie shake her head in dismay.

"Oof... how long has it been now?" Vaggie said

"Not that long, only...seven....years off doing something important, I'm sure!" Charlie said

Violet looks away guilty because she's mainly the reason why their mother has disappeared.

"But, this kingdom was something she really cared about. Something I care about." Charlie said

"Well, at least you're not alone." Violet said

"I just hope that what I'm trying to do here will work." Charlie said

"It will. I have faith in you." Vaggie said

KeeKee leaps into Charlie's arms as Vaggie stands up, "Alright, come on. Alastor says he has something to show us." They walk out the room

As Vaggie leaves, a loud bell rings throughout the city, and Charlie turns to the Bell Tower at Heaven Embassy. The two sisters look on with sadness, knowing that it's another year before the Extermination comes again.

Helluva Boss: Violet MagneOnde as histórias ganham vida. Descobre agora