Casting aside regrets

Ancient legends whisper about us the guardians of voices those whose songs are a shield and whose hearts are a fortress. I am one of them. My name is Hope and from the moment I was born I knew that I had a responsibility beyond the comprehension of ordinary mortals. My voice is not just a gift but a weapon that has been blessed by the ages, the key to the Hongmun the invisible barrier that separates our world from the terrifying abyss inhabited by evil spirits-demons and their sinister leader-Gwi Ma. I remember the day of my initiation. I was only seven years old when the clan elders led me to an ancient stone imbued with the power of my ancestors. As the sun rose and mournful prayers echoed in the air I felt the weight of this burden for the first time. My throat tightened with fear but as I began to sing the fear receded replaced by a surge of strength. My voice vibrated as it soared, intertwining with the whispers of the wind and the murmur of a mountain stream. I sang about ancestors, about courage and self-sacrifice about light conquering darkness. And then I saw. The invisible became visible. A glow shimmered around us, a delicate web of energy that enveloped the earth like an invisible spider's web. It was the Hongmun, a protective barrier that shielded us from the nightmares that lurked in the darkness. That day I realized that my life belonged not to me but to those I was meant to protect. But I was also a part of that dark world. I was a witch.This is my essence, but it didn't stop me from being a hunter, from giving my all to protect people. Since then I have devoted myself to training. My voice was to become stronger, purer, capable of resisting even the most powerful demons, and my magic was to be perfect and powerful. I studied ancient texts filled with spells and prayers, and I listened to stories about the heroines of the past, whose voices held back hordes of evil. I was taught not only to sing, but also to see the signs of impending danger and to feel the fluctuations of energy that indicated attempts by the Hongmun to break through. Sometimes, in the silence of the night, I could hear them whispering, demons longing for our world, craving human souls. They tried to enter my dreams, tempting me with power and immortality, urging me to forget my mission. But I held on. I knew that if I gave in, Hongmun would crumble, and darkness would engulf the world. Gwi Ma is not just a demon; he is the embodiment of evil, ancient and powerful. He feeds on fear, despair, and hatred. The more suffering he sees, the stronger he becomes. He is the source of all the evil that has ever roamed our land. According to legend, he was imprisoned in the abyss by our ancestors, but his influence is still felt. He seeks to find a way out of the Hongmun, searching for weaknesses to break free and consume our world. Our goal is to prevent him from doing so. My songs strengthened Honmun, repelling the attacks of the evil spirits. I created, or rather I was entrusted with creating, a new group of guardians, and I did so. Mira, Zoe, and Rumi. I passed on my knowledge to them and supported them in their struggle. We were sisters in spirit, united by a common goal. We knew that our strength lay in our unity. But the darkness was not asleep. And if Honmun disappeared... It would be the most difficult battle of our lives. I know that many of us will die. But I am willing to sacrifice everything to protect those who have entrusted their lives to me. My voice is their shield, and I will sing until my last breath, as long as Hongmun stands guard. Because if he falls, the world will fall. And then darkness will consume everything. ****************** Selina, who was the voice of the previous group of guardians, recommended Rumi to me.She has a high-pitched voice and a beautiful appearance, and she has been trained as a hunter since childhood, but she also has a secret.She is half-demon.How did I know?Magic.I felt that there was something wrong with her, and I offered to help her, but I didn't expect her to be a hybrid. Since then, we've become friends. Zoe is the one who writes most of our songs. She's a kind and bright girl, the life of the party, and always has our backs. Mira-this pink-haired hurricane fell on my head when I was walking through the streets of Korea. She had run away from her family and was singing on the street. I was so captivated by her deep voice that I invited her to join the band. After that, I told her about the hunters, and she agreed. Our goal is to bring Hongmun to the golden state in order to seal it forever and eliminate the demons.