View from the Side, View from Above

Have you ever had odd questions? For example, does a person like Selina actually exist? Nobody has ever seen her eat or sleep, so perhaps she is not a person at all, but rather one of the countless manifestations of some higher being who oversees everything and everyone. Living practically as hermits until little Rumi gains the requisite knowledge and abilities to be allowed to interact with others - a convenient excuse to hide from inquisitive eyes and not worry about rumors... I'm kidding. She is a human being. I am referring to Selina. What about another question? For example, "Who chooses the huntresses?" is an excellent question, right? "Of course, fate, directing some people to the paths of others for its own purposes," all knowledgeable people will respond, while the uninformed will be uninterested in the question itself. Because this is the correct answer, doubting it already stinks of heresy, enough to send someone to the stake. However, bonfires are no longer honored, so it is best to avoid anything drastic. But, given that there is some powerful entity behind the decision that doesn't want demons to enter the human world, I trust no one will argue. That's how things are. But let us get back to the questions. The next question is about Rumi, one she has asked herself several times: "Why is this happening to me?" To respond, we'll need to go into depth. First things first. Huntrix sings quite well, especially Rumi. According to the crowds, saying or even thinking "It can't get any worse" is forbidden because fate will be angry and will immediately demonstrate that it can. It certainly can. According to the same premise, there is always space for development. There is no end to perfection and all that. So, sprinting ahead is why she was subjected to all of these trials. To shape her personality, strengthen her will, and make her the best version of herself. So her voice would sound even stronger, because it derives its power from its owner, her spirit... It is sometimes necessary to shatter and demolish in order for it to heal and become stronger. This has been demonstrated by human, not only fracture physiology. Rumi needed those hardships, that break, to trust in herself, to see things from a different perspective, to become indignant, and to... free herself. However, the demons that their king dispatched to confront the huntresses are also good. But their ruler made a minor mistake. It would have been wiser on his side to send ladies rather than boys who are in the risk group for sympathy for gorgeous girls. That's where complete opposition may have occurred. And opposing a man to a woman is a bad idea from the start since there is always the chance of unification, which can be too high at times. And that is what happened. But let us not get ahead of ourselves. The demon lord's greatest tactical blunder was knowing Rumi was half-devil. As a result, she met all of the conditions and, one could argue, had a genetic predisposition to choose a representative of a species other than her own - not human, to which she considered herself - as a companion. He paid for something he didn't take into account. But let's go back to when the demons appeared as a youth k-pop group. The notion of utilizing the hunters' weapons against them, fighting them, and prevailing on their own turf is incredibly clever. However, an idea alone is insufficient; it must be carried out well, which is where the challenges began. However, the hunters had limitations. Only a higher being knows how their secret activity of shooting demons was not declassified. Sometimes it appears that they are aware of patronage from above and shamelessly use it. Killing demons in front of millions of admirers is quite daring. Or simply foolish and shortsighted. Has permissiveness gotten to their heads? Jumping from a low-flying, but still an airplane, and landing on the stage with no scratches or damage to the stage itself... Yes, everything will be brushed off as special effects, but this cannot be done in reality! Should I assign a conspiracy theorist to investigate the anomalies of a pop group? Just to keep their guard up. Yes, but it is banal. Everyone who isn't too lazy uses this strategy with defenders who are upset about the people they're protecting. It's been used too many times already. Awakening Rumi's so-called patterns was arguably her greatest bet and most helpful on her journey. Of course, the half-demon herself didn't think so. But, in the end, she put on a "just wow" performance, as some say. Whether you believe in the supreme essence or not, viewing this was extremely entertaining and, to some extent, exhilarating. However, her voice vanished as a result of an internal contradiction that deepened and deteriorated over time. From the impossibility of being herself, of relaxing and stopping hanging onto everything she holds. Fear of disclosure and the feeling that she had no control over a shameful secret. She realized that telling the truth would not be accepted or forgiven. Following the first thrust, the patterns developed on their own, feeding on her dread. Fear of rejection; fear of losing her voice. Fear of disappointing her or failing to complete the mission set to her. The urge to sing brazen lies simply killed her. Here, she should take a step back from her worries and think clearly. For example, the fact that she was picked for this mission implies that she is worthy, good enough, and fit, regardless of her ancestry. But no. However, to be left without a voice or almost without a voice is exactly what Rumi lacked in order to understand. Recognize that she is more than a vessel for valuable vocal chords and faith. Without these, it is impossible to put the soul into singing, and so the enchantment of song does not function. Without it, the protective curtain cannot be woven. "Fix the world to fix yourself" is not a goal. Why do they believe there is a problem with the world that needs to be fixed? Do they understand the plans of the greater being that created it? Perhaps that's how it was intended? But people are like that, judging what they don't like for one reason or another. And Rumi suffered as a result of the pressure of others' judgments and her own conviction that her genuine self would not be accepted. Yes, Selina played a huge part. This is what was required for everything to shift, especially in Rumi's head: a shake-up, a flash, an emotion, or "a set of destabilizing factors," as others say. Everything you need to flare up, let loose, and ultimately relax. Yes, this cannot be without consequences. There were some. Unfortunately, there is no way around it. A test of the relationship's strength, so to speak. Relationships can take many different forms, including friendships, romances, and family. Rumi and Jinu had affections for one other before they started dating. The girl felt different and lonely, and the demon male had a thirst for people and a desire to help someone from the start... is it any surprise that he did this? But, when they first met, they realized that going from hatred to love is only one step. The man who covered Rumi's bare hand in demonic patterns was motivated by pure calculation rather than good intentions. Leave the huntress in debt, and there are numerous choices, ranging from simple blackmail to more odd scenarios. He caught his bearings immediately, was sharp and determined, and was the perfect girl's type. Plus in his karma for such an amusing turn of events. Confrontation heats the blood and thrills in a positive way. Not only did it start that way for them. Let's not forget that Rumi's mother, also a huntress, chose a demon over a man, developed a crush, possibly even fell in love, gave birth... and then died, presumably, along with the baby's father, leaving her an orphan. There must be some sort of shady story behind this... Did the notorious Selina help destroy the same demon that had seduced her "sister"? Rumi's mother rushed to defend her family and also died. Selina subsequently discovered a toddler with strange purple marks on her hands that resembled demons. She quickly recognized what it was and where it came from... therefore the intense sense of remorse and yearning to raise someone else's child that even demonic blood could not stop. Another question: why is Selina so confident that after sealing the evil domain with a golden seal, the patterns on Rumi's hands will vanish? Has something like this happened before? But that is a narrative for another time; its time has not yet arrived. Returning to Rumi's experiences. There was another person in the hunters' circle. Their manager, that great man. How can he not notice when these madams talk about demons right next to him and mention a particular "Honmun" - how can he not be intrigued? There are those who lack curiosity, and there are others who have cultivated the ability not to meddle in the problems of others. Perhaps a professional characteristic for managers. If you ask too many questions, you will be replaced quickly. If the scheme succeeds, there will be a long queue of people eager to replace the overly curious moron. When Rumi's difficulties reached a climax, when her voice began to fade and what was going on began to unfold, her oddities became apparent. No, they had been observed before, but now there were more of them, and understandably, some people began to ask questions. Her friends, in particular, know her better than anybody else and are aware of all of these deviations from the norm. Such things are most obvious to those closest to. It's far more difficult to keep something from somebody, especially when you trust them... Speaking about trust. Selina believed what she said. When she promised that the patterns would disappear, she believed her words. But instilling faith in someone is not a difficult undertaking. Nothing is difficult if you know how to do it. A whisper here, a rumor there, a few subtle remarks and clues, and you're done! Understanding how thoughts work in the human mind is as simple as pie. You simply need to provide food for thought in the appropriate manner, and the brain will deal on its own. And the person will be completely convinced that they got to this conclusion on their own and that it is true. However, this is not that narrative. It's possible that the patterns' disappearance was a lie. The adoptive mother tells the girl a fairy tale, and the girl believes everything because she is young. Just so she will try harder. Maybe it's genetics, and the main huntress should be the previous one's daughter, or maybe the "chosen by fate" simply cannot be replaced, and it's up to this trio to hunt demons with songs and dances. Rumi cannot be replaced in any manner, thus she must be forced to make a genuine effort to complete her objective. What could be more appealing than becoming "normal"? It's so simple to say what they want to hear, using an equal sign between what they desire and "that very" goal... But these are only guesses. Rumi clearly wasn't interacting with any of the boys before to their disastrous meeting. Makes no sense. She had friends she had known since childhood; they grew up together and learnt the subtleties of demon hunting while absorbing the philosophy. There was just no time for boys, and then for men. That's why these new experiences, which became uncertain right after the battle in the bathhouse, were so intense. And very attractive. He already knew her big secret, therefore there was no need to hide it. He knew and... understood. Understanding and acceptance were just what Rumi lacked. A stranger had discovered her secret - her worst dread - yet he was not terrified and didn't push away the half-demon hunter. Actually, he knew the hunters' secret as well. Because he was a devil, yeah, yet... the girl's heart was already trembling. Rumi saw their similarities. Of course, she'd notice that; this guy hinted at it in virtually every sentence. Cunning and tricky, smart and calculating, yet he didn't realize how he became swept away with emotions and began to truly feel what he showed in order to get the desired result. Rumi was simply relieved that in his company, she no longer had to hide anything at all. And this is the most valuable thing a person in her situation could hope for and receive. Unwittingly, a contrast emerged: with her friends, everything is awful, quarrels, disputes, and suspicions, whereas with the guy, everything is calm and understanding. This is where their feelings for each other grew; they discovered what their usual environment couldn't provide. The natural attraction of persons who sympathize with one another. Her companions didn't help by categorically stating that all demons deserve only death and nothing nice - they merely set her up. Rumi now perceived song lyrics in a more personal way, both in her direction and in the direction of the person she was falling for. Perhaps she had not observed the hunters' rage before, or perhaps she had only just considered the "other side," "What is it like for demons?" This had not bothered her before: she considered herself a human, but it no longer worked out. There's another guy "from that side"... She couldn't see the passionate, albeit rightfully indignant, lines of the song she had created with her pals in any other light. Come up with it while she was still thinking the same way. A songwriter's brain is so acute that it occasionally develops rhymes and lyrics at the most unexpected situations. A distinguishing quality of someone who is completely immersed in his work and loves it. This happens to writers, songwriters, scientists, and innovators. This is how notes develop on everything in a row... Here's another line that Rumi thought of during the struggle. "I can do it; I know the ropes," right, Rumi? And this sentence terrified her so much that she became disoriented, and if not for her pals, disaster would have ensued. First love is, of course, good, but these two's relationship couldn't develop into something more, for a kid of a demon and a half-demon has no parallel among humans or demons. The world, all planets, are unprepared for this. Not yet, for sure. No, he won't pull the heavens apart with his bare hands, but... anything is possible. Given Rumi's powers, you can expect anything. Let's begin with that unusual ability... the one with red and blue energy. Both are used with the voice and are determined by the individual's emotional condition. This curious ability is unique. Nobody else has it. If blue energy, or song magic, flows freely from her, a splash of negative emotions such as wrath or despair, but not fear, will activate red energy. Only patterns develop well from fear. By the way, regarding patterns. The capacity to send blue energy into them is unique. Rumi is the only one who can achieve that. Demons cannot use song magic, but she is not a demon. And that is not all! One significant "add-on" is that the demon king never had control over her. He didn't have access to her mind or affect her ideas in any manner. This is what happens; often, half-demons are given opportunities that their parents lack, and they possess powers that none of their predecessors can control. Human genetics has also shown that mestizos inherit the best traits from their parents of different races, and this applies not just to appearance but also to internal structure. In the case of interspecies unions, the infant also receives something "from above".It's unique, special... If Rumi understands everything, then the devil guy has his own motivations. He was drawn to her otherness, her divergence from the environment, which resulted in loneliness. Same as his. As a result, a feeling of spiritual connectedness developed. Closeness is defined first and foremost by this feeling, as well as the fact that they cannot pretend to be someone else when they are together, which is already a lot. To open up, to let go... that same freedom that everyone who is deprived of it for whatever reason wishes for. But let us return to the exploits of the half-demon. "You can't run away from yourself" - that was the fact she needed to accept. That understanding that she lacked. That critical element of personality and self-awareness needed to fall into place so she could feel whole and... right. And it was at that point, when she was so close to the goal, to victory... but exactly that "was". Everything fell apart because it was wrong. It was required to break it to the ground in order to build it anew the way it should be. Rumi needed to accept herself. To comprehend that even if the patterns fade - which is not assured - she will remain a monster. To be at peace with yourself, you must accept who and what you are. Here's a guy who could never convert his status from "her boyfriend" to "her boyfriend." Too much was dragging on him. The past, a memory that cannot be erased, evidence of mistakes and losses, but Rumi... she accomplished it. She blossomed with a new color. And light. And sound. Her voice has changed significantly... But let us not get ahead of ourselves; everything is in order. Right on stage, she recreated her greatest fear, posing as a friend and saying what she was most frightened of hearing from them... I concede that this was, as some have said, powerful. Rumi should have known it wasn't them and they would never say such a thing, but she still believed it. Her relief-filled "It wasn't you" confirms that she truly believed her friends would feel the same way about this news and about her. Where is the typical denial, such as "No, that's nonsense, my friends wouldn't say that," followed by the conclusion, "So it wasn't them," and the ensuing dealing with those who were hiding beneath their guises? How could one forget that demons prowl close and may change their appearance...? Does Rumi struggle with self-esteem and appraising others, or did the demons properly represent what she was scared of? Additional unsolved questions. The awareness that "I am who I am" was the goal. Acceptance is the first step toward self-love. Selina claimed she could love a half-demon child, but this isn't about her. Another question: where did the third member of the earlier hunting squad go? Rumi's mother passed away, Selina adopted her child, and what about the third? Where's the third? Did she also die? Or not? If not, why didn't she tell us about herself? Or perhaps she did, but Selina kept it a secret? Or was she vehemently opposed to the decision to keep the half-demon alive and raise her as the future leader of the trio of hunters, and, desperate to influence and correct her former companion, severed all ties? It's also conceivable... The fact that Rumi's mother, while being a hunter, fell in love with a demon and had a child demonstrates, at the very least, the physical feasibility of common offspring. Also, devils can be good. Otherwise, what's there to love? It will not work in a monster who solely wants to consume you. Returning to the subject of Rumi's awareness, she recognized, or should have understood, that it was not them, not her friends, but when familiar faces from childhood say such things in similarly familiar voices, it hurts, and hurts deeply. Even knowing that it wasn't them doesn't help. Even more so, "in the moment," when everything is just happening, you just don't see such deep, even profound, currents and undercurrents. This occurs later, when you've properly considered what transpired. But not at the exact instant when the dreadful tragedy happened. It's not strange that such a shock would cause a flood of emotions. Rumi had one, too, and she hit with great force. All in the same voice, but with red, not blue, energy. And her friends saw her in patterns of fear and deep rejection; they grow precisely from negative experiences, genuine ones. Yes, the devils got their way, and the trio will no longer be united, at least not right away. And then... I wonder what Rumi expected. That these two would fling themselves on her neck following such a revelation? Selina stopped her from telling her fellow hunters the truth and separated her ward from them. From everyone. If Rumi had told her companions personally, the answer would be yes. Yes, there would have been disagreements, grievances, and accusations, but not like this... Those two were more outraged by the fact that she disguised her essence than by the act of hiding it. However, they would only have comprehended this after giving it some thought, and not right soon. Only Rumi, instead of giving her friends time to process what they had learnt, this awful fact, and make a fair conclusion, sought to urge and insist. The objective is close, and all that... But all she accomplished was to push them to direct a weapon at herself, terrifying them with a splash of red magic caused by an excess of feelings. Someone who was suppressed for far too long and never learned to control the "other side"'s heritage... These splashes are the result of a lack of control; she weren't using her power and didn't try to improve it. The result is natural. However, while riding the wave of emotions, she discovered demonic talents within herself. Specifically, controlled teleportation. A extremely valuable skill, both in combat and in everyday situations. That is how it works: there are no terrible forces; only bad intentions and bad hands. And Rumi was able to direct her abilities in the correct direction; almost no one could have done better.But let us not get ahead of ourselves. In any case, she was relieved to know that now everyone knew everything and she no longer had to hide or pretend to be someone she wasn't. Everyone noticed the patterns, though only a few knew what they signified... Here's another question about the patterns: "How do the demons themselves hide them?" and "Why shouldn't Rumi use the same method?". Obviously, it is impossible. Surely, they tried to find out, but if they didn't use it, it's either something that the hunters' ideals prohibit - such as some awful dark ceremony involving sacrifices - or it's just impossible. Still, there are several traits that half-demons lack compared to their purebred counterparts, and natural concealment could be one of them. Rumi deserves credit for deciding to fight for the world and the individuals who mistreated her. Despite feeling rejected and disgraced at the moment, she returned to face the demons again. After all, she had finally broken free from the shackles of shame about who she was and fully trusted in herself. Rumi, is that what she needed? Acceptance resulted in an interior metamorphosis, which was reflected in her looks. One! And the markings on her skin changed from a sickening purple to a blue that pulsed in sync with her speech. Isn't it better, Rumi? You should thank her for the assistance she provided. Without all of this, you'd still be hiding in your shell, convinced that the world would reject you and your friends would try to kill you if your secret was revealed. You would continue to suffer from self-loathing while adhering to someone else's rules. Without a little push and some interwoven probabilities... I suppose you could call me a god, but please don't; I prefer the term "higher being". Or at least "Destiny". Her friends awoke as soon as she started singing a new song. The spell was broken first, with just a tiny push and a few of lines. They responded to Rumi's powerful voice. It could hardly be otherwise. These two were accustomed to the magic of the voice; they contributed to generate it and, over time, became tempered with it. That explains why the chief demon's suggestion had such little influence on them. Years of training, followed by their own singing, provided the hunters with some degree of immunity. So, as soon as hope appeared, they awoke. To support. The trio's reconnection spawned a new wave. After all, there should have been three of them. Three equals harmony. Balance. As it should be. However, the power of a half-demon is immense, but not limitless. Especially for individuals who are not accustomed to using it. This is why Rumi was unable to withstand the main demon's blow. No, there is a chance she could have survived, but we will never know. And all because she has always suppressed this evil aspect of herself, the one capable of resisting the same demonic magic. Now she'll deal with it! At the very least, she has to. If not, she'll need to remind her! So that she does not abandon a vital aspect of herself. But that will happen later. And at that point, she was rescued by the same demon boy with whom they had begun to fall in love. Sacrifice. Selfless, pure sacrifice. Sincere sacrifice for the sake of another has always been appreciated. At all times. Pure selflessness is too unusual to be overlooked. What is taken by force cannot be compared to what is given voluntarily. Especially with such a strong desire to help. The soul of a demon, who reincarnated as a human after repenting and accepting his faults, gave Rumi all of his power and went where all souls go after life. But what he did... He was deserving. That is why his soul was carefully guided away from her path. What is equally noteworthy is that this first flash provided the hunters with the strength to solidify their victory, ignite the hearts and minds of the remaining attendees, and disseminate a new wave. What can I say? It was gorgeous. And powerful. In every senses. The girls created a new shield for the human planet with their music, voices, and force. As a result, Rumi and her demonic boyfriend favored representatives of a species other than their own, not the one in which they lived and belonged. They were too distinct in their surroundings. Rumi still had her patterns, but they were blue. Who knows whether they disappeared because she employed red power or because she sent blue via them? Or perhaps they were not meant to disappear? Who knows. But suddenly the patterns on the skin, which resembled mysterious tattooed letters in an unknown language, vanished, becoming nearly unnoticeable in a peaceful state. She was no longer terrified of them or humiliated, like in the song. Yes, Rumi has begun to accept herself. And to understand that her powers are inherited from her father, the demonic half of her family tree, rather than her mother, a human hunter. The teleportation that she mastered, one could argue, spontaneously and under the influence of emotions, is far from complete. Not all possibilities. She will no longer be afraid of her abilities and will work to improve them. And then, look, she'll develop to the point where she can stand beside magnificent half-demons like the well-known pizza lover and the glorious descendent of Aletar Radenor. If she works hard enough, of course. The three-eyed bird and the blue tiger are so attached to their master; how did this guy acquire the allegiance of such creatures? - remained on this side of the seal, demonstrating that it is conceivable. It is possible to intentionally leave demonic entities in the realm of humans. They stayed, implying that their owner was still out there someplace. In reality, that is accurate. After what that demon did, denying him a second opportunity would be cruel and unfair. Repented and atoned, desiring with all his soul not for himself, surrendered his body and nearly endless existence to save the one he loved - experienced a feeling unattainable by demons, purged himself... Perhaps he merits reincarnation instead of the eternal nothingness that all demons face after death. Just not as a person. For now. Let him initially be a little animal, such as a cat or a dog... but no, it is Korea, and being a dog is deadly there... Allow him to be like that at first. And then, we'll see!