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Back in the village, as NECA received the water she justified as her rightful retribution, she failed to heed the underlying messages—choosing pride over prudence. Upon her first sip, the mysterious liquid transformed, and her triumph turned quickly to dread as the spirits reclaimed what was sacred.
The Haunting Echoes of NECA
When the villagers discovered NECA’s absence the following morning, her haunting calls for help reverberated through the forest, sparking fear among the villagers. An assembly of elders, led by the wise Papa Aano, gathered to seek guidance from the chief priest, who warned that the spirits sought justice—not just on NECA but on the entire village for its silence and inaction against wickedness.