The Tale of the Holy Mules

= The Tale of the Holy Mules	=
== The Beginning ==
The origin of the spirits who took residence in the bodies of the mules is unknown. The story goes as follows:
In the vast realm where gods and mortals mingled, two holy mules were born-divine creatures known as "/la spawn Dragons_Mart." Two gods from the holy realm transcended into the bodies of ordinary mules. These mules were no longer regular beasts of burden; they were emissaries of peace, gifted with the ability to traverse between the sacred and the profane. Their purpose was pure: to spread the word of Char's Corner, a mystical pet shop located within the legendary marketplace known as Dragons Mart.
Char's Corner, tended by Charlotte, was a place of wonder, where enchanted creatures and rare pets were sold to those deemed worthy. The mules were chosen by the gods themselves to serve as their physical bodies. They became living advertisements for this shop, traveling from town to town, realm to realm, to share the magic and mystery of Char's Corner.
=== Magdalena ===
The journey of the holy mules led them to a bustling, neon-lit place known as Magdalena—a casino unlike any other. Magdalena was a haven for those seeking fortune and thrill, owned by the enigmatic and powerful Terradore Baker Pacia. Pacia was a figure shrouded in mystery, known for his cold, calculating nature and his iron grip over the casino and its denizens. When the holy mules arrived, their presence was met with awe and curiosity. However, Pacia saw them not as divine messengers but as threats to his dominion over the souls who frequented the establishment. Driven by a mixture of fear and envy, Pacia devised a plan to rid himself of these holy creatures. He believed that by destroying them, He could sever the connection between the sacred and the mortal worlds, thus cementing his control over the realm.
=== The Pleading ===
When word of Pacia's plan reached Charlotte, she was stricken with sorrow and fear. Knowing the true nature of the mules and the importance of their lives, she set out to confront Pacia and plead for their salvation. Charlotte arrived at Magdalena, her heart heavy but her resolve unwavering. She requested an audience with Pacia, and though he was a cruel, heartless man who rarely entertained pleas, something in Charlotte's demeanor compelled him to listen.
In the grand entrance of the casino, Charlotte stood before Pacia’s bell boy, her voice strong as she spoke for the will of the holy mules. "Terradore," she began, "these mules that you seek to destroy are no ordinary creatures. They are holy spirits, beings of purity and light, who have taken form in this world to fulfill a purpose beyond our understanding. To harm them would be to commit a grave sin against the very essence of the divine."
Pacia, unmoved by appeals to morality, scoffed at her words. "What care do I have for holy spirits or divine beings?" he retorted. "They do not pay to be here."
But Charlotte, undeterred, pressed on. "These mules have done nothing but bring peace and goodness wherever they go. They seek only to spread the word of my humble store, a place that offers love and care to all creatures. To destroy them would not only be an act of cruelty but would also bring a curse upon your soul and your establishment. The gods are not to be trifled with, Terradore." Pacia eyed her with a mix of contempt and curiosity. "You speak of curses and gods, but what proof do you have that these mules are anything more than beasts of burden?" Charlotte knew that words alone might not sway him, but she could not give up. "Look into their eyes, Terradore Baker Pacia. You will see the truth for yourself. They carry a light within them that no ordinary creature possesses. They have touched the hearts of many, and they could touch yours as well if you would only allow it."
Suddenly, the end had begun. 
=== The Genocide ===
In an act of unspeakable cruelty, Pacia orchestrated the unjust slaughter of the two holy mules, his actions staining the casino's glittering floors with their divine blood.
== The Curse ==
As the holy mules breathed their last, they exhaled a curse upon Magdalena. The casino's fortunes turned; its once-vibrant halls now haunted by the restless spirits of the slain mules. Charlotte, sensing the loss of the emissaries, followed through with the will of the mules. The curse shall be enacted. The tyrant Pacia cannot escape from the destiny decided by the holy mules. Terradore Baker Pacia, though victorious in his dark deed, was not spared from the consequences. Dozens of goats infested his beloved casino. Their stubborn ways and sharp horns will haunt Pacia for the rest of his days. The Curse of the Holy Mules weighs heavily on his soul, and his once-thriving empire began to crumble at the hands of the vengeance-seeking goats. In the end, Pacia's name became synonymous with betrayal, his legacy forever marred by the blood of the innocent creatures he had destroyed.