A companion?
Impossible.
Are you crazy?
Have you completely lost your mind?
Even if we were left alone in this world, I would never have a relationship with that woman, and I would never allow that to happen until death.
Casey could not control his facial expressions at this terrifying assumption that he could not accept.
His anger was exaggerated.
Even his disappointment was ridiculous.
'What's new?'
The relationship between witches and the Awakened was worse than the relationship between dogs and cats.
Did he really expect their leader, that woman, to really take good care of his poor little brother?
Just because she held his hand and brought him to the ballroom once?
Just because she brought it to him to show his face?
disappointment?
Haha, that's funny.
“What a shame.”
The Awakened Knights following him were surprised by his sudden insult, and opened their eyes wide.
Even though he sensed their reactions, he didn't have enough time to turn around and check them.
'There is definitely something strange.'
How many times has this actually happened?
Uncontrollable situations necessarily create variables.
Within the portal, where a single mistake made in a short moment could be fatal, these variables were something disturbing and terrifying.
‘The Emperor is not allowed to make mistakes.’
In addition, as the strongest Awakened, Caisis was a character that should not fall no matter what.
Portals appear in abundance daily, and in dangerous areas, higher-ranking Awakeners, including him, must be sent.
He gritted his teeth, trying to bear the anxiety, tension, and terrifying feelings whose source he did not know.
Of course, it did not occur to him that these feelings might be a psychological attack he was directing at himf because of his threat to the person with whom he was half-connected.
“Your Majesty.”
Awakening, who was usually considered his right arm, approached him with a serious expression.
“Report first.”
He responded coldly, so the knight saluted and shouted:
“Yes, I report!
Three wounded, no deaths.
Fourteen magic stones have been collected as byproducts, and will be delivered to the wizards. …But Your Majesty, are you in good condition?”
“Enough.
Nothing.”
But the knight did not believe his words.
“You used your power too much.”
He looked around with a serious expression.
“It seems that your physical condition is not good.
Especially after what happened during the day...”
“What do you mean by what happened during the day?”
Caesis frowned, and the knight hurried to change the subject.
“I'm sorry.
The core has been processed, so you'd better get out and stabilize yourf.”
Caesis, who thought he was fine, realized that his right arm's words were not wrong.
'I was oblivious.'
He didn't feel as intense the pain when he was angry, but it was stronger than he expected.
The blue veins spreading like chrome on his skin were disgustingly prominent to anyone who saw them.
A burning feeling that spreads inteny.
headache.
Pain pressing on the heart as if it were going to explode.
The funny thing is that while his body was burning with heat as if flowers of fire were blooming on his skin, the cold spreading through his veins made his insides as if they were freezing.
'My mentor.'
But he'll be fine.
If he returns to the Imperial Palace and greets the night, his guide who knows his pain will come as a miracle.
Certainly, his way of thinking has changed since the presence of his mentor.
'Have I become dependent on her?'
Isn't describing it as being like an animal tied with a necklace correct?
He felt that the anger and irritation that had been spreading for no apparent reason began to gradually subside when he remembered his guide, that blurry woman whose appearance he did not know.
He looked at the barren landscape of the gate and said:
“Okay, I'll be back.”
“Yes, Your Majesty!”
The knights' expressions looked better, as if they felt relieved that the Emperor's irritation had finally stopped.
Seeing them, he suddenly came back to his senses.
He remembered his concern for Louis late.
Since the child was soft-hearted, he must have felt hurt.
He didn't expect that this cold Duchess would take care of his wounds.
'What a shame.'
But he cannot allow Louis to be returned to the palace.
When he came to his senses, he realized that what had happened today was very strange.
Thinking about the witness they caught with the Duchess and the drugs, he realized that there were unreliable people inside the palace.
And so, he started to feel silly about himf.
He frowned, clutching his temples.
Imagine that woman who would raise her head arrogantly if he uttered a word of apology to her, and he felt angry.
But…
“When we get back, send a message.”
The knights' heads tilted in astonishment.
“To whom, Your Majesty?”
“Duchess Ariel.”
“Oh… you mean the Duchess herf?”
“Yes, that woman.”
When he said her name, the knights' previously relaxed expressions hardened.
Anyway, he had to talk to her.
He and that woman were not in a relationship where they could avoid seeing each other for the rest of their lives because of the tension between them.
Since it is one of the two pillars that support the empire, there is no other choice.
"Today was weird.
So I should check."
“Yes, we will transfer this to the palace immediately.
Will you return directly to the central palace?”
“We'll talk when we get back.
The director has appeared.
Everyone, get ready.”
"Yes!"
He passed through the blood-stained lake and saw the exit of the gate appear as a mirage.
It was an exit that only opened after killing the leader of the core-bearing monsters.
No matter how many times he saw it, he never got used to it.
It was a disgusting sight.
When they pass through the exit of the portal, they feel a terrifying pressure as if they are transported to another world.
“Your Majesty!”
He saw the worried head maid and the temporary guides assigned to him running towards him with worried expressions.
A familiar and familiar scene.
But how wonderful it would be if his guide was among them.
If only she could always be there for him instead of waiting for her to come at some point
How wonderful that would be.
Today, he felt an unbearable desire.
Perhaps because of the pain radiating to the back of his neck.
“Your Majesty, we…”
“We will try again anyway!”
The Emperor's guides could no longer calm him down.
However, after a night had passed, the Emperor came out as if nothing had happened, completely recovered.
He knew that there were many rumors about this matter.
The knights wanted to ask about the situation but did not dare to open their mouths, nor did the three temporary guides who were extremely anxious for fear of losing their positions.
But not yet.
It was important not to confirm anything with his mouth so that his guide, whose trace had not been found yet, would not escape.
At that moment.
He felt something strange at his feet.
He extended his hand faster than anyone else, knocking down those around him with icy branches.
“Your Majesty!”
In a sudden situation, the Guides scattered, and the Awakened rushed to protect them.
At that moment when Caesis was left alone, a huge shadow appeared at his feet.
Everyone saw that scene.
As if it was the same tragic scene that happened in the palace garden six years ago.
"everyone."
Blood was bleeding from his mouth.
This terrifying feeling.
A feeling as if his heart was being squeezed completely.
“Run away!”
─Boom!
A huge sound rang out as if something huge was hitting the ground.
With the sound of screaming, thick dust rose.
Casey saw the scene turn black before his eyes.
“Your Majesty!”
Something happened in the imperial palace that was not supposed to happen.
With the ruler's blessing, a portal should never appear in the palace.
'Just like six years ago when my mother died.'
There was a portal explosion.
With the final screams of the knights running towards him, the black curtain covered his eyes.
A feeling of pain squeezed him.
Then swallow it.
In terrifying silence, the rest looked at the scene with stunned expressions.
“Impossible…”
“How did this happen in the palace?”
"It was about to explode!
What should we do?
It swallowed His Majesty alone!"
The black hole that swallowed the emperor.
Since someone has already entered, no one can enter until they die.
Danger signals are flying.
This was clearly a portal explosion.