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Chapter 381
Pledge
The incident where the Lutetia young master killed a nun ignited the fury of all religious people.
There was a reason that bound all nuns and priests as one in anger.
The nun's corpse was preserved in the exact state she was killed by the young master, and everyone could verify what situation had unfolded at that time.
A mere commoner who was nearly violated by a devil-like young master and died miserably.
It laid bare the true face of the greedy vested interests.
W̌e b̄ n о ṽ еl̂ É ñū mа̊
She was now enshrined in the morgue.
And someone was alone there, looking down at the nun.
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It was the Saintess, Olivia Arken.
Olivia knew who this woman was.
Especially her eyes, she still remembered them vividly.
Though they were drying up with the passage of time now, there was a time when those eyes also shone bright and clear.
Ẇ еb n о v ӗ l̊ .Ĕ nu m̆ӓ
The nun back then had said this.
-I've admired you since long ago. It's a tremendous honor to be able to serve someone like you.
Olivia was admired by all women.
The nun lying here was no exception.
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Olivia, a famous beauty and devout Altean believer.
A princess thought to be stained by the secular world became a Saintess candidate, and proved herself a Saintess for all to see.
Ёṅũ m̀ а̂ . і d
Her birth seemed like a prophecy fulfilled, and it felt like becoming a holy witness in that historic moment.
That nun, bound by such admiration, assisted Olivia.
That was why Olivia kept her close.
To keep her as a pawn that might be useful someday.
And she became the pawn used to remove Lutetia.
"You... did very well."
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Thanks to her sacrifice, the Lutetia young master ended up on the chopping block.
Lutetia was one of the key figures who forced Olivia into the religious world.
Finally, he paid the price.
"Don't worry... the man who killed you like this will absolutely not be able to walk out alive."
There are many people in the Altean Order, and among them are those immersed in doctrine.
If you handle them well, they'll move on their own.
Wе b̂ń о_v̂ӗ l̀ En ů m а̊
"So rest easy."
Olivia placed her hand on that face.
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A subtle light emanated and covered it, and finally that face found peace.
She said she found peace, but it was merely changing a dead face.
-You're truly no different from a devil.
A whisper heard in her ear.
Е̄ ñ umа̊
That wasn't a fairy-tale-like sound like the voice of conscience.
The sulfur smell piercing the nose.
That sulfur-scented subtle hand carefully caressed Olivia's chin.
-Making a devil possess you and pushing you to your death, then saying you'll get revenge. Don't you think that's truly shameless, even by your own standards?
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Olivia turned her head to face that form.
Pale skin, lower body in the form of a snake - a demon.
Е̇ n̂ û m̃ а . і̂ d
The Demon of Lust and Illusion, Sitri.
As long as Alte's light exists, Great Demons cannot infiltrate the Empire.
But if that light can be freely manipulated in the depths, it's different.
Especially if one rises to a position as high as Saintess, making demons roam this city without anyone knowing isn't difficult.
-How can you be this perfect? With that pretty face, not blinking an eye, pushing someone who likes you to their death."
"Did you want me to feel guilt at those words?"
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Olivia smiled wryly.
"I've used many people until now. Many died in the process too. This child is just one of the countless bloodstains on my hands."
-I'm truly jealous. That someone with such a black heart can be so loved.
"Funny words. For a Great Demon living an immortal life to envy a mere human."
-Think I'm saying this for nothing? Throughout all history, your face sold well.
Sitri's form gradually changes.
Ẁе̇ b́ n̈ о̄ v́e l̆ Ӗñ.ù m̄a
Her dull skin tone changes splendidly, and soon becomes the woman she often saw in the mirror.
-Many beauties love themselves. So whenever I was asked if I had a wish, I always gave the same answer.
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"You want to do it with yourself."
-Right.
Blonde hair, blue eyes.
Even the physique, everything was a perfect copy.
Ē_n̄úm̌ а . í d
Even that seductive eye-smile.
It's like looking at herself in the mirror.
-Did you never think about tumbling with yourself once?
The difference was, unlike in front of the mirror, she didn't need to keep smiling.
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Olivia placed her hand on the face identical to her own.
She seemed to caress it for a moment, then
Е n u̇mа́
"I want to try."
Olivia placed her hand on that slender neck.
Then bewilderment colored Sitri's face.
-You, what are you...!
"I've always wondered what expression you'd make if I strangled my own neck. Show me, you."
-Gack... ugh... gack...
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Sitri struggled in agony then soon went limp.
She became a cold corpse, dead groaning in pain.
Seeing her own appearance like that, she soon lost interest.
"Boring. As expected."
-I thought you did a pretty good job of pretending to die.
Sitri returned to her original form with a regretful air.
Еn̂ û m̃ а̊ . і̊ d̆
She stroked Olivia like a precious treasure and whispered in her ear.
"Take care of me until the day the Empire falls, young lady."
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* * *
Protecting the people and territory from external invasion.
Creating an environment where the protected people can work their livelihoods without starving.
That was the commonly known duty of a king.
W̆ ëb̊ñ.о̃ v̇ е́ l Е́ ňūm̀ а̌
However, the weight of kingship Valdrova carried was a little different.
The King of Dragons is Twilight, and Death.
Those who received the Immortal Blessing to clean up Chaos.
The Blessing has now become a curse binding them, and exists to reclaim it.
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Starting with Blancaros, now Storeus has died.
'The remaining children are 10...'
Ёǹ ü m̃ã.і̌d
Thinking that, Valdrova tilted her head in puzzlement.
'Huh? There's one more...'
Odograsado, Mesabosk, Iorga, Frontesis, Petunia, Silverwind, Godwin, Unistus, Nekonata...
Reciting names in her head over and over, she finally realized.
'I didn't include my own name.'
Her face turned bright red.
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She was glad such a foolish thought couldn't be heard by others.
The powers they were granted to fight Chaos, the Essences, must be returned.
Those Essences will scatter, and the tomb Blancaros prepared will be completely sealed and disappear.
As she reminisced, she recalled the surrounding environment again.
'Godwin and Silverwind who died in the Dragon-Demon War aren't closed yet either.'
Silverwind's corpse was handled by his spawns.
Еnum а
Ultimately the key was the Essence.
His Essence was held by Goz, the spawn leader, so it was possible.
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'Which means Godwin's Essence is also with someone...'
The one closest to Godwin's Essence.
'Gokma?'
No.
Е ň u̇ ṁ ӑ
He's strong, but ultimately someone who'd stop at being a spawn.
'Then the Demon King?'
The Demon King also started as a mere human who accepted another power.
Not him either.
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Actually, she knows where it is.
It rang in her head immediately as she thought, but even trying to push it to the back, it keeps coming out.
Ŵе b̆.n о̇v̄ еľ Е̂ n̂ ǔm а̃
Like a broken drawer opening again.
She faced the unavoidable name.
'Ferda-ssi...'
Why hadn't she thought of that until now?
She tried to calm her bewildered heart looking at a photo of him and herself looking happy.
But the more she saw that sight, the more her hand trembled, and she finally sharply turned her head away and closed her eyes.
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'Does Ferda-ssi know too?'
If he doesn't know, how should she tell him?
She's afraid this happiness will vanish as it is, too happy right now.
So she curls up again.
Getting hurt hurts.
She hates pain.
Êṅu mȧ . іd̈
Something in a corner of her heart keeps trying to push him away.
'No. Stop.'
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Don't deceive yourself.
You have to face it to the end.
You promised you'd be happy with Ferda.
You have to see that.
W̃е̇ ḃn̂ o v̄ ẽ l̂ _Е̌ nū m̀ а̇
You must become strong.
You must harden your heart.
The more she repeated it, the more her soft nature just kept shaking.
That was when.
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"Hm?"
Valdrova felt a strange presence and raised her head.
E n̈ u m å
Inside Valdrova Castle where security magic was strictly laid.
Space distortion was occurring there as if it were nothing.
Valdrova quietly watched that spot.
What popped out from within was rainbow-colored hair with a pair of antennae.
Unique eyes that seemed to hold stars made her call that name.
"Nekonata!"
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As if extremely glad, she called that name, and Nekonata answered with a beaming smile.
"Valdrova unni-ya!"
Nekonata toddled on small feet and hugged Valdrova.
"Nekonata, missed unni-ya so much!"
"Been well?"
"Yeah! Nekonata made fun friends in the Spirit Realm too, and punished lots of bad kids there. So, so I wanted to talk lots and lots with unni."
Еǹuḿа̌_
Body movements uncontrollable with excitement.
Valdrova smiled at such Nekonata.
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Even after long years passed, maintaining such an innocent appearance, it seemed like only a few years had passed.
Soon after, something showed itself in succession from that narrow hole.
"Hey bitch. If you said we're going out together, shouldn't you have made the hole bigger!"
A giant old man with white hair and thick white eyebrows.
Ẃеbn.о̊vе̄l̄ Ё nū m̌ а̀
A man she hadn't seen in as long as Nekonata, but Valdrova recognized him instantly.
"Unistus, long time no see."
"It's been a while, Valdrova. You've become very refined."
"Unistus is still cool too."
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"I should have visited once, but time rarely allowed, my apologies."
"You must be very busy. It's thanks to Unistus working this hard that we could sleep peacefully like this."
Е̄ n uṁа ._îd̆
"Our King speaks such words, I know not where to put myself from awe."
"Nekonata worked hard too!"
"Worked hard my ass, you bastard. Threatening all day, what do you mean worked hard."
"Aaah! Don't lie! Lie!"
Nekonata screamed 'ppaek' and buried herself in Valdrova's chest.
Unistus shook his head as if helpless, and Valdrova gently stroked her head.
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"I heard you're getting married. Is it a young man named Ferda?"
"Yes."
"I've met him once. He's quite weak, but he's the perfect man to handle you."
"Hehe, I'm not easy."
Smiling foolishly even at the trash-talk.
Unistus chuckled.
W̃ebňȯv̌ e l̂ Еn ům ӑ
"But... the journey to that marriage won't be easy."
Dragons' Night.
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Valdrova, standing at its center, quietly nodded.
"I've already made up my mind."
"Well done. That's why... we can put our minds at ease. Now everyone will know and prepare."
They prepare.
Ê n̄ um̀ а̇
How, though?
Blancaros and Storeus gave consideration so Valdrova could choose.
Not everyone could be said to be the same.
'Unistus and Nekonata are...'
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Even stroking her head now, her heart grows heavy.
She couldn't bring herself to ask how you two will handle it.
Е n̊ um а
"No need to worry."
Unistus saw through her heart and said so.
"We've already finished talking. Nekonata."
"Yeah?"
"Don't forget why we came."
"Yeah!"
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Nekonata raised her head and looked up at Valdrova.
The two said simultaneously.
"I, Unistus, will follow the King's will and be together at the end."
"I, Nekonata, will follow Valdrova unni's will and be together at the end!"
At that moment, energy rose from their bodies and headed toward Valdrova.
As that energy touched her, Valdrova instinctively knew.
Е̃ n̄ú m̂ а
This is a Pact with absolute effect.
Bound to the essence of existence, they cannot escape.
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With this, the remaining children are 8.
Valdrova thought that, then asked Unistus the rising question.
"Does everyone have to die?"
"Not necessarily."
Еn̆um̌a . іḋ
Unistus said so.
"If you just return the essence of that power, you could roam this continent and meet death.
"Ah, I see."
"Of course, we immortals don't wish to live such lives and die, so dying is better."
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Color returned to Valdrova's heavy face.
Come to think of it, that was true.
Ё n û m̌ а
Blancaros and Storeus also just wanted death, so she granted their deaths.
If they say they'll try living as mortals, they could live as much as they want.
Just knowing they no longer have what they enjoyed, they couldn't easily accept it and chose eternal rest.
"The time coming to you will be terribly hard and difficult."
"Yes, my heart is heavy already."
"That heaviness is merely a fraction. Compared to what will find you from now on..."
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Unistus seemed like someone who had seen everything.
But she didn't ask.
If it was a story she had to hear, he would have told her first.
"I'll take my leave then."
"Already? Stay for some tea."
"I barely made time for this. If we're not there, they won't return. Nekonata."
Е̂ n u̇ma.і̊ d̀
"...Koo..."
"Don't pretend to sleep, let's go."
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"Hing, got it..."
Nekonata made a pouting face and separated from Valdrova.
"If you're lonely, come find unni."
"Can I come anytime?"
En̊ǔ mа. і̂d̂
"Yeah, of course."
Valdrova smiled.
Nekonata looked at that bright smile and shyly opened her mouth.
"Before I go, there's something I really want to tell unni..."
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"Then wanna tell me now?"
Nekonata's eyes turned to Valdrova.
Ӗ n̂u m а . ї d̂
Red hair, two pairs of horns.
A gentle smile like a mother.
Nekonata fidgeted.
The ticklish feeling couldn't be scratched, so only laughter came out.
"I'll do it later!"
"Okay. Unni will wait too."
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"Yeah!"
Nekonata took Unistus's hand.
She saw them off, regretting their brief visit.
Watching them disappear, she replayed their conversation.
'They don't necessarily have to die...'
Repeating those words, her complexion grew brighter.
W̃ӗ b̈n̊o v̊еl̃ Е̂n̄ǔ ḿ a
'Then that means... Ferda-ssi can live too.'
Hope was born in a future she believed would lead to tragedy.
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Valdrova calmed her startled heart.
Knowing she worried for nothing, she no longer clung to it.
However, the approaching future cannot be avoided, and that is why it is called Fate.
Ferda's Fate has not changed.
Е̄n u mӓ . і̂ d̆
