A gentle breeze blew in the darkening forest. Red eyes could be seen coming from the undead. The bluish colour is visible from the spirits.
Yet, time seemed to stand still due to the words that Leon hurled.
"...."
None of the spirits was able to refute his statement. Meanwhile, Leon continued to look at the spirits with serious eyes and expressions that were hard to interpret.
He later said,
"You have to make a quick decision ... before ... the tree I'm standing on turns dark."
The spirits understood the meaning of that verse. They looked at each other before looking right at the spirit that was close to Leon. The spirit opened his mouth repeatedly before finally answering,
"We ... if it's a contract that comes from a human like you ... we agree ..."
As soon as the answer was given, Leon's face, which had been a bit tense for a while, continued to alternate with a smirk while stating his compliment.
"you make such a grea
Swishh!!!The figure of a person running thru the forest could be seen. That person runs as fast as possible. However, the running look quite unusual. With two paw and two feet on the ground, its look like a running wolf.And not just that, with the constant running from that figure, it could be seen that the hoodies it wear finally slip off and reveal the figure's fluffy ear that looks exactly like it.But,The weird thing about all of this is, that person facial, it's looks exactly like .. our main protagonist - Leon??'shit... just how far is this witch hut???'And it's definitely him!! He's running thru the forest like a wolf!!!Just what's going on is probably what readers were thinking, but... let's look back 25 minutes earlier.After Leon left Aslam by running.'I don't think I'll be able to catch that witch fast with this speed'Leon thought that his running speed is not fast enough. Though to be honest, h
Now return back to Leon,Right now, he was still on the tree. Staring down with his stoic expression as if he never smile a moment ago. And after doing so,"haaa..."He sighs as he jumps down. His eyes turn to the front. However, from his vision, he could no longer see the witch at her hut.'If this really her trap then... it will show somehow...'Thought him somewhat excited to find her, though his own expression didn't express such a thing.'well... I guess... I should check after all'His hand reach towards the tree beside him. Then, as he touches it, he marks it with his fingernail.Afterwards,steps*He took a few steps in front until he found himself near a familiar tree once again. Once he does, he leans closer towards it and tries to find his mark on it.'it's here... the mark that I made...'It's a really small mark made from his nail. When he found it, his inside smirked. However, his expre
"hey o.ba.san ..."flinched*The witch flinched hearing Leon's tones."a serial killer like you doesn't deserve to call me crazy ... between you and me..who is really the crazy one huh ???"His question pierced through the witch's soul and body, she then fell silent and unmoved."haaa .. now you know how to stay quiet huh""I ....-""What ??"At that moment,Leon pulled a ball-like -shaped object out of the pocket of his storage bag around his waist. The witch's eyes widened at that."y-you !!!""You shut up... before I break this."Leon's threats were unpretentious. That's why it ultimately causes the witch to then closed her mouth obediently. Meanwhile, Aslam who saw this situation, his eyes turned to look at the ball, Leon and the witch, respectively. He then asked,"milord ... excuse my interruption ...""yes ??""what was that ??""Ohh ... this ???"Leon sits d
Time passes as they discuss with each other. Leon wait patiently while sitting."milord...""huaahhh...yes??""We agree with you...""huaahhh...Alright.. that's a nice decision there..."A newly added agreement then materialized per their wishes. Leon, satisfied with the result, begins to stand up from his seat. He switches off the silent device that was on the bench."be prepare witch... it will be a nightmare... smirk*""erkkk..."With a smirk on his face, he glances toward her. The witch's eyes turn full of terror. She was really scared of what's gonna happen to her however, she can't retort back at all. All she could do was make a shrieking sound. Her whole body trembles in fear and sweat drip down her forehead.At that moment, Leon turns his back on her. He then walks away from the bench towards the hut."I will sleep inside, so if you guys finish your revenge, please wake me up... I'm sleepy.."'ah... such a nonchalant act...hahaha...'Aslam feels good to see how laid-back Leon
Both of them reach outside together. The other spirits already assemble in the crowd. Aslam walked fast to be in front of them all while Leon slowly walked up to the bench and sit on it.His eyes flickered toward the witch that resided near it. He could see blood smeared on the ground near the witch. It was also seen splashed on the witch's face including on the bench near her.'You had it rough huh witch...'He felt a little bit sorry for her. The witch's face looked sad and lifeless. Like someone who has just emptied all the food that is in their stomach. This may be because of the trauma she suffered as a result of dying thousands of times just now.'I don't know what kind of death they sentence to her...'"Milord"Snap*Leon woke up from his own dazed. His face turned back to the spirits. He could see that the spirits' faces were all fresh and happy.'How vicious... they all seem so happy to kill this witch... haha'He felt a bit awkward in this comfortable atmosphere right now. H
"yes milord... that's was him... but... is it not you milord??? Your presence and how attracted we are to you... it must mean something... our instinct was sure that you are-""no... I'm sorry but I'm not him... I know what you guys thinking... perhaps you guys are also confused... you guys fear my soul, however, at the same time... it feels like... you guys can't help but submit to me isn't it???""yes...that's right milord..."'haaa... It's my fault for that then...'Leon flicked the back of his hair. Somehow tonight felt very long for him. But all that may be because he was tired of all of this."at first we thought... it's only because of our fear of you milord... however... no matter what we think of... we can't deny the fact that... during our first encounter, though we didn't know each other much, we all could feel the senses of belief in you milord... like... like you are someone that we can't help but trust, someone that our instinct insta
"Alright, then... it's goodbye..."Three of the four last spirits left the forest with a smile. Their spirit disappears while their undead bodies remain inside the hole that the witch made per Leon's request.Leon already asks the witch to build a grave for all the spirits in advance using her power. Thus, around Leon or to be exact, around the witch hut right now, there are a lot of graves, thanks to the undead.And right now, after the last three of the four spirits are already left in peace, the witch then doing her job to bury the grave again."Now Aslam... you are the only ones left, huh..."" Yes, sir...""hmm... before that, Aslam... it must be a little bit sudden but... would you like to spar with me??""-!!!"Leon scratches his temple. He knows that his demand was quite sudden however it's couldn't be helped as only now did he remember about this.'I can't get out of this forest in this clean state.'His
Clack clack clack* The sound of the horse rushing could be heard coming from the road of Termel City past the gates. 'I need to hurry and meet milord... this matter is too insane!!!' It seems the destination of this horse is Duke Fronti castle. While on the other hand, At the Duke's mansion, in the Duke's office "you say the connection cut off!!!??" "yes, milord... I was informed just now about it..." 'What the hell is going there??' "I send them there the day Leo inform me.. means it's not even been two days since then, so how could something like this happening now!!!??" "milord... please calm your anger... we send the elite there... however perhaps, the problem is much bigger than what it seems..." Tsk* Duke Carl clicked his tongue and gritted his teeth. Both his hand clash on the table, He was furious. His eyes are bloodshot. Just now the connection of his elite squad had been
The pair fell into a brief silence upon hearing Leon's words.Indeed, their visit here wasn't solely for this investigation.As narrated in the novel, at this point, the duo should have been progressing on their journey somewhere in the eastern lands. Upon discovering clues regarding the dragon's presence there, they set out to investigate.Yet, somehow, they find themselves here instead.This unforeseen circumstance likely stems from the butterfly effect of Leon's attendance at the banquet, causing the issue to escalate to a point where they couldn't ignore it.It's not that Leon failed to grasp their perspective; rather,'They ought not to divert their attention this way. They should continue their journey. Otherwise, the narrative would veer off course.'That's why Leon gently reminds them, despite the risk of raising suspicion."...It's true that we had other matters to attend to, but... how did you become aware of that, Your Majesty? I don't recall mentioning it, do you, Josh?""
Joshua and Luis exchanged glances. Having heard the recounted story, they now identified the culprit responsible for everything that had occurred. However, this revelation didn't automatically translate into complete trust in the witch's narrative, even considering her close association with the duchess and duke. They were well aware of the witches' notorious reputation. Furthermore, recognizing that only one side of the story didn't guarantee authenticity, Joshua stated, "We need to delve deeper into our investigation if we want to find the truth."Luis agreed, saying, "I agree. For now, let's return to your majesty and hear his side of the story before drawing any more conclusions." Subsequently, they expressed their gratitude and took their leave.Julia and the witches were once again left alone in the cabin. The place then lapsed into silence for a moment. Contemplating something, Julia finally made up her mind and spoke, "Ellen... could you assist me with something?""Me?"******
Meanwhile, in another cabin."I apologize, Juli. I couldn't arrange a better place for you in advance.""Hey, what are you saying? Don't act like I'm a stranger. We're friends.""Hahaha, right, we're friends. But still, you must be shocked to see me like this.""...I'm more surprised to see you suddenly change like that. Did the curse break?"Julia inquired, a bit curious after witnessing Ellen, the witch, transform her appearance into her past beautiful self right before her eyes."Ah, that... it's thanks to Daniel.""Hmm? Why thanks to him?""Well, I don't know yet, but you know about my weaknesses, right?""Your core, yes, I know. So?""I don't know why, but whenever that guy touches me or my core, my appearance reverts back to the old me. It's quite a miracle, though I still don't know why.""..."Julia fell into contemplation, absorbing her friend's words as her mind worked to pinpoint the truth. She spoke cautiously,"Ellen, who cursed you? My husband won't tell me much. Did you
The dragon known to Leon as Tania had a past when she was called Tania Ermir. This was the name she bore before marrying her late husband, Daniel Arwin. As an egg, she was discovered by the royalty of the Cloud's Kingdom, who took care of her since her mother passed away shortly after laying the egg. Despite their care, Tania had to fend for herself during the crucial moments of her egg's survival. After centuries in her egg form, Tania emerged as a beautiful snake dragon. The Cloud's Kingdom royalty treated her as their own, giving her the name Tania and adopting their family name, Ermir. However, driven by adult dragon instincts, Tania eventually left the kingdom to journey on her own, only to return and find her hometown no longer existing. 'She had a challenging journey,' Leon thought before continuing, "in any case, now you comprehend the ties I have to that forest and the clouds, and you've discovered my identity. Thus, that concludes the first question, doesn't it?" Luis no
Leon's eyes briefly swept across the three figures, offering them a slight bow before returning his attention to Ellen. He felt no compulsion to extend excessive greetings to them. His focus shifted, driven by a more pressing matter."Anyway, how did this happen?" His question aimed to unravel the current situation before him. Ellen had been in this condition for an extended period, making her sudden ability to contact her friends a dubious development.The notion of her meeting his mother seemed implausible, given the duchess's infrequent outings. As for forming acquaintanceship with the boys, especially Joshua, it appeared highly unlikely. Joshua, with his temperament, would unquestionably eliminate her, just as he had done to Tania. After all, the witch was notorious for her atrocities.And what about the duke, Carl? Carl possessed the ability to travel great distances, using methods unknown to Leon. If he intended to return home without utilizing his unique abilities, Leon was con
"Anyway, Gray... I'll be departing from this place tomorrow."CrackThe glass in Gray's hand cracked the moment Leon finished his sentence. Gray swiftly shifted his attention to Leon, his other hand still gripping a jug of water, as he inquired, "I will follow you, right? Your Majesty?""Hmm?" Leon took a bite of the bread he had soaked in mushroom soup."I will be leaving alone, though," he casually stated."What!? Then... then, what about me?""You'll stay here.""But why? Your Majesty... is there something you don't like about me? I'll fix it—""Fix your way of calling me first," Leon muttered sternly, though his demeanor remained casual."Alright... Milord. I will call you that... is that okay?""Hmm, much better. Even so, you won't follow me.""What? Why?"Gray's question made him look like an abandoned puppy, but Leon wasn't moved in the slightest."You still have things to do here for me. So, stay. I will go home alone."In the end, Gray had to give up."...Haa, I will do as yo
Anyway, that's what transpired. However, when it came to the conversation between Daniel and the cloud people, Gray remained unaware. He was preoccupied being given a tour by the Cloud's inhabitants.Upon leaving the location, Daniel handed him a piece of canvas and explained that he had used it to secure their entry to the palace.Confusion clouded Gray's mind about how it happened. Nevertheless, witnessing Daniel's familiarity with the cloud people and hearing them address him as "Milord," Gray had no doubt about the truth of his current master's words.Furthermore,'Even though he said he would just pretend to be the royalty of the Cloud's Kingdom... I'm pretty sure that this man— he was indeed the king of these people!'There was a misunderstanding in Gray's mind that Daniel was, in fact, a royal figure.From that moment onward, the way Gray treated Leon changed. Instead of addressing him as sir or milord, he now referred to him as his majesty, fitting of his lord's status. Althou
Despite Gray's incredulity at what he was witnessing, both he and Leon found themselves on the cloud. People who appeared engrossed in their own activities halted their work and approached the duo, forming a crowd. Leading them was an elderly man who greeted Daniel as if they were familiar. "Milord, we have come as you called. Is there something the matter?" "Hey Anan, sorry to call you suddenly, but... I just wanted to ask you something. Can we talk for a moment?" "Sure. But that man..." "Ah, he's my servant. I'll leave him in the care of others for a moment. Can you guys show him around, perhaps?" "Sure, it's my joy to do so!" "We will do it for you, milord!" "Yeah, young man, please follow us!" While Gray was being led around by the cloud's inhabitants, Leon ventured to a secluded spot with Anan. "By the way, Anan... I don't recall you ever calling me 'milord' before. Why now?" "...That's right. At first, we didn't think we could use that title, as it's reserved for our ma
"Arghhh* RAN!!! Please help us!! De-demon!! A child watches as his village burns down. All around him, the air is filled with screams from the villagers. His hands clench tightly onto the body of his mother, who carries him while running. His father was left behind to protect them both. Although at first, his mother hesitated, for him, she ran. How long has it been? He didn't know. However, the only time his mother stops is when they no longer see the village in their sight. His mother leans down behind a tree, still tightly hugging him and patting him, telling him everything will be fine, that she will protect him. "Mother..." The small child utters those words unconsciously, trying to look up to see his mother's face. Thud* Suddenly, at that moment, his ears hear the sound of something falling near him. His eyes stop turning at his mother; instead, his head instinctively turns to look at what had fallen. 'What is that?' His head questions, looking at an unknown object l