The grand hall buzzed with excitement as the guests gradually recovered from their initial shock.Their expressions transformed from bewilderment to sheer delight as they rushed toward me, their eyes filled with admiration and wonder.In that moment, I found myself at the center of attention, the focal point of their adulation.A scene I was used to wherever I went."Lord Luke, greetings; I am the Baron Roshfielf. I have long admired the Holy Son.""Holy Son, my daughter is a huge fan of yours; she would be thrilled to have your presence here."...They continued to speak, but I just listened from one ear, gave a nod with a smile, and let out with the other ear.Beside me, Selina, the radiant birthday girl, stood with poise and grace.Despite the influx of attention showered upon me, she maintained her composure, offering her support without a hint of resentment.Of course, why would she have resentment?In Selina's heart, this was all how it should be.Her master, aka, me, was the g
Under the dark night sky glimmering with stars in the light of the moon, Selina and I walked hand in hand, our conversation filled with laughter and affection.Everything was smooth and natural, as if nothing was wrong with this scenario, and we were like a couple with deep affection for each other.However, it was then, that a wave of dizziness suddenly washed over me.My steps faltered, and I stumbled forward, unsteady on my feet.In that moment of urgency, Selina's quick reflexes kicked in, and she grabbed onto my arm, steadying me."Are you alright?" Selina's voice was laced with concern, and her eyes searched mine for answers.Selina knew that I had a plan in mind for the poison, but she couldn't help but be concerned after looking at me stumbling on my feet.Although Duskbane Elixir was circulating through my veins and beginning to have an impact, I was able to stop the poison from impairing my judgment because I was aware of its presence and suppressing it constantly. Nonethel
As the transformed Demons of Dawn closed in on me, their grotesque forms emanating malevolence, I felt the weight of my condition pressing upon me.The Duskbane Elixir had drained my aura, leaving me defenseless in their presence.Nonetheless, I wasn't the least bit worried in my heart.I could already feel Archbishop Drake and Archbishop Lady Sylvia's presence, hidden in my vicinity.Yes, for security reasons and to assure that nothing goes wrong, I had already invited both of these archbishops ahead of time.They were aware of my plan, and although they were reluctant at first since they thought it would be dangerous for me, they submitted after my persuasion.Back to the present.On the outside, I showed a struggling and determined look, as if I refused to succumb to despair because of this situation.A glimmer of cunning ruthlessness flickered in my eyes, and my lips curled into a disdainful sneer."Do you think my Aura is the only thing I can rely on?" I mocked them but didn't w
Silence!A heavy silence descended upon the garden, the air thick with shock and awe.The Divine Judgment attack completely destroyed the land and trees, leaving nothing but a gaping chasm of nothingness in their place. Which was now a stark reminder of the power unleashed, held everyone in a state of disbelief.Those present, mouths agape, struggled to comprehend the magnitude of what they had just witnessed. The dreamlike atmosphere that had enveloped the gathering shattered, replaced by a surreal sense of reality. No longer could they dismiss the events as mere fantasy or illusion.It was the same for the two archbishops hiding in the shadows or the people from Dawn looking from afar.Eyes scanned the destroyed garden, taking in the damage the unleashed Divine power had caused. The once lush foliage and vibrant flowers had been reduced to debris and ashes. Buildings and statues were reduced to rubble, a shocking reminder of the unimaginable force that had swept through the area.
A big demon organization whose origins spanned back hundreds of years, and whose roots spread to every single corner of this continent of Ardonia.Dawn was just the name of its branch in this Kingdom of Netopia.Still, just eradicating a part of Dawn took such a long time that even then it wasn't completely destroyed.Although Dawn had already lost a great number of people, and was just left with a First Order, one or two Second Orders, and other low ranking members, I knew they were far from over.Most of all, the existence of the First Order was the biggest threat and variable in this whole scenario.I had searched all over the continent; I came to know about his name, some stories, and his background, but nothing else.At last, everything was a dead end, and I found that in the records, he was already a dead person.That was why, I left the thought of searching for him, and devised a plan to make him come out of his hole on his own, while at the same time using Dawn to annex the w
As the sun set upon the Kingdom of Netopia, casting hues of gold and crimson across the horizon, a newfound strength emanated from its core.The stage was set, and the condemned members of the Greenberg family stood upon the scaffold at the center of City Square.Their faces were marked with shame and despair, and a hush fell over the crowd. The weight of their betrayal hung heavy in the air, as the eyes of the people of Netopia bore witness to the ultimate judgment.Headed by Cardinal Heath himself, the members of the Church of Light, standing as the embodiment of divine justice, delivered a solemn proclamation, recounting the atrocities committed by the Greenberg family."People of Netopia, hear our proclamation! Today, we stand before you to unveil the heinous crimes committed by the Greenberg family. Their treachery knows no bounds, for they conspired against our Holy Son, poisoning him and colluding with the very demons that seek to corrupt our land! But this is not the end of it
The North, South, and Central Regions of the Kingdom were all experiencing difficulties on their own, and the Kingdom as a whole was in disarray.Even in the Eastern Territory, where our Steeline Duchy was located, there were concerns because people believed I had been hurt and hadn't fully recovered.However, compared to the Kingdom, which was chaotic because of either Spades, Greenbergs, or the assassination attempt on me,I, the instigator and mastermind behind it all, was comfortably lying in my room.My slave Selina was earnestly massaging my legs, and my maid Daisy had my head on her lap, while she gently brushed my hair and fed me some apple slices.Knock! Knock!It was then, that a knock on the door, woke me up from my thoughts.Having already sensed who the person outside was, I allowed her in."Luke, the church is over with their interrogation.""Oh, so are Stacey and Roy conscious?""Yes. They are fed some pills to keep them conscious." Audrey nodded, her expression flat as
Reaching our destination and then following the knights and priests stationed outside the prison, we came down to the lowest floor of the underground prison.Despite the fact that this was one of my rare visits, I found the entire place to be utterly repulsive, from the smell to the atmosphere.Thankfully, I had prepared my mind to be accustomed to dark, bizarre scenes of blood and torture.But when I looked at my side, I noticed that among all of us who were indifferent to this environment, Selina had a deep frown on her face.Come to think of it, she was really a greenhouse girl and hadn't had any contact with such things in her life except for the time she was my maid.Thankfully, my teaching these years had thoroughly trampled and removed her arrogance in front of me, or she would have probably ended up like her parents today.Finally, as we reached the corridor where Stacey and Roy were locked, the priest stationed there bowed to Audrey and took his leave."I will take my leave h