Book 8: Chapter 35


    The door gently opened as though Luna had returned; but, I opened my eyes to see Alice, who was covered in blood, instead. She had the key in between her fingers and looked at me with a cold look.. In that moment, I realised what she was after.


    <em>I best not resist now. I dont know her reasons, but Im aware that I cant defeat Alice in this state.</em>


    I weakly reached for the ne on the bedside cupboard. I felt that I had to call for Vyvyan now.


    My sixth sense was telling me I would seriously die this time.


    Your Majesty, if I were you, I wouldnt touch that. A dagger flew through the air with a whistling sound and stabbed through the back of my hand, pinning it to the bedhead. The pain radiated throughout my entire body.


    Aaargh!!


    I felt numbed just hearing my own shriek of pain. The pain caused me to curl my body up. I tightly gripped the dagger on my left hand that pinned my hand to the bedhead with my right hand. I was sure I would rip my flesh out if I pulled the dagger out. If Im going to die from blood loss, I might as well leave it there.


    Alice stood before me with an eerie smile. She gently moved the dagger on my hand around and said, Your Majesty, you wont need to suffer if you obey me I was going to say that you wouldnt suffer any pain if you just obediently obeyed me, but I need to take you away first.


    I can go with you I took in a breath of cold air. I fought off the pain on my left hand and struggled to continue, Ill do anything. I wont resist.


    Good to hear.


    I looked at her body covered in blood. I fought the pain and asked, But tell me, wheres Luna? Where did Luna go?


    Your Majesty Alice revealed a very spooky smile, and then pulled out something small from behind her. I nkly looked at what she was holding. It was a dark red thing that was wet with blood. Alice looked at me. Sheughed loudly and eximed, You never thought so either, right, Your Majesty?! This is your first time seeing one, right?! This is an elfs heart! This is the heart of a filthy elf just like the rest of them! You never thought so, huh? Im amazed those dirty creatures have the same heart as us. I cant believe its the same as Her Majestys. How amusing


    Ill murder you!!!


    <em>Sometimes, anger can override all of ones other emotions.</em>


    <em>I believe that.</em>


    After I heard Alices response, all of my blood rushed to my head. My vision became red. All other thoughts vanished from my mind. Fear, rationality, pain, everything everything vanished. Every single one of my cells roared. My enter body roared!


    <em>Im going to fucking murder her!!</em>


    <em>Im going to murder this woman that killed my Luna! Ill show her no mercy! Ill kill her even if I end up dead with Luna! Ive had enough! I was powerless to protect Mera, and now I failed to protect Luna, too! I failed to protect Luna! Im going to avenge her at the very least!!</em>


    I violently ripped out the dagger stabbed into my hand, and my blood sprayed onto my face. I didnt hesitate or shout. I shed at Alice right away. She clearly froze for a moment, which was evident from the way she looked at me feeling a little shocked. However, she then subconsciously dodged my sh and kicked me aside. Before I could get up, Alice rushed toward me and booted my head.


    The world cked out for me in that moment. My vision went dark and my ears rang. I couldnt move after that instant. It was as though my brain was shattered and couldnt send signals to get my body to move.


    So, Your Majesty, if you dont resist, you wont have to suffer. Also, I am your senior at the end of the day. Are you really going to attack your senior? You cant do that, Your Majesty. For my safetys sake, Im going to put some safety measures in ce.


    Alice walked around behind me. She lightly raised my wrists up, and then I felt a painful sensation, causing me to instinctively cry out as if I was trying to destroy my vocal chords. Alice released my hands that were now floppy as a noodle. She pped her hands then pinched my chin and with a smile, said, I said that I wouldnt kill you, but never said Id send you there intact. Final warning, Your Majesty, if you act stubborn, itll be your arms that I rip off next! It wont just be a mere dislocation.


    Ill kill you! Ill kill you! Ill kill you even if it costs me my life!! I swear it!! Alice! Ill definitely kill you!!


    I roared at Alice, who was in front of me. I no longer knew if I was even shouting in humanitysnguage anymore. I just wanted to shout.


    <em>I want to rip the woman in front of me to shreds! I want to, personally, dig her heart out! I want to tear her head off her shoulders and ce it before Lunas heart.</em>


    <em>Im going to kill her! Ill kill her no matter what!</em>


    I know, I know.


    Alice was already getting sick of listening to me. She grabbed my sleeve and dragged me outside. I was dragged along simrly to a dog crawling through the remains of the furniture, puddles of blood and past Lunas corpse. I looked at Lunas corpse that looked as though it got vandalised and screamed. I struggled to break free, but nheless, I didnt even get to take another look at Luna.


    <em>Just how powerless am I? Why is it that I cant do a single thing?</em>


    <em>I want to kill this woman! Ill kill her for sure! I have to! Ill kill her if its the only thing I can do in this lifetime!!</em>


    My tears and blood ran down into my mouth. The bitter taste was so bitter that I virtually couldnt open my eyes. All that I could taste was more and more bitterness entering my mouth. As a matter of fact, I couldnt stop the pain.


    Ive brought him here, so I can kill him now, right?


    I dont know how long I was dragged along for, but then I got thrown onto the ground. I struggled to raise my head. I saw the silhouette of a fat person, as well as the silhouette of a woman. I recognised them.


    <em>Hes the finance minister and shes the regent of Castor.</em>


    The finance minister looked at Alice and responded, No. I want to exchange him with Her Majesty for something. My son wants Nier. I want to exchange him for his wife. Alice, Im very grateful for your help, but perhaps you dont know the saying, the oriole is lurking behind.


    Thats right. Weve discussed it. Were going to exchange him for Castors independence and safety. Thats what we need most.


    Castors regent walked over. She grabbed my hair gently then looked at me with a cold smile and mocked me, Your Majesty, I wonder if you ever imagined this day woulde when you were acting stuck up in front of us.


    Sure, I never thought therede a day when Id want to murder you lot.


    I shouted in her face and head butted her on her chin.


    Youre quite the tough one. But youll be joining your most beloved mom soon, Castors regent tossed me onto the ground as she rubbed her chin and snickered.


    She waved her hands, and then armed soldiers slowly approached from every direction. They then aimed their spears at Alice.


    Alice looked at them with a cold look. She ignored the guards around and indifferently remarked, It appears that you intend to revolt against Her Majesty, as well.


    Weve never been loyal to her before! You forced us to submit! Castor will never submit! You shouldve expected this when you were scheming against us! Castor will never be your ve!!


    Castors regent ruthlessly waved her hand and loudlymanded, Kill this woman!!