One sunny day in the Rio Kingdom, the king issued a decree for all knights to eliminate the ghouls residing in the witch''s domain. However, upon their arrival, the knights were obliterated by a single, powerful magical spell cast by the witch. Following the massacre, the ghouls were ordered to gather the fallen knights'' loot. Among them, one ghoul discovered a sword that had once belonged to the hero of humanity. As his hand wrapped around the weapon, something extraordinary happened—he gained a conscience of his own. For the first time, he realized he was merely a pawn in the witch’s schemes. Driven by this newfound awareness, the ghoul devised a daring plan to break free from his curse and reclaim his own destiny.
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<div>Dino the newly evolved creature, devised a cunning plan: he would make the witch fall in love with him. To earn her favor, he threw himself into every task she assigned, working tirelessly and even consuming the remains of his own kind. Through this grim discovery, Dino learned that eating bones made his own skeleton stronger and more resilient. The witch, noticing the relentless dedication of the young ghoul, rewarded him with a rare gift—a day of rest. Seizing this opportunity, Dino approached her with a bold proposal. With a sincerity born of both desperation and strategy, he asked, “Will you accept me as your one and only knight?
The witch paused, her glowing eyes narrowing as she studied Dino. It was rare for a ghoul to show such initiative, let alone the courage to make a direct request. Intrigued, she allowed a smirk to play on her lips.
"And why," she said in a voice that dripped with both menace and curiosity, "should I consider granting you such a title? A mere ghoul, asking to stand by my side?" Dino bowed deeply, his jagged bones creaking under the weight of his gesture. "Because I am not like the others," he said, his voice steady. "I do not serve out of compulsion, but out of choice. Grant me this chance, and I will prove my loyalty is greater than any curse you could cast." The witch chuckled, a sound both enchanting and unsettling. "Interesting. You amuse me, Dino. Very well, I shall entertain your request—but only if you complete a task worthy of such an honor." Her hand waved through the air, and a swirling portal appeared before them. "Beyond this lies the Tomb of the Forgotten. Retrieve the Soul Stone within, and return it to me. Succeed, and you shall be my knight. Fail..." Her smirk widened. "And your bones will become my next experiment." Dino felt a chill run through him, but he nodded. "As you wish." Stepping through the portal, Dino found himself in a desolate wasteland filled with eerie whispers and shifting shadows. The Tomb loomed ahead, a colossal structure carved into a jagged mountainside.Support the author by searching for the original publication of this novel.
Determined, Dino pressed on, his grip tightening on the hero’s sword. As he ventured deeper into the tomb, he encountered horrors even his ghoul nature struggled to withstand—phantom wraiths that clawed at his mind, traps designed to pulverize any intruder, and riddles that tested the very limits of his newfound consciousness.
Each challenge strengthened his resolve. Dino began to understand the true depth of his potential. With every bone he consumed from fallen enemies, he grew stronger, faster, and smarter. By the time he reached the Soul Stone, he was no longer just a ghoul. He was something more—a being shaped by willpower and defiance.
Clutching the radiant gem, he made his way back to the witch’s domain. Upon his return, the witch watched him with a mix of surprise and admiration. "You’ve done well, Dino," she said, her voice softer than before. before Dino can give the soul stone to the witch the witch said no need to kneel you pass. Dino replied As promised, my lady. the witch saying You have earned your place, my bone knight.
his hollow eyes gleaming with a determination that went beyond servitude. Deep within, he knew this was just the beginning. He had gained the witch''s trust, but his ultimate goal remained: to break free from her control and reshape his cursed fate.