《Demon Maiden Poison Maiden – Lilith and Sara's Faithless Journey》 Chapter 1 – The Country of Justice

Chapter 1 ¨C The Country of Justice

Trantor : levi | Editor : Pyr They finally came out from the forest. Sara turned her little back and looked up at that towering and enormous wall in front of her. ¡°So big.¡± She said that inadvertently. ¡°They built such imposing buildings.¡± Lilith who stood next to Sara narrowed her eyes. Saying it with an amazed tone of voice as if she was looking at a pile of meat on her te. In any case, this ce was unmistakably our first aim. There is a small gate embedded in the wall. That was probably the ce where peoplee in and out from there. Sara put down the rucksack that she carried and spread it. ¡°Is this going to be a long trip, Lily?¡± ¡°It¡¯s going to be two or three days at most.¡± They were a pair of travelers. Sometimes, they also call themselves adventurers. Sara is the girl with long blond hair. She said that her long hair would be dirty because of their long journey and wished to cut it short, but Lilith didn¡¯t allow her to do so. Lilith kept telling Sara to take better care of herself more while she was young. Nevertheless, the person or things that had a chance to look at Sara¡¯s long hair were a group of adventurers that they met by chance on their journey, Lilith, and some monsters. Lilith is a girl with a shoulder length silver hair who had a ck sword hanging on her waist. From her looks, she didn¡¯t look much older than Sara. Even so, she acted like she is Sara¡¯s mother. That what she keeps saying to the people, but no one knew the truth. The world was infected with an epidemic; many people died. Viges were destroyed, and cities became countries. While people are barely surviving by looking for a scrap of food. No one probably cared if it is the truth or not. However, the most important thing to them now was to arrive at the next country. ¡°It was told that there is a medicine in here.¡± Lilith muttered so without much expression. ¡®I guess she didn¡¯t expect anything in the first ce eh,¡¯ Sara wondered in her mind. Lilith murmured a few words emotionlessly. ¡®Without a doubt, there aren¡¯t many expectations for this ce,¡¯ Thought Sara. They had a strict inspection inside the gate. It was way stricter than the usual country they¡¯d visited. Lilith gave Sara follow up regarding the question that she didn¡¯t understand. The one who did the inspection were two serious looking middle-aged men. The immigration check was conducted securely at the inside of the gate. It took a lot of timepared to a more ordinary country. Full name, age, birth date, blood type, even things like their personality. When there¡¯s a part that Sara doesn¡¯t understand, Lilith covered for her. Two serious middle-aged men supervised the inspection. ¡°Well then, will you show us your luggage?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have any important things.¡± ¡°They¡¯re the rules.¡± Lilith shrugged her shoulders. She then put the rucksack that she had on her back together with the small one that was brought by Sara and opened it to show the insides to the man. ¡°I have a tent and sleeping bag. Food and water too. This child has changing clothes and other supplies.¡± ¡°Can you put out your luggage on the table? Including the pouch that tied in your hips.¡± ¡°You are very careful. But I¡¯ll tell you right now that it takes time to put things out and fold them.¡± ¡°If we let bad people enter, our order will be in a mess.¡± ¡°Do we look like bad people to you?¡± ¡°I can say that you are very beautiful, but the truth can be different from what we can see.¡± ¡°Good grief, fine.¡± Lilith put her backpack¡¯s content on the top of the desk and did the same with her pouch. When doing this, only Sera noticed that Lilith hid a small bottle of medicine inside her pocket. The men observe the items one by one, then noted their belongings on a paper. Soon, the inspection was over. They were a pair of travelers; they didn¡¯t bring much baggage in the first ce. ¡°Um¡­...Now, it¡¯s about your sword.¡± The man said in a very business-like manner, seeing the ck sword that hung from Lilith waist. Lilith put the sword from ck scabbard that hanged on her hips, and the men told her nonchntly. ¡°You are prohibited from drawing a sword inside this country. If you break the rules, expect a harsh punishment. So be careful.¡± ¡°Okay, I understand.¡± Lilith lifted up her sword up so they could see it. ¡°Magicians like us would brandish our demon-purging sword in the face of the demons. We wouldn¡¯t use it on humans.¡± Sara unconsciously scowled after seeing how her mother was able to tell a lie without even batting her eyes. Knowing her mother brazenly at telling lies, Sara raised one of her eyebrows. The men smile at Lilith¡¯s words. ¡°I am touched by the efforts of various magicians that put great effort intro suppressing mankind¡¯s opponents. Despite your youth, you have the heart of real justice.¡± ¡°Well, thank you. Undoubtedly, we will like this country.¡± Sara looked at the farce with a bored expression. Lilith repacked their belongings with a smile still on her face. As she carried her rucksack once again, the men put their hands on their chests and bowed in a friendly manner. ¡°Well then, we will wee you to the Country of Justice.¡± ¡°What¡¯s this Country of Justice?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know, but it seems that we can¡¯t do anything bad inside.¡± ¡°That¡¯s obvious, you know.¡± ¡°Right.¡± Lilith gently stroked Sara¡¯s head with a soft smile. Everything was well organized within the country. The scenery of this country was prettierpared to the other country they had been before. Not even a speck of dust could be seen. They must¡¯ve been through with their cleaning. Their public system didn¡¯t seem to becking too. Sara tilted her head in confusion after hearing Lilith words. She felt that there was something more to Lilith¡¯s word. Anyway, they wouldn¡¯t stay in the ce for a long time, so she ignored it. ¡°It¡¯d be great if we could get into a beautiful hotel today~¡± For now, they wanted to quickly took a bath and rinse the oil out of their hair. If their water was clean, this is undoubtedly a great country. Sara felt that her steps be lighter. There was a big castle coated in ck light in the distance, and the main road led straight to it. Sara thought that¡¯s probably where the king lived. No matter which country they¡¯d visited, the ce where the king live was the biggest building. What a strange tradition. As they walked through the streets enjoying the town, they got called by someone. ¡°Are you travelers?¡± A girl around their age stood over there as they turned their backs. She had extended ck hair and she held a basket full of bread. Her bright clear eyes gave them an impression of a cheerful girl. Before she realized it, Sara already hid herself behind Lilith¡¯s back. Lilith extended her hand and smiled to that girl. ¡°Yes, we just came to this country.¡± ¡°Just like I thought! After all, it¡¯s the first time I meet pretty girl like you!¡± The little girl pping and smiling. She seems very happy. ¡°Both long blond hair and silver hair are lovely! I¡¯m d to meet both of you!¡± Since that girl extended her hand toward them, Lilith shook her hands. On the other end, however, Sara was still hiding behind Lilith. She then apologized in ce of Sara. ¡°I¡¯m so sorry, this child is shy.¡± ¡°Ah, it¡¯s alright. It¡¯s enough for me just take a look at her. I want to know the world will look after looking at such beautiful women like you.¡± What is this person said? Thought Sara. It wasn¡¯t like monsters would let her go if she is beautiful. She would die if she didn¡¯t eat. Plus, it wasn¡¯t like she would be safe from the epidemic. Also, she had gotten fed up by the fact of how often she almost got into trouble because of the opposite sex. Whenever she went into a ce where people live, like it or not, she would be the center of people¡¯s attention. Thus, Sara didn¡¯t really like her appearance. Lilith realized what kind of worries Sara had the moment she saw Sara making a gloomy expression on her face. She smiled dryly as she tried to change the topic. ¡°Are you from this country?¡± ¡°Yes, you are very lucky. This country is very wonderful!¡± ¡°Indeed.¡± Lilith narrowed her eyes like a snake. The youngdy smiled obliviously. ¡°Because there are only good people. If you are worried about something, you should ask people around you. They should give you a warm, weing hand.¡± That¡¯s impossible, after all that wasn¡¯t how human were made. thought Sara. However, Lilith just matched the conversation with the girl. ¡°If that¡¯s the case, I will ept your offer. We are currently searching for a hotel for tonight.¡± ¡°Oh! If you are searching for a hotel, there¡¯s the best ce to stay for the women!¡± She pointed the way politely. ¡°Thank you.¡± Said Lilith, grateful for the offer of guidance. Thedy smiled. ¡°My name is Amelia. I¡¯m looking forward to seeing you again!¡± They waved their hands each other before splitting up. Sara also waved her hand a little. At least that youngdy is refreshing, thought Sara. While waking out, Sara looked up at her mother modestly. ¡°Seems like Amelia is a good person.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Lilith nodded with a cool expression. The hotel which back from the road didn¡¯t seem to be in good condition, but its interior design was good to keep the atmosphere of the country. The hotel¡¯s shopkeeper said, ¡°I bet this amount of money can make the travelers happy.¡± ¡°It might be a truly nice country.¡± ¡°Especially since Lily doubted it.¡± Feeling refreshed after using themunal shower, Sara lied down on the bed while talking. Her hair was a little soaked, but even if she left her hair as it was, it wouldn¡¯t make her catch a cold. As Expected, a ce with a roof was the best. Feeling that her body is lighter, Sara¡¯s rolling on her nket. If possible, she wanted to stay in this country forever. But she knew she couldn¡¯t do that. ¡°You will get sick. Put on your underwear.¡± ¡°Yes~¡± Sara walked back and forth barefoot and took the underwear that Lilith was giving her. When she bent her body, her golden hair fell forward, covering her pure white vicle. As her back quivered while the underwear went through her feet, Lilith happen to see that her face turning red. ¡°Lily, is there anything happens?¡± She turned to the other side, holding her mouth. ¡°You are no longer a kid¡­. Remember that you should be a little careful.¡± Sara looked slightly doubtful. ¡°But in this ce, there¡¯s no one but Lily.¡± ¡°That¡¯s true, but¡­¡± Lilith¡¯s face told that she wanted to say something. Lilith is weird. Thought Sara as she put on the camisole through her arms. And again, when she dove into the bed, a voice called from behind. ¡°We will have dinner after drinking medicine. So change your clothes.¡± ¡°Eeeeeh¡­. I don¡¯t need any meals. It¡¯s bothersome.¡± ¡°What are you talking about, since we came to this country. You should get a proper nutrition.¡± ¡°I am already satisfied with a bath; I want more rolling in my bed.¡± ¡°I will pull you.¡± Seeing Lilith¡¯s face back to the usual and saying annoying things, Sara was glumming. ¡°¡­..I understand. I¡¯m doing this because Lily is very stubborn.¡± A dress to change into was thrown to her frowning face. Chapter 2 - Right Judgement

Chapter 2 - Right Judgement

The guest room is on the second floor, while the first floor is for a restaurant and a bar. Lilith is sitting on at the corner, requesting putting in an order. Sara is sitting on a tall chair, swinging her legs as she tries to relieve her stress after taking a shower. She nkly looks towards Lilith. ¡°Is there something wrong?¡± ¡°Nothing.¡± Lilith''s face is shining in the dim light of themp, and it''s as beautiful as a sculpture. Sometimes, it''s hard to understand what Lilith is thinking about. Regardless, she never exposes what''s inside her heart. Despite taking care of Sara very well and referring to herself as her mother, sometimes Sara cruelly keeps her distance with her feelings. No matter how much you want to reach, even if you can touch the skin, you can''t see what¡¯s going on in the mind. When thinking about things such as this, normally Sara will get wrinkles in the middle of her forehead. ¡°You are thinking about something weird again, aren¡¯t you?¡± Lilith murmurs at Sara, in order to figure out her thoughts. Setting her mouth lips into a pout, Sara shook her head. ¡°It''s not anything weird at all.¡± Then, their order arrived. ¡°Sorry to keep you waiting!¡± Sara''s stomach suddenly begins to grumble at the smell of warm food after a long time wait. Like something akin to the greed for money, she picked up the knife and fork into her hands. Then she heard aughing voice nearby. ¡°Fufufu~¡± it was the waitress. ¡°We meet again!¡± Not just any waitress, though; it was Amelia. Sara blinked her eyes, and Lilith smiled slightly. ¡°So, this is where you are working. That''s why you were excitedly promoting this ce to me.¡± ¡°That might be true, but this hotel is really good you know.¡± ¡°Yes, you have my gratitude.¡± And just like that, Amelia fleetingly turned her to nce at Sara. Knowing there''s no ce to hide, Sara took it directly. It''s not a nce of curiosity or kindness. It''s more like a demanding look. What''s the meaning of that? She thought. Feeling ufortable, Sara averted her eyes right away. Amelia isn''t a bad person. It''s just hard to understand a person that she doesn''t even know properly. ¡°Come think of it, Amelia, can I ask a weird question to you?¡± ¡°Of course, it''s okay! We are epting requests for locating lovers too, if you know what I mean!¡± ¡°I hope I can find a lover too... But that''s not it! I wanted to ask if I can meet this country''s king.¡± ¡°There is no king in the Country of Justice.¡± ¡°Are you sure?¡± Amelia beganughing as though she was revealing a trick. ¡°There are ten judges and they govern the country. Even if one of the judges is wrong, justice is still maintained thanks to the presence of the other nine people. It''s amazing right?¡± ¡°I see, It''s a different system. But it''s interesting.¡± ¡°Fufu, it is. Am I right?¡± Ameliaughed, and with a grin she said ¡°Enjoy! this is our service!¡± then she sliced the bread, ced the pieces onto several tes, and passed them around. Sara feels relieved. ¡°I''m surprised!¡± If another person were to startle us when we are rxed, it''s likely that it would scare us half to death. But this is the restaurant where she works. Sara looks at Amelia''s appearance from behind. Even the customers seem to love her as well. ¡°Yeah, same to me.¡± Lily sliced the bread into two pieces, handing one to Sara on the other side. ¡°Let''s return back to our room when we finish eating this. I want......... to take a little look on around this country¡± ¡°Yeah...¡± While putting the fluffy bread into her mouth, Sara said ¡°Because unlike me, Lily is really beautiful.¡± Those words went down together with the morsel she swallowed. Even by herself, she can find happiness anywhere. When they began to leave the restaurant, they heard a high-pitched sound. It''s was the sound of a fork dropped by a man at a nearby table. Making their way through, Sara and Lilith stopped, and thetter picked up the fork, saying ¡°Here.¡± She handed it over and the man said ¡°Thank you.¡± with a smile. Upon returning to the room and getting into bed, perhaps because she was tired after a long trip, soon Sara''s consciousness sank into the darkness. She is excited because she can have a hot bath tomorrow morning. The next day, they went out to the main street to replenish their rations and daily necessities. Lilith did not spare her money, especially for water and preserved food. As for a small amount of clean water or a little high-nutrient food, she went to several stores to buy it. When the sun reached the summit, the backpack that Lilith brought had be full. ¡°Lily, that''s amazing!¡± ¡°Hm?¡± ¡°You have managed to buy all of this at the cheapest price and everyone was kind as well.¡± Seeing Sara''s hazy smile, Lilith looked at her with a vague smile while messing with her hair. ¡°Hmm, I think so. Seems that this is a good country.¡± ¡°Did something happen?¡± When Sara looked at Lilith, she looked like she was picking up stone rocks from the street and then putting it in their bag. "Maybe she is cleaning stuff out." Thought Sara. It looks interesting but weird though. ¡°...... nothing, more than that, I can''t find it.¡± ¡°Do you mean medicine?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Well, it''s not like that stuff is everywhere.¡± Although she said that, Sara unconsciously stroked her chest. Somehow it was getting worse. Lilith put her finger on her chin and began to think. ¡°I wonder if I can ask the judges directly, either way I should wisely try to go to the judgement castle.¡± ¡°...... Don''t push yourself, Lily.¡± ¡°Of course, I know that.¡± Anyone would think that this is absurd. Lilith is calmly lying. Even though she knew that Lilith only said this to make her feel better, Sara felt ridiculous that she couldn¡¯t control her mood. ¡°You¡¯re making a strange face again.¡± ¡°I''mpletely covered, So I''m fine.¡± ¡°That''s what ''quibble'' called, princess¡± Sara puffed her cheeks. Seeing Lilith going into a bar, Sara leaned her back into the wall of a nearby shop. It''s because Lilith is hygienic and strict that she refuses to take her daughter into bad ces. She was so overprotective that it made Sara think it was her own fault. While watching the people walking in the street to kill time, a man came up to her. ¡°Oh, little girl, mind if I ask you something?¡± ¡°Eh?¡± It''s a man with nice figure. While Sara pushed her back more into the wall, that man was staring at her. He was smiling, but somehow Sara began to feel him emitting a strong pressure. ¡°I had a daughter that is the same age as you, but she was been eaten by a monster. Can you let me look at your face for a little longer?¡± ¡°...um...¡± The words that the forlorn man spoke might be not a lie. But, Sara was troubled to have been asked to do something like this. Sara is Sara. Even up though she resembles someone''s face else, Sara can''t do anything about it. She can¡¯t withstand the pressure. ¡°You are a traveler, right?¡± ¡°Eh, yes.¡± He lifted his hand up, frightening Sara. His hand pointed at Sara''s eyes. ¡°Say, if you want.... if you wish, will you be my daughter? I might be will have to raise you by my own hand alone, but I swear I will not harm you.¡± Getting asked something like that by a man that she had just met for the first time made Sara shake her head. Why she was frightened by him so much, at that time she finally understood. That deep look in his eyes, is not something tough at.; it was scary. ¡°I...I''m Sorry!¡± Sara made her way through the man''s arm and ran. ¡°Ah, wait! I have only good intentions towards you-----" To escape from the voice that followed her, Sara moved her feet. She ran to the left, to the right, in streets that she was unfamiliar with, until she doesn''t know where she is. After running for a long time, she takes a breath. She realized that it would have been better if she had just asked for help from her mother. But was he really telling the truth after all? That man said that he had good intentions. She cried as she began remembering her mother''s words. Since she declined the offer from the man, Sara felt something wrong and she held her chest. Her pulse was intense. ¡°Hey, you.¡± ¡°Eh......?¡± She was breathing heavily in the alley. A plump old woman handed over a flower that onceid in the basket. Sara caught her breath as the red flower came flying toward her. ¡°But, I''m not.....¡± ¡°It''s okay, alright? It''s just one flower. Don''t hesitate, just buy it.¡± The old woman''s manner of speaking, it had some level of dominance to it. The flower''s color is red like poison. Sara begins to back away. ¡°Money...., I don''t have it....¡± That was a lie. Sara had been given some money by Lilith. By no means was it a little amount of money. Sara had only said she didn¡¯t have any in order to avoid the troublesome situation. ¡°Huh, why are you lying to me?¡± ¡°Eh...¡± The old woman grabbed Sara''s arm. She is upset, and she mes Sara. ¡°It seems unlikely that you don''t have any money! Did you mean that it is not worth it to give a little money to an olddy!? It''s just a flower you know! Does your heart not have a sense of justice!?] Sara decided to try and escape by twisting her body with all her might. What kind of country is this? Why is everyone behaving so rudely? She only wanted to leave, that was it--. ¡°It h-hurts......¡± ¡°U-Um, I.....¡± Then, she scratched the old woman''s palm. She didn''t mean to do that. She never intended to hurt someone. ¡°I-I''m sorry.........!¡± After a big apology, Sara began to run once more. Her chest was pounding even harder than before, as if her insides were about to explode. It felt painful. Tears fly from the corner of her eyes. What if she can''t return to her mother? She began to regret forgetting to bring her medicine. Her foot suddenly twisted, and she fell over. ¡°Come over here!¡± It''s Amelia! ¡°This ce is safe.¡± ¡°¡­yes.¡± As they took shelter in an unupied house, Sara sat down, while holding her knees. As of right now, she faces the fact that she can''t live without her mother, and her mood bes depressing. The outside world is scary. If it''s just for living, a space about the size of the hotel room is enough for Sara. Never-the-less it''s good to live a life alone at the vige without everyone. But this pain in her chest........... She can''t tolerate it. ¡°Hey, Sara¡± ¡°.........¡± Sara didn¡¯t have the energy to raise her face, so she ignored the call. However, Sara noticed an unexpectedly strange reality. Why is the does this woman know her name? Maybe it''s Lilith who is speaking, Sara immediately thought. ¡°Is there anything you want to say to me?¡± Her voice was cold as ice. It was different from before. That tone, without a doubt, reveals her true character, thought Sara. When Sara lifted her face, in front of her eyes appeared Amelia''s face with an expression that simr to that of a doll. Sara couldn¡¯t understand why her expression was like that. Why would you look at me with that terrible expression? ¡°Even after I brought you here, you didn''t even say thanks to me.¡± ¡°......Eh?¡± Amelia swung down with something in her hand. ¡°I don''t need a terrible traveler like you¡ª" Sara''s senses are knocked out. Like a bubble that rises to the water¡¯s surface, her consciousness slowly returns. It''s the pain from the attack that hits Sara''s head first. The ache is throbbing as she regains her sense of awareness. Then, she opened her eyes. Thereupon, a lot of lights illuminate Sara. It''s very dazzling. ¡°W-What......?¡± Enveloped by the light, she can''t see anything in front of her. However, she felt the presence of countless people. After her eyes adapted little by little to the light, she understood that she was inside a vast room. In front of her, there was something simr to an altar and there were ten people, sitting there. They were wearing ck uniforms; they had covered their faces so no-- one could see them. As she squinted from her eye to peep at the zing light, she spontaneously moaned ¡°Hi- ¡°. Even more so, when she turns back around, there are so many people---. They were sitting in an extended fan-shaped chair while ring at Sara. She felt intense hostility from those res. She hugged herself while stepping back. Sara, in the middle of them all, was treated like a criminal. What in the world is this ce--? ¡°All right.¡± The man who sat alone at the center of the altar was holding something like a small hammer, as though he was about to announce something. ¡°Well then, let''s begin the Right Judgement.¡± Chapter 3: Sin and Punishment

Chapter 3: Sin and Punishment

Trantor : levi | Editor : Kirasar [Right...Judgement...?] . . . This ce was a funnel shaped room. The auditorium seats and altar are established in the room in a way that they are able to look down on the table ced in the center. Standing in the middle of the lowest floor, Sara looks up at the light that filled the room from above with blue face. Nobody answers Sara''s question. Instead, there''s the sound of a te smacked with wooden mallet. "Investigator, you may go to the front" Without anyone speaking, a girl with a ck coat walks to the front, her ck hair waving. "Yes, your honor." "Um..." That girl is Amelia. Sara stood up in fear. She looked up at the ck-haired girl as if she was locked in a birdcage. "Why have you done this..." Amelia looks very charismatic as she reads the paper within her hands. "Afterpleting the investigation, I can confirm that this youngdy doesn''t have any sense of justice." ¡°Eh..?¡± What is she talking about now? Everyone begins jeering at her. "What a disgrace of a woman!" "Doesn¡¯t have any sense of justice, you say..." "Such woman can enter this country; I can''t believe it!" The audiences are insulting Sara as they please. Sara alternately looks in front of and behind herself. She didn''t understand why she was being med. But the real disaster was about to begin. Amelia began to speak again. "and then about the sin that this womanmitted, we would like to hear the ount from the witness." After Sara looked up, their eyes met each other. Amelia looks at Sara as if she is looking at a ve. The witness is on the audience chair. The first one to stand up is the gatekeeper, who examined the luggage that Sara and Lilith brought at the time when they were about to enter the country. "She let herpanion bring all of their luggage while she was standing here watching herpanion without doing anything. I can say that suchzy behavior is without a doubt an act of evil." The sound of everyone''s whispering became louder. Their tone made it apparent that they criticized Sara. ¡®Impossible...¡¯ Thought Sara while shaking her head to the left and right. "No! That''s wrong! It is because Lilith wanted to do it for me, I -I...." Her voice was too small to reach the ears of anyone in a room filled to the brim with evil intentions. "I remember well about this blonde little girl. When I dropped my fork, she pretended that she didn''t see it and walked right past me. Even though she clearly saw where it was, you know. I am terrified to see someone without sympathy for others. This is the first time I have seen such a cold-hearted woman like her." ¡®No, you are mistaken!¡¯ Sara wanted to scream those words. But there''s no sounding out from her throat. Her chest hurts as if someone is pressing down on it. She became breathless. She felt extreme pain in her head and heart. While enduring the jeers from the audience, Sara bit down on her lips. "Next." Responding to Amelia''s words, another person stood up. Sara remembered his face. In this era, I know that trouble will follow anyone who ventures out on an adventure. That''s why I had decided to take her in as my daughter. I would have treated her the same as I treated my deceased daughter. I wanted to give her warm soup and some pretty clothes. My intention was true from the bottom of my heart. The well-built man makes a frustrated face. He waved his arm and start screaming. "That request that I proposed from my good intention! Of all things, that cruel girl shook away my hand! Without spilling a single tear, she looked at me as if she had seen a monster! As I watched her figure running away from me, I tasted desperation. Really, to have experienced such a thing as this! The man hit his face with both of his hands in agony. Tears spilled from his eyes. " Now I''ve not only lost my daughter, but I have lost the good intentions from my heart! If it were not for the kindness of this country''s people, I probably would have hung myself! Is this what I must live for, to be treated with such behavior!?" "No! You don''t deserve that!" the audience said that. The fervor from the audience frightens Sara, and her body is trembling. Sara truly felt that she didn¡¯t have any allies in this ce. "Clearly there''s a monster hidden inside her heart! Nothing but a terrible monster without any justice! Please eliminate that monster! Looking at her would only make my chest explode in disgust! The testimony continued afterwards. The old woman who forcibly sells her flowers shouted with a shrill voice, saying that she is injured after being pushed by Sara. Another man that saw Sara walking down the road imed that he had an argument with his wife because of Sara. He said that Sara''s beautiful figure is like a poisonous fang that deceived him. Sara simply keeps her head lowered, waiting for the time to pass by. And thest one is Amelia''s testimony. She smiled calmly as she looks down at Sara. "Sara, I have helped you out a lot, apart from those kind intentions..... are you enjoying it? "...." "Can you tell me where that arrogant attitude came from!?" Amelia makes her way down from the altar and slowly approaches Sara. Sara''s eyes were filled with fear as she looked up at Amelia, her shoes cking on the hard floor as she approached. "You know that you are beautiful. That''s why you think that epting good offers from everyone is natural for you.¡± "You are mistaken...." Sara''s mere resistance is crushed by a look of hatred from Amelia. "That blonde hair! That lustfully beautiful face that lures any man! Those naughtily exposed breasts and thin legs you have! Even after being blessed with such God-given gifts, y-you!!!!!" Amelia grabs and pulls Sara''s hair. She is looking at Sara with bloodshot eyes, her face distorted with hatred. "I have turned myself to be evil! Even my fingers are dyed in evil! I know that you are looking down on me! How does it feel when I ruin your looks? Please tell me!" Even though she was asked how she was feeling, deeply Sara just wanted her to stop. ''Please leave me alone'' ''Everyone, please stop bothering me.'' ''I know that I''m evil.'' ''Don''t torture me anymore.'' ''And don''te near me." If you don''t, you... You all might die. "Defendant Sara." Feeling satisfied, Amelia leaves Sara. Sara looked at the light with gloomy eyes. The ten judges look down at Sara. "Is there anything you want to say?" Her chest hurts more and more. It''s very difficult to breathe. Her illness is getting increasingly worse. She begins muttering to herself, ¡°I need to drink the medicine, if I don¡¯t... The disease might juste bursting out of my chest.... If that happens, it will develop into a difficult situation. My vision is all red.¡± Without any energy left, Sara opens her lips. "I''m sorry¡­" After being on the receiving end of their good intentions, Sara couldn''t do anything but apologize. She didn''t understand why she should live, and tears began spilling from her eyes. Silence descended upon the room. Then, the judgement was set. "Defendant Sara will suffer the punishment delivered by the Court.¡° ''What the heck...¡¯ "Death penalty!" Sara opened her eyes. "Eh?" Something smashed into the back of her head, and something came out of her nose. She felt the pain just after that.¡¡A warm liquid began flowing down through her hair. She immediately understood that it was her blood. Sara turned her head spontaneously. She couldn¡¯t believe what she saw after that. It was not long ago that the audience was seated, but now they were standing. Each one of them grasp a stone in their hands. Sara then understood what had happened. "I can''t believe it..." Men and women alike threw the stones one by one, happily aiming for Sara. Sara curled up her body and covered her head. Stones were hitting every inch of her body. The pain was overwhelming, and after a short while she cried out in agony. It was pure torment. "I love this feeling!" "I will punish every evil with my very own hands!" "Ah~Ah~, I live for this pleasant sensation!" ¡°In the name of justice, death to evil!¡± Each word was followed with a thrown stone. It only happened because she didn''t bring her luggage. It only happened because she didn''t pick up the fork. It happened because she turned down an impossible request and left. It happened because she didn''t express any gratitude. Is it a sin big enough for someone to be killed for? I see, so that was it. Sara stopped thinking and she just closed her eyes. At that moment. A loud sound suddenlyes from the side of the audience seats. It''s the sound of a joint that came flying from the door, and it drops to the ground, broken into pieces. Everyone stopped throwing stones before they were told to. Sara slowly raised her head. Looking through her blurry eyes, he saw a girl standing alone. A girl with shiny gray hair. It was Lilith. "I came to pick you up, Sara." She extended her hand while smiling. She came to save Sara. Sara''s body became weak. Everyone began pping their hands. Not for the confused Sara, but for Lily, because she smashed through the door. Everyone was smiling. Soon, a man walked toward Lilith. "Splendid! You came to save her!" "Yes, of course!" "Such ce like this, all on your own.... what a courageous person! You are the true possessor of justice!" The man smiled and then began shouting. "Coming here to save such evil woman, what a kind heart you have! We will dere this woman as an exemry inhabitant of The Country of Justice! Now, everyone, big apuse for our new friend once more!" The pping then morphed into thunderous apuse. "Of course! If there''s a person such as Lily, we will believe justice even more!" Amelia is smiling at Lilith¡¯s arrival as well. Before Sara¡¯s very eyes was a girl in the midst of many people¡¯s thunderous apuse looking like a high being. As the people continued to cheer, Lilith slightly smiled. "I see, so I am the embodiment of Justice." "Yes, of course. As one who can show such mercy and gratitude like you are.....--!" Lilith smiles like an angel. She expressed her appreciation. "Thank you..." In the next moment, Lilith¡¯s eyes became red, and she unsheathed her sword. The Demon Purging Sword. The weapon that was created to sh down humanity''s opponents, came down on the man''s neck. Chapter 4: Faithless Journey

Chapter 4: Faithless Journey

Trantor: Asfiru In the frozen atmosphere, Lilith slowly walking down the stairs. When Sara looked at her, she immediately covers her face with her hands. She didn''t want Lilith to see her like this. Nothing but wound all over her body she receiving because of the punishment and judgment as an evil being by those people. At this point, it is impossible to hide it. Thinking like that, tears started to spill from Sara''s eyes. she felt Frustrated, depressed, or embarrassed. she might feel all of it. not long after that, the frozen time began to move again. suddenly someone screamed. "A killer! A killer! A killer!--" Without hesitating, Lilith hit the old woman''s neck who cursed and pointed at her. She didn''t smile anymore. She unleashed her rage. "Since I killed someone, what would you call me?" The surrounding people move away from Lilith who is going down the stairs alone. "You are trying to kill someone before, right?" Someone snapped at Lilith. "You are wrong! we punish her because we are trying to kill the source of evil that she possessed!" "Because you punished her, now I will give you my punishment!" Lilith jumped to the ce where the man stands. the moment shends on the upper stairs, she swings her swords and cut the man''s upper body in half. The blood spouted out and slowlying down from half of his body. while she covers her mouth with a cloak that prevents the sprouted blood to hit her, she red at her surroundings. "I killed him in the name of justice. Now, I wonder how will you judge me?" Then, the other half body dropped on the floor making a thud sound. No one person dares to get in Lilith''s way, they look at each other. "Is that justice?" "It''s evil, stupid!" "But...she killed ourrade!" "Is it possible that he is evil ?" while the rest of them is in the heated discussion, Lilith coldly went the stairs. suddenly a girl standing in front of her. Amelia spreads her arm and walks towards Lilith despite knowing what will happen to someone who blocked her path. Amelia screamed. If she didn''t do that, she will drop her spirit. "You should throw the stone at her! If you do that, we will be friends! If you didn''t do that, our country will notst! "I would never call that a justice or good intention." "Then, what we should call that!? What are we ?! the support that we gave to our country, what should we call that !?" Lilith pped Amelia''s shoulder. "that''s just an act of violence." The line of a light move. Amelia''s upper body slipped off and drop to the floor. It was a quick ending. standing before kneeled Sara, Lilith ces her hand on Sara''s forehead. "¡­¡­" "its getting hotter. The illness is getting worse." the moment she almost faint, Sara looked at Lilith with staggering eyes. "Mama..." "Yes, it''s your mama." "I''m sorry." "Eh?" Sara lowered her head while Lilith takeout the medicine bottle and a bottle of water. "Together with someone like me... I''m sorry... If I''m not with you, you could live an easy life..." "...Idiot." Lilith pats Sara''s head when she cried. Her head full of bruises after being hit by stones. When Lilith touches it, the pain that Sara felt softened a little. Lilith whispers on Sara''s ear while she pats her head. "But You choose not to kill them...right?" Sara lowered her head while sobbing. As a magician, Sarah had a special ability. She could kill them if she wants to. "Because it''s bad to kill humans." She hugged Lilith until her body drench by her spilled tears. "You are a kind child." When she drinks the medicine, she feels a lot of weight feel from her chest. Suddenly at the same time, she felt sleepy. She hugged Lilith as she lost her sense. She heard a distant voice from her ears. "You might be seen as a corrupt in this warped world. But because you are like that, I-I..." There are no chasers that came to this ce. It seems that everyone knew about the riot which happens in judgment castle so they look at Sara and Lilith at a distance. The next morning, they left the Country of Justice. In the end, Lilith was evil, but they didn''t punish her for it. Every people in the Country of Justice just likes hurts things that weaker than them, but they could not exin their sense of justice. If Sara threw the stones, she wouldn''t have done it. Otherwise, their society will go on and keep doing it that way. Sara didn''t feel anything about those things. "The truth is, you can stay here for a while until you are fully recovered." "It''s okay, Mama. I''m all right. I want to leave this country immediately." "I see... I''m sorry." Lily lowered her eyebrows as if she wants to apologize. It''s not her fault for staying in this country. After Sara lost her consciousness, Lilith asked other people about the location where she could find the medicine. But in the end, nobody knows or owns the medicine she asked for. All of her efforts go to waste. Somehow Sara knew that her mother''s feeling down. Lilith, A mother that will not hesitate to kill anyone. A mother that shows a gentle smiling face, paying attention to every move that Sara makes. Such personality that she has, it is not something that people can simply say about whether she is a definition of justice nor evil. "All right, Let''s go." "Yes." To the next country. Lilith and Sara, their journey continues. The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!