In the pitch-black darkness, the red eyes revealed themselves in the swirling black fog and shone brightly.
The time has finally come.
A body that is finally filled with strength and perfection.
Anasis, the one with the red eyes, looked down at the raindrops falling on her body and smiled broadly.
The time for vengeance has come.
She has been waiting for this moment since she was executed by the Grand Duke of Illeston 300 years ago. The seed she had planted would sprout and become the foundation for her resurrection, and the day would come when she would be resurrected, take revenge on the Luan Empire, and absorb the mana of death created by it, thereby becoming a God who transcends humanity.
Her body and strength were imperfect. That's why Anasis waited for the right time more carefully than ever.
The occult society that had followed her was destroyed without being able to fully revive her.
Simone, who was intended to be a vessel for resurrection, also began to act unexpectedly and became a more threatening enemy than anyone else.
A series of failures. That's why the only thing that could fail was resurrecting the Demon King and absorbing his power.
This was Anasis' last chance to be resurrected in an unfinished state.
'I still can't feel Simone's presence.'
When absorbing the Demon King, you must never be interrupted. That is why she revealed herself to provoke Simone, and as a result, Simone stopped chasing Anasis and went to Serk.
While Simone was away from the Luan Empire, Anasis quickly gathered the mana of death and absorbed it into the Demon King.
And today, the Demon King finally began to show signs of resurrection.
It rained throughout the Luan Empire.
Those who are quick-witted may have noticed that this was a sign of resurrection, but it was already too late.
“The disaster has already begun.”
With neither Simone nor that insolent Sword Master here, no one can stop the Demon King's resurrection.
The humans of the Luan Empire will be helplessly slaughtered by the Demon King and his minions, and from then on, all of them will become completely under the power of Anasis.
“Hehehe! Hehehe! Hahahahaha!!!”
Anasis started running excitedly. She couldn't stop smiling at the thought of finally achieving victory after years of hardship.
Look at this! This Anasis, who was called the world's worst traitor, and the Demon King who led the world to destruction are together, and no one can stop them!
How unintelligent a race of people are!
You idiots, you pieces of trash! I'm going to kill you all!
“Hahahahahahaha!!!! Kill them all...”
Anasis, who was running excitedly towards the lake where the Demon King was sealed, suddenly stopped when she discovered something.
“...”
What is that?
Anasis couldn't hide her bewilderment at the strange sight before her eyes and just wandered around the lake in a daze.
Red tree branches were woven around the lake as if they were entangled to prevent anyone from entering the lake.
Anasis frowned in annoyance.
'Was there something like this in the lake?'
It was clear that there had been no trees like this until recently. This place was so stark and desolate that the lake could be seen from afar.
So what this means is that these strange tree branches suddenly appeared over the past few days and are blocking the lake.
'...'
Anasis's eyes sank coldly. The strange tree branches that had suddenly appeared. An ordinary person might have simply thought it was strange and odd and passed it by.
But Anasis knows.
That there is nothing strange in this world that happens without a reason.
Also, the unpleasant stench coming from this branch. She's sure she smelled it somewhere...
'This is...'
That was when.
Kkaddeuk- Kkaddeuk-
The tree branches that had been blocking the lake without even a single gap began to squirm and extend their sharp branches toward Anasis.
“Huh?...Ouch!!!!”
Anasis, who discovered this late, hurriedly dodged, but the branches were faster than her and quickly grabbed her hand and began to cover her body in an instant.
At that moment, Anasis realized.
A moving red tree that smells like a corpse. This monster was originally a soul that belonged to her and was the first gift she sent to the Grand Duke of Illeston. And...
It was now Simone's curse.
“Simone, this bitch...!”
Anasis gritted her teeth and muttered in anger.
Simone, who only knew how to dispel curses that had already been cast, was now able to cast curses.
And the first target is none other than Anasis.
'There's no way that's true?'
Isn't it true that curses are something that can be used so easily if you know how to use them?
This is even more difficult when there is no medium connected to the target, and if it is activated by someone with the power of Anasis, there is a higher chance of it being countered.
So Anasis also tormented Simone not by directly cursing her, but by interfering with those around her.
So, she never thought that Simone would attack her like this.
“How dare you!”
Anasis struggled and flailed her mana, cursing, but even though she had already regained her original strength, the tree branches were completely useless.
“T, this can’t be happening...!”
The branches surrounding Anasis did not retreat from her mana, but instead absorbed her power and swallowed Anasis.
For the time being, it was impossible to know what had happened.
Anasis sat up, clutching her pounding head.
Pitch-black darkness, the coldness of being trapped in the depths of the sea. It should have been a very familiar and warm space for Anasis, but now it was filled with only irritation and anxiety.
“You crazy bitch, a curse...”
To dare to think of cursing this Anasis? This is truly absurd.
No matter how strong Simone had become if she had tried to put a curse on Anasis, she would have had to risk her life at the very least.
That wasn't the only thing that puzzled Anasis.
Anasis looked at her hand. Her wrist still had the marks of having been caught on a branch. She had clearly used her strength to break free from the branch.
Even if she lost her composure for a moment in a sudden situation, she would have used all her mana because of that.
The branches as if they had not been attacked at all, continued to squeeze Anasis even harder.
That couldn't be possible.
There is a limit to the power Simone can gather while in the Serk Empire.
There weren't that many wandering souls there, and even if she had tried, how many souls could she have collected while locked in the institution?
It would be a very small amount, incomparable to Anasis, who gathered mana by killing people and casting curses as soon as she saw them.
But Anasis was just defeated and rendered helpless by the curse sent by Simone.
There's no way this is possible. What on earth have you done?
Anasis, who was speechless at the shocking development, suddenly felt something strange and looked around.
'Where is this?'
The first curses cast upon the Illestone Manor were Isolation and Extinction.
The curse of the red tree causes it to prey on humans indiscriminately, using their blood and flesh as nutrients.
But no matter how she looked at it, it didn't seem like she had been chewed up and died again.
So where is this place? She can't see an inch ahead and can't hear anything. Anasis took a step forward, looking around with wary eyes.
At that moment, a faint sound of water could be heard from beneath her feet.
'Water?'
Anasis looked down at her feet absentmindedly and took a step back in surprise.
A step ahead, a vast lake was rippling silently.
There is a lake here. Does that mean that the Demon King inside the tree branch has entered the sealed lake?
'But for something like that...'
It's not raining.
Until just a moment ago, the rain that had been pouring down throughout Luan as if a hole had been ripped through the sky was now nowhere to be seen.
The Demon King's resurrection is imminent, so the signs could not have disappeared without a cause.
If so, then this is...
'It must be a hallucination or being trapped in an unconscious space.'
It is a familiar tactic, as it is a mental attack mainly used when encountering an opponent that is difficult to deal with by force.
However, she never thought that the day would come when she would fall victim to this method.
'Simone.'
Not only did Simone activate the curse, she even locked it in the subconscious. What on earth is she doing in Serk?
'But it won't be easy.'
Anasis smiled and blinked.
Then, before she knew it, she was lying face down with her face right next to the lake.
Another Anasis reflected in the lake smiled at the real Anasis.
Then she reached out and grabbed her shoulder, pulling her towards her.
“This is ridiculous.”
Anasis sent mana through her hand and then blew up the fake Anasis' hand.
But Anasis in the lake smiled without blinking an eye, showing her teeth, and speaking in a hard voice.
The already fallen Osasani Sasaou has descended again and asked Anasis a question.
The time has finally come.
A body that is finally filled with strength and perfection.
Anasis, the one with the red eyes, looked down at the raindrops falling on her body and smiled broadly.
The time for vengeance has come.
She has been waiting for this moment since she was executed by the Grand Duke of Illeston 300 years ago. The seed she had planted would sprout and become the foundation for her resurrection, and the day would come when she would be resurrected, take revenge on the Luan Empire, and absorb the mana of death created by it, thereby becoming a God who transcends humanity.
Her body and strength were imperfect. That's why Anasis waited for the right time more carefully than ever.
The occult society that had followed her was destroyed without being able to fully revive her.
Simone, who was intended to be a vessel for resurrection, also began to act unexpectedly and became a more threatening enemy than anyone else.
A series of failures. That's why the only thing that could fail was resurrecting the Demon King and absorbing his power.
This was Anasis' last chance to be resurrected in an unfinished state.
'I still can't feel Simone's presence.'
When absorbing the Demon King, you must never be interrupted. That is why she revealed herself to provoke Simone, and as a result, Simone stopped chasing Anasis and went to Serk.
While Simone was away from the Luan Empire, Anasis quickly gathered the mana of death and absorbed it into the Demon King.
And today, the Demon King finally began to show signs of resurrection.
It rained throughout the Luan Empire.
Those who are quick-witted may have noticed that this was a sign of resurrection, but it was already too late.
“The disaster has already begun.”
With neither Simone nor that insolent Sword Master here, no one can stop the Demon King's resurrection.
The humans of the Luan Empire will be helplessly slaughtered by the Demon King and his minions, and from then on, all of them will become completely under the power of Anasis.
“Hehehe! Hehehe! Hahahahaha!!!”
Anasis started running excitedly. She couldn't stop smiling at the thought of finally achieving victory after years of hardship.
Look at this! This Anasis, who was called the world's worst traitor, and the Demon King who led the world to destruction are together, and no one can stop them!
How unintelligent a race of people are!
You idiots, you pieces of trash! I'm going to kill you all!
“Hahahahahahaha!!!! Kill them all...”
Anasis, who was running excitedly towards the lake where the Demon King was sealed, suddenly stopped when she discovered something.
“...”
What is that?
Anasis couldn't hide her bewilderment at the strange sight before her eyes and just wandered around the lake in a daze.
Red tree branches were woven around the lake as if they were entangled to prevent anyone from entering the lake.
Anasis frowned in annoyance.
'Was there something like this in the lake?'
It was clear that there had been no trees like this until recently. This place was so stark and desolate that the lake could be seen from afar.
So what this means is that these strange tree branches suddenly appeared over the past few days and are blocking the lake.
'...'
Anasis's eyes sank coldly. The strange tree branches that had suddenly appeared. An ordinary person might have simply thought it was strange and odd and passed it by.
But Anasis knows.
That there is nothing strange in this world that happens without a reason.
Also, the unpleasant stench coming from this branch. She's sure she smelled it somewhere...
'This is...'
That was when.
Kkaddeuk- Kkaddeuk-
The tree branches that had been blocking the lake without even a single gap began to squirm and extend their sharp branches toward Anasis.
“Huh?...Ouch!!!!”
Anasis, who discovered this late, hurriedly dodged, but the branches were faster than her and quickly grabbed her hand and began to cover her body in an instant.
At that moment, Anasis realized.
A moving red tree that smells like a corpse. This monster was originally a soul that belonged to her and was the first gift she sent to the Grand Duke of Illeston. And...
It was now Simone's curse.
“Simone, this bitch...!”
Anasis gritted her teeth and muttered in anger.
Simone, who only knew how to dispel curses that had already been cast, was now able to cast curses.
And the first target is none other than Anasis.
'There's no way that's true?'
Isn't it true that curses are something that can be used so easily if you know how to use them?
This is even more difficult when there is no medium connected to the target, and if it is activated by someone with the power of Anasis, there is a higher chance of it being countered.
So Anasis also tormented Simone not by directly cursing her, but by interfering with those around her.
So, she never thought that Simone would attack her like this.
“How dare you!”
Anasis struggled and flailed her mana, cursing, but even though she had already regained her original strength, the tree branches were completely useless.
“T, this can’t be happening...!”
The branches surrounding Anasis did not retreat from her mana, but instead absorbed her power and swallowed Anasis.
For the time being, it was impossible to know what had happened.
***
Anasis sat up, clutching her pounding head.
Pitch-black darkness, the coldness of being trapped in the depths of the sea. It should have been a very familiar and warm space for Anasis, but now it was filled with only irritation and anxiety.
“You crazy bitch, a curse...”
To dare to think of cursing this Anasis? This is truly absurd.
No matter how strong Simone had become if she had tried to put a curse on Anasis, she would have had to risk her life at the very least.
That wasn't the only thing that puzzled Anasis.
Anasis looked at her hand. Her wrist still had the marks of having been caught on a branch. She had clearly used her strength to break free from the branch.
Even if she lost her composure for a moment in a sudden situation, she would have used all her mana because of that.
The branches as if they had not been attacked at all, continued to squeeze Anasis even harder.
That couldn't be possible.
There is a limit to the power Simone can gather while in the Serk Empire.
There weren't that many wandering souls there, and even if she had tried, how many souls could she have collected while locked in the institution?
It would be a very small amount, incomparable to Anasis, who gathered mana by killing people and casting curses as soon as she saw them.
But Anasis was just defeated and rendered helpless by the curse sent by Simone.
There's no way this is possible. What on earth have you done?
Anasis, who was speechless at the shocking development, suddenly felt something strange and looked around.
'Where is this?'
The first curses cast upon the Illestone Manor were Isolation and Extinction.
The curse of the red tree causes it to prey on humans indiscriminately, using their blood and flesh as nutrients.
But no matter how she looked at it, it didn't seem like she had been chewed up and died again.
So where is this place? She can't see an inch ahead and can't hear anything. Anasis took a step forward, looking around with wary eyes.
At that moment, a faint sound of water could be heard from beneath her feet.
'Water?'
Anasis looked down at her feet absentmindedly and took a step back in surprise.
A step ahead, a vast lake was rippling silently.
There is a lake here. Does that mean that the Demon King inside the tree branch has entered the sealed lake?
'But for something like that...'
It's not raining.
Until just a moment ago, the rain that had been pouring down throughout Luan as if a hole had been ripped through the sky was now nowhere to be seen.
The Demon King's resurrection is imminent, so the signs could not have disappeared without a cause.
If so, then this is...
'It must be a hallucination or being trapped in an unconscious space.'
It is a familiar tactic, as it is a mental attack mainly used when encountering an opponent that is difficult to deal with by force.
However, she never thought that the day would come when she would fall victim to this method.
'Simone.'
Not only did Simone activate the curse, she even locked it in the subconscious. What on earth is she doing in Serk?
'But it won't be easy.'
Anasis smiled and blinked.
Then, before she knew it, she was lying face down with her face right next to the lake.
Another Anasis reflected in the lake smiled at the real Anasis.
Then she reached out and grabbed her shoulder, pulling her towards her.
“This is ridiculous.”
Anasis sent mana through her hand and then blew up the fake Anasis' hand.
But Anasis in the lake smiled without blinking an eye, showing her teeth, and speaking in a hard voice.
The already fallen Osasani Sasaou has descended again and asked Anasis a question.
Tonight you will commit suicide by drowning yourself in the lake. What is the reason for that? Answer the question.
The already fallen Osasani Sasaou has descended again and asked Anasis a question.
Tonight you will commit suicide by drowning yourself in the lake. What is the reason for that? Answer the question.
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