'He manipulated my fate to his will.'
He whispered to her that Endymion had deceived her. It was Killian who deceived her and deceived her from the beginning. At least she thought the fond memories of her childhood were real!
'Why didn't they steal Mion's marriage proposal letter? What are you going to do by making me the Crown Princess of Semele?'
It was another thing to be happy married to Endymion. Even if the results were good, she couldn't ignore the fact that someone else had taken care of her life.
'I'm angry.'
Julia bit her lip and picked up the letter of marriage from the Duke of Caymmond and placed it in her arms. She immediately turned around and tried to leave, looking to see if there was anything else hidden in the subspace.
The subspace only rumbled unsteadily, unable to resist at all.
Killian didn't think she would be stronger. After all, you can't sense the power of a wizard higher than you until you use magic yourself.
Wow.
Once again, a pile of marriage proposals appeared, and things similar to the communication equipment that she had broken earlier rolled in. Julia smashed it all, preventing the blow from reaching its original owner.
It was her first time doing it, but the magic power that obeyed her master easily obeyed her will. It was indeed one of the most high-ranking mages.
Finally, the subspace was empty. Julia turned around and was about to leave when she happened to see something clustered in a corner.
'That's it...'
It was similar to the dream of the black wolves that Killian had shown her in the subspace. They made it look like the welcome they wanted.
Now she saw that a space was not only a physical warehouse, but also a storage for something intangible.
'What kind of pattern did you draw earlier?'
Julia drew the pattern with her magical hand, just as Killian had done when he brought out the illusion. Then the lumps of things opened wide with a faint light.
Paaaa
-Why don't you go in quickly?
- Please, please save me! I came because I was going to work in the mines... Ugh!
An unfamiliar and deep mine. Julia saw people tangled up like a swarm of ants.
Everyone looked naked and poor, but their hands were tied tightly, and they were led away like cattle. In front of them, the black-hooded mages laughed coldly.
- You should know that it is an honor to dedicate your life to the development of magic.
The man who was screaming and writhing was dragged into the deep pit. The pitch-black darkness swallowed the man, and a grotesque amount of magic gurgled with a scream of terror inside.
- Ugh... please have mercy!
- Sa... please help me, uhhh
And next to and behind them, dozens or hundreds of people were sucked into the gang at the same time.
Crackle!
With each additional human, the bottomless pit made an eerie sound, and the mysterious magic became even thicker.
After each bloody scream, the black-hooded mages laughed greedily
- After all, the magic power from life is stronger. There is such an easy way to collect mana, so why do you practice?
- Stupid magic tower bastards. They banned us and deported us, saying that we should keep the peace! The day is not far when they will kneel down on their hands.
- I... please... I don't want to die... Ahh!!
Even the little boy who was trembling and begging was dragged away like a dog.
The mages who had put the last victim in the pit giggled as they sucked up the newly generated energy
The dark energy of the dark pit surged like lightning, entering the mages who reached out their hands.
Cracklel
Black lightning bolts were tattooed on their skin. At the same time, they laughed grotesquely as they saw the overflowing magic.
After that, the apparition was broken into fragments containing various scenes. However, in each piece, a wizard in a black hood appeared.
Bring more!
They all spread across the continent with black lightning on their skin.
They monopolized wealth and power with their magic. They swept away gold coins, diamonds, aristocratic titles, and thrones, but were not satisfied, and made more and more scapegoats to gain more and more magical power.
Soon, the continent was bathed in pitch black, and even the mighty mages of the Tower were helplessly struck down by the grotesque and powerful black magic.
- For the infinite glory of magic.
Then, in front of the collapsed Magic Tower. I saw Killian with the Black Wolves.
Creep!
He cut the throat of his kneeling arm.
Wow!
As the Magic Tower lord collapsed helplessly, cheers shook the heavens and the earth as if he had been waiting for it. Killian put on the crown without hesitation and raised the corners of his mouth.
In that face... It was bloody.
Pot!
The welcome ended there.
"...It's all a lie."
Julia realized that what she had just seen was Killian's true intentions regarding the Black Wolves.
He said he only wanted freedom. However, his true intention was greed and ambition to have great power.
They slaughter innocent lives to gain forbidden magic, while killing all other mages who oppose them.
Julia closed her eyes tightly. The impact was so great that her hands trembled, but her head sank cold.
'We have to stop it.'
Her purple eyes shone firmly.
Kung...
The stronger her master's will, the faster and more wonderful her magical reaction. The golden energy slammed the subspace shut, chaining it tightly and locking it away
Julia walked straight to the closed door. As expected, the door was magically locked.
"You want to lock me up with this?"
She didn't get angry, but now Julia was genuinely angry
Originally, after escaping, she called the knights to make all the preparations and tried to capture Killian. But she felt like she had to make a move right away. There were many stories to be told.
Cheer!
The golden magie from Julia's fingertips melted the doorknob itself. Killian's silvery energy soaked into the lock, then shattered.
'They must be planning to invade Semele by now.'
Julia thought as she gently walked out into the hallway. Having given him the wrong access code, Killian wouldn't be able to bring the Black Wolves into the castle.
"I need to subdue the soldiers he brought from Ametrine before I call them."
Judging by his magical power, Killian didn't dare to surpass her. Julia turned her head to look out the window and measure the time.
Thinking about the ring and the magic power he left behind.
'The timing is right.'
The area was quiet. The other envoys and the men they had brought with them all seemed to be gathered in the direction of Prince Joel.
This was one of the many buildings in the royal castle that was offered as the accommodation of the Ametrine delegation. It was her first time here, but she had memorized all the royal castle blueprints during the time of the Crown Princess, so I knew the geography.
Julia hid herself with the invisibility magic and quickly headed for her destination.
***
"That's great! You'll be able to succeed much sooner than you expected!"
A cheer erupted from the communication tool. But Killian shook his head while raising the corners of his mouth.
"Don't let go of your mind just yet, because it's likely that she was confused by her husband's betrayal and impulsively agreed."
"Yes! However, for an arranged marriage, the two of them were quite good, so you shouldn't let your guard down."
"It's going to break up soon."
Killian sneered. He giggled in agreement from beyond the magic tools.
"The city of Semele is now in a state of turmoil due to the abduction of the Queen. I'll give you the code, so in an hour or so, when I give you the signal, everyone can get through the gate and come in."
" Yes, I see!"
"Oh. Oberon, how much does the Queen know?"
Someone else asked excitedly.
"You know, we shook Semele. The magic tower owner is caught in a trap we set and is losing his mind, so I don't know anything more than that."
Killian tapped his finger slowly on the desk.
"The situation is complicated when she realizes that the marriage proposal was stolen or that we made her Queen to get Semele in our hands."
"Then she only knew that the King 'married to break the curse?"
"Yes. Make sure that the trust is not leaked out because it is a fabrication that we made."
Killian spoke dryly, and the black wolves nodded their heads in despicable agreement.
"I'm glad things finally went well. If the plan to assassinate the King had succeeded, I would have eaten Semele by now!"
"The problem was that the woman was blinded by love when she said she was taking revenge on the King. In the first place, it would have been easy if the King had died after marriage because he was really vulnerable to magical powers! It would have been much easier for a girl with nowhere to turn."
The black wolves were full of anticipation, and they grumbled about their failures.
"Anyway, now the Queen is Oberon's palm, and it's only a matter of time before Semele becomes ours!"
Reflecting on Julia's reaction in his head, Killian nodded.
"Finally, she's mine."
How long has he been waiting? The day when he would get back the woman he married to another man for the cause.
This was the plan 14 years ago. When the young Crown Prince dies and Julia, the Crown Princess, is left alone, he approaches her and makes it her own.
"Why would you change your plans if the King didn't die? The spy found out that the King was the manifester of the curse, so the plan was changed to increase his power and defeat the demon lord and crush Semele, but it took a long time."
"That's what I mean. It is a pity that he couldn't get his hands on the King quickly because he was afraid that the Queen's magic power would be damaged. Once you've entered Semele, you'll need to find out what the King's Curse has to do with the Queen's magical powers!"
The black wolves, who thought they already had everything in their hands, chattered excitedly.
The revised plan was this.
During the coming-of-age ceremony, Chiara is used to cause trouble between the couple. After killing the King in an accidental death, he reveals to the whole continent that the king is cursed. He seduces the Queen, who is left alone, and gets Semele in confusion.
Unfortunately, Chiara's sudden actions and the Queen's explosion of magic made it back and forth, but in the end, it succeeded.
Killian twisted the corners of his mouth.
"She told me that the Tower and the King were deliberately holding her captive to break the curse. Seeing that she didn't know about the curse even though she had been to the Tower, it must have been because the Lord of the magic Tower, weakened by our strength, didn't notice the curse of the King."
"Oh... Is that true? The day when the tower will kneel before us is not far away!"
The black wolves giggled and cheered. Killian nodded and ordered.
"The memory manipulation spell that was placed on the Grand Duchess and the Princess when the oracle was issued is still in effect. She didn't seem to remember properly. But just in case, when you enter the royal city, brainwash them again strongly."
"Yes!"
The black wolves shouted vigorously. Thus, all preparations were made to infiltrate Semele.
"Is Cheryl ready?"
"Yes, it's embarrassing that there are quite a lot of purified lands that the magic tower has done. Did you decide with the magic that brought about the great famine 14 years ago?"
"Yes. Cheryl has modified it to maximize magic, and once it starts, the devastation of the land will spread like wildfire."
It would be better if he had the same luck as he did back then. However, it seemed that he had already succeeded, and Killian was filled with a sense of upliftment.
"Now I can make her my side, and I'll drive her away from the King, so you can squeeze more magic from your life to prevent the magic tower lord from waking up. Find out the cause of the recent mysterious rain and eliminate it."
"Don't worry, we've got enough of those who can squeeze out the magic! The rain must be a joke of the devils. After entering Semele, we dig a trap and kill them all."
An eerie sound came from the communication shaft. Killian chuckled and agreed.
"When her judgment is disturbed, we have to get everything done. We have to look like a thorough victim of the magic tower, so that she will not trust anyone else, and then assassinate the King."
"Yes! In the meantime, let's find out what the King's Curse and the Queen's magic power are related to each other."
"I will prepare poison pills to deal with the King as soon as possible!"
"Yes. Now, get ready and leave. What is the access code..."
Crackle, puff!
Before he could finish speaking, the communication equipment exploded.
Killian's eyes widened after narrowly avoiding something that flew in. The broken glass of the communication equipment was burning.
"...!"
He turned around reflexively and raised his combat power, his face stiff.
"It's bad, but I've never had trouble judging."
Julia walked gracefully, with a shimmer of golden magic.
"I have a very clear judgment. I have to deal with you."
Seeing Julia's changed tone and cold face, Killian turned into a masked expression that was creepily fast.
"Calm down. What you just heard is a misunderstanding. My colleagues were so hungry that I just tried to appease them."
"Then explain this as well."
Julia threw out the marriage proposal from the Duke of Kaimond. Seeing the contents of the scroll, Killian's face cracked slightly.
"This... Let me explain it all..."
"What, how much have you been playing with me?"
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