The researchers were shocked and flustered.
"Yes? If you use that method, the human world may be in danger! Your Majesty also knows how dangerous that ritual is, right? It is a ritual that can only be done by opening the door of the demon world."
"If you proceed with the ritual properly, there will be no danger."
"This is the gate of the demon realm that the ancients sacrificed tens of thousands of lives to barely close! If you open it, witches and demons may enter and exit the human world again!"
"Shut up and get ready. If you don't completely open the door of the demon realm and only get energy through the gap, you will be safe."
The researchers had no choice but to follow Hamburton's commands.
Hamburton closed his eyes tightly. He also knew that this method was dangerous and inhumane. He could commit an unforgivable sin even in death, and the consequences could be unbearable.
But Serietti, as long as he could keep his beautiful daughter by his side, he was going to endure the heavens as much as he could earn.
'It would be better for Serietti to hide Amelia's existence. The good boy knows that Amelia simply died in a carriage accident.'
With a heavy heart, he turned to Serietti. He smiled calmly in front of his daughter and lied.
"I have found a way to cure your illness. You will be healthy soon, so endure it for a while."
However, Serietti was not happy.
"I heard everything. What is Dad trying to do?"
"What? Who said that?"
"Does that matter now? Dad must be crazy. You didn't even try to starve Amelia to death, so does it make sense to make her die instead of me?"
"Serietti. It can't be helped...."
Serietti jumped up, sat down, and shouted to her father.
"Do you think I'll be grateful for saving me in such a terrible way? No! I will not forgive my father even if I die!"
" ...It may be painful now, but you will soon understand my feelings and be grateful to me. When you return to your daily life and live a peaceful life, the day will surely come when you will think that you have done a good job of surviving."
"If I live peacefully like that, what about Amelia? My sister Amelia's life is used like a tool. ..Cough!"
Serietti collapsed in agony. Nearly unconscious, she was barely gasping for breath.
Impatient, Hamburton shouted and urged the researchers.
"Prepare for the ceremony sooner! Come on!"
And after a while.
Amelia was taken to Castle Forquint without knowing anything. Soon after hearing the truth, she tried to escape, but was quickly overpowered.
Finally, the body-changing ritual began. Serietti and Amella were forced to lie down on top of the huge magic circle.
A crack in the door of the demon world opened under the magic circle. As the energy of the demon world leaked out, the sisters writhed in burning pain. And Hamburton looked only at Serietti.
"Serietti! Be patient! It's going to be over soon!"
Just then. The castle began to heat up badly. A knight who was scouting outside the castle rushed in.
"Your Majesty! The people who found out the secret of Forquint Castle set fire to the area around the castle!"
"What? How did the foolish people know the secret of the castle?"
"Apparently, it was discovered as evidence left over from obtaining black magic materials."
"Damn, this can't be done! Hurry up with the ceremony!"
Hamburton was forced to perform a ritual in the burning Forquint Castle.
Finally, the ritual succeeded. Serrietti gained a healthy body, and Amelia, who had been in pain all her life, suffered another pain.
Amelia crawled on the ground and cursed everyone. The imperial family who abandoned her because they were twins, and the foolish people who believed that an incurable disease was a curse.
In response to her deep resentment, the magic circle began to glow black.
"Huh? Your Majesty! Your consciousness is twisted! You need to run away... Ugh!"
The magic circle suddenly cracked, and the door to the demon world began to open. Black smoke billowed out from the crack in the door, encroaching on the surroundings in an instant.
The black smoke dragged everyone around them into the demon realm. The hundreds of people who flocked to set fire to Forquint Castle.
A black space once again unfolded in front of Chession's eyes. And Amelia continued to walk, guiding Chession.
The place where they arrived was the Demon Realm. The sky of the demon world was dark red, and the earth was barren. All there was was a black rock and an old castle around.
In the midst of it, unconscious humans were strewn around. The demons looked at the humans who had fallen from the sky and tasted them.
"What is this? Why did they reopen the door to the demon world that they had closed at best?"
"I think they were sucked in by the magic storm. Can I eat all of this?"
At that time, the demons approached humans. The master of the demon world appeared.
"Stop."
The demons bowed their heads and withdrew. Queen Kona, the master of the demon world, grinned and approached Serietti, who had Amelia's body. Delicious darkness was rising from Serletti.
"Hmm. This woman looks pretty funny."
"Doesn't the twin girl next to you look pretty delicious, too? Queen, please eat first."
Kona's servant, the Black Devil, giggled and asked.
"Both look delicious, but it's too bad to eat like this."
"Then you will make them residents of this place?"
"Hmm. Well, that's right. It's not fun to just make them residents."
"Then why don't we make an unfair contract in our own way?"
"That's good."
Kona took turns looking at Amelia and Serietti. Looking into the darkness of the sisters, she thought about who to use as a toy, and then grinned when she decided.
Kona gently beckoned into the air. Then Serrietti came to her senses and got up.
"Hmm. What, what, here...!"
"Calm down, Princess of the human world. This is the magic world, and I am the owner of this place. I greet you formally. Call you Kona comfortably."
Frightened, Serietti calmed down and bowed her head.
"Kona. Nice to meet you. I'm Seriet..."
"I already know your name. I know your sad story."
"...Is that so?"
"I feel sorry for you and want to offer you a contract. I will give you a part of my land, so why don't you lead your people and become the King of this place?"
"Yes? I..."
Serietti's expression hardened. She could tell instinctively. That dhe have no choice. The fact that to save so many people, she had no choice but to make a contract with the Queen.
"Don't worry. The demon world is not a bad place to live in."
Kona chuckled and held out the magically crafted contract. Serrietti read it down.
[ 1. The moment you sign a contract, humans become demons.
2. Princess Serietti de Prilliant becomes one of the Kings of the demon world and rules over the humans who have become demons.
3. The King follows the rituals of the demon royal family, which are held once every 24 years
4. The King keeps the throne no matter what. ]
The treatles seemed simple, but they were somewhat reluctant. Because the explanation was very lacking. However, Serietti was frightened and couldn't bear to skewer Kona.
Kona asked with a leisurely smile.
"So, will you sign a contract with me?"
"What will happen to me and my people if I don't sign a contract?"
"All of them will be used as toys for the demons. You will suffer for the rest of your life without being able to die or live."
"...I'll sign a contract."
Serrietti eventually chose to sign a contract. That's the only way to save the poor people. Although they were the ones who set fire to the castle of Forquint to burn the terminally ill to death, they were the people whom, as a Princess, she should care for and be responsible for.
Kona's smile darkened, creepy.
"Contract signed."
At the same time as Kona's declaration, the demons began to pounce on the fallen people. The people who were forced to come to consciousness screamed in pain from the demons.
A hellish scene unfolded. Serietti shouted at Kona with a trembling volce.
"Why, why are you doing this? I signed a contract. Why are you attacking people?"
"It is the process of turning humans into demons. Some humans have blood that turns into demons when they suffer. It is for this reason that rumors exist that if you get a terminal illness, you will become a witch or a demon in the human world."
"That, that's right...!"
"And the longer you suffer, the stronger the witch you can become. Just like you."
Kona poked Serietti's shoulder with her long, pointed fingernails. Serietti couldn't understand Kona's words at once, and her eyes widened.
"I.... A witch?"
"Yes. You're also a very strong witch. I didn't make you King for nothing."
Then. Somewhere, she heard Hamburton's scream. Serietti's head turned wide.
"Ugh! Kill me! Please kill me!"
Seeing her father suffering like herself, who was terminally ill, Serrietti simply remained silent.
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