Kaim and Eleonore are apparently siblings.
No wonder they looked somewhat alike.
“Kukuku, that’s right, and this ‘Nightmare Claw’ is the first Queen’s weapon. …..It is said that any descendant who bears the same curse will be able to wield it without being affected by the weapon’s curse.”
Kaim laughs fearlessly.
“That means, even I can use it! Kuhahaha! And with its power, I will be able to rule this world, let alone this desert! Eleonore! I’m not cut out to be satisfied with being the leader of a small desert country like you! I’m going to be the king of the world! Kuhahahaha!”
That’s a pretty big claim.
But that claw certainly doesn’t seem to be an ordinary piece of armor.
“Kuku, the others seem to think I’m making big boasts huh. Well then, I’ll show you the power of this ‘Nightmare Claw’!”
Kaim wields the claw.
Then, the next moment, something like a black haze erupted from the claws and attacked us.
“Uh-…… I can’t move!?”
“What is this black thing……!? Tsu!”
The female soldiers are restrained by a haze that has physical strength, preventing them from moving. No matter how hard they try to escape, their bodies won’t budge.
“Kuku, this is the power of the ‘Nightmare Claw’ that can manipulate the darkness at will. But this is just the beginning. If I want to, it’s an incredible weapon that can move the entire darkness of the night.”
Seemingly satisfied with the power of the claws, Kaim smiled at Eleonore, who was also trapped in the darkness.
“How about it Eleonore? Would you like to join me?”
“……What do you mean?”
“You and I are siblings, and we share the same blood. You should be able to understand my thoughts a little, right?”
“Don’t kid yourself! There’s no way I could understand the thoughts of a freak like you! Yes, I have some sympathy for your situation, but that doesn’t mean I think your outrageous behavior is forgivable!”
Eleonore resolutely rejected Kaim’s invitation.
“Kukuku, how cold of you. We used to sleep in the same bed you know.”
“How long has that been!”
“That’s a pity then, Eleonore. I wish you would have joined me in your own accord.”
“Huh……? What do you mean?”
It was at that moment.
Sharp arrows of darkness were fired from the Nightmare Claws, piercing the bodies of the sand bandits one after another.
“Gaa……uah!?”
“B-boss…… what are you do-”
It seemed to have pierced their hearts, and they fell dead to the ground.
“What are you doing to your companions!?”
“Kukuku, doing this!”
Immediately after Kaim shouted that, the corpses of the bandits are shrouded in darkness. Eventually, as if the darkness had merged with their corpses, the bandits, who had turned into pitch-black figures, stood up with weapons in their hands.
“W-what’s this……?”
“Kuhahaha! This is the true essence of the power of these claws! By absorbing the corpse into the darkness, I can turn it into a loyal warrior of darkness!”
Kaim then added to Eleonore, who was at loss for words.
“Rest assured, Eleonore. Your body will belong to me forever from now on. I’ll let you witness from the closest angle until I become the ruler of this world.”
“N-no, s-stop…… Uh! Please stop! I’d rather be dead than to be used like that……!”
Eleonore’s cheeks twitched in despair, and she screams frantically.
Of course, the crazy Kaim wouldn’t listen to her.
“Come on, Eleonore! My beloved sister! Be mine!”
“““Eleonore-samaaaa!!!”””
As the female soldiers screamed, dark arrows were fired at Eleonore.
Detained in the dark, they can only witness the Queen’s final moments.
—Or so they thought.
“Holy Light”
The holy light obliterated the arrows of darkness.
This is translated by Yume Neiji. Kindly read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com.
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