The purple light that Ignotus emitted swallowed everything and my vision instantly turned all white.
　I reflexively closed my eyes, and suddenly I felt a strong ringing in my ears that shook my consciousness.
　A dizzying sensation hit me, and the next thing I knew I was on the ground with my hands on the ground.
　For some reason, my breathing was heavy.

　And as my vision gradually returns to normal, I realize that I am still in the lake of origin.

　I could see the raindrops as my eyes adjusted to them.
　It's still raining........does that mean that time hasn't passed yet?

You're my brother, Polon!

For a moment there, I thought you were going to be killed!

Rosalia was the weakest link in the chain.

　Felsen, who had no words to reply to Ignotus' stern remarks, became slightly depressed and depressed.

　Checking the area, he sees Rosalia-san breathing with her shoulders shaking loudly.
　She has lost the right sleeve of her dress and her exposed arm is twitching.
　Her expression is heavy.
　She's clearly paler than before, perhaps due to the damage, but she's clearly paler than before. He's pale.

''What in the world.......what is the purpose of this?''

　The voice seemed to come out and asked Ignotus.
　But Ignotus was looking in a different direction than Rosalia-san at that moment.
　It's an unlikely expression.
　Then, as if he noticed something, he urged Bishas and Felsen to 'put the hood on'.

''........someone's coming.

Who's that "somebody"?

I don't know. I don't know, but he's not Lucius. His magic is weak.

　Bishas and Felsen put their hoods on.
　Ignotus stared at the back of the forest passage, hiding his face.

　Then, it was Toa who appeared there.

''Sister!''

Tor!

　Rosalia-san's expression wavers.
　She seems to be thinking about how to protect the Toa in such an expression, wondering why the Toa is here.

''Why are you here ... go back to the castle! -- an impatient look.

　Toa doesn't know what's going on, and he smiles at finding his favorite sister.
　But gradually that expression begins to break down.

''Sister.......what's wrong?　My arm....

　Is Toa beginning to understand, even at an early age, when she sees Rosalia's sleeveless arms?　Her expression becomes tense and weak.

''Sister........''

　Toa slowly approached, little by little, as if she was worried about her sister.
　Just then, another group of people appeared there, another group.

''What does this.......mean.....''

　It's Cassandra.

d*mn it.　He's already here. You failed.

I'm sorry.

'You too, Vicious. You're not even as good as Rosalia right now. You can't even keep your asses moving, can you?

　Bishas was silent.

'But no more. And it's just fine. I would have liked to end this a little smarter, but there's been a change of plans.

You! ........Ignotus!

　Next to Cassandra who shouted that, there were three figures next to her.
　Familiar faces.
　That's Maricias of the Ninagawa tribe.
　And always next to Maricias, Emo and Doma.
　There was no mistaking that dark, shiny hair.

"You should have stayed on your throne a while longer. It never works out.

'What is this all about?　Why is Rosalia looking like this!

Is that a question?　Or is that just more bullshit out of confusion?　It's obvious, right?　You don't need to ask me that.

'You ... will convince Rosalia ...'

What?　When did I say that?　All I said was, "I'll take care of it." I didn't say anything about convincing him. And I don't think he's gonna drink.

　Ignotus grinned.
　Cassandra's pupils flared at his expression.

'You ... from the beginning ...'

"We can't go back, okay? But don't worry. Everything will be fine. Shastain will be safe. Rosalia is dead, and Toatrica takes over Shastain after you. Is that all right?

What do you mean...

　At that moment, Rosalia asked in an angry voice.
　Standing up slowly, as if her body was aching, Rosalia looked at Ignotus and Cassandra.

'Rosalia, it's not!　I'm........

I know. It was Ignotus' idea to seduce you, wasn't it?

I was seduced by... no, no, it wasn't...

　Cassandra groaned.
　There was a guilty look on her face.

'Sis? .....

　It was then that the Toa reached Miss Rosalia.

'Toa, stay away for a moment,'

That's very touching. A sister taking care of her sister's last moments Cassandra, make up your mind.

So I am!

'You guys go home first, Lucius should have seen that coming. He's got a problem with that. You know I can't afford to defend you like that.

　Ignotus ordered Vicious and Felsen to get out of here.

'Wow, okay my brother, be safe.

　Felsen's figure disappears into the forest.

'Well Me's back before you are, Polon.

　Vicious's figure disappeared as well.

　Ignotus smiled wryly at the two men in front of him.
　The Ninagawa tribe and others didn't seem to be in sight.

''Cassandra-sama, what is this...?''

　Maricius wants Cassandra to explain the situation.
　Hasn't he been informed?

'If we're caught for this, we'll be put to death for treason. No ... either way, isn't that the dumbest thing about Lucius?　Cassandra, there's no way out of this, okay?　But if we don't do something like this, this country won't change. There is no future for the demon country that Urzola continues to rule. The only thing that remains is the sight of you demons who continue to be frightened by the power of Ursula's blood.

What do you mean?　You're the Witch King, right?　What will this do to the thoughts of the people who adore you?

Enough chatter, Rosalia. Cassandra, kill him.

'What? ..........

You heard me.　I told you to kill Rosalia.

Why would I do that? ........Rosalia is my friend!

Empty statue!

　Ignotus raises his voice irritably.

'The history of the Demon Kingdom is negative history!　Rosev and Ursula don't exist!　It shouldn't even exist!　Why should we be the only ones to have to bear the shackles of these creepy humans?　Cassandra, aren't you guys?　I don't know if it's the founder of the White Snake or what, but that doesn't mean we can't be demons!　Why can't we be demons?　I don't know why I have the blood of the lowest race of humans and beastmen!　You're the better for it. But we're only human.　Some of us are still doing this!　Ouch.....

　Ignotus cut the palm of his own hand with the knife.

'So this pain is human pain!　Or maybe it's my own!　Which way?!

　Ignotus hates humans.......I remembered what Lucius said.

'Ignotus. Killing me won't change anything. There is no small amount of human blood flowing in you, and there is the blood of the snake people flowing in Cassandra. And I have the blood of the White Cat People in me. No, it may not be limited to the white cat people, snake people, or humans the demon race has a long life span. The time when we could say that we are the demon race in the sense that you say we are, has long passed?　And you know that, don't you?

"I don't even want to know... Cassandra, if you say you can't kill me, I'll make you do it. All you have to do is watch.

Ignotus!　I am!

Puppet control.

Ugh!

Cassandra?

　It was then that Cassandra made an unnatural movement.
　She lowered her arms as if her body was rigid and her fingertips were straight and aligned.
　Rosalia turned her attention to Ignotus' fingertips, feeling uncomfortable with the sight.

''Ignotus?　What did you do to Cassandra?

　Ignotus spread his hands out like a conductor, moving his fingertips in a distorted manner, as if he were playing a piano.

This is something I took from a human. I got it by accident, but now I don't think so. Cassandra, what do you think?　How do you feel?　This is human magic. Rosalia, you're about to be killed by human magic. How do you feel?　Now you understand a little bit, don't you?

You're not in your right mind...

You're f*cking sick, you know that? That's why I don't understand. People are the ones who shouldn't live. Isn't the history of the demon race just what it says it is?　But that's just a trick. It's a history that was falsified in the best way. Demons have always lived side by side with humans. A long time ago, when there were wars going on, the enemy was always human. Humans have existed even before Rosef was born in this lake. And yet, they are called lower life forms. Do you know what that means?

....

That's impossible, right?　Even though they were there from the beginning, why would they be inferior to the beast or demon race that came in halfway through?　Crazy, right?　If you're so inferior, why are you still alive?　They just keep multiplying, don't they?　It's crazy!　They're in a disguise, for Christ's sake!　While we let people despise such things as the lower class, every few hundred or thousands of years, those with abnormal magical powers are born by accident. Accidental is also a suspicious thing. I think that was Adams, and that's what I think now.

"....blind faith through fear. Is that your reason?

It's not, is it?　But this is just my opinion. But isn't that what people usually wonder about?　You think I'm out of my mind after what I just said?　If I'm wrong, or was it our ancestors who caused it?　In other words, the past history than the present was a history where the demon race did nothing. The present is on top of the lazy history of the demon kings, who continued to leave the humans free and unattended. That's why I'm going to change it in my generation.

　When Ignotus finished, he threw the knife to Cassandra.
　Then Cassandra, in her manipulated state, receives it with her left hand.

''Don't.......don't.......''

　The magic Ignotus chanted.......that's the Trainer's magic, I believe.
　So now Cassandra is........

　She must be resisting.
　But Ignotus' power is strong, and Cassandra's feet are gradually getting closer to Rosalia and Toa.

'Cassandra?　What's going on?

　The young Toa turns around, clinging to Rosalia, and asks Cassandra fearfully.
　He understands, not a little.

"Toa. "The Toa, run away Rosalia. The Toa, please ... my body doesn't do what I want it to do.

　Sweat trickled down Cassandra's forehead.

　At that moment, two shadows made their way to Ignotus.

'Doma!　I'll take care of the right!

Yeah!

　Emo and Doma pounced on Ignotus between them.
　These two weren't decorations either.
　I was rooting for them in my heart.
　But..........

''Small fry, back off--The Dark Hammer (Devolcers)!

　Ignotus didn't even look at the two men in front of him and chanted a spell.
　Immediately afterwards, a huge purple ball appeared with the two men underneath it.
　I've seen it a few times before........that's advanced magic.
　

　When the magic was lifted, there were two unconscious figures there.

'Emo!　Doma!

　Immediately, Maricias rushed over and took the two unconscious people aside and took the distance.

"Maricias ... don't touch me, don't touch me. You can't do it.

Lady Cassandra!

Is it okay, Maricias?

　Then Rosalia-san called out to her.
　Her expression was even weaker than before.
　When Ignotus released the pillar of light, I don't know what on earth happened, but Rosaria-san seemed to be slowly wasting away.

''Rosalia-sama........''

If anything happens to me or Cassandra, you'll take care of this girl you'll take care of the Toa, won't you?

　Rosalia kneeled down on the ground, smiling and chuckling.
　Apparently, she couldn't move her body.
　Then she crouched down and faced the Toa.

　Cassandra's feet moved closer to Rosalia-san with each step.
　Cassandra had a look of grief on her face as she trembled the knife she held out with her left hand.
　Ignotus is enjoying the scene.
　His mouth, which is faintly visible through the hood, is smiling.

''<
　At that time, Rosalia-san suddenly shouted.
　Immediately afterwards, a blitz flew in with a terrific roar from above Ignotus' head.

''Giaaaaaaaaah!　Ahahahahaha! ...Huh ...Huh ...Huh ...Is it over?　It's not working.....　There's no point in fighting it.

　But after the blitz passed through his own body and moved to the ground and disappeared, Ignotus smiled high as if he was enjoying even that.

　Rosalia's expression became even more debilitated.
　Her eyes are empty.

'Sister....

　Then I felt a little uncomfortable there........there was no power in Toa's voice from earlier.

　While looking at my sister who is about to run out of power in front of me, I rolled my eyes and seemed to be upset, but I couldn't read her intentions.
　Of course, I can't use 《Emotional Sensing》 right now, and I can't read emotions, but even before that, my expression is strange.

''Toa........''

Sister?

'No matter what happens, Toa should just be the Toa you've always been, right?　No matter what happens I'm sure one day I'll be the beautiful princess you want me to be... right?

　Tears streamed down Toa's cheeks.
　Does that mean he understands the meaning of Rosalia's words?
　But it's unnatural.
　--Toa's expression is close to nothing.

"Can I be like my sister?

　It's funny. It's as if only her mouth is moving.
　But Rosalia-san must not be able to see anymore.
　She smiles gently at the expressionless Toa.

''Okay?　Toa, we'll always be together, okay?　I'll be watching over you the whole time...

　At that moment, Cassandra's knife gently touched Rosalia's back.
　Then it ripped through the flesh and the tip of the blade was buried.
　Then Rosalia-san smiled and gently closed her eyes--

Tor....

　--called Toa's name.

　The Toa stared at her with a blank expression and tears streaming down her face.

　Cassandra's face was wet with tears and she didn't seem to be able to speak anymore.
　Maricias, with his companion at his side, remained with a puzzled expression and did not move.

''Tch!　Lucius--

　Then, as if sensing something, Ignotus retreated and the figure disappeared into the forest.
　A smile spilled onto his face as he left.

　The knife left Cassandra's hand, and Toa's arm slipped from Rosalia-san's hand.
　Then Rosalia-san fell to the spot.
　She was no longer conscious.

　The expressionless Toa turned her tear-stained eyes to her collapsed sister.
　But even though it was her own sister who was dying in front of her, she had no reaction.

'Toa I'm sorry. I'm........

　Responding to Cassandra's voice, Toa shifted her gaze.
　Cassandra's expression was weak.
　She must have been resisting Ignotus' magic to the end.
　There was no longer the dignity of a demon king there.

''Cassandra........''

　Turning away from Cassandra, Toa looked at Rosalia-san once more.

''Sister........''

　A few seconds of silence passed, but it felt longer than it really was, and I was just forced to watch the scene.

　--But at that moment, a tremendous gust of wind erupted around the area.

　A gust of wind that shook the trees around it and made the water in the lake roll up.
　And it seemed to be generated around the Toa, and Cassandra was sent backwards and slammed into a large tree nearby.

''Lady Cassandra!''

　Maricias, who tried to go in to help, was also blown away and disappeared.

　A gust of wind blew Rosalia-san's body into the lake as well.

''Toa!''

　There was no way they could hear me.
　But I couldn't help but scream.

　The Toa wears an enveloping wind and slowly stands up.

''Sister can I be like you, too? .....

　What is it?
　There's something wrong with Toa.
　Who is he talking to?

Toa.

　That's when I saw Cassandra, who should have been blown away earlier and knocked into a tree.
　She was huffing and puffing in the headwind, slowly trying to get closer to the Toa.
　But Toa wasn't looking at Cassandra.
　His gaze is always staring in the direction of the day after tomorrow, or rather, in the middle of nowhere.

'Sis........sister......beautiful......kill. Kill.............................You killed my sister, right?　Kill me, you have to kill me. But your sister ... and she'd like that, wouldn't she?

'Toa?　What's going on?

　The wind shows no sign of letting up.
　Toa is mumbling something to himself.
　Cassandra in front of me was confused, but I somehow knew what it was all about.

'No!　You can't do that, you know. My sister would be unhappy but you must kill him. You will make her feel better. You know you'd like that.　You must kill Cassandra first. I'm sure she's going to... no!　Don't........

Tor!

　But then, eerily and suddenly, the wind stopped.
　And then--.

Cassandra, will you die?

　--Toa turned slowly to Cassandra and grinned and chuckled.

　At that moment, the Toa's figure disappeared.
　And the next time the Toa was seen, it was right in front of Cassandra.
　The Toa appeared right in front of Cassandra, leaving a distance of about one person's worth, right in front of her.
　In an instant now.

''-- Squat?''

Guffaw!

　Suddenly, Cassandra collapsed as if her body was slammed to the ground.
　Her jaw, belly, legs, and arms seem unable to wriggle as they are tightly packed together as if they are being sucked into the ground.
　Toa looks down at Cassandra like that, with an ugly smile on his face.
　Perhaps this is Toa's 《domination》.

''--Die?''

'Gwaaaaah!'

　It's not witchcraft.
　It's not witchcraft, and it's not a skill name.
　The words "squat" and "die" are all tinged with the power of the inherent skill of domination.
　That's why Cassandra is screaming.

　She is screaming at the young Toa, who is small in stature and has a young voice.
　He is small in stature and has a young voice.
　But Cassandra, who is supposed to be a demon king, can't do anything about it.
　Every time the Toa gives an order, Cassandra's body is slumped to the ground.

　The skill to kill demons with just words........
　Even though I had witnessed Rosalia-san's death, I felt like I understood why Ignotus hated this power.
　--that this power is a chain to Ignotus.........

''Don't--''

　But then I hear a voice behind me.

　When Toa noticed, he turned back towards the direction of the voice and then twisted his head as if in question.

''........Father?''

　When I turned around, I saw Lucius-san there.

''Toa ... stop.''