Sphiros POV
Curse that day.
Curse the day I sought out that Entity.
If only I had known what would befall ... I would never have searched for it...
The Entity that erged five years ago piqued my curiosity. I studied his victims’ cases.
I found one of the Entity victims, a person who was a rcenary, the child of a fallen noble family...
That victim had fallen in love with soone, but was rejected because he had no family left and was not considered of noble blood. So the victim kidnapped the girl.
The girl’s na was Alice. But it didn’t take long for her family to find them. The rcenary’s na was Micah...
Micah turned the girl’s brother into a frog.
Micah was a Level 5 mage...
Even so, he was on the brink of death when the Entity appeared.
Micah wanted immortality. It was his lifelong dream. And he got what he wished for... but not what he wanted.
That’s a story for another ti.
What matters is that Micah is still alive, if you can call it living, and Entity still hasn’t taken his soul yet.
Micah hired .
Paid a fortune.
I searched. I specialized in theology.
I delved into ancient myths, seeking the purpose of this divine Entity in our world.
But I went blind.
I studied forbidden texts about demons.
That Entity resembles a true devil.
Songs written in the Entity na terrified even small children.
I received support from the Empire. After all, I was one of the most renowned researchers at the Academy.
Finally, it appeared before .
Though blind, I could still see its smile; it seed so warm.
"Oh, I’m glad you’re interested in . Actually, I was interested in you, too, Sphiros. But I didn’t expect you to go this far."
Entity voice has chilled , yet it was strangely friendly.
I coughed, and I was terrified: "What are you? phisto or sothing? Because you really look like him... with your deal-making ways..."
"Professor, don’t confuse with him. He’s quite angry with ; I stole his job after all. Anyway, listen carefully. You’ve stuck your nose where it doesn’t belong, so your death is near. But I like you, Professor. I have a beautiful offer for you. I’ll ensure your protection."
I was scared because Entity was telling the truth.
Ghostly creatures, ghouls, tried to attack over and over.
I suffer from things I cannot see.
Maybe there’s hope... I don’t know. But I will not make a deal.
Then he drew sothing on the floor as if granting sight again.
There was a pentagram, candles at each corner.
I stood in the very center of the circle he drew. "Since you’ve taken such an interest in , this is your reward. As long as you stay inside this circle, no evil can touch you."
He was telling the truth.
A weight lifted from . I relaxed. I was already old—a Level 6 mage.
If I couldn’t reach Level 7, I’d die anyway.
Not from illness, but from my soul being taken.
Yet he asked for nothing in return.
But his favors always co with a price.
I’m afraid to leave.
The way it spoke terrifies . I made a ntal note: I will never try to leave the circle he drew.
And just as it said, I could feel black mist-like entities.
They couldn’t pass through the circle.
They were malevolent, sent to kill .
I stopped eating properly.
I slept constantly.
I laid a mattress on the floor inside the circle.
The Empire promised to protect and feed .
Moreover, they praised for the information I gave them about him, and now they’re repaying .
Then I began having dreams.
The dreams felt so real—I could feel and see everything...
I had a wife and a little daughter in that dream.
At first, I thought he had done this. But no.
I beca so imrsed in the dream that I started waiting to sleep.
The mont I woke, I tried to go back to sleep.
I was so happy with my daughter.
She was growing up.
But when she reached adolescence, she succumbed to an illness.
An unknown disease ford hollows in her body, slowly rotting away.
While I was awake, I researched the disease, then returned to sleep and tried everything.
But nothing worked.
In the end, my daughter died.
My wife couldn’t bear it and took her own life, leaving a letter behind.
That day, I cried.
An old man like wept like a baby.
After that, even without dreams, I wanted to die.
But no, I couldn’t.
I wasn’t allowed to kill myself inside the circle, and I couldn’t risk my soul by stepping outside.
I stopped eating. I slowly let death take .
Even the Emperor sent a letter expressing concern, but I ignored it.
Curse Micah. I curse the day I t that man. The entity said phisto hates him.
Eventually, the Church ca.
They said they’d protect . But back then, the house shook, and even the Saintess ca; she was very young, just turned 15.
"Curse that Entity, my God. Have rcy on this poor soul, my God."
Her voice was so soft, but it reminded of my daughter’s.
Suddenly, I was filled with hope.
Maybe I’d finally be free.
But the ground shook.
I lost my balance and fell.
My neck hit the chair.
And I died.
Ah, Micah... this is all because of you...
Raul POV
Seriously, Sphiros just died.
And I’m still here, learning the fine art of being a maid from Bella.
I felt soone trying to curse , so I waved my hand. Must be divine wrath. I waved slowly.
Bella stopped when she saw : "What are you doing, Raul? Were you even listening to ?"
Oh, my ears hurt.
"A mosquito tried to suck my blood, so I just swatted it," I answered slowly.
Bella grinned, but it looked weird: "Pfft, you’re really strange, Raul. I have no idea why Lady Victoria wanted you."
"Shhh, want to hear a joke, Bella?" I said, smiling. I want to fix things with her.
She has brown hair and golden eyes. Damn this oto ga—why does everyone look like a model?
"Hmm, go on," she said. We started walking down the hall toward Victoria’s room.
I coughed: "What do you call it when you kill your best friend?" I said slowly.
Bella paused for a mont.
"What?" She was curious.
"Homie-cide," I said. Bella’s face twisted, and she walked faster.
If she goes any faster, we’ll be running: "What do you call an alligator that wants to be a detective?"
"STOP TALKING!" Bella started running, covering her ears: "AN INVESTI-GATOR!!!"
Bella was sprinting through the ducal mansion...
Raul followed behind, but Bella kept her ears covered.
Finally, we reached the room: "Lady Victoria, it seems you need help."
We both entered Victoria’s room.
Bella looked like she’d been sweating: "I don’t need sothing for now; Raul hasn’t learn to act as a butler yet. So help him, Bella."
"HE KNOWS EVERYTHING!!!" Bella shouted as if her life depended on it.
Thank goodness I closed the door behind us.
Victoria looked shocked, then turned to : "What did you do to her, Raul?" She sighed.
"I just told her a few jokes, but she’s acting like a total drama queen..." I said with a sigh.
Victoria gave a strange look: "I didn’t know you had a sense of humor."
"Want to tell you one?" The mont I said that, Bella clamped her hand over my mouth:
"Please don’t kill my lady, she’s still so young..."
I sighed and pulled my head back: "Fine, I’ll shut up."
Victoria’s serious face broke, and she laughed: "HAHAHA, you two make such a great pair. Why don’t you just date?"
"HELL NAH," I said.
"NEVER," said Bella.
Then we looked at each other, and I turned my head away.
"Well, the greatest loves start with hate. I saw it on Eyetube," Victoria said, starting to brush her hair.
Bella coughed: "Hmm, no, that’s not it. One day with this guy feels like it takes ten years off my life."
"Oh, so now you’re an old grandma, Bella? Where are your grandkids? Won’t you retire?" I whispered so only she could hear.
She whispered back so only I could hear: "Fuck off."
Victoria was looking at us in the mirror while continuing to style her hair: "We’ll need to attend a banquet soon. Bella, I hope you can get along with Raul," she said with a grin.
"As you wish, milady," we both said and bowed in perfect sync.
Then I was kicked out and told to wait in front of the door.
Bella stayed inside, helping Victoria put on her clothes.
Ah, damn it. How the hell did I end up in this ss?
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