Chapter 147: Evil Laughter

"Does he still torture you?"

"What do you think?" She sardonically replied but Severus understood it.

[What a pig…no..no what a demon. I bet demons are also not such low creatures. This man is mad as well as sick in his mind. I mean he searched and selected women that share your mother's features but used empress soul. He probably wanted to provoke empress by doing so since no woman would feel good knowing that a man is spending a night with them in an illusion of someone else. That is blatant disrespect. I wish to kill him Severus] Noworry roared angrily.

It was Severus' first time witnessing Noworry in such an angry state, but it was the same for him too. Anger was flowing in his veins but now was the time and Severus knew it. One single mistake and they would lose everything.

"I apologize for bringing back such dark and inhuman memories of you, but I have one last question to ask you."

"Go ahead."

"If Marquis was such a demon then why didn't he re-married. I mean it is rumored that Maverick never remarried since he cannot get over you. Well, it is true, but this is strange. He even dissed and closed his harem."

HAHAHAHAHA

The Empress laughed hysterically like a madwoman.

"Karma!"

"It's all his karma."

"Well, I don't know how it happened but after Cynthis died Marquis became impotent. He lost his weapon."

"…."

[Suits him]

"I bet Cynthia was aware of his beastly nature," the empress said casually.

[nods]

"…"

Severus was filled with the information. He quietly stood up and walked close to the corpse. Although he felt disgusted it was something, he needed to do it or rather he felt it was his responsibility. He lightly touched his sword blade at the corpse's body while he closed his eyes and started murmuring prayers. Soon a small ball of black spirit emerged from the corpse body which disappeared in the air.

The Empress was shocked but did not question him.

[ Soul return] Noworry gasped.

Severus once again came back to her while he maintained the same pose "I promise you that from now on you won't be hurt like this. This will be the end of your suffering" Severus touched his sword at her forehead and like previously, a small ball of black smoke emerged and disappeared in thin air, but Severus heard faint whispers.

If possible, then please forgive Maverick. I beg you...voice disappeared.

"Noworry, did you hear something?"

[nothing]

Severus felt it odd, but he did not give it much thought.

[Severus, I think we should leave]

"Yes, you are right."

Soon Severus returned to his room. As Severus was laying in his bed, several questions were running in his mind. Well, whatever he got to know was too disturbing and it really gave him a scare.

He tried forgetting about it and forced himself to sleep. Soon exhaustion took over his body and he slept.

Next day Desella greeted him early in the morning.

"Hello!!! I smell a rat here" She sniffed her nose as she made exaggerated expressions.

[I smell an attention seeker will here]

"..."

"Owwww...our noworry is so cute. I wish I could understand what he thinks about me." Desella squealed in delight.

[...]

It will be better if you do not... Severus thought in his mind.

Severus was all dressed when Desella came so without wasting time they just headed for breakfast. Surprisingly, everything today was very quiet. Melanie did not make breakfast nor Maverick or Marquis joined them. It was as if everyone was busy in preparations for the wedding however the bride, Melanie did not look happy. She gave an off vibe. 

"Beg to pardon but Miss Song but if someone sees you like this, they might misjudge your marriage as a forced marriage. Come on, where is the cheer? Look how dry your skin has become. Be a good fiancé and take care of yourself, Miss Song."

"..."

Desella poked Melanie but to her utter surprise, Melanie plainly ignored her, not even sparing her a glance. Her dis-spirited eyes said a lot of things but sadly there was no one in this world to understand her and the one who did have already departed from this world. Without wasting further time Melanie finished her breakfast and left the dining table.

"..."

"Bitch" Desella cursed under her breath while Severus just sighed. 

After finishing their breakfast Severus told Desella about last night's counter. 

Welp!

The same happened what Severus expected. Her initial trauma came back, and it took Severus a long time to bring Melanie back in her original form. Still shuddering in fear, Desella was cramped in Severus' embrace while he just patted her head to comfort her.

"There-there Desella. What are you fearing for? Didn't I already promise you that I will protect you at any cost"

Severus' gentle voice soothed her fears and finally, she got hold of herself." Marquis is not a human but a monster. He is one of them who just hides in the dark to catch their prey. I promise to kill him with my own hands to give him a taste of his own medicine" Desella ruthlessly exclaimed.

"Calm down Desella. It is still early. We need to wait till the wedding. It will be a showdown night for us as I am going to show my cards to the rest of the world tomorrow."

Huh?

"You what?"

"I will disclose everything on Maverick wedding day."

Desella who was earlier in crying mode now suddenly became shocked as well as curious. What happened? Why so suddenly?"

HAHAHAHAH.

"Suddenly you say. We are already very late and should have introduced myself a long time ago while holding myself but now I don't feel the need to hold myself back. The world needs to know about me while I need toss how who I am and what I am capable of."

Severus spoke with the diligence that moved Desella's heart. She was captivated in his aura. Severus saw that he went in a daze that he snapped his fingers to bring her back from her daze. Desella bilked her eyes repetitively as it took her some time to understand what happened. "So, what are we supposed to do?"

Severus smiled when he heard her question." Good question. I would recommend you just wait and see from your eyes".

"..."

"What exactly does it mean?" Desella was still confused.

"I mean to say that just enjoy the wedding and its preparations as there is nothing more for us to do."

With her big eyes, she stared at Severus. "Seriously?"

"Yep"

Uhm!

"But what am I supposed to do? It is not like it's my wedding. What fun can I even have in this rusty old palace that reeks of filthy blood and sins"?

"..."

Severus did not continue the topic while Desella just wondered to herself what she should do in her free time. 

Four days passed like this....

The night was unusually cold today with no moonlight as the sky was covered with big grey clouds. It was as if a storm was approaching Rivera.

Inside Severus' room.

A man was leaning slightly on his hand while his rest was holding the railing with his eyes closed, he was just relishing the cold wind.

A bird came out of nowhere and perched itself near him.

[You will catch a cold like this Severus]

As the handsome man heard the voice he instantly opened his eyes. "You are back!!!" He exclaimed.

[...]

[You heard what I said. Didn't you?]

Severus hummed in response.

[Then let us go inside. What are we waiting for?]

"I will be alright. Do not worry. Today's night is extremely peaceful for me and I want to cherish it so please don't disturb me" Severus said with a cheerful expression but Noworry could easily saw through him however he didn't expose him and went away.

How can it be a peaceful night today? Tomorrow a lot of things are going to change and when that happens there will be no chance of returning. What has been done will never be undone. How can Noworry not understand what Severus was thinking about? Of course, human emotions were fragile things that could change anytime but at the same time they were one of the strongest things in this world but Noworry had faith that everything will come to an end tomorrow. Even if something sinister was waiting for them he had faith in Severus.

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Inside Melanie's room.

A young woman was staring at her reflection in a long floor length mirror without even blinking. She was stark naked as her long hair was covering her decency while madness was shining in her eyes. Under the dim light, she looked exactly like an angel, but heavens knew that she was the devil's daughter with a cute face. With one hand holding a scissor she chopped her bangs which were covering her forehead. Her hips swayed when she walked and soon, she threw her hairs in the fireplace.

"Tomorrow is the day when I will become one with my love while I will be serving as the queen of the empire. My patience will finally be served as I will be rewarded with everything I had ever desired for and will also be a doomsday for the one who did either wrong to me or my lover."

"Doomsday is approaching my dear Maverick."

Evil laughter engulfed the room.