Chapter 628: Ellen, My Love
POV of a psychopath:
I was smoking a blood herb cigar, those are hard to find on this continent, I was very lucky to find some here.
I was enjoying my cigar while enjoying the beautiful view of the night sky, it had been ages since I had seen the stars or these beautiful moons.
"You know, it's been a long time since I've been deprived of many things, it may not seem like it, but I've spent a lot of time trapped in a place where light from these beautiful moons would never reach." (I)
That damn place, if I close my eyes I can still hear the incessant complaints of those mediocre criminals or the insults of the soldiers there.
"D3since I freed myself I tried to enjoy life to the fullest, I did everything I thought of during my imprisonment, I thought it would bring me some happiness..." (I)
I pop the cigar in my mouth, the bloodstains adding an extra flavor to this rarity, then turn to the beautiful woman sitting on the bed behind me, her body still hidden by the darkness of the room.
I smile seeing her sitting like this, then turn to the window I open to get a better view of this beautiful sky.
"You know, I used to talk a lot, but since I was released, I think it's the first time I've talked to another person this much." (I)
I hold the cigar between my fingers as I smile.
"It's really nice to have someone to listen to, I think I can tell you a little bit of my story." (I)
"I think I can tell you a little about her, the love of my life... Ellen..." (I)
"She who is also the one I hate the most in this filthy world!" (I)
Anger takes over my body making me almost destroy this beautiful cigar in my hands.
Sigh
"Thinking of her reminds me of the past... I still remember those wonderful days." (I)
"It all started..." (I)
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It was 850 years ago, I was one of the most influential and strong people in the entire Dark Continent, my base of operations was in the weakest realm near that place full of undead, that place had the perfect environment for my business.
"How many mercenaries have we lost?" (I)
"Everyone, I used them as a sacrifice to activate the magic crystal you gave me." (Ellen)
"Excellent work as always dear." (I)
"Aahhhh!!!!"
"How long will this take, it usually only takes a few seconds." (Ellen)
"He's a noble of the Black Empire, it looks like there's something in his body preventing my artifact from messing with his mind, maybe some magic used on his body, but that will only make him suffer longer." (I)
"He should have accepted our first wake up proposal, idiot." (Ellen)
"Yes, he thought he could steal the throne with the help of two enemy Realms, an unprepared idiot." (I)
"If he were smart he would have done the same as me, building his strength little by little and outside the Empire, so they wouldn't notice, I'm sure they'll be surprised when they see most of their nobles under my control... hahahahahaha..." (I)
We were happy, while I finalized an excellent deal, I also hugged the woman who would be my wife one day, we had plans for the future, we would go to the top together, and nothing could stop us.
But then like all dreams, the illusion was shattered and all that was left was emptiness.
"What is... this... my head..." (I)
"Looks like it finally worked, it took longer than I thought." (Ellen)
"Ellen, what... did you... do..." (I)
"You don't need to know, goodbye my conspirator fool..." (Ellen)
"Ellen..." (I)
I remember the disbelief I felt that day, my body was so weak that even with my great power, I was not able to gather strength, my vision and other senses were becoming confused, and speaking and breathing became difficult.
As I sat my conscience slipping away, I could see one last time my Ellen's face smiling coldly at me, her words breaking my heart.
The last thing she said was her name, but for the first time, I spoke that name full of hate and murderous intent, unfortunately, it was useless.