Tyrant

After breaking up a minor food fight, “Let’s eat!” As I picked up my spoon and shouted, the others also lifted their spoons, chiming in, ‘Let’s eat-!’ “Wow, the New Year’s stew from the southern regions is pretty spicy.” Junior, who took the first sip, grimaced and stuck out her tongue. Indeed, a complex mix…

“You.” The one the Demon King pointed at was seated at the end of the table. All eyes of the legion commanders simultaneously turned toward that end. And sitting there was— “…” The Goblin God-King. Kali-Alexander. “Huh?” “What…” “What is this—” A murmur of confusion spread among the Nightmare Legion commanders. In truth, anyone present…

“Gasp… Gasp…” Mason was walking. His body half-dragged itself, leaking blood through the gaping wounds. Gurgle… His upper body, almost fatally injured, was still attempting to regenerate. However, the injuries were too severe for an easy recovery. “Damn… This is tough as hell…” Under normal circumstances, his injuries would have been fatal. But the beastification…

“When I heard you had lost your memory.” As I approached, Lucas muttered softly. “Actually, I was relieved.” “…Why?” “Because we could start over our broken relationship from scratch.” Lucas, who had been silently staring down at Mason’s corpse, resumed speaking. “Because I could erase my past mistakes, and bury a past I wanted to…

Life is a series of regrets. At least it was for Lucas. Betraying Ash. Killing Dustia. The beautiful young days that shattered like fragile flowers due to his own mistakes. Night after night, he ruminated on irreversible decisions and irremediable wrongdoings, spending them steeped in regret. ‘If only I hadn’t done it then.’ ‘If only…

Screams erupted as I activated [Imperial Edict], plunging my banner into the ground. A dazzling light enveloped the area. “What the hell?!” “What is this?!” Hearing the panicked cries of the Aegis Special Forces, a sly grin crept onto my face. I had lured them into my base camp. It wasn’t enemy territory, so it…

“This isn’t right.” Just after barely escaping the encirclement by the Aegis Special Forces, escorted by three members of the Shadow Squad, I tossed my dented helmet aside and spoke. The blood-splattered trio from the Shadow Squad looked back at me. “This can’t be! Lucas is in danger!” Lucas had stayed behind in the enemy’s…

The place I had told Mason about was behind the communal tombstone outside the western gate. I had lied, saying that there was a passage here that connected to the Lake Kingdom. The area was seldom visited by people, so there was little risk of civilians getting caught up with these guys. Plus, it was…

Lucas opened his eyes. He was greeted by the sight of an unfamiliar, low, and dirty ceiling. “…!” As he jolted upright, a sharp pain surged through him. Upon inspection, he noticed hasty bandages wrapped around his upper body. “Where am I…?” Lucas mumbled, bewildered. “Ah, you’re awake!” The voice of a young child filled…

Godhand’s voice faded away, and I was left on edge, my nerves tingling. Thud. Thud. Heavy footsteps, followed by— Screech. Screeeech. The sound of something being dragged echoed. The heavy footsteps stopped in front of me, and the bag over my head was abruptly yanked off. What the—?! My vision was suddenly flooded with light,…