Against the World II: Transgression
Chapter 1: Between Heart, Desire, and Hatred, part 2
...—Aheading Dusk, Verena—...
The Imperial Army's 11th Division Headquarters is located just south of Verena, just a few metres from the southern gate.
The headquarters complex in total has a large courtyard and consists of several buildings. The main building itself consists of two floors ‒ the second floor is three times smaller than the floor below. On that smaller floor, in one of the rooms there, Nizivia sat next to Edelweiss von Adhelphina on the sofa of the room.
Sitting in front of them—limited a glass table—no other is the Commander of the 3rd Division of the Imperial Army, Lumeira von Talhasta. She just came suddenly when Nizivia talked about her cut plan on Edelweiss— a long brown haired woman who is kind of curly in appearance like Annabel. This forced Nizivia to stop talking and serve the commander.
“...Our plan to attack the Elf Kingdom in early August must be forced to change, Nizivia.”
Nizivia's flat face spontaneously changed. His forehead shriveled asking, wanting the commander to elaborate.
“I've underestimated Elf Kingdom. They react faster than my assumptions. If we had waited until August arrived, they would have negated all our efforts. We need to speed up the attack plan. In two days we will attack Elf Kingdom.”
“Du...Two days?”
“...You like less happy.” Lumeira looked at Nizivia with her eyebrows raised. “As I recall, at that time you were less happy because you had to wait longer. Don't you want to finish off Vermyna Hermythys?”
Nizivia could not escape Lumeira's full sight. At that time, he objected to a plan that was implemented long enough. However, contrary to that time, now he objected to such a quick plan.
“Si..The current situation is different de-with that time,” response Nizivia, do not hesitate to show her displeasure.
“Nizivia plans to marry Commander Xavier in seven days.” Edelweiss. “Just we talked about his plan to take a day off for two weeks.”
“Oh, so it seems.” Lumeira nodded in understanding. “However, Nizivia,” continued, “doesn't this actually be a good opportunity? I don't think there's any wedding gift you're happiest than seeing Vermyna Hermythys.” die
…Nizivia could not find any fault in Lumeira's speech. When he thought about it again, it was a very ideal situation. The source of her hatred will disappear with Vermyna's death. With that hatred gone, his life would be at peace. As Lumeira said, it would be a good opportunity.
But Vermyna Hermythys was strong. Nizivia has no delusions she will be able to kill him easily. In fact, he had prepared himself to sacrifice his life in order to drag the vampire queen into the world of death with him—saking seriously he acknowledged Vermyna's greatness. If he faces Vermyna in the near future, that means….
“Or, do you feel unable to cope with Vermyna? If so, I'll ask His Majesty to have Edward help.”
“No!” nizivia exclaimed suddenly with a loud volume, leaving Edelweiss a little aghast. The displeasure that had previously dyed Nizivia's face had now disappeared somewhere, anger and hatred had taken hold of her face. “Ni..Nizivia will kill him with Nizivia's own hands.”
Lumeira's lips spontaneously curled. It's not a healthy smile. Nizivia almost frowned at him.
“Then I expect you to have your troops ready before two days. Edelweiss, make sure nothing happens. Our plan remains. We will destroy Evrillia and abduct the Devil Monica.” Lumeira stood up. “I'll see you in two days.” And the Third Commander just disappeared from the presence of Nizivia and his deputy.
Nizivia did not react for a while, before then she suddenly stood up. “Edelweiss,” said, “Ni...Nizivia will be back lu-usa at dusk.”
...—In Bulan—...
On top of her throne, Vermyna was as usual sitting reading a thick book that had no apparent title. However, if one were to pay more careful attention, one would be able to see the title of the book. How to Kill a God by Hernandez. Is correct. The thick book in the hands of the vampire queen is the creation of the legend of the blacksmith. It was a book dedicated exclusively to her, at her own request.
Vermyna had actually read the book in his hand a thousand times, but he did not tire of reading it again and again. From that it was obvious how much anger and hatred Vermyna had on her main enemy: Edenia. The filthy creature not only had divided himself, he also made Vermyna praise and adore the dirty creature. The anger in Vermyna was unstoppable.
“Myname.”
Vermyna's eyes blinked once, before then spontaneously diverting to the owner of the voice. “Valeria,” response.
“As Miss said,” said Valeria who just returned from the surface of the world there, “Queen Eileithyia does not consider you as her friend. The Spirit King Sakhra and Fie Axellibra. Eileithyia says she has never been friends with everyone.”
Vermyna closed the book tightly, throwing the book into the space portal that had suddenly been created just to the left of his throne.
“What a poor existence. Even I had never thought of finding trouble with Eileithyia. Xavier von Hernandez, it looks like I have to teach him a little lesson.” Vermyna paused with a frowning forehead. “Unfortunately,” he continued, “my current self will not be able to do it.”
Normally, Vermyna would snort to hear Valeria trying to lecture her. However, he could not lie to himself. He had trouble taking himself to finish off Catherine. Vermyna remembered how when she was a child Catherine always spoiled her. Vermyna could not imagine herself obliterating the smile that filled her memory.
Shaking slowly, Vermyna's attention shot back to Valeria. “How about Sakhra or Fie, have they visited Eileithyia?”
Valeria shakes. “However,” said, “Fie has seen Maidenhair up close. The Spirit King Sakhra. Servants do not know why they did not approach Eileithyia, but the possibility was the same as the reason Miss.”
Vermyna was not surprised, but he did not comment further. “There's something else?”
“Ah, three days ago Lumeira said that they would make a change of plans. The assault on the Elf Kingdom will be accelerated. Counting from the day she told me, means it's two days away.”
Vermyna's lips spontaneously curled at Valeria's words. “[Complete Sensory] and World Observer. Soon, both will belong to me.”
Valeria curled her lips. “Then I will go first with Hecrust and Cainabel. We also have to get ready.”
...—Mover Month—...
Heckart could no longer remember how many times he had spent sitting on one of the hilltops looking intensely at the huge ball floating above. Moreover, lately, Heckart had not even once landed his back on the bed.
He spends his time alone. In fact, Cainabel who often accompanied him almost never shared it lately. Of course it was not because he was reluctant, but rather Heckart who asked him to leave it alone. If not, the vampire's got him here.
“If I killed Elena back then..”.
Heckart's words were held. His mind again reviewed his encounter with Elena in the Amerlesia Mountains first. His loyalties are doubtful because he did not kill the woman. And to prove his point that he was loyal, he was required to finish off Elena and the others.
“Hmph!” The snort came from behind Heckart, he did not need to assume whose voice it was. “How many times do I have to say that after everything is done, your wish will be granted. Your sister's. Your family. And those friends you killed will be brought back to life. Their deaths are only temporary, as proof of your loyalty.”
…yes. That's how it is. Vermyna promised that if she became her loyal servant, she would revive her sister. Of course he was not so foolish as to believe, but after hearing about the Throne of Heaven, he no longer hesitated. If Vermyna regained her strength, she would be able to connect herself with the Throne of Heaven, then revive her sister.
“Valeria, I'd be happier if you didn't act that way to Hecrust. You're not in his position. Your words are worth nothing. Hecrust, let's go, Lumeira's plan is accelerated.”
…Heckart would hate himself for what he would do, but he had no other choice. He has to do what he has to do. Because, in the end, there's nothing more important to Heckart than seeing his sister come back to life. Then, when that time comes, he will let Jose and the others kill him.
“Ya,” muttered Heckart, rising from his sitting position. “Come go.”
...—Night, Nevada—...
Kanna knew she shouldn't be at Xavier's inn room door in the middle of the night like this. However, he could not hold himself back. He could not get rid of the image of himself sitting quietly watching from a distance as Xavier and Nizivia joined hands in front of the wedding altar. He just realized it. The picture made the recesses of his chest throb. Maybe he had to admit to the young man. He has to be honest with himself.
At least, it was Kanna's goal to be in front of this closed door. He has strengthened his resolve. He will tell Xavier that he really takes Retsu-Hernandez's relationship seriously with them both. He really thought he was destined for Xavier, as Retsu was for Hernandez. The world wants them together. More than that, Kanna herself does not deny that she likes him.
However, even though Kanna had strengthened her resolve, her hands and feet felt numb as she stood here. His tongue was twisted for no logical reason. Even after a dozen minutes of standing in front of this door, he could not bring himself to knock, let alone barge in.
“Maybe I shouldn't be in si—”
“Ka..Kanna.”
With widened eyes and a shocked expression, Kanna spontaneously turned around. Nizivia was already right there, leaning against the wall.
“Ni-Nizivia.
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