Dead Queen Nala's
15 Lamentations Not Guilty

The ship was named Utnapishtim, although I prefer to call it Utna. A ship that could only be controlled by a person who possessed a special spear like Saras. The ship had absolutely no parts made of wood and iron. Everything was made of extremely strong crystals, making it a sailing fortress. Although it can be controlled manually, the true heir of the ship, Saras, can make the ship use its special powers, such as firing water cannons, water shields, and even diving into the water.

With Utna, I went home. Come with me little Jeanne, Canaan and some Terra, as well as Saras, of course. Our journey was much slower than flying up the dragon Jeanne, but it was much safer, and I could relax, even sunbathe.

From a distance I saw him. My forest is being engulfed by fire. I can guess for sure what happened.

"I'll just go there with Jeanne." I gave the order in a serious tone. "Saras, if you see any other knight or ship, dive in immediately and move away. Don't try to fight, and don't try to help me. Do you understand?" They all understand. They can see my seriousness.

Little Jeanne and I are leaving. From the situation and the sound that was heard, it was clear I was late. It's over.

After seeing the Kronii house that had been burned down, I headed straight for the assembly place. And what I didn't want to happen really happened. A former fight. Many knights were lying down, as well as the monsters I knew. Mino and others. All have died.

"Nala?"

I heard a voice I knew very well and went straight to the source.

"Puf! How are you doing?"

"Nala.. Thank goodness you came. Excuse me.. I can only hide. I can't do anything to help the others."

"It's okay," I tried to calm him down. "Important you survived. Are you hurt? Can you still fly?" Pufu nodded. "Then get out of here fast. Outside the forest are white ships, they're my friends. Fly and go there. I'll be right up to it."

In this terrible situation, I am so grateful to know that there are still survivors. I wish I could find another one. Then I saw someone I knew, just different from Pufu.

"Kronii!"

I ran towards the witch. It's very bad. I can see his stomach.

"Hey.. Long time no see.. "

"Kronii, hold! I'll take you!" But Kronii's got me.

"No.. I'm not gonna hold on. Save the White Spider."

"But I can't leave you like this!"

"You're really good.. I heard about your new strength.. Take my heart.."

"Where could I do it!"

"The knight leader is here.. You need strength.. Fulfill my desires and take care of others.. Please.."

Kronii breathed his last. I've never seen anyone die before my eyes. Especially the people closest to me.

But I must keep fulfilling my friend's wishes. I gently took her heart and began to eat it.

I'm still a zombie. I could neither feel the pain of the wound nor taste a taste of food other than fresh meat. But I can't feel it. It felt bland, and my stomach was also uncomfortable. It's vexing. I don't like.

"It doesn't look like your friends are out of your hunger" I heard a female voice. I know that voice, though it's a little different. "Well, isn't it Arthur?"

"Allen.." The girl I remember being so shy is now standing up with a very different appearance. There was a lot of blood on his clothes, and he didn't stop smiling. His face reminds me of the butcher who almost killed me. He's gone mad. And in his hand was seen the somewhat different sword of Enrique. I could feel the terrifying power within.

"Finally we meet again.. I've been looking forward to this, hehehe."

"I have no business with you, go-" He swung his whip at me. But with the Kronii power I had gained, I turned into a bunch of crows and passed through it. Now he's behind me.

"Fight me!" But I don't mind it. I know why I want to fight me. But I don't care about that. I don't care about his existence at all. The only reason I didn't kill him right away was because I caused him to be like that. Pity is the reason I don't pay attention to it.

But he still tried to fight. Then a reddish wind came out from his body. The wind that her brother did not want her to use. The wind that when I saw it more clearly turned out to be the Blood Wind.

I don't have to wait for him to let go of that wind to know the effect. The wind was stronger and faster than the brother's, and it was also alive. The wind will continue to chase its victims until it is cut off. Unfortunately, using it sacrifices the user's blood. That was the reason his face was so pale.

"If you attack me, you'll die."

"Try it if you can! You're the one I cut in half like you did with brother-"

"All right." When I saw her hand moving, I first shot towards her, launched my hand and pierced through her body. "At least I let your heart be in the same place as your brother."

I hurried away from that place, to the deepest part of the forest, where I found the two leaders. A knight of perfect appearance I thought was Julius. And the White Spider who looked like a girl of Jeanne's age. There was also a knight wearing a mask.

I didn't respond. It is undeniable that right now he is my toughest obstacle. I can't mess things up. I need to stay calm. Moreover there are other knights that I don't know how strong.

"That's." the knight leader's eyes were fixed on my sword. "La Pucelle's. I thought you were the monsters who stole it!"

His body that had been emitting light was now growing brighter, which then formed a form in the air. Looks like a white woman. The goddess? Or the Guardian Angel? Whatever it was, I could feel his hunting desire. He'll move, and by then, I'll avenge him.

Bugh!

"Eh?"

Suddenly the leader was in front of me. And little Jeanne who was beside me was thrown hard and unconscious. What the hell's going on?

"How can the child move?"

Eh? Whatdoes thatmean? Is little Jeanne trying to protect me? But I don't see any movement. Suddenly the leader was in front of me and little Jeanne was thrown away. There was no pause, as if they had been so from earlier. Or maybe-don't

"Time stop?"

"Hm? How the hell did you know? You can't even move."

Waita minute! He actually stopped time!? Then there's no way I can beat him. How'this!? There's nothing I can do!

"The sword will return to Schlain. Good bye."

I'm gonna die

Clangs!

"Eh?"

Now in front of me is the masked knight holding the sword of the leader. What's happening now? Am I still alive?

"What does this mean?" julius asked in an annoyed tone. "What are you planning?"

But the knight did not answer. He took a glance at me, then refocused on the knight leader. I understand what that means. The same look as Dora wanted me to get away from where she was holding the mad butcher.

I don't know who he is, but I won't waste that chance. I hurried to take little Jeanne and also the White Spiders away from the place.

We managed to return to Utna without a hitch. Everyone greeted me with a worried face.

"Fast away from this place" I commanded. "I'll take Jeanne to the room. No one bothers me." Everyone was silent not answering, but I knew they understood what I meant.

In the room, Pufu seemed to be waiting for me. He hugged me right away. "Thank God you're safe" he said happily mixed with sadness.

"What's wrong?" my many. Pufu then showed a cloth bag filled with blood. I know what it is.

"Thank you. Now please leave me." Pufu started to step out. "Pufu, that girl is not the King of Monsters right?"

"I-yes. The original Monster King had already died during the previous war. Kronii suggested it was for the monsters to feel there was hope."

"Heh.. It was really like what he was going to do. Now go."

After Pufu left, I put little Jeanne in the bed. He looks fine. As I thought, he was tough. Then I walked towards the blood bag that Pufu was carrying, containing a lot of heart.

Even though I know it tastes good. I have absolutely no desire to eat it. Anyway, no matter how much I eat, I still won't be able to defeat Julius. I may even be weaker than little Jeanne or that mysterious knight. All this is pointless.

But I keep eating it. Not because I was hungry or wanted strength. I ate those hearts because of this shitty taste.

Irritating!

Irritating!

Irritating!

It's so annoying that I want to destroy this world!