Shadow King Chronicles: Building a Kingdom From Behind the Scenes
A Brother's Promise

three days later, on a hill still within the territory of Schafer, Adalrich and some of his confidants were standing there, including a mysterious creature wearing a black cloak and very covered.

Agatha was also there.she was wearing a black dress.her eyes were covered by a bandage and her hands were also tied.His position was now like a criminal who was ready to be put to death.

he knelt on a circle painted with blood. Beneath it was a letter that was not from the continent.whether it was Adalrich and his trusted subordinates could not read it at all.

"The ritual of sacrifice is about to begin. Mr. Adalrich, you yourself have to spill your brother's blood over that circle. That way, you will gain immense strength and you can quickly avenge your family."

Adalrich nodded.he was already grasping his sword tightly.His eyes no longer radiated sadness.but rather a conviction and determination.he would not look back.if this was the only way, he was, he can no longer regret anything.

he walked towards Agatha. Meanwhile, Agatha herself trembled. Agatha was afraid of death, but that was not what she feared the most. Her brother, Adalrich Von Schafer, was about to behead himself.

they have lost their parents since childhood and they live by relying on each other.they work hand in hand to keep the whole legacy and determination that their parents left behind. they protect each other's backs from the bad guys.....

a single tear fell to the ground.it was the cry of a sister who eventually died at the hands of her beloved sister.she could not do anything.she could not scream.more precisely unwilling.

he loved his brother.if this turned out to make his brother can eliminate his bloodlust, then let it happen.

Adalrich stopped beside Agatha and raised his sword high.he was ready. Without hesitation, he slashed his sword into the neck of Agatha, his beloved sister.

time seemed to be running slowly.a variety of flashbacks filled his eyes.his sister who was crying, laughing, smiling, and various events they went through, all of it filled his view.

The rest!! he was determined to keep Schafer's name stronger than anyone! he felt the determination of his parents closer than anyone! he had no time to doubt! after all this was done, she would catch up with her parents and sister.

but the sword never arrived.The sword he swung never touched Agatha.because once it was only a few centimeters away, a blade blocked her blade.

"Not until."

Adalrich was greatly shocked and raised his head.A black-haired young man managed to hold his sword in the final seconds.

"Your sword will never reach her, Adalrich."

the young man smiled.but the siren on Adalrich's head rang.The cold suddenly radiated to his back.he was dangerous! Adalrich immediately jumped backwards and took some distance from the young man.

but it was a mistake.because as soon as he landed on the ground, the young man flicked his finger and the ground that Adalrich was incandescent instantly exploded and made him bounce.

"Who is he!!"

"Don't be afraid!! prepare your swords and attack that person simultaneously!!"

"Mages! attack him with your magic! help mister Adalrich!!"

but that was all they could do. Because before they could act, the two girls launched an attack on them and crippled all of Adalrich's subordinates.

the young man was Issac and the two girls were of course Margaret and Angelica.They both secured all of Adalrich's subordinates and made sure that they could not move anymore.

at the same time Issac broke the chain that bound Agatha's hands and feet and opened his blindfold. Issac could see a look of confusion and sadness in Agatha's eyes, but a second later, her expression and gaze turned bright. Agatha directly hugged Issac tightly and gripped his back.

"Why... why...why did you come to save me!? what are you here for!?"

Agatha started crying! although she asked why, Agatha was so grateful and happy that Issac had come to her aid. Issac stroked Agatha's head gently.

"Why, you say? don't joke. Lately the night has been quiet. I don't know why.but apparently, there's no screaming from a girl named Agatha that makes Angelica, Margaret, not a girl, and someone named Issac Starfall laughed."

Issac continued to rub Agatha's head to calm her down.

"You are not alone Agatha.remember that.if you cry in front of us, we will also cry with you.if you laugh, then we will also continue to laugh with you.

"Because that's Agatha, there's no need to hold back.You don't have to bear your burden alone anymore.If you're worried about them, you can share your pain with me."

Agatha began to laugh amidst her cries.she had nothing more to say.she could not refute Issac.

he wanted to be in his arms even longer, but Issac immediately let go and pushed Agatha away from him, not because Issac was feeling restless, but because the mysterious man had already floated above Issac and slashed his sword at Issac.

issac swiftly thrust his katana toward the man. TRANGGGS!!! the tip of the blade hit the person's sword.

the sound of tongue-tapping sounded the man and he retreated. Issac took out two swords from his spatial magic and threw it at the two on Agatha.

Agatha shocked him but she did not have time for it. There was something she had to do now. After taking her sword, she approached her brother.

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"hahaha nice young man! it's only the first time in 300 years that someone has been able to withstand my attack!"

the man wearing the robe was blown away when faced with Issac.but Issac himself was not flattered or anything.he observed the enemy before him closely.

"seen by your magic energy... I'm guessing you're not human.you are....vampire?"

"Hooo!! interestingly, you can instantly know me just by looking at my magic energy."

The man took off his robe and a tall man with pale skin and thin cheeks with my eyes appeared in front of Issac.It turned out to be true, he was a Vampire and his level was not playful. to the standard of an ordinary human, he was extremely strong and invincible.

"Sorry young man, since you see my form like this, I can't let you here come back alive."

The vampire then took out his magic and burned Adalrich's subordinates, but Issac had already put up a protective barrier of darytadi to Angelica and Margaret.

"fisherman! you can escape the attack...."

"there's no need to praise me, you idiot, because that's not my only strength."

Issac suddenly appeared in front of the Vampire.Did startled, the vampire immediately dodged even though Issac did not attack at all.

"Lumayan fast.but your stuff is left behind..."

Issac throws the vampire's hand and makes it a toy. The vampire frantically looks at his hand.

since when...!? he thought like that. His hand was already gone even before the young man attacked.who exactly is he!? and more importantly, its power....

ideally, vampires can re-grow their lost limbs, but this time it's different.The vampire over 500 years old can't grow any more severed hands!

That bastard!! The vampire shouted and a fiery red flame appeared and immediately attacked Issac, but Issac blew it and the fire disappeared.

"W-how can!?"

He intends to escape through a portal, draining his entire mana only to open an inter-dimensional portal, but his escape attempt fails as Issac clutches his neck from behind.

"You're such a jerk! you ruined my entire plan to open a massive dimensional portal! you have destroyed king ibl's plan...URRGHG!!!"

"i'm not interested in what you're saying, whether it's a demon lord or a demon god though, I'll still destroy them if I use a person of value to me as a fallout for your plans."

clutching the vampire's neck until it is broken, Issac burns the vampire with his black fire.

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meanwhile, a fierce match took place between Agatha and Adalrich. Initially Adalrich had the upper hand.compared to the hesitant Agatha, Adalrich did not hold back at all. he unleashed all his strength with all his heart.

sparks from their swords clashing against each other flew out. The whirlwind formed due to how crazy their attacks were on each other. Agatha who no longer hesitated was now superior.His ability in using two swords was on par with Misha.

as soon as Agatha saw the gap from Adalrich, she immediately swung her sword at Adalrich's neck, the wound she had caused deep enough that Adalrich could no longer fight. he collapsed onto the grass but Agatha caught him.

Agatha sat down and placed Adalrich's head on her lap.he intended to heal Adalrich's wounds.but Adalrich prevented it. After all he had done to Agatha, he was willing to do, Adalrich did not intend to live any longer.

"In the end, I can't beat you at all, Agatha."

Agatha no longer held back her tears.For the second time, her tears fell today.she did not say anything. instead she did not want to. she could not.

"a man who makes women cry sad is foolish, Adalrich."

Issac came to them both.he gave Agatha healing magic but did nothing to Adalrich. Issac had known of his intentions from the very beginning.

"Thank you. friend.Thanks to you.This girl no longer hesitates. He's been..much far..stronger than."

"Adalrich.do not put on such a face before your death.there are things you should know.no matter how many times you try to hide the true cause of your parents' death to Agatha, this girl knows everything."

Adalrich wasn't surprised.he might have guessed all that.

"But Adalrich, unlike you who ran away, Agatha kept going. She held fast to the principles and resolve she inherited from your parents, she tried hard to take what others had taken away from her and her brother.

"not to get revenge. Agatha had long lost the will to do that. she did all that to protect the deepest soul of her beloved sister, and that was you Adalrich."

"Is that so, huh?"

Adalrich smiled.he looked at Agatha, Issac, then looked up at the sky.His father and mother were smiling at him from heaven.His hands were trying to reach the sky while laughing.

"Then..uhuk! will you promise me? not as a fellow nobleman, but as an older brother and a brother.please take care of my brother's deepest soul."

Issac nodded.His face smiled sincerely while looking at Adalrich's face.

"Yes, I promise you, Adalrich. the rest, leave it to me."

this time Adalrich looked at Agatha whose cries grew louder and washed away Agatha's tears.

"Agatha."

Agatha forced herself to smile even though her cries could not stop at all. No matter how many times she wiped her tears, her cries still glided.

"Thank you.... Agatha. and.sorry."

adalrich's hand fell to earth.His eyes were now closed for good.even so, his mouth was smiling.and for the third time, Agatha's cries filled the sky.