Azazel swung his sword to slash off Gavril's right arm before the Emperor could even finish his lines, startling him with the abrupt move."Shut up, you're too annoying."The Emperor's face was drenched with blood when he realized he had already lost an arm.As he screamed in anguish, his voice was so loud that it resonated across the hall, the shock almost drove him insane.His body shook, and his left hand tried to grasp the other hand that had been taken from him.Azazel, who was standing before him, had a thought in his mind.(Now that I think about it, it was Verena who suggested this rebellion.)He calmed down for a while before raising his hand and signaling one of his followers to stop the Emperor's bleeding, which they promptly did.Gavril was losing his sanity after his illegitimate son, whom he had abandoned, slayed his hand."Take him to the basement."Azazel gave the order, his voice was cold, and his

Azazel and Verena walked inside the bathroom quietly. It was late at night, and they were both vulnerable to catching a cold, but Azazel's energy will shield them both."Could you assist me in removing my nightgown first?"Verena offered gently, but Azazel was anything but that. His cheeks were hot, and his heart was pounding in his ears."S-sure."Azazel approached her and began assisting her in removing her nightgown.To make her as comfortable as possible, he delicately pulled the ribbon that was tied between the layers of fabric behind her.A thought occurred to him as he was doing his duty.(She's having difficulties like this— was because of me.)His guilt became more inside him, and tears welled up in his eyes just thinking about it.As soon as he undone the nightgown, he took it off from her body, revealing her undergarments.His eyes widened when he saw the bandages over her shoulder.He slow

After the conference, a week had passed. Everything went smoothly, and all of the necessary details were in the process.Today, Azazel and I headed into town together, walking hand-in-hand through the streets as we enjoyed the familiar sight where we strolled around for our first date.I smiled as we walked hand-in-hand through the familiar streets, pointing across the road."Do you remember that stall?"Azazel's face lit up with a warm smile as he followed my eyes to the corner stall selling exotic candies.I could still recall how, by chance, we had our first kiss there. I was a little embarrassed at the time, but now when I think about it, it's one of my favorite memories."That's where we had our first kiss by accident."I was trying to keep a straight face as I said that, but he looked so genuinely flustered that I couldn't stop myself from chuckling. "Geez, please stop teasing me like that.."He scratched the

"Oh--"Azazel caught me around the waist with both hands and lifted me lightly into the air, startling me.The watching crowd applauded on us as he spun me in a circle, the skirts of my dress billowing out around me and he grinned.As he set me down again, my heart was still racing wildly, and I looked up at him, my words stuck in my mouth."You can't imagine how pleased I am right now; it's as if my heart is going to burst from the joy I'm having."Azazel grasped both of my hands in his and gripped them tightly, his eyes narrowing as he studied me.My heart skipped a beat for the first time at those calm, earnest words, and I felt a brief flutter of exhilaration.I'm starting to wonder whether I'm falling in love with him the same way he did with me."Do you mind if I kiss you?"As he asked for my approval, his voice was sweet.I nodded slowly, and his smile brightened as he leaned in for a delicate kiss, every b

"Heya Olivier." As I trailed behind Azazel, he greeted the unique stone monument in front of him.(This place... is calming and quiet. This is a spot I'm sure Olivier would enjoy.)I smiled to myself as Azazel and I sat in front of the gravestone, spreading the fabric on the green grass.Azazel placed a bottle of whiskey on top of the monument, and I placed a flower bouquet on top of it."A lot of things happened after you left us... but I guaranteed that it was for the better."Azazel and I both wore the bracelet we had gotten that day to commemorate our friendship."We were successful in seizing the throne and joining the Imperial Family. I've now ascended to the position of Emperor."As I glanced at Azazel, I realized how much of his misery was hidden under his playful smile.Given that Olivier was Azazel's childhood friend, I'm certain his death grieved him greatly, and he agonized every day thinking about him.