I Became the Villain’s Master - Chapter 140

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Chapter 140

“…The dead cannot be brought back. It goes against the natural order.”

“No. This is the world I desire. Rosette, you’ve finally shown yourself. You too shall feel the pain of losing someone you love!”

With those words, Snow and I unleashed our combined divine power, deflecting the incoming dark magic. “I will protect those I love.”

“Haha! We shall see…”

The collision of divine and demonic power created a deafening roar. The initial stalemate shifted, and Cedric began to falter.

“Ugh.” I poured every ounce of my strength into protecting the Empire and the people I cherished. Cedric stumbled, collapsing to his knees.

“This is the power Moreus has granted me. I will protect the Empire. The demons will not prevail.”

But even in his agony, Cedric wore a faint smile, his eyes glinting sharply.

“Are you so sure?”

“What…?” In that moment of distraction, Snow leaped behind me, letting out a sharp cry. [Mistress! Behind you!]

I whirled around, my eyes widening in horror. Kiris’s crimson eyes were now pitch black, his face devoid of reason as he unleashed a spell towards me.

The realization hit me too late. The overwhelming power of the magic was already upon me.

“Lady Rosette!” Helena shoved me hard, and a deafening explosion rocked the palace.

“No!” I cried out, collapsing helplessly to the floor. Kaboom—

As the dust settled and the ringing in my ears faded, I scrambled to my feet, covering my mouth at the sight before me. Snow and Helena had taken the full force of Kiris’s attack.

“Snow! Helena!”

Helena lay unconscious, while Snow was limp and still.

[Mistress, I will always be by your side. I just need to rest now…]

A faint message, filled with exhaustion, accompanied a soft glow emanating from Snow. The light intensified, transforming into pure white divine power that flowed into me.

Snow, a divine beast forged from divine power, was weakening, its essence merging with mine. I turned to Helena, relieved to see that she wasn’t seriously injured.

“How does it feel?” Cedric taunted, a cruel smile on his face. “The youngest Tower Lord, wielding such immense power, yet unable to withstand the might of the Demon King.” I fought back tears, forcing myself to stand.

“…What have you done?” I stared at Kiris, clutching his head in agony, my lips trembling. He was unrecognizable, his eyes vacant, just like the others under the demon’s control.

If it weren’t for Helena and Snow’s sacrifice, I would be dead. Grief threatened to overwhelm me, but the sight of Kiris struggling against the demonic influence steeled my resolve.

“The demonic essence infused into the Etude magic materials you sent to the Tower… that’s what cursed him. Kiris has been battling the demon’s influence ever since.”

“What are you…?”

Cedric, wreathed in dark magic, continued, “It was a miracle he only lost his memories. A human resisting demonic power…!”

He gestured dramatically, like an actor on a stage, then licked his dry lips as he advanced towards me.

“But look at him now. Humans are weak, powerless beings. Without the Demon King’s power, they are nothing.”

“The demons will never defeat us.”

“Foolish Rosette. I want to see the look on your face when your beloved meets his end.”

Fwoosh— Cedric absorbed the souls of the palace servants, his form growing larger and more monstrous.

I couldn’t stand by and watch. I lunged forward to stop him, but a surge of murderous intent forced me to dodge.

Kaboom— The magic grazed me, leaving a gaping crater in the floor.

“Kiris…?”

“Die.” Kiris approached, radiating a chilling aura. The demon had completely consumed him.

“Kiris, it’s me, Rosette! Snap out of it!”

“….”

My pleas were met with silence as Kiris unleashed a barrage of magic. Even in his possessed state, a sliver of his former self remained, causing his attacks to be slightly off target.

“Ugh.”

But I wasn’t unscathed. My arm was injured, and the continuous onslaught weakened me, the blood loss making me stagger.

I tried to use my divine power, but even the slightest touch caused Kiris visible pain. I couldn’t bring myself to hurt him, the man I loved.

“Kiris…” My hand trembled as I reached out to him, but his hand crackled with dark energy.