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Luca Blight’s Short S
 
tory
Crisis Point
 The hill is stained deep red. Screams of agony, moans of despair, cries of death? At the core of this accursed mass stands one man. With an imposing physique enveloped in silver armor, helooks on with sharp, black eyes resembling starving wolves.Due to the spurt of blood from his victims, his silver armor is no longer any different from thecolor of copper.As the surviving men and women frantically try to escape, the man grabs them each by the napeof their neck and thrusts in his sword deep through their back. As if slaughtering livestock, heeffortlessly takes away human lives. To him, it’s not violence anymore; it’s more like work. Buteven so, a twisted smile clings to his lips.The man’s subordinates surrounding the area watch the sight from a distance. None of them wantto even imagine what kind of punishment would be waiting for them if they disgruntled him.The lives claimed by the man feed the rune possessing the features of a beast. Each time another  person succumbs, the power of the rune increases. The man can feel that and is pleased by it.17 years have passed since he last stood on this hill.This act is not something trivial like revenge; rather, this is the consequence of the path laid outto him by his heart.But now that this hill is stained crimson with the blood of the local residents, the man definitelyfeels a strange and fulfilling sense of satisfaction. He feels the incessantly blazing flame withinhis heart that has always driven him on slightly cool down.It all started from this hill? During the spring of 17 years past?
Chapter 1
The boy eagerly awaited this day for months.The boy and his parents, or rather, the King of the Highland Kingdom, Agares Blight, Queen
 
Sara, and Prince Luca were invited to a ceremony held in Muse City of the Jowston City-States.Although the City-States of Jowston and Highland Kingdom signed a cease-fire agreement 15years ago, it’s hard to say they share a good relationship. This is, the now 10 year old, LucaBlight’s first time away from Highland territory.Two days after leaving the royal capital L'Renouille, the carriage Luca rode on safely entered theCity-States.Even though they only crossed one national border, the things he saw, heard? even the air feltcompletely different. Luca stuck his head out of the carriage window. The cold spring wind blewagainst his cheek, disheveling his black hair. Unable to keep his eyes widened, he surveyed thesurroundings with half-open eyes.The mountain range he always saw in the east was now in the west. On the mountain enshrouded by a thin layer of mist, wild flowers were blooming profusely. Covered by all the greenery werelumps of light pink and yellow. Luca sniffed the air and took in the scent of the refreshing grass; but just as he thought, he could not smell the flowers.“What are you doing? You’re not at peace.”Sitting next to him, Luca’s mother said that in a quiet tone. Her words may have been harsh, butshe said it in a really soothing voice.Riding in the carriage were Luca, his mother, Sara, and two servants, Luca’s father weresupposedly riding in the carriage right in front of their own.“Sorry. That’s just so unusual.”He withdrew his head and shut the window.Luca’s mother took his hand and placed it on her lap.In addition to having skin as white as ivory, Sara’s rich hair was worn high. She wore an elegant,lovely brown dress designed for travel. Sara was trying her best to make a mean face, but shewas evidently smiling in the corner of her black pupils.Rarely having the opportunity to get so close to his mother, Luca’s heart raced upon feeling thewarmth of his mother’s hands.“That’s right, this is your first time coming to Muse City, isn’t it? But, as a member of theHighland royal family, you must maintain a dignified disposition. Surely, you understand?”“Yes, mother.”The Queen smiled upon hearing Luca’s response. Seeing his mother’s beaming expression filledhis heart with joy.
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