Hajime turned to look at the mortified expressions on the faces of the knights. In the gleaming crimson light, he surmised his next actions. His reaper mask was still equipped, keeping his identity protected.
He looked undisturbed by his actions, the dead pan expression on his face speaking volumes of his strength. The men that stood on the balcony were now afraid to pursue. They knew without a shred of doubt, that to confront this masked figure meant certain unavoidable death.
Hajime resolved to flee the scene without further confrontation, respecting their sense of fear.
On the imperial city's clock tower, he looked at the glowing mass of Prince Akion's soul energy as he pondered his next actions.
"Let's see just what happened to you Akion Roseworth".
System Notification:"The Seer skill has been activated. Access to the memories of Akion Roseworth; Granted!!"
A Year Ago... ...
"My prince, His Highness demands your presence in his study".
"My father?! What does he want now?!!!"
In the emperor's study:
"Akion! I hear you've been causing all sorts of trouble in my name!!! I am highly disappointed!! I hoped to see you stand at your brother's right hand when he rules! I guess I was wrong!!"
"You think you're wrong now?! I'm clearly more suitable as your successor than that prostitute's son!!!!"
"Silence!!!! You will not question my authority so blatantly!!!! You deem yourself worthy simply because your brother Lucas would rather act as a minister than my successor?!!!"
"You're Wrong Father!!!! I have been on your side since the very beginning!!!! I've been doing things the way you wanted from the start. I was ready!!!! But did you do? You chose some prostitute's seed just because he unlocked emperor class magic and was able to activate the family soul arms!!!"
"Silence!!!! Leave my presence!!!!"
Three months later... ...
"You think you can lead just because you unlocked the skill to be emperor just because you have some fancy weapon on your side?!!! Getting a weapon isn't difficult!!! You'll see, Cyrus, you'll see very soon!!!! HAHAHA!!!!!"
"Now!! Come forth the custodian of darkness, the wielder of the dark one's will. I need your power!!!!!!!"
A magic symbol materializes on the walls of his room as blood from a bowl gathers into one form. A being clad in the purest black materializes from the blood.
"I am Void!! What is it you seek of the king who rules in chaos!!"
"I seek power!!!"
"Is that so? Very well, I shall grant you power!! However, in exchange, I will claim your very soul for the king!!!! Is it a deal, Akion Roseworth?!"
"Hmmm! I accept!!!!! You'll see Cyrus!!! I'll be the strongest!!!! HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!"
Four Weeks Later... ...
"Your Majesty, Prince Akion, a pleasure and honour it is to be in your humble abode!!"
"Aahh! Duke Floriene!!! The honor's all mine! Welcome! Shall we get down to business?"
"Most definitely!"
"Now, Duke Floriene, you wished to make a proposition about how to deal with my situation?!"
"Yes your majesty I'd like to propose a planned alliance".
"An alliance, huh?! Do tell, what would be the terms of this, alliance".
"Simple, I help you get your way up and in exchange, you elevate the status of the Floriene household. I will aid you my family's power and turn you into the strongest emperor in the history of the empire!!"
"Your proposition is tempting. I will be glad to cooperate with you!!!"
"Glad to hear it, your majesty".
The revelations from the memories of the late Prince Akion were heavy a pill to swallow. Hajime was stunned, left to his thoughts as he bathed the crimson moon. His fangs, although that of a vampire were not stained by blood. This was not the same for his hands. It was ironic how he shed more blood than he drank as a vampire. His soul devourer class fed his blood thirst with souls instead of blood.
System Notification:"Soul assimilation complete!! New skill gained; Dark Gathering.
The administrator now possesses the ability to gather the souls of the dead and assimilate them into status points.
Note; Dark gathering once used to evolve the administrator's level, will restrict the use of dark type skill for three hours.
[administrator]: Hajime Floriene Grimm
[ age] : 18
[ class] : Reaper
[ job class] : Soul Devourer (hidden)
[ level] : Lv. 154
[ physical composition] :
Strength: 45000
Agility: 10008
Health points: 4000000
Mana points: 400000
Regeneration: Lv. 99: 900mp/second
[ unique skills] :
Shadow cloak- Lv. 19
Sky walker- Lv. 19
Mana Transfiguration- Lv. 50
The Hand of Darkness-Lv.30
Dark Gathering-Lv.24
Suppressor- Lv. 20
Fortitude- Lv. 25
Far Scope- Lv. 24
Magic Rank: SSS
Guild Rank: F