Shadow and Past

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At the time when Serene was talking with her family, two shadow can be seen in the audience room of an abandoned palace.

The room was totally black. One person was sitting on the throne and another person was bowing her. The person who was in the throne was wearing a hoodie and holding a piece of paper.

"So, our scapegoat has already appeared, huh." he muttered.

"Yes, my lord. I am certain that it's her. Her potentiality level is king. So, it's definitely her." the servant answered.

"I see. So, it's definitely her. Who else knows about her?" he asked.

"Angel Queen and Eclipse King. She has a very good relationship with Angel Queen." The servant replied.

"What the hell is that airhead doing? Mother has clearly indicates that we should not get too closed to her. She is a cursed being that attracts problems. Humm, seems like I have to get ride of her too soon. Otherwise, she will curse my dear Sherry-chan too." She muttered.

"You should stop doing anything stupid. Besides, mom has never said it like that." Suddenly Angel Queen, Sherry Nova appeared.

"What are you doing here? Or rather, how do you know that I was here?" She asked Sherry.

"That's not important here. I am saying that you should not let your hands on Serene." Sherry Nova said it with a bit mad expression.

She usually don't change her expression. But right now, even a child will be able to tell that Sherry Nova is mad. Seriously mad.

"Uwa, I am scared. Just kidding. Seems like you have been already cursed." Justice king said.

"I know what are you thinking but believe me, she is a good girl." Sherry Nova said.

"That's up to me to decide, if she is a good person or not. You have no rights to force your opinion on me." Justice king said furiously.

Some intense spark can be seen between them. Seeing them like this, the servant seems to be scared.

"Okay, okay. I won't touch her body. You're happy now?" Justice king said with a irritated face.

Hearing that, Sherry Nova teleported from there.

After Sherry Nova left, the servant asked,

"Is that okay? You have promised no to kill her."

"Eh! When did I do that? I said I would not touch her. I have never said that I would not kill her. Besides, there's a thousand way to kill a person without touching." Justice king said with a playful tone.

"As expected of Justice king-sama." Servant muttered.

"Well, I can't really help it. Justice is blind after all." Saying that Justice king gave a devilish smiled.

"Eh!? But I thought your eyes are fine, my lord." Servant said in confusion.

"You just ruined it, you stupid. Well, I should at least take a look at her." Justice king muttered.

After that, he vanished from that place with his servant. But there was two corps lying into the ground. Their fingers were cut out from their hands and legs. Fresh bloods were coming out of the necks. Besides them there was a clown mask and a piece of paper. The word "JUDGEMENT" were written on it.

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∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆Serene's POV∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆

"Where am I?" I muttered.

By the time I noticed, I was in a dark place.

I don't know how did I ended up here. But I am certain that after we talked about my status and previous life, I went straight to sleep. They said they won't force me to do adult things, so I am taking time. Today should be sleeping alone. But before I knew it, I am here. Yeah, exactly where am I? I mean, last time I was in a desert and now I am in a dark place. What the hell is going on?

"It's been a while, onii-chan." I heard a cute voice from behind.

I looked behind hesitantly. I somehow feel like I know this voice. It's a very familiar voice and my dark past.

"S-Sana, is that you?" I said desperately.

"Yeah, it's me, onii-chan." She replied.

I couldn't control my feelings. I desperately tried to hug her. But she didn't let me hug her.

She moved away.

"S-sana!?" I said confused by.

"You think that I will let you hug me? You should know that what you did to me." Sana said.

"W-what do you mean?" my eyes widen up hearing her words.

"Hey, onii-chan. Is it fun being with family? Is it fun living happily? How are you feeling now? Everyone around you are kinds. But is it really okay? Do you forget that what you did to us? You killed your whole family with your own hand, Onii-chan...Hey, Is it fun killing you own family?" She said with a heavy tone.

"I-I-I be-believe me. I didn't do that. I-I am innocent." I said desperately. Tears were coming out of my eyes. But words aren't.

"Hey, Onii-chan. What was my fault? I loved you so much, you know. Why did you do that?" Sana asked.

"Believe me. I am innocent." I said with teary eyes.

"I lost my life because of you. You killed us." She yelled.

"No, stop. I am innocent. I am innocent." I yelled back.

"No, you are not. You killed your family. Now, you will destroy this happy family. Onii-chan, you're a cursed child. You have to believe it." She shouted.

"Please stop. I beg you. Please stop. I beg you. I beg you. I beg you. I beg you. I beg you." I started to repeat all of it while holding my ears with hands.

"I wish you die." She muttered.

*Crack

"Noooooooooooo." I started yelling.

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"Noooooo."

"Something happened, Serene? Is it a bad dream?"

Before I knew it, mom was beside me. She looked really worried for me. I was in my bed. Mom was sleeping next to me. Naked as usual.

"Is it a nightmare?" Mom asked.

I touched my face. It was full of tears.

"Yeah, seems like it." I muttered.

"It's okay. Mama is with you." saying that mom hugged me.

"I am sorry. I am a bad boy." I said in a lower voice.

"No, You're a kind girl. I don't know what was the content of your dream, but don't worry, your family is with you. Mama loves you." Mom said with a soft voice.

"I am sorry. I am sorry. I am sorry. I am sorry."

"{Skill(Sleep)}. Have a good dream, Serene. Don't worry, mama will save you. Don't worry." Mom said while patting my head. I somehow feel like falling asleep. Before I knew it, my eyes were closed.

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