After a brutal round of absorption, the Demon Blood Stone finally stabilized.
A blood-red mist gathered and slowly formed into the shape of a sword, hovering in midair. It was a short blade, completely crimson.
Blood Sword: Alres.
Cedric reached out and grasped the hilt. The red glow faded, and the blade turned into an ordinary-looking black sword.
"Blood Sword, a weapon that grows with demon blood. Indestructible."
The next morning, sunlight filled the Black Bulls' base.
Cedric lazily got out of bed and headed toward the dining hall.
Charmy Pappitson looked at him with concern. Her face was pale, and she muttered to herself.
Mr. Cedric needs a full "Qi-replenishing and blood-enriching" meal plan.
Meanwhile, Gauche Adlai had already left early.
Today was the birthday of his beloved sister, Marie Adlai.
He had spent months of salary buying gifts from shops all over town.
"Marie, my angel. Big Brother bought all of this for you."
"Hahaha!" Marie's laughter echoed.
Gauche froze.
A red-haired boy was standing near her.
Without hesitation, Gauche kicked him several meters away.
"Stay away from my sister, you bastard!"
"Marco!"
Marie ran to the boy's side.
"Big Brother, how could you do that? I hate you!"
The words echoed in Gauche's mind.
I hate you.
No... it's that brat's fault.
Marie glared at him, "If you don't apologize, I won't play with you today."
Gauche clenched his fists before reluctantly speaking.
"I'm sorry."
He immediately grabbed Marie and ran.
Too embarrassing.
"Sister Teresa, let me go. I'm going on a date with Marie."
"Don't be ridiculous."
Theresa Rapual summoned a flaming beast to block him.
Marie tugged his sleeve.
"Big Brother, I need to go back to the church."
"No. Today you're eating with me."
Ignoring her protests, Gauche disappeared with her.
That evening, he finally returned Marie to the church.
"I'm sleeping here tonight," Gauche said firmly.
"Don't push it," Teresa replied.
Marie smiled and kissed his cheek.
"Good night, Big Brother."
Satisfied, Gauche left.
Snow began to fall quietly over the town.
"Friend... I want to find friends..."
Neige wandered through the streets, kidnapping children.
Inside a cave, dozens of children were gathered.
"Everyone... my friends..."
Marie suddenly regained consciousness.
She looked up and saw Neige approaching.
"Do you want to be my friend?"
"This isn't friendship."
A loud slap echoed.
"That hurts! You must be punished."
"Snow Magic: Snow Friend."
A snowman formed and hurled snowballs at her.
"Friend. Friend. Be my friend."
"Big Brother..."
Far away, Gauche suddenly froze.
Something was wrong.
Marie.
He immediately turned back.
Arriving in town, he rushed to the church.
"Where is Marie?"
Teresa lowered her head.
"She's gone."
Gauche grabbed her collar and punched her.
"Marie!"
Then he remembered.
His mirror was still with her.
He followed the mana trail and flew into the mountains.
"Marie, I'm here."
"Mirror Magic: Reflect Ray."
The snowman shattered instantly.
Gauche caught Marie and held her tightly.
"You hurt her. Die."
"Mirror Magic: Double Reflect."
Mirrors surrounded Neige.
"Let go of my friend!"
"Snow Magic: Snow Friend."
More snowmen appeared, attacking.
"Mirror Magic: Real Double."
A clone of Gauche appeared.
"Mirror Magic: Full Reflection."
Light beams rained down, destroying every snow construct.
"My friends!"
Gauche stepped forward and struck Neige.
"How dare you touch my sister."
He continued beating him mercilessly.
"That's enough, Gauche."
Teresa arrived.
"Stay out of this. He hurt Marie."
"Do you want to return to prison?"
Gauche froze.
Prison.
Memories flooded back.
Being abandoned. Losing everything. Watching Marie suffer.
"I..."
He lowered his hand.
"Fine. Clean this up."
On his way back, Gauche fell silent.
What am I protecting?
At the same time, Cedric received a message from Rebecca Scarlet.
"Marco got beaten. He said it was someone from your squad."
Cedric's expression darkened. Someone from the Black Bulls touched my brother-in-law?
"Rebecca, what did he look like?"
"A guy with a constant nosebleed."
Cedric narrowed his eyes.
Gauche.
A slow smirk spread across his face.
"Just wait," He chuckled softly.
"Looks like I'll be attending your wedding feast soon."
The thought clearly amused him far more than it should have.
...
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