I was sitting on my throne, my feelings were conflicted. I was afraid, but at the same time I wasn't paralyzed. I felt a real urge to keep going.Cal told me everything was ready; we just had to wait for the hero Zev to enter the castle. It had been my idea, and all the deaths would be on me. Even though I asked them to leave and let me face the hero and his companions alone, my allies refused to leave me.
I stood up and walked to one of the many windows in the royal hall. I watched a mage. She was beautiful, and the way she moved was graceful. It was as if she were conducting an orchestra. Her movements were slow, yet precise. How much mana was she using?Her green hair stood in stark contrast to the red flames bursting from her wand.
The main gate was broken down. No guards were there. Everyone had left, only my companions and I remained.The hero had an army behind him. It wasn't large, but it would still be a major victory to execute them all at once. That would give my successor the chance to reclaim our territory.The hero looked around, confused by the lack of defenses, but that didn't make him any less cautious. As expected of someone who held the title of hero.
Vespera entered the hall. She was nervous. Then came Sorene, and after that Cal. The three exchanged glances, as if hiding something, but it didn't matter anymore. We were all going to die.
I sat back on the throne, and the three stood behind me. After a few minutes, the hero entered the hall. His eyes burned with the hatred humans hold for demons. My gaze remained calm.Even though I hated humans, I had to stay composed. That was the demeanor demons expected from a Demon King, a title that only existed on paper. I was never the true ruler.
I didn't quite understand that look in his eyes, since he wasn't from this world. Maybe all humans shared that hatred toward those who were different.The hero pointed his sword at me. He was shouting. His voice didn't tremble. The tone was steady, as if he had trained it. I gave a slight laugh.
"What are your last words?" I asked, just seconds before a massive explosion shook the hall. The ceiling collapsed, and we were all crushed to death.
I'd always wondered where we really go after death. I don't know if there's a life after this one, but it would be interesting if there were.
I didn't feel pain. When I opened my eyes, I saw a full ceiling above me and a room around me, simple but cozy.I got out of bed and felt a massive headache, like my head was going to explode. I grew dizzy and fell to the floor.After a few minutes, I got up as if nothing had happened.
I was in a different body, that of a five-year-old boy. I was the fifth son of a fallen noble. But that wasn't the worst part.Now I was human.