The Demon Queen's Disciple
Chapter 6 - The Shouting of Hearts

"Nothing?" lucius said to himself after arriving back in the cave where he and the woman were held captive.

'You're sure there's no wrong place?' carmilla asked in a slightly annoyed voice.

After all, Carmilla was a little disappointed at how weak Lucius' body was. But after all, to this day only Lucius managed to save him.

Even since the time before the figure of destruction named Ashenflare known.

"Yes, I'm sure. But why...."

'See there.'

Lucius immediately turned his head in the direction intended by Carmilla. In the distance, he could see an iron sword stuck in the ground.

Curious, Lucius immediately walked over to take a better look.

What made Lucius curious was that a sword of such quality was never possessed by the Goblins. Moreover, the sword was covered in dark red Goblin blood with a hint of greenish tinge.

"The sword.... Belongs to the royal soldier, and the emblem on his handle.... Arcanum City?" lucius said to himself.

'Arcanum?' carmilla asked in Lucius's mind.

"Well, it's the city where I live and study at the academy. But why is it here? Don't say.... Any rescue teams? But why?"

'Stupid time with that. Lucius, we're both under contract. But can't you do something to your lousy body?

I can understand if your body is weak but has great Mana energy. But even the Mana energy within your body is no greater than that of a small child. You're not ashamed?'

The harsh words from Carmilla actually pierced Lucius right in his heart.

Lucius knew he was weak. Much weaker than the people in the academy. In fact, he himself was not sure if he could survive in class E.

If this year his rank was lowered to the F level, then Lucius only had 1 year to return to the E level. Otherwise, he would have been forcibly expelled from the academy.

Not to mention, the news regarding the city where his family lived.

If his family and parents had really been killed by the barbarians, then would Lucius be able to keep paying the academy fees as well as his living expenses?

'Oh boy, I'm talking to you. At least reply two broken ka....'

"Hiks.... Hix.... Excuse me.... I'm sorry.." Lucius replied in tears. His body is now on the ground.

His mind began to jumble over the various things he had been ignoring because his life was in danger.

But now that he had realized his life, as well as the life of the woman who helped him had survived, all the burden of thought had returned to him.

'Cih, not only are you weak and useless, you are also a crybaby? Pathetic seka....'

"I know! I know so well how sad I am! L'm.... For a moment I even thought, that death at the hands of Goblins is not bad either....

Because with that death, I no longer need to live a miserable life like this.... L'm.... I know best about how sad I am....

If there was ever anything to remove all of my weaknesses, I wouldn't hesitate to do anything! It's just that it doesn't exist! That doesn't exist at all!

As a human being born from the blood of commoners, my magic is much weaker than real nobles. Not to mention education since childhood, also financial support.... L'm.... I've tried a lot of things you know?!" lucius replied with a cry and a cry that grew louder.

Lucius' long and wide rant left Carmilla speechless. He did not know that the figure who had just been humiliated so easily by him, turned out to have worked it all out.

"I always study diligently, practice until the afternoon before returning to study magic to sleep! But what?! I simply cannot match those who truly come from among nobles!

In fact! Right now I don't know how my parents and my sister are doing in a village so far away from here! They expect a lot from me! But what?! Their place is said to have been slaughtered by the barbarians you know?!

Then you know why I'm here?! My classmates threw me into this cave! I didn't even do anything to them! You think.... I'm not trying at all?!" lucius continued, stating all the things he had been harboring all this time.

At a time when Carmilla was still completely unaware of how much blessing she got, because she was born as the only daughter of the strongest Demon King at that time.

His figure who always considered everyone other than himself and his father was weak and useless.

'Lily....'

"What did you say?" asked Lucius who began to wipe away his tears. After taking out his entire heart, Lucius felt so relieved. No more burden on his heart.

Because at the end of the day, he could spare it all to Carmilla.

'none. Also, sorry.... I didn't mean to offend you.'

"No problem. Besides, that's the truth. It is I who should apologize. Sorry for keeping you stuck in this useless body." Lucius replied with a smile. He began to stand up and walked out of the room.

Carmilla was silent.

Lucius' attitude really reminded him of the figure of his childhood friend, Lilya.

But even today, Carmilla still wonders if she can consider Lilya as her friend. Because after all, because of Carmilla's own attitude....

"Ah, right too. He said you wanted to be resurrected? How-to? I'll try to get you to be free soon." asked Lucius as he continued down this dark cave with fire magic in his left hand.

Just in case, Lucius also carried the sword that the city warriors had thrown away earlier. Although it had been dull and dirty due to the many Goblin blood, the sword was much better than not carrying a weapon at all.

'On that matter, it might still require quite a lot of preparation. And also, I don't want anyone to know where I am. So.' reply Carmilla.

"How long do you think?"

Carmilla paused for a moment before being able to answer him.

'Depends on how hard you try.'

"I'll try really hard! Anything so I don't anymore...."

'Are you really going to fight hard?'

"of course! L'm.... No longer want to be a completely useless figure . I no longer want to be someone who is always dependent on others. So then....

Tell me, what do I need to do? I'll obey everything! Well, as long as you don't ask me to kill myself, hahaha.." Lucius replied with a light laugh.

Although unable to see Carmilla's figure directly, Lucius can feel it.

That right now, Carmilla was smiling.

Along with the light that began to appear at the end of this cave, Carmilla gave a reply that immediately dispelled Lucius' feelings of pleasure for having made it out of this cursed cave.

And that reply....

'Forgive me, Lucius. But, I really want you to die for me.'

"Eh?"

Hearing that reply, Lucius came to his senses. That his life will no longer be the same as it was before.

A dull life, one that only constantly struggles to survive on the brink of destruction.

This time....

Lucius had to plunge into the abyss directly.