I Want To Die One Day Before You - Chapter 52
“Human, how can you speak such words? Are you willing to betray your own kind? You truly think it’s acceptable for the royal family to fall?”
“Sarubia was killed by the king and his children. I won’t let them go unpunished.”
The king, the crown prince, the two princes, and even the princess.
Not a single one would be spared.
“…”
Demon King Audixus looked down at the human man standing before him. There was nothing left in the man’s eyes.
The human man was already broken.
He had lost too much in his previous life.
He had almost been killed by the king he had served. He lost his lover, whom he had reunited with after three years. The crown prince and princes drew their swords to kill him, and the princess cursed him, digging her nails into his neck.
His ravaged heart was already torn to shreds, beyond repair.
The only thing that kept him going was one purpose.
The determination to protect the woman and the family he loved. That’s the only thing filling the void within him.
He could no longer tolerate seeing his loved ones die. So, he decided.
To eliminate everything that could harm his loved ones.
“If it means protecting her life, I’ll do anything.”
The human man uttered such a reckless vow.
Demon King Audixus rose from his throne abruptly.
“Human, what is your name?”
“Rufus.”
“Good, human Rufus. You please me.”
The Demon King slowly stepped towards Rufus.
Such a bold and foolish human. There hadn’t been anyone who entertained him so much in a long time.
Requesting a meeting with the Demon King and then, out of nowhere, offering his own kingdom to the demons.
His impulsive actions indicated a lack of caution.
Yet, Demon King Audixus found himself not disliking this human man. He felt a strange kinship. It was like looking at his younger self.
Demon King Audixus extended his hand towards the human Rufus.
“I accept your proposal.”
The sharp nails of the Demon King grazed Rufus’s forehead.
“Human Rufus, as you said, I will give you the head of the ‘Demon King’.”
“Thank you.”
A thin trickle of blood ran down Rufus’s cheek, but he didn’t blink an eye.
***
“Lieutenant, are you insane?”
Iruel grabbed Rufus by the collar as they left the Demon King’s presence.
“Making me king, what nonsense is that? And what’s this about killing the third prince? Say something!”
“Iruel, what are you doing to the Demon King’s guest?”
The Witch Odr, following Rufus, scolded her son.
“Mother, this guy’s lost it! How can he make me king?”
“Iruel, you will be king. I’ll make sure of it.”
Rufus pushed Iruel away and straightened his clothes.
Iruel was even more perplexed by Rufus’s calm declaration.
“Lieutenant, have you lost your mind? What can you do, a mere heir to a barony? Start a rebellion?”
“That’s none of your concern.”
“Damn it, what are you up to! And why choose me of all people!”
“Because you’re the easiest to manipulate.”
Rufus, retrieving his sword from the Witch Odr, lifted his head.
“Witch Odr, thank you for escorting me to the Demon King’s castle. I hope you’ll assist me on the way back as well.”
“Of course, Rufus.”
The Witch Odr forced a smile. She could no longer look at Rufus the same way she had before.
The broom carrying the Witch Odr and Rufus began to cross the dark sky again.
“This broomstick is really fast.”
Rufus broke the chilly silence.
The speed was so intense it felt like getting slapped by a gale. Iruel, who had flown at this speed to the Demon King’s castle, seemed quite impressive.
“Lieutenant, are you an idiot? Of course it’s fast, it’s a witch’s broomstick.”
A squirrel chattered above Rufus’s head.
Iruel, who had flown as a sparrow to the Demon King’s castle, had complained about being too exhausted to fly anymore. Eventually, he transformed into a squirrel and quickly climbed onto Rufus’s head. Rufus, inadvertently beneath Iruel’s feet, was not in the best of moods.
“This isn’t even its top speed. It can fly much faster.”
The Witch Odr, sitting at the front, added.
A sudden impulsive thought crossed Rufus’s mind.
“Then, is it possible to fly to the royal palace?”
“Hmm? To the royal palace? Yes, we can.”
Witch Odr cocked her head slightly in curiosity.
