97 MARRIAGE PROPOSAL (2/2)
”What's the connection of that Ultimate Necross in marrying you?” I asked confused.
”You should have known the signs. You've met Necross Messiah. Now that the messenger of darkness has appeared, it is certain that Necross Ascension will happen. My late wife Marisse Trystgade saw the future with her Oracle magic. She prophesied that the battle between the living and the dead will happen a few years from now, and the world shall end. However, Marisse also saw one glimpse of hope. The Eye of Deus, which I possess, will be the key to winning the war against Necross.”
I had a glimpse of Sakuradrop, and she seemed a little bit calmer. I had the sweet time to study her crimson eyes with black sclera from afar. Truly, the Eye of Deus is powerful magic. It can be used to amplify psychic properties such as mind-control technology and even enhancing Heartstopper Curse.
Eldritch continued to tell his story. ”I may have the Eye of Deus, but I know that I need allies to fight against Necross. That is why I have to conquer the world. Elysia, Sargus, Fleija, and Alterra. I need to unite them all in order to have a good chance of winning the war against Necross. I have to get all the cooperation of humans and dragonoids. I need more allies, and subjects, to fight with me against the absolute evil.”
Eldritch spread out his hands pointing at me, acting like a theatrical performer.
”That is why I need you, Serena Maizono; heir to the throne of dragons, to marry me. The united kingdom of humans and dragonoids will surely defeat Necross' ascension. Come, join me, and we can rebuild this world together.”
I bowed down and submitted myself to deep thought. Back when I first unlocked my Elform, I saw the very same future Eldritch described. I saw Zac Schneider's intention of reviving Necross. I saw Necross Messiah and killed him temporarily with my arrows. Eldritch is talking about the truth about Necross Ascension.
”So your reason for dominating the whole world is to unite and save it,” I muttered.
”Yes. Yes, you get it, oh Dragon Queen.” Eldritch said. ”Even your knight Xenon should've known better about my true intentions. We originally wanted to fill the prophecy by ourselves, but things have changed. I needed to have Cheng Du's and Marisse Trystgade's cooperation with the war that is about to come.”
Logically and morally, it would be wise for me to take up his hand for marriage. If I can become an empress, I would be able to have the Dragonoid Rights Bill passed. Dragonoids like me will never have to suffer anymore. Dragonoids and humans would be of the same standing and they can work together. Marrying Eldritch would also guarantee the world's safety from the ultimate darkness.
And If I marry him, I'll get to see Xenon again. There are no downsides to taking up on his offer.
However…
Deep inside my heart, I know that it is not right. I still love Xenon Wingate with all my soul. If I betray him for the safety of the world, I don't think I'll be able to forgive myself. Xenon will also never be able to forgive me, as he hates traitors the most.
I genuflected in front of her majesty and bowed.
”I'm sorry, your highness. I will not take up your offer.” I proudly said as I speak out my heart. ”I only belong to a person who is my friend, my master, my knight, and my love. I will not betray him no matter the cost.”
For the first time in this meeting, I saw Eldritch frown. His eyes lost its glow and his irises became small. He became mad in just a mere split-second upon hearing his marriage proposal rejected.
”You fool! You think this is a trivial matter!? The world is at stake, and you choose to be selfish! What happened to your dream of giving happiness to the whole world!?”
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”That is not the proper way, your highness,” I said with a hint of a smile. ”That destiny is not yours to be fulfilled. That's not my destiny either. We both know that no one in this room is fated to fight against Necross. You are not the one prophesied to save the world from the undead. Neither am I, nor your dragonoid Sakuradrop. You're just a man who's trying to fit your guts in a can because of your savior-complex.”
”Heh!” Eldritch covered her left eye with his hand and his shoulders shrugged repeatedly. And before he knew it, he was already laughing out loud. ”Hehehehe… Hahahahaha!!! Fuhahaha!!! Funny! You're so funny, Serena Maizono! You really are fit to become the best wife!”
”I'm sorry, Emperor Eldritch. But as I have said, I will not marry you.” I said again.
Suddenly, Eldritch's eyes glowed. His eyes transformed from blue to red, and his white sclera turned black. A powerful shockwave pulsed with him as the epicenter, and the surroundings became crimson for a second.
”I am not asking you, fool! I am ordering you! With the psychic powers of the Eye of Deus, I command you! Serena Maizono, submit yourself and be my wife!”