53 Awakening (2/2)

”Now, I see that this deal is of no benefit to me.” Alexander snorted. ”I have no need for disobedient servants.”

”My lord, forgive me! I-” The dwarf was once again silenced by a cold gaze from Alexander, making him realize that anything he would say would make no difference at all. His fate was already sealed.

”Casimir...” Alexander then, turned to look towards his son. ”I judge that you've studied the books I have sent you previously? Particularly the dark arts.”

”Yes, father.” Although he was confused, Casimir still answered.

”Good.” Alexander nodded. ”Then, I need you to perform the first unforgivable curse for me to rate. Consider this as your first lesson from your father.”

”Father... That's the killing curse.” Casimir was even more confused. There is no need to use such a curse towards a servant who was just a little lazy, right?

”Son, there comes a time when all children have to grow up and do things that they often do not wish to.” Alexander spoke seriously. ”I am just doing this for your own good.”

Ah... But, father... I probably have already killed more people than all the previous dark lords combined...

”Dispose of it, Casimir.” Alexander ordered, stepping aside to make way, revealing a horrified dwarf. Perhaps, hoping that Casimir would be kinder than his father, the dwarf gazed at him pleadingly.

Unfortunately, he pleaded to the wrong person.

”Avada Kedavra!”

It's fascinating how easy it is to give live...

But, it's even more fascinating how easier it is to take life.

In one blink, a person who was perfectly healthy just moments ago can be a cold corpse lying on the floor.

This was the first time Casimir had killed someone using magic and now, he finally understood why the previous dark lords loved using the killing curse.

It was simply addictive! Being in control of lives and taking them with just two words! How can anyone resist such temptations! It was simply wonderful!

Under Alexander's approving eyes, Casimir stared at the dwarf he had just killed emotionlessly, savoring the feeling of absolute power that filled his veins.

Yes! It was this very same power that he had yearned for but had never achieved in the previous world and, right now, he was only getting a taste of it.

He vowed that one day, this power would be fully grasped in his hands.

At that moment, the bloodthirsty beast which he had hidden deep in his heart began to awaken, opening its eyes ever so slowly.

...

Unknown to them, when Casimir had released the killing curse, the tree which grew upside down in the middle of the city had signs of stirring. Itsleaves rustled and its branches waved.

The only weird thing was...

There was no wind.