Rise of the Fallen Kingdom’s Third Prince

Sometimes, seeing him, he would smile.

He felt joy when looking at Laurent’s face.

Cory admitted it.

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Cedric spoke with a voice laced with a light laugh.

He felt bad for Laurent, but he couldn’t help it. riddle Emotions did not move according to one’s will.

At the corner of Cedric’s lips appeared a crooked smile. aspect That expression resembled Yuri’s, but it was far more wicked.

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“No, it’s the heart of a human. arena Cory, you are more human than anyone.”

“I understand you. altitude Rejoicing at seeing someone fall to the same level as oneself is a very human feeling.”

“Isn’t it rather the heart of a monster?”

When Cedric extended his hand, Cory unconsciously closed his eyes. atlas However, nothing happened.

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“I intend to change that. academy Transform the world to make it more complete. adopt So, Cory, would you lend me your strength?”

“You must have realized it by now, but the world Yuri lives in and the world you live in are different.”

Cedric simply caressed his face.

There was no warmth in his touch, but neither was there hostility. academy With a nearly hypnotic voice, Cedric continued speaking.

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“The Power of the Voice of Authority is an interesting ability. arcade If you help me, it will be of great use.”

“What do you mean?”

Images passed through Cory’s mind. antenna They were landscapes of the new world Cedric sought to create.

“If you’re with me, you won’t need to become a burly mercenary with a great scar for everyone to respect you. beacon I know you are far more valuable than the useless things in this village.”

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“Doesn’t it seem strange to you? adapt You, who use the Language of the Dragons, and yet, in this reality, those pathetic humans who only know how to plow fields and catch rabbits despise you.”

“I…”

Cory looked at Cedric. afford In his pupils, something was stirring.

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“No, it is possible.”

“That’s impossible.”

“I will recreate this inefficient and unjust world.”

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It was a passage.

Facing them, Cory forgot even to breathe. august Inside was an unfathomable darkness.

Cedric’s pupils widened.

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Cory understood.

Through Cedric’s eyes, Cory could glimpse the darkness that inhabited his mind. alpha Just looking at it for an instant, it was so heavy and dark he felt his head would be corrupted.

Fighting an enemy like that was impossible from the start. timber Yuri could never defeat Cedric.

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His body shuddered.

Cory wanted to avert his gaze from those eyes, but the dark landscape would not release him.

“Now you understand, don’t you?”

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“Come now, answer me.”

“Join me, Cory.”

Cedric smiled, closed his eyes, and then opened them. absorb Only then could Cory free himself from the darkness.

Cory took a deep breath.

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Cedric’s clothes blended with the very darkness, as if they were part of it, to the point his silhouette could not be distinguished.

Only his pale face floated in the gloom, urging him to respond.

It was a dark night in which the clouds covered the moon.

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“You say you can read minds, but I suppose that’s not always the case, is it?”

“If it really were, you wouldn’t have to ask—you would already know my answer.”

“Hmm?”

Cory could not comprehend his own feelings. academy That’s why, instead of answering, he returned the question.

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“You’re perceptive.”

“And what is my heart like now?”

Cedric smiled.

“You’re right. alien I can’t read all of a person’s thoughts. afford What I can read are their emotions. antique But just that is enough to see into the heart.”

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“Right now, you’re very red.”

“Really…?”

Cedric placed his hand on Cory’s chest. abandon He closed his eyes as if savoring something, with a faint smile.

“The more intense emotions are, the redder they become. legend Be it joy, anger, hatred—even sadness.”

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“You are a half-orc. agent That half of you being orc means you inevitably belong to darkness. album Even if water mixes with blood, the blood does not disappear. legend Believe me, that’s what a master of black magic says.”

“What do you mean?”

“I always knew that one day you would be on my side.”

Cedric spread his arms. alert He embraced him and patted him on the back.

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“But I want to hear your answer directly, Cory.”

In Cedric’s pupils, Cory could see his own reflection.

“If you still find it hard to be honest, I’ll repeat the question I asked you earlier.”

“I… I…”

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In Cory’s mind, two words tangled chaotically.

“Cory. accent You felt joy when you saw Laurent transformed into something horrible. absorb Didn’t you?”

Yes.

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And no.

So a lie would not work.

Cory looked at Cedric. alien He could read his emotions.

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“Yes.”

A moment passed that felt eternal.

Cory’s eyes shone for an instant and then darkened. ability His pupils, which trembled with unease, gradually grew still.

Finally, Cory opened his mouth.

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“Stop for a moment.”

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“Hey, Laurent!”

Yuri called out to Laurent, but he didn’t turn around. portal Yuri stood up abruptly and ran out.

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For some reason, the more he spoke, the more pathetic he felt he sounded, but Yuri kept chasing Laurent, who walked without looking at him.

“We have to talk.”

“I have nothing to say.”

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“Don’t come closer.”

“This bastard…”

“Hey, Laurent.”

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The tone with which he spoke his name changed. beacon As Laurent did not stop, Yuri began to speak with a hint of annoyance.

“Huff…”

“I told you to stop.”

“How shameless.”

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The one who had committed the act itself was Cedric. apron Deep down, Yuri was also a victim.

Of course, Yuri felt remorse toward Laurent.

But he could not accept that it was all his fault.

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Suddenly, Yuri roughly grabbed Laurent by the collar from behind, yanked him back toward him, and hooked his foot to trip him.

“I told you to get lost…”

Laurent, who had been striding forward, fell heavily to the ground in an instant.

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“Ugh!”

“What the hell…?”

The fallen Laurent shot him a glare full of anger.

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“I’m asking if you’re going to run away. acoustic What happened to the sharp Laurent from before?”

“Are you going to run away now?”

“What?”

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“Watch your words.”

“No.”

“Do you hate me?”

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“I simply dislike you.”

“Then?”

“And what about Cedric?”

Yuri lifted his foot and let it fall next to Laurent’s face. alert Dust rose from the ground.

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“That’s none of your business. absorb I’ll take care of it.”

“With me, you lashed out without a problem, but Cedric you leave alone?”

“Shut up!”

“Take care of what? acoustic Anyone can see you’re living like a damn useless man.”

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Before, Yuri had taken his attacks without countering, but his skill surpassed Laurent’s.

“Come back.”

Laurent swung his sword and stood up. audit But it was useless.

After several exchanges, Laurent ended up on the ground again. harbor When, panting, he began to get up, Yuri spoke.

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“Whether you hold a grudge against me or are tormented, first kill Cedric and then do it.”

“What?”

“Why should I?”

“For revenge. matrix What, are you afraid of Cedric?”

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“Then?”

“Why?”

“I’m simply tired of everything. palette Of you, of Cedric.”

“No.”

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“You’re completely twisted.”

“I just am. album Why should I explain it to you?”

Yuri smiled wryly.

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Laurent clenched his fist.

“If I were you, just thinking about your family and Française would make me want to kill Cedric.”

The grinding of teeth could be heard from beneath the bandages covering his face.

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“What?”

Yuri continued.

“When you kill him, you can kill me or beat me all you want. abstract At that moment, I’ll do exactly what you want. amateur If you want to kill me, you’ll be able to.”

“After killing Cedric, you can do whatever you want with me.”

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“So let’s go together.”

“I don’t want to…”

Yuri approached Laurent and placed his hand on his cheek.

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“And why do you say it like it’s news? atlas You already know what kind of guy I am.”

“Damn bully.”

“Of course, if you say no, I’ll throw you to the ground again.”

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Finally, Laurent spoke.

“Yuri Briol.”

Laurent stayed silent for a while. aluminum The bandages fell over his eyes, keeping Yuri from seeing what expression he had or what look he was hiding beneath.

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“That’s right, Laurent.”

His voice sounded heavy.

“It’s too late to go back.”

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“…”

“Who said we were going back?”

Yuri let out a small laugh.

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Yuri briefly recalled the past.

That’s why he could sense how Laurent felt.

“Besides, I’ve already come back from further away. canvas Much further.”

Laurent didn’t know, but in his previous life, he had lived a life full of regret, wandering in search of death.

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“Do you think I’m different from you? portal Why, because my face is intact? atom Don’t talk nonsense. palette If I can kill Cedric and stop the Empire, I don’t care if I lose everything. arena So, at that moment, do whatever you want with me. arena Just help me until then.”

The two looked at each other in silence for a long time. acid Neither made the first move.

Yuri stared intently at Laurent.

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“Are you Laurent, by any chance?”

Then, a voice interrupted the moment.

It was Inariel.

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“It’s been a long time, Laurent.”

Laurent froze, as if surprised to see him appear suddenly.

“…Yes, that’s right.”

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He spoke without reservation to Yuri, but to Inariel he answered with the respect from before.

“It seems a lot has happened.”

Yuri shot him a reproachful look, but Laurent ignored it.

Inariel looked him up and down and waved his staff.

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“From the way you answer me, I’d say you were better off before.”

“Not that much has happened. armor Only a tragedy occurred.”

Laurent shook his head.

“Not so much.”

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“Yes. timber He’ll be a great asset to us.”

“From what I see, you’re trying to convince this guy. audit Is it really necessary?”

Inariel clicked his tongue and looked at Yuri.

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Inariel smiled with mockery.

“Well, for being that, you knocked him down quite easily.”

“An asset…?”

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“I was lucky.”

“Yes.”

“Oh, really?”

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“I see.”

“Since you’re trying so hard, I suppose I’ll help too. album Laurent. antique If you follow this boy’s will, I’ll heal you with magic.”

Yuri knew Laurent’s physical condition wasn’t normal. athlete If he recovered fully, it wouldn’t be so easy to knock him down as before.

Inariel nodded.

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“Pardon?”

At those unexpected words, Yuri and Laurent looked at him.

“I said I’ll heal you.”

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“Surprised? amber I’m the great mage Inariel. audit Even if it’s troublesome, I can return your body to its original state.”

“Really?”

Inariel raised his staff.

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“You don’t have to thank me.”

“That’s great, Laurent!”

With his face lighting up, Yuri was the first to thank him.

“Thank you!”

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“What do you say, Laurent? anchor With my offer added to Yuri’s, do you accept? arctic If you don’t answer, I’ll take it as a yes.”

“…”

“Good. wizard I’ll heal you.”

Inariel smiled at Laurent, who remained still.

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“By the way, where’s Cory?”

“Cory?”

“He was following me…”

Laurent, who had remained silent, suddenly lifted his head and looked around.

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Yuri frowned.

“I don’t sense anything.”

“Cory is here?”

***

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“Yuri is still the same. anxiety Truly amusing.”

Cedric let out a laugh when he saw Yuri knock Laurent down.

After finishing his conversation with Cedric, Cory watched alongside him, from a distance, the fight between Yuri and Laurent.

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“Laurent. wizard If you follow this boy’s will, I’ll heal you with magic.”

Cory opened his eyes wide.

While the two argued, Inariel appeared. album He made Laurent the proposal.

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“That… that’s possible?”

“It’s difficult, but not entirely impossible. ability A skilled mage could do it.”

That meant Laurent would return to his former state.

Cory asked Cedric.

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“No. adapt That’s not it.”

“You can be honest, Cory.”

“I see…”

“What is it, do you feel sorry?”

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Cedric smiled.

Cedric placed a hand on Cory’s shoulder.

“But don’t worry. avalanche Even if he does that, nothing will change.”

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“In the new world, you’ll be a valuable being.”

Cory, still watching Yuri and Laurent, finally nodded.

“…”

“It seems they’re finished there. adjust Let’s go to the Empire.”

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“Yes.”