The Daughter of Evil - Volume 1 - Chapter 3.28

Chapter 3: Section 2: Scene 8 
♠ Germaine ~ Lucifenia’s Palace “Hall of Mirrors” ~

The battle with the royal guards continue.

One by one, each comrade falls. Despite that, the enemies’ ranks have been reduced as well. If we carry on in this way… then…

Victory would be ours!

The problem was ‘that man’… Gast Venom. He is a demon beyond anyone’s imagination. Even though Mariam was not unlike him, the speed of Gast’s sword was highly unusual. In fact, most of our casualties have died by his hand. 

“These people, they’re useless.”

Gast stepped upon the bodies of the fallen revolutionaries. 

“There is an obvious hesitation with the way you handle the sword… such a beautiful swordswoman and the daughter of an old friend(?), because you had let your emotions rule your swordsmanship…The Lucifenian guards are only capable of so much.”

“Pitiable man, I will not allow you to insult the guards so(?).”

Upon hearing my cry, Gast turned around. 

“Heh, you are the same as the rest. Are they your enemies now?(?)" 

”….. No matter. As long as I kill you, their confusion will disappear.“

Gast pointed his sword to me. ….Would I win? Would I triumph over this 'Demon’?

At that moment, my heart wavered

—Swish—

A piercing voice. I immediately stepped back.

Something was across my eyes; my bangs.

“Oh… you dodged it. Good”

This is bad. If there is a moment of hesitation, I would lose my head.

“Give this one a try”

—Swish—

—Swish—

Gast made a series of attacks… I dodged them all, however, he doesn’t give me a chance to counter.

Each attack is a close call; some would hit my red armour. If father was in this situation, what would he do?

Suddenly, I remembered what father said when we were drinking and laughing, about how he fought with a powerful enemy. Father talked about how he struggled against the strong opponent—

(That guy was strong, his speed was extraordinary. And I never seen that kind of swordsmanship)

Gast was smiling with every swing of his sword. Is he playing with me? No, he is just pushing me into the corner.

(Honestly, I thought I can’t beat that guy. However… In battle, I found out that your enemies has unique mannerism)

Gast stopped swinging his sword. Is he tired? In short, this is an opportunity! I prepared myself to fight back.

However, it was a trap. Gast lifted his sword upward then attacked my side. A feint! I tried to twist my body.

No, it was inevitable.

(This guy’s swordsmanship was unbelievable. It was simply unpredictable. However…)

—Swish—

There was the sound of something being cut. This time, it was not hair. I twisted my body and jumped up, then pulled away from Gast. 

His eyes flashed bright red, and then dimmed. 

Have my eyes…. been stabbed? No, I simply could not open my eyes. 

“This is the end, young lady”

I hear Gast’s footsteps approaching.

Father, what should I do…

(I noticed, when the guy was about to thrust, he had a habit of striking a specific spot)

I must calm down, if the eyes cannot see, then listen with your ears! Sound… I must not miss any sound!

(This guy’s last aim… is going to be… the enemy’s neck!)

—Swish—

Gast’s sword pierced the air.

I leaned forward and waited for Gast’s attack…

—Swish—

I took advantage and attacked his side.

At the same time, Gast groaned loudly.

Although my eyes were still fuzzy, but nonetheless I was able to keep my eyes open, and it seems my eyes were not stabbed.

“…… it’s beautiful(?)”

A fallen man murmured. Although not clear, but I’m sure it was Gast. My attack seems to be successful.

“Finally, I have found a place to die… I have only one question though, how did you know how to counter me even though you can’t see?”

“Do you not remember the heraldry on my armour?”

Gast looked at my armour then became stiff.

“…… Oh, you are Leonhart’s daughter. Haha, now I can’t complain why I lost. Knowing my sword’s weakness and not correcting it myself… is the reason why I lost”

Gast seems… smiling.

“Gast, I have a question, have you seen… the princess and… a young man who is with her?”

“… Well, I don’t know”

“Oh… For powerful mercenaries like you, why did you not escape? You had numerous opportunities to escape”

By my side was a comrade who fought against the royal guards.(?)

“A mercenary’s reason for fighting… is, of course, only one”

Gast grabbed something from his pocket.

“…… and that is money”

I pulled out my sword

“Sarah…… Brother…… Will soon be with you……”

“Big sister! Are you alright?”

I heard Chartette’s voice. The battle in the heavenly yard seems to be settled.

“I’m fine… Just some scratch and bruises is all”

“……! Big sister, your eyes!”

“It’s just a cut on the eyelid… it will heal in no time”

Chartette noticed the body next to my feet.

“This guy… Gast Venom! Were you the one who killed him?”

“Well…… Yes”

I won because of father’s story. Even in death, he is still helping me.

“Now that’s my big sister! I now adore you even more than before!”

This child is always the same… and I thought she was just full of brute force; I never would have thought she could wield a sword too.

“Chartette, what happened in the heavenly yard?”

“We finally won, but the head maid… Mariam was able to flee. She is heavily injured and won’t post a threat to us anymore”

She is even able to drive away Mariam…… Chartette should not be underestimated.

“Kachess has sent a report”

York said with rough voice.

“He found the absconding Prime Minister, Minis. Although Kachess wanted to arrest him… but he resisted, so he was killed”

“…… and the princess?”

“We haven’t found the princess or your righteous brother yet. Also, all of the prime ministers are dead”

In other words, the princess is still somewhere in the palace and also Allen.

“Well, Let’s go! Find the Princess!”

Just when I was about to go, York stopped me.

“Not when your eyes are like that! The palace has almost no soldiers left. Just leave the rest to us for now”

“Yeah! Sister shouldn’t worry about us”

“Chartette! Not you too! Aren’t you also injured from the last battle? If you act rashly, you will die!”

“Ohhhh….”

Even though my vision is blurred, but I can see that Chartette is heavily injured.

“York……”

“I know, Germaine. I will not kill the princess for she deserves a public execution. After your eyes are healed, we will vent our anger towards her”

York was about to leave when Chartette suddenly exclaimed:

“Ah, yes, York!”

“……Why?”

“Princess Riliane… is indeed a bad person. But… if you can… please don’t bully her; be as gentle as possible…”

York nonchalantly walked into the palace.

Shortly after, a report came that the princess was apprehended in the Hall of Sounds. After the emergency treatment on my eye, I rushed towards the Hall of Sounds.

“No! Germaine! I’m told you not to push yourself!”

York said as I tried to force myself into the room.

“……I’m sorry, but I want to personally confirm that she really is the Daughter of Evil”

“You want to personally confirm… but can you even see?”

I narrowed my eyes. Although it’s vague, but I can see the princess, a few soldiers and a dress. Just the face isn’t clear.

“……  I’m not convinced(?)”

(“……果然还是太勉强了。”)

“Really? Please tell us why(?)”

(“是吧？都说剩下的交给我们了。”)

“Don’t touch me!”

Just when I and York were speaking, the princess suddenly struggled. The soldiers hurriedly restrained her.

“Opps… I don’t really mind(?)” (“哎呀呀……还真是没大脑呢。”)

York heaved a sigh of relief, he seems frustrated.

“Hey, princess! …… you better behave yourself, if you know what’s good for you(?)” (……你最好不要轻举妄动哦，老实一点为好。)

The princess shrugged off York’s hand then screamed:

“You insolent fool!”