The silver and gold plated halls of Prince Akion Roseworth's quarters looked dulled by the crimson light of the moon. In the hallway, a dark figure was accompanied by a sharply decked butler.
They soon arrived at a fine crafted oak wood door, with gold plating that shined despite the luminescence of the crimson moon.
Hajime could feel an intense aura pulsating around the entire room.
He had felt this feeling before. The feeling of intense intimidation before a powerful foe. The fear that stabs though his chest and makes him feel instantly dizzy.
Whoever was behind the door had a Divine Soul Arms... ...
The Butler opened the door, announcing his arrival to the third prince.
" Right this way Mr. Solomon..."
He gestured towards the open door.
In the well lit room, a dark purple haired man sat fingers linked with his head lowered to the level of his knuckles. Such so that it was difficult to distinguish his facial features.
" Welcome, Solomon Solo... ... I've been expecting you. Your performance today was quite the spectacle. You managed to bring the so called Human Bolder to his knees, quite impressive.
I'm sure a man of your strength and station wouldn't normally bother participating in this, mediocre tournament.
So tell me, why do you need my empire's insignia?".
" [ Thinking to himself ]; your empire... ... Very funny when you run a slave trade right under the capital ".
" Let's just say I need to handle some, business. And the insignia is my only way to finding what I need".
" I see, maybe we can help each other. As you can see, I've amassed quite the military force behind me with this hole tournament thing. If you're willing to help me, I can give you the insignia.
Do we have a deal? ".
" [ Thinking to himself ]: hook line and sinker... I've got you now third prince. However, I'm not making you the head negotiator of this deal. Time to shift to stage two of plan B ".
Hajime walks closer to Akion, his eyes burning with the light of his crimson stained pupils. His gradual closing proximity sends slight chills down Akion's spine.
Hajime stirs up his dark aura as it oozes off him in waves. Akion's fear is even more heightened.
He stutters, trying to force out words despite the oppressive air around him.
" Your Majesty, it would seem you have me pegged as my alter ego. If we're really going to work together, let's start with a proper introduction ".
[ Extends his hand towards the door and blocks the entrance with a thin film of dark mana ]
" We don't want any, ease droppers don't you think? "
" W~who are you?! ".
" Hmmm, I believe you've already heard of me. Perhaps I'd be best If I showed you the side of me you knew.
[ Summons his Reaper's Mask ]
I, am the Reaper. You may have heard of me from your pawn, the Harvenger... ..."
The horror on the prince's face was obvious, his hands trembled as he forced to summon a silver necklace from think air. On the tip of he necklace, a silver molded skull hung from it.
The energy emanating from the necklace alarmed Hajime.
" Where did you get that?!!!"
His pupils dilated with the sheer feeling of danger as he stared at the necklace. He quickly reached for it, only to be cut off when Prince Akion activated the necklace's power.
" Dark lord Nemesis! Arise!!!"
The chain on the necklace wrapped around Akion's arm as his eyes turned pitch black from the power. He cried thick black tears as the necklace transformed into a staff.
Akion roared like a otherwordly apparition, destroying his study from the intense pulse of his dark magic.
The aura was so intense that it pushed Hajime against the door of the study. This alarmed the Butler, who couldn't enter the room due to Hajime's mana field.
Hajime made up his mind. He had to snap the prince back to his senses. He did not know of the origins of such a dangerous Divine Soul Arms. He wondered whether the gods could make such a deadly weapon of darkness.
As he pondered, a system notification appeared upon the strike of midnight.
Daily Quest five: Day Five;
-Destroy the bond between the third prince and the Deadly Sin Weapon, Greed.
Reward: Evolution of Administrator's Divine Soul Arms into its second stage.
Penalty: instant death
Hajime's mind began to race. If the weapon wasn't a Divine Soul Arms, then why did he feel the aura of a Divine Soul Arms?!
Although his mind raced with questions, he knew there was one thing to do at that moment.
Obey the Whims of the System... ...