Lancelot, a boy that dreamed being the hero and save humanity just like everybody else. The only difference is that right now he is batling for the very existense of humanity against the demon lord that razed the ground and consumed thousands or millions of lives already. The great chamber where everything must end will start another begining.

Lancelot is breathing very hard while trying to support himself as he stab his holy sword to the ground for support. After grueling hours of battle against the very powerful demon lord, he finally won just like the cliché storylines of the books.

-You have done well human.

The demon lord was just barely alive after the holy sword stabbed his heart. Though he was supposed to die instantly, he was now having a peaceful expression. Though he was coughing up blood, he was smiling cheerfully.

-With this, the war is over and peace shall finally come.

*What the hell are you talking about like a priest?

Lancelot was confused about the actions of his enemy which drained him almost all of his divinity that would take a lifetime to recover. Even though they were going for each other's neck not even half an hour passed, now the demon lord was having a hopeful tone while speaking far from his declaration earlier saying "I shall bathe into your blood and eat your heart in front of humanity!". Really it was strange.... very strange for Lancelot to understand.

-Let this war be the end of all the wars in the future. For everyone knows how terrifying war is. Though I ask the one who defeat me, let my daughter live in the world I prepared for her.

The demon lord raised his left hand and a little lady, maybe at fifteen base on human age came into appearance. Lancelot was puzzled with the statement and the meaning of the demon lord's statements.

-Her name is Michaela Ravion Espera. She was my most treasured treasure I have. Please take her with you and protect her. Let her see the lands beyond this darkness.

Then the demon lord's hand dropped. Finally the demon lord is dead. The war in the continent abruptly stopped with the sudden weakness every demon felt when their lord's presence disappeared. Now the sole heir to the crown was at the mercy of demons' nemesis.

Lancelot stood up after having enough strength and walked towards the little girl five years younger than him while gripping his sword tightly. Then when he is near enough, he raised his sword and pointed it to the princess' throat.

*What do you desire?

He asked in a cold and serious tone. He waited tense for a few seconds before the girl looked into his eyes finally after starring at her dead father lying on the ground. When their eyes met, Lancelot didn't feel any malice nor ill intent from the girl.

-I wish to live and see the world as my father hoped for.

He wanted to deny her answer but Lancelot can not find any fault nor any hidden message from her. Her eyes were honest and her voice is full of grief like she was on the verge of crying. Lancelot tried so hard to find a reason, enough to kill this innocent lady but he could not find the resolve. So what if she is a demon and the daugther of the demon lord? She is just a little girl just like anyone else. Her red eyes doesn't pass as a reason enough to take her life.

Lancelot dropped the sword from its position and sheat it back to its scarab.

*Come and follow me. I will show you my world.

The princess nodded and suddenly collapsed. Now he can see how pale and nervous the girl was. She was only fifteen and the man that killed her father pointed a blade towards her. Of course she would be terrified!

Lancelot swoop her up like the princess she is and left the castle of the demon lord by using the last of his divinity to make a portal towards his home. The castle was now empty. Or so Lancelot thought but there were shadows hidden in some dark corners.

When he returned, he quickly cooked something to eat and placed the sleeping girl in the bed. Then when the food is done, he left it at the table near Michaela along with a glass of water then left for the castle to report.

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The king was overjoyed when he heard the news. He offered many riches,vast land and one of the princess from his daughters as a reward but Lancelot refused it then left without a second backward glance towards the vast golds and jewels offered to him.

A month passed and Michaela is starting to open up to Lancelot. They can now dine together without Michaela trembling and nervous. Everything seems going well and peace has returned to the kingdom of Mathol. The demons barricaded themselves and living peacefully back at the dark lands and the flames of war has finally died.

Lancelot thought that everything was fine until knights and soldiers from the kingdom came to his humble house near the lake.

-We demand you hand over the daugther of the previous demon lord!

A knight he knows very well since they fought together in the front lines for so long. The knight is named Baron and he was a son of a high ranking noble that is expected to succeed the glorious house.

*What are you saying here?

-Do not play games with me Lancelot! I saw you leave with her in the demon lord's castle! Hand her over now! She is a great threat to the kingdom.

Though Baron was saying such patriotic words, he was just a glory mongrel seeking fame and great attention since he cowered when the demon lord appear. Now he is trying to act like a hero of the kingdom.

*I will not. She is not doing nor planning anything bad so leave us alone. I shall watch over her.

Baron nodded to the other knights and all of them drew their swords and surrounded Lancelot.

*What are you doing!

Lancelot screamed as he drew his own sword. He was not recovered yet and he doesn't have enough Divinity to repell the current threat. He could defend himself with swordsmanship alone but he knew that he can't win againts other knights along with their own divinity.

-It is the king's order. By mercy of the king for defeating the demon lord, you will retain your life but the demon princess must be killed.

*Michaela! Run!

Lancelot screamed and try to strike with his sword but then he was pushed to the ground by an invisible force. Th knights used their divinity to restrain Lancelot and he could not break free the combine forces of the knights in his current condition.

*No! Do not do this Baron! Leave her be!

-Do not despair. When you open your eyes again, Michaela Ravion Espera, daughter of the demon lord shall be no more.

Then the force that is restraining him trippled to the point that he could not breathe and his conciousness is starting to fade. But before he lost it, he saw Baron dragging Michaela out of the house. She was trashing wildly and managed to free herself and tried to runaway but Baron's sword pierced her from the back before she can get away. Michaela fell to the ground lifeless.

Lancelot's blood boiled to the point he was trembling. He gathered all of his strength to break free but a sudden hit to the back of his head made him unconcious. The last image he saw was the smiling face of Michaela earlier that day while eating apple.

In the dept of his heart something awoken. In the deepest corner of his being came a sweet whisper.

-What do you desire?

A voice so tempting you wouldn't doubt it is of the devil. But now that Lancelot was in the state of madness he didn't care but this time unlike the many times the voice tempted him, he replied.

*Revenge. I want to drown this kingdom with their own blood. Give me the might to do so.

-Oh... hahaha. You finally replied. But I must warn you... The price of that is high.

*Take anything! Everything I held dear is gone. How much worse can you ask for?

Lancelot replied fearlessly. Without any hesitation. Nor doubt, his answer was firm.

-Yes.. Just like that... I will grant it in exchange for your soul when you die. I shall feast on you.

The voice replied sounding pleased and Lancelot heard the sounds of hunger with in the voice.

*Agreed

Chapter End.