Dearest Azure,

Rich as it may sound coming from me, I hope this letter finds you well. I am sure it will. Last I heard, you were as beautiful and vibrant as ever.

Lusya is doing well, as she has been. I regret that I have not written about her recently, but I am sure you understand. My concerns about her are not allayed, but she is healthy and content, and that is enough for now.

However, we both know the end is near. Either everyone else will be dead soon, or I will. I am not blind to the latter possibility. At least twenty before me have fallen. There is no guarantee that I will be the last Demon King. If it should come to pass that I am defeated, I have entrusted Lusya with a mission, both for my sake and for her own. And that is what I wish to speak with you about.

You will find the details of her assignment on the second paper enclosed with this letter. I am sure it will shock and horrify you. I am sure Lusya will do unspeakable things in its name. I will give you a moment to stop laughing at my hypocrisy.

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If you are done, then I will move on to the matter at hand. Please, do not interfere with Lusya’s mission. Do not seek her out. I wish this to be her task, and hers alone. It is inevitable that others will influence her, but I fear her mother’s words will have undue weight, and I know not if that will be for the better or worse.

Your paths may cross regardless, I know. Should this happen, I have two more requests for you. I will not ask that you do not involve yourself with her. But for the reasons outlined above, I first ask that you do not reveal your identity. Lusya will not recognize you. I know this will be painful, but I beg that you bear it. My second request is quite simple: please forgive her.

I cannot help but worry about that girl. I fear we chose wrong all those years ago. But it is too late to wring my hands and fret over old decisions. All I can do now is try to make things right for her. For all that has transpired over the years, I know that you feel the same way. So, as unfair as it is, I ask that we put aside our titles and do what is best for our daughter. Truly, this time.

Sincerely,

Romoro