On the outskirts of the imperial capital. Near the Engor estate.

Albina? Princess Grecia took a deep breath.

In front of you is a dilapidated warehouse. She couldn't figure out why Cliff would ask her to meet in such a place. She always trusts her fiancé at all times.

"What's wrong, Peter?" Bina pushed open the door to the ruined house. The door opened with a painful "creak".

The dust that had accumulated for a long time was blowing in my face. The room was empty, and in the corner there was a pile of abandoned brass and iron. Bina couldn't help but frown.

Maybe I should wait a while...... Bina thought. She took a few steps towards the center of the room.

Then she felt a large hand tap on her shoulder.

Bina was a thriller - as she turned sharply, her right hand was already gripping the hilt of the "Judgment Blade" on her back. But her movements suddenly stopped.

The man was Cliff.

"Peter!" Bina let out a sigh, "You're scared me to death. I didn't notice you at all. Is that the new stealth law? "With Bina's keen senses, even if an ordinary mage is invisible, she can be aware of it.

And "Cliff" just smiled.

"No," Cliff said calmly, "I've always done this kind of stealth." I've never used it on you before. You know, I don't like jokes. ”

"What's the matter with calling me, Peter?" Bina asked, looking at her fiancé. For some reason, his pure white robe looked a little crumpled today.

"Is there any secret in choosing this kind of place......?"

"I don't want to be heard," Cliff said, looking directly at Bina, "and......"

"Your eyes are really beautiful." "Cliff" said heartily.

Bina didn't speak.

"I already know who is the murderer of the old Marquis's father and son and the 'Broken Scaly Fang', the burning of the Great Library, and now the Marquis de Margaret," seeing that Bena did not react, "Cliff" calmly returned to the book, "This is a huge plan, and if the plan is carried out smoothly, the whole empire will be shaken." ”

"You've found out the truth about all this?" "But you called me out alone." This means ......"

"I think you understand why I'm doing this, my dearest Bena." "Cliff" said.

"You think the enemy is among us, right?" Bina lowered her voice, "There are traitors among us...... And you are sure that he is in the palace. ”

"Cliff" smiled.

"You're smart, Bina." He said admiringly.

"Tell me," Bina said, holding her head, "who is that?" ”

"Who do you think that's that?" The smile on Cliff's face was even brighter. He couldn't wait to hear Bena's answer.

……

And yet—

Swish!

The light of the sword streaked through the space.

Bina held the "Blade of Judgment" in her hand, her green eyes full of anger. "Cliff" jumped back sharply, dodging Bena's slash in the nick of time. Bina's speed from drawing her sword to striking it was too fast, and the heavy giant sword was like a light plaything in her hand.

"Have you had enough of acting? Counterfeit. Bina said coldly.

"I still don't understand," "Cliff" said in a tone that seemed to be regretful, but the smile on his face remained undiminished, "Where am I going to go?" ”

"The real Peter," said Bina, with a cold anger in her eyes, "will not ask me out for a secret talk in such a time of crisis." Whatever happens, even if the companion turns his back on himself, Peter? Cliff would not have conspiracy to frame anyone. You're too far from trying to disguise yourself as Peter, the 'Emperor of the Night'. ”

"Well said," Cliff laughed, "Well said!" Truly...... The 'Peter?' in people's hearts? Cliff' is such a person. Can you call me by name...... It really amazes me. ”

"Peter told me about his past a long time ago, he's not a hidden creature like you," Bina said, holding the Judgment Blade, the blade pointed at the man in front of her, and even though she gritted her teeth with hatred, she forced herself to keep calm.

She had long noticed that Cliff was not there every time a case occurred.

But...... She also firmly believes that the "day of the end" she loves so much must still be alive.

This also explains the unusual behavior of the "Emperor of the Eternal Night".

"You're plotting to frame him, aren't you? Do you want him to be ruined? Unfortunately, we won't ......."

The "Emperor of the Eternal Night" shook his head.

"It was a good process," he praised, "but the conclusion was very wrong. I'm willing to bet that while we're talking, Goth and the others must be planning to deal with 'Cliff'. As long as Peter? Cliff returns to the palace once again, and what awaits him is a net of capture. Not for me...... It's against 'Cliff'. ”

"It can't be!" Bena yelled, "Goth, they and Peter are like brothers......"

"It's true," said the "Emperor of the Eternal Night," "you think you know your fiancé well?" Long before you knew your fiancé, Peter? Cliff and John? Goth and the others are close friends. They know Peter better than you do? Cliff...... Get acquainted with me. ”

"Shut up, mage!" Bina roared, sending the greatsword forward, "Don't speak as Peter anymore!" ”

The "Emperor of the Eternal Night" sighed.

"Don't you understand, Bina?" As if in agony, he said, "Goth, they're right. The 'Emperor of the Eternal Night' is who I am. Didn't I take the body of 'The End Day' disguised as Peter? Cliff, but I'm the real Peter? Cliff. The 'day of the end' of justice is the mask produced in the magic experiment, and Cliff has always ......"

"Enough!"

Wings forged by flames rose behind Bina. The power of the secret ritual that had been accumulated for a long time burst out in an instant. On the blade of the Secret Rite, the powerful power of the fire element was frantically condensed, setting off a wave of heat in the room. Almost in the blink of an eye, Bina flashed behind "Cliff". The other party is a powerful mage who has defeated the "Broken Scaly Fang", Bina thought to herself. If you want to subdue him, you must strike when he is caught off guard - use all your secret instruments that can enhance your speed, and bet your life's training on this hit-

But the "Emperor of the Eternal Night" had his hand stuck in her throat.

Bina's eyes widened. It all came to an abrupt end. The power of the secret ritual that had just listened to her orders suddenly became disobedient. The flames behind her and on the blade of her sword were gone, and the room was quiet again.

"You...... I ...... "Bina struggled desperately.

But no matter how hard Bina tries, the arms of the "Emperor of the Night" are as unshakable as if they were made of diamonds. Bina's power to crack the stone and open the monument is as ridiculous as a child's struggle in front of the "Emperor of the Eternal Night". With a bang, Bina's "Judgment Blade" landed on the icy floor.

"You're still too weak," said the "Emperor of the Night," his white robe turned pure black at some point, "without murderous intent, but with useless feelings taking over your heart." ”

"Peter." This was the last thought that crossed Bina's mind when she lost consciousness.

A long time ago, when Bina and Cliff first met, Cliff easily defeated Bina, who had just become a Mystic Warrior, in melee combat as a mage.

Since then, Bina has not stopped her efforts. Can...... He never caught up with Cliff.

Bina's motionless body collapsed to the ground.

The "Emperor of the Eternal Night" stared at the unconscious Bina for a long time. He leaned down and gently stroked her beautiful blonde hair.

"It's beautiful." "The Emperor of the Eternal Night" whispered to himself.

The key bait and hostage are finally in hand.

Of course...... And that's just part of the plan.

"So, what will they do......"

The black-robed mage's gaze looked through the space in the direction of Engor Manor.