In the ornate space of the sanctuary, soft and sweet songs dance in the air like elves.

It is as if there is golden light in all directions, and the golden dome and frescoes painted on the four walls are reflected in the light, and the plush carpet with purple patterns is spread between the large and small walkways. The surrounding pillars, painted in a graceful dark red, support the dome-like ceiling, and giant crystal chandeliers dispel all shadows.

The scarlet curtain hanging on the stage parted to both sides, and the dreamy white light hit Clara, who wore a full set of gold and amethyst jewelry, her loose golden hair was neatly combed, a moon-white close-fitting dance skirt and pink tights, and pure white stockings, like a goddess who had fallen to the earth.

The entire row of crimson chairs was filled with cheering spectators, and she was the center of attention—the queen of solo dances.

Clara's makeup is delicate and flamboyant, a pair of beautiful and pure eyes are deliberately painted as extremely evil and charming, and in the passionate and unrestrained music, her whole body begins to dance and sway, as if jumping waves, gurgling water, and burning flames dance every inch of her body. Flowing with inexhaustible enthusiasm and energy, she kept spinning, spinning, spinning, as if she were never tireless. The long hair fluttered with the whirlpool, rippling like a wave.

All the audience were deeply intoxicated by Clara's amazing acting skills and flawless dancing skills, but at this moment, a chandelier on the stage suddenly fell and smashed into the solo queen.

“......”

She raised her head in the audience's urgency, her blank expression was still on her face, and the scene that flashed in her vision was a crystal chandelier that was smashed down.

"No !!!!"

She screamed and woke up from the darkness, and sat up sharply, staring blankly into the void, sweating and gasping, as if still immersed in the nightmare from before.

Clara's eyes were beautiful, amber-like, but they didn't shine at this point.

“......”

After some time, her breathing gradually stabilized, her eyes calmed down, and she licked her chapped lips and felt a burst of thirst. She propped up the bed with her hands, struggled to move her body, climbed to the bedside table, picked up the water glass, and took a sip of cold boiling water.

The sky outside was already pitch black, and the courtyard was lit up by bright moonlight, refracted on the glass windows, making it impossible to see through the darkness in the distance.

“......”

Clara put down the glass of water, her vision gradually adjusted to the darkness, and then in the hazy moonlight, she saw her empty lower body, and curled up helplessly—the scene that repeated itself countless times in her dreams was her eternal nightmare.

If it weren't for the accident...... If there had not been that accident......

She is also the much-anticipated solo queen, the spokesperson of beauty and charm, and the pearl sought after by nobles and celebrities.

But it's all over.

As if a joke of fate, at the grandest cabaret, Clara was hit by a falling chandelier and lost her legs forever due to serious injuries, as well as everything she had before.

Abandoned by the dance troupe, abandoned by the financier, and abandoned by the suitors who once scrambled to be the first.

She couldn't change it, she could only endure it in silence, and the tide of pain almost made her unable to lift her head.

“......”

Clara sobbed silently, looking up at the clear window, the glass reflecting a haggard face, similar to the once glamorous self.

She bit her lip fiercely, and a trace of fishy sweet blood slowly flowed down the corner of her mouth.

......

The air was clear and waveless, the surroundings were quiet and dark, and in the dimly lit room it was as if everything had stopped, and Clara's heart was also empty, and her head was wrapped in a silk quilt, temporarily suppressing all her worries and sorrows.

However, the tranquility did not last long.

She heard the sound of footsteps outside the door, followed by the sound of leather grinding and clothes slipping, and before long, it became the slight but rapid gasps of men and women.

“......”

Clara covered her mouth hard, tears falling like balls, but she didn't dare to make a sound. The man's voice was all too familiar to her, it was the husband who had snuggled up to her pillow day and night, pouring out his love to her.

He also changed his mind...... He's changed......

She was defenseless, and she was overwhelmed by a sudden blow, and anger, bitterness, humiliation, and all kinds of inexplicable emotions erupted in her heart, and finally turned into silent silence.

Because Clara knows that she has nothing now, and she must not lose her current marriage, otherwise she will not even be able to make ends meet.

She looked at the dark ceiling alone, her heart as if it were dead ashes, shocked but indifferent, sad but numb, and she didn't know what her mind was thinking in confusion.

After some passion, the man and woman in the living room outside the door whispered:

"When are you going to break off your marriage with her, how long will I have to wait? ”

"Shhhhhh ”

"Don't be afraid, she must have fallen asleep before she heard the sound just now. ”

"I have my concerns, abandoning the original partner at this time will have a bad impact on the family's reputation...... Give me a moment, and I'll let her close her eyes quietly. ”

"Are you going to ......!!!?"

"Everything will go well, the solo queen was tormented by melancholy for a long time, and finally committed suicide in despair...... It's a relief for her, for us, and for the family. ”

"Hmmm......"

After the conversation stopped, the living room staged a second act of passion, this time more indulgent, bold, and unscrupulous than the last.

“......”

Inside the room, Clara's silver teeth gurgled like a shudder in an ice cellar, and a gust of night wind blew wildly across her cheeks. She turned her head in fright, looking at the face in the glass that was distorted with anger and fear, and bloody tears slid down her cheeks and the sheets and shattered.

She couldn't take it anymore!

Hopes are dashed little by little, things that were once at their fingertips are lost one by one, Clara bears the blows of fate again and again, and even the betrayal of her lover can be humbly endured.

And now, he wants to kill himself...... He actually wanted to kill himself!

"I don't want to die, I don't want to die, I want to live! I have to be strong, I take revenge on all those who have abandoned me!"

Her hollow pupils flickered violently, her silver teeth scarlet with blood, her delicate face twisted into that of a demon, her body trembling with anger and despair.

And at this moment, Clara faintly heard an ancient and solemn voice, as if an invisible door opened, and behind the door, the abyss-like darkness quickly approached:

"A will twisted by fear, an infinitely inflated desire in a desperate situation, a depraved soul that has lost hope...... Thou art qualified to be a saint, accept the power of the void, and become a nightmare on earth. ”

In the void, wisps of dark aura that could not be observed by the naked eye seemed to have been attracted by some kind of attraction, converging from all directions, condensing to form countless black speckled shadows that were uncertain and uncertain. Across the windowsill, across the floor, and onto the bed, it enveloped a desperate Clara like a whirlpool.

Silently, a pitch-black mist began to haunt her body, like a large net of ashes, enveloping Clara to death, and gradually, she was swallowed up by the black mist, and there was nothing left......

"Clara!?How could you...... Ahhhh

"Help, help! help...... Ahhhh

With two hysterical screams, thunder pierced the sky, lightning shot straight into the heart of the sky, and the rain rustled down.

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Rumble——!

Outside, the wind and rain were cloudy, and the lightning like a long snake was across the sky, reflecting the sky and the earth in a pale light. In the field, it was pouring rain, and the water marks on the car windows slid down rapidly, blurring the dark world.

"Why is it raining all of a sudden!?"

Evan in the carriage leaned to the window of the car, staring at the world in the rain, and felt inexplicably uncomfortable in his heart, and there was always an ominous feeling.

"I'm sorry guests, but it suddenly rained, and I couldn't see the road clearly in the dim light, so I really couldn't get there today. The coachman's muttering voice came into the carriage, causing a helpless and depressed complaint among the passengers.

“......”

Ivan looked worriedly at the dark sky, the lightning occasionally illuminating the scale-like clouds, as if a large serpent was lying across the sky.

He took his bag from under the seat, put it on his shoulder, walked to the door with a solemn expression, opened the door and jumped, and disappeared into the boundless rain.