Why Me? (Re: Zero X Male Reader)

Chapter 4

Chapter 4. Clowns are Bad

He stared at the sword that was embedded in the stone. It was beautiful. So beautiful. A masterpiece. Never in his life had he seen a sword so beautiful. So charming.

Just by standing close, he could feel its regal aura. It was powerful, firm and flawless. Its shape matched its aura perfectly and made it even more beautiful.

This sword embedded in this stone...is salvation... a sword that will save his country...

There was no need to think any further, he already reached a decision.

Without hesitation, his hand rose, reached out for the sword that will save his country and –

???:"No, no. You should think things through before taking this."

When he turned around, before him was the most feared magus in the country.

He could feel her intense gaze under her hood, observing him, judging him.

He did not flinch away from her gaze and only returned an equal gaze.

???:"You will no longer be human once you take ahold of that sword," she said with a melodic yet firm voice. "Do you know what this mean?"

He answered only with a nod. Becoming the King meant no longer being human. He was prepared for that ever since he was born. In short, a King is someone who kills anyone to protect everyone.

The young man thought about it every night and shuddered until morning came.

No days passed without fearing that fact.

???:"It will end today,"

He said with absolute determination.

The sword was pulled out as if he was born to do so, and the place was filled with light.

In that instant, he became something more.

He became a King.

And thus, the time of the King who would become a legend began.

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Event List

Demonic Beasts, incident where children are kidnapped.

Meili is the Beast Tamer, from the same organization as Elsa. Approach with caution!

White Whale and Petelgeuse Assault, a few days after the Royal Selection.

Enemies

Petelgeuse: Has invisible hands that are capable of destroying boulders and tearing apart people without difficulty. Immortal, have ten members that are connected to him so he can move his soul to them after his 'death'. Can corrupt and drive those who have no knowledge of spirit magic mad by letting out black waves.

White Whale: Has two mists. First is a mist that cause people's mana to go crazy and harm themselves. Second is a mist that erase someone whole existence. And it also can split itself into three parts where two body were decoys while the main one escape or wait until its clones kill its enemies

Solution: Facing them alone won't be wise, be it Petelgeuse or White Whale. Petelgeuse have an army, so face him with another army. Negotiating with Crusch or Anastasia is the best, use tactic like in canon, offer White Whale to them. Petelgeuse has some device that link him to his horcrux-like people. Use it to find them and destroy all fingers then kill Petegeuse by chopping him into pieces.