ACCIDENTAL ACCIDENT

VI. Demon Lord

"Love," fetidly whispered by someone behind my back.

A scene charged with electrifying energy is set as an unexplained aura engulfs the surroundings, leaving individuals gasping for air. This sudden surge of power captivates the attention of onlookers, who are held captive by its mesmerizing force. The oppressive nature of this aura evokes a profound sense of vulnerability and trepidation. It serves as a catalyst, paving the way for the emergence of an intriguing character capable of sending chills down the spine of those who witness his presence.

Against this backdrop of fear and astonishment, a fearsome stranger materializes behind me, captivating the attention of everyone present. The powerful aura surrounding the stranger instantly instills a sense of dread and fascination in the hearts of those who observe him.

I turn myself to the person behind me, para malaman ang lapastangang bumulong sa akin. My gaze falls upon a handsome man with ethereal white hair, whose features bear an uncanny resemblance to my departed lover in the mortal world.

"Jace," I uttered in a faint voice.

An unexplained feeling emerges as I recognizes an eerie resemblance between this person in front of me and my deceased lover.

Longing...

I shake my head matapos kong mapagtanto na magkaiba sila. Hindi puti ang buhok ni Jace, kaya magkaiba sila. Pero magkamukha sila. Napaupo ako nang makaramdam ng sakit sa ulo, hindi ito normal na sakit, dahil masakit talaga siya, sobra. Nararamdaman ko rin ang pawis na namumuo at tumutulo sa noo hanggang leeg ko.

Sa pag-inda ko nang sobra sa ulo ko ay ngayon ko lang namalayang nakaluhod na pala si papa, wishing to spare my life. This is the first time that I saw my father in a frantic expression. Even the King is petrified in fear.

The stranger draws closer me, and he tenderly cups my face. Now, I cannot control myself anymore. I embrace him tightly, I don't care kung hindi man siya si Jace, I don't care sa mga taong nakapaligid sa amin. All I care is to lift my sadness and longing.

I am calling Jace's name again and again, and sobbing like a child. It's like I'm a crybaby kind of knight. Pero wala akong pake, hindi naman talaga ako knight, pinagsuot lang talaga ako ng armour.

"You're always been a crybaby, love."

"Kasalanan mo nama-," natigil ang dapat kong sabihin after kong marinig ang ibinulong nito. Hindi ko na ininda ang uhog na dumikit sa mamahalin nitong damit, I intensely looked him in the eye. I even cupped his face.

Nakarinig ako ng mga nagsinghapan sa paligid ko, they're all looking at us. "Bakit?" Takang tanong ko sa kanila.

"A-anak," I looked at my father, and this time, I am smiling. Kung kanina ay nagpapakawala ako ng hindi mapaliwanag na emosyon, ngayon ay para akong ewan sa lapad ng ngiti ko.

"Have mercy on my daughter, my Lord. Hindi niya alam ang ginagawa niya, hindi ko rin alam na may mapusok na ugali ang anak ko. Ako ang nagkulang, ako nalang ang inyong parusahan." Anong pinagsasabi nitong si papa?

"What are you saying, papa? Anong mapusok, nagkulang, at parusahan?"

"You're disrespecting the demon Lord, Carmilla." At last nagsalita na rin 'tong hari, akala ko nabato na sa kinatatayuan niya eh. Pero teka, ano daw?

"Ha? Demon ano?"

"Demon Lord, ano ka ba, umayos ka nga." Sabi sa'kin ng kalapit kong babae, kaedad ko lang siguro 'to.

"D-demon lord?" Hindi makapaniwalang ibinalik ko ang tingin ko kay Jace, I mean demon lord. Ang dami tuloy na katanungan ang bumabagabag sa'kin ngayon.