As Nacht arrived at the Spade Kingdom, the harsh environment of the Mana region had taken its toll on him, leaving him weary and exhausted.
Despite his fatigue, he pressed on, his mind consumed with meticulous planning for his attempt to rescue Nova.
He knew with certainty that Nova would be taken inside the castle walls, but he also understood the dangers that lay ahead.
His path would be fraught with hundreds of dark disciples, each one a formidable opponent in their own right.
Though tempted to seek aid from the resistance, Nacht knew the risks involved.
Involving them would only jeopardize their carefully laid plans to overthrow the dark triad. He understood that this mission was his alone to bear.
With grim determination etched upon his face, Nacht steeled himself for the challenges ahead.
Each step forward was a testament to his unwavering resolve and his unwavering commitment to rescue Nova, no matter the cost.
***
As the ritual concluded, Nova felt the weight of her actions bear down upon her. She had delved into forbidden magic, and now she was paying the price. Her eyelids grew heavy, and despite her efforts to fight it, she succumbed to an eternal sleep.
The dark disciples, unaware of Nova's sabotage, erupted into laughter, believing their mission to be a success. However, their joy was short-lived as the dark triad voiced their dissatisfaction with the outcome.
Vanica voiced her doubts first.
"I don't feel the ritual succeeded," she remarked, prompting Zenon to reflect on the situation.
"That cunning Bitch! She allowed us to perform the binding vow before sabotaging our plans," Zenon exclaimed bitterly.
Dante suggested a grim fate for Nova.
"Perhaps eternal sleep is the punishment for her actions."
"Then we shall end her and the boy's life as well," Vanica suggested, her voice dripping with malice.
Zenon interjected, wary of the consequences.
"No! We cannot risk breaking the binding vow and killing her would cancel the ritual."
Frustration boiled over in Vanica.
"Curse her! That woman has managed to outmaneuver us," she spat out in anger. "She has toyed with us like puppets on strings."
Vanica's eyes blazed with anger as she turned to her brother, seeking guidance.
"Then what are we going to do?" she demanded.
"We will find a way to break her from her eternal sleep," Zenon replied firmly.
Dante nodded in agreement.
"But for now, we must focus on preparing for the second ritual while devising a plan to awaken her."
Vanica's lips curled into a snarl.
"If she wakes up and the ritual succeeds, I will personally end her myself," she declared vehemently.
The dark triad wasted no time in issuing commands to their loyal disciples.
They instructed them to seek out the dark magic user and the world tree magic user within the Clover Kingdom. Additionally, they ordered the disciples to guard Nova's body at all costs.
"Kill anyone who attempts to rescue her," Vanica commanded, her voice dripping with venom.
Minerva, one of the dark disciples, dared to question her orders.
"But Lady Vanica, what if the boy arrives? We cannot simply kill him."
In a fit of rage, Vanica lashed out and struck Minerva across the face.
"Idiot! Then imprison him," she snarled.
Minerva recoiled but quickly composed herself.
"I'm sorry, Lady Vanica. We will carry out your orders immediately," she said, bowing her head in submission.
With their commands issued, the dark triad departed, leaving their disciples to carry out their dark bidding.
***
As Nacht carefully infiltrated the depths of the Spade Kingdom castle, his senses alert to every sound and movement, he suddenly heard voices echoing through the corridor ahead.
"Morris! Did you hear that? Someone's spying around here," Darius's voice carried through the dimly lit hallway.
Nacht's heart skipped a beat, but he remained composed, his mind racing with possibilities. He pressed himself against the shadowed wall, listening intently as Morris responded.
"Idiot! Who in the right mind would dare infiltrate these halls?" Morris's voice dripped with contempt.
Using their conversation as a distraction,With a swift decision, he vanished into the darkness, melding seamlessly with the shadows. Nacht quickly made his way into a nearby room where he discovered the layout of the ritual.
With a sense of urgency, he absorbed the information, knowing it could prove vital in their upcoming battle against the dark triad.
Before he could make his exit, however, he sensed someone approaching from behind.
" Who are you." Morris's voice rang out, tinged with suspicion as he asked him
Without looking at them Nacht calculated their move, Nacht slipped through his shadows, traversing the floor undetected.
Before they could react, Nacht's shadow magic enveloped them, pulling both Morris and Darius into his realm of darkness. In the ethereal void, their struggles were futile as Nacht silently ended their lives.
Leaving no traces of his actions, Nacht emerged from the shadows, his anger fueling his every move. With a steely determination, he continued on his mission, resolved to rescue Nova and put an end to the dark triad's reign of terror.
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REALM OF MIDNIGHT
Fantasy**BLACK CLOVER FANFICTION** **WARNING!** Heavy use of language and violence is present. Some scenes may not be suitable for younger readers. **DISCLAIMER:** This story is inspired by the original Black Clover series, as I hold it in high regard. I d...
