Chapter 2: New Century (Epilogue)
The priest was the last to die.
The power of belief within his body allowed him to live a little longer, but that was the extent of it. His internal organs were on the verge of collapse, and his entire body was covered in thread-like bloody tendrils. These tendrils were constantly absorbing his life force and were the primary cause of the sores.
Dragging his exhausted and weak body, the priest climbed to the high platform of the castle. From here, he could see a gray-green mist enveloping the entire central reservoir of the city.
“This isn’t an ordinary plague…” the priest muttered, his eyes vacant.
“This… this is the Undead’s plot…”
“God…”
*Splat*
The priest collapsed onto the ground. His fingers twitched slightly, and the muscles throughout his body gradually broke down and relaxed.
Night fell.
A pale green flame ignited in the priest’s eyes.
“Hk… hkhk…”
The priest stood up again. As if drawn by something, he, along with the countless corpses in the city, began to move towards the reservoir, gathering together…
…
Starfall City, twenty miles outside of Triumph City.
“Huh?” Shirina looked at Angus in astonishment, her expression filled with confusion. “But Mr. Angus, we’ve only been in Starfall City for less than two days, why do we have to go to another city already?”
“Although we’ve only been here for two days, haven’t we explored most of this city?” Angus shrugged, placing the half-eaten bread back on the plate. These foods no longer held any taste for him; he only ate a couple of bites to put on a show for Shirina.
“Even so… but…” Shirina wanted to say more, but Angus interrupted her directly. The Knight, who had transformed from a Ghost Dragon, flashed a smile so gentle it reached the depths of his being. He took Shirina’s hand and said with deep affection, “Liking someone means walking many roads with her, experiencing all sorts of journeys, and sharing many meals together. And isn’t that exactly what I’m doing now?”
He extended his other hand, offering Shirina a piece of breadstick dipped in cheese. He smiled and said, “I really like your homemade cheese bread; it reminds me of my hometown.”
“Ah…” Shirina’s mind had frozen. From the moment Angus spoke those romantic words, her face had turned crimson, and she had lost the ability to think.
*Is Mr. Angus confessing his love to me?*
*Why is he suddenly saying such cheesy things… I wasn’t prepared at all…*
*I’m going to die, I’m going to die… my heart is beating so fast…*
Angus glanced at Shirina’s flushed pretty face, his lips curving slightly. He knew his objective had been achieved.
“Well then, Miss Shirina,” he decided to add a final touch of fire. “Are you willing to continue exploring other cities with me? Let us live a life of travel together; we will always experience new scenery, meet new people, and of course, enjoy many new delicacies~”
“Of course!” Shirina replied eagerly. She hadn’t expected happiness to come so suddenly. “I’m willing anytime. I’m willing to always stay by your side and accompany you on a very, very long journey, no matter where we go…”
Upon hearing her words, Angus stood up. He slung Shirina’s heavy luggage onto his back and, with a gentlemanly air, took her small hand. “Then, let us set off, my Shirina. Time waits for no one~”
As Angus and Shirina departed.
That night, a terrifying plague broke out in Starfall City. No one survived; they all died from the plague.
…
Four days later.
“Mr. Angus… there are no other cities around anymore~” Shirina said, skipping ahead. During this time, they had visited five cities together. In her opinion, Mr. Angus was a very elegant person. Not only was his strength immense, but he was also profoundly knowledgeable. There were many things she couldn’t recognize, but Angus could immediately state their origin.
“Oh? Is that so?” Angus’s gaze deepened. These five large cities surrounded the Karari Royal Capital. There were also many smaller villages and towns nearby. When the Undead Calamity passed through these places, it could create a large number of new undead. The plan was almost at its final stage already.
“Yes,” Shirina turned around and nodded with a smile. “If you want to go to another city, then it can only be the Karari Royal Capital. But the journey there is long, and we should probably take a flying mount… Huh? Mr. Angus, are you feeling unwell? Your complexion doesn’t look good…”
As Shirina spoke, she reached out her small hand to gently stroke Angus’s cheek. The touch was bone-chillingly cold, causing her to shiver involuntarily. “Mr. Angus… your… your face is so cold…”
“This is normal,” Angus shook his head. “It’s already late autumn. I’ve had a naturally cold constitution since childhood, so I’m always cold, whether it’s winter or summer. You’ll get used to it.”
Shirina suddenly remembered how it felt sleeping next to Mr. Angus these past few days. It was as if the quilt provided no warmth, and she would shiver from the cold every midnight. “I see…” Shirina looked at Angus with concern. “Mr. Angus, can this constitution of yours be treated? I’ve noticed that sometimes your body is warm, and other times it’s extremely cold…”
“Of course, it can be treated.” Angus smiled. “Do you want to see the process of me treating myself? It’s not a particularly mysterious thing. If you want to see, I’ll show you.”
“Can I really?” Shirina clenched her fists, greatly tempted. She wanted to understand Mr. Angus more so that she could be a competent wife in the future.
“Of course, please follow me.” After speaking, Angus turned around and walked towards the room where they were temporarily staying. Shirina followed him with a delighted expression.
…
Upon returning to their room, Angus removed all his clothes in front of Shirina, exposing himself naked to the air.
“Sir, you…” Shirina was so shy she could barely contain herself. She lowered her head, looking at her toes, her toes digging into the ground, and her small hands fidgeting nervously. She wondered if Mr. Angus was finally going to open up. Was he finally going to do some shy things with her? But why would it be so sudden? No matter how many hints she dropped before, Mr. Angus had remained unmoved. Could it be because of the oysters they ate at noon today?!
While the young girl was lost in thought.
A low, somewhat hoarse voice came from beside her ear: “Shirina, today I will let you see how I treat myself…”
