A Fallen Knight-Lost art of Necromancy

Cynthia who was dazed, raised her arms softly as she stroked her tummy. She felt something inside her, something alive and moving in it.

"He is not a man to be loved. He is anything but a good man empress. I know it's hard for you and you might not believe it but I don't care as long as I can warn you. You might not know but Frost Legion is not just a simple tribe of necromancers with shady peoples but there is more to us. We fight in shadows so you all can live in the daylight. According to folklores, we are the guardians of Rivera. Have you heard the story of a demon-fighting with hades?"

Cynthia asked abruptly to which empress just nodded in reaction. It was a very ancient folklore with no evidence, They were generally told for eetertaining the kids but who could have thought it to be true.

"The folklore isn't actually just a tale but a true historic incident. Indeed there was a demon which was later degated by our lord Hades but for some reason he didn't killed him, just sealed his powers. Even his book of destruction was hidden and a guardian was appointed for it's safety. Ever since then it has been our duty to protect the book. Our bloodline as Frost Legions sole purpose was to safe guard the book while keeping everything as secret. Our ancestors sacrificed their blood, sweat and tears for it's safety but because of me, my entire bloodline's sacrifice went in vain. Just because of my negligeince someone actually managed to get hold of our family secret and to make it worse that person is going to use that power for bringing chaos one again. I can't imagine what is going to happen once that man is resurrected. I can't let that thing happen at any cost."

Empress was shocked when she heard this. It all felt so surreal and unbelievable but for some reason empress believd every single word of her.

"Who is it?"

Cynthia smiled wryly as she said, " It's your beloved husband Marqis"

Bam!

Empress felt like a bomb had exploded in her mind.

"I think you are aware that your husband spent his six months in Reseen for his cure. It was actuallu us who were treating his critical injuries. I managed to bring him back from his death but in return he just gave me suffering and broke my heart. I know I shouldn't be jealous of you but I am. It's a feeling I can't control. On top of that I ma obliged to kill you for the sake of everything" She said everything in one breath.

"What do you mean?"

"You are the daughter of the leader of Onyx. Your entire bloodline is blessed by the holy light of heaven and you are one of the special ones. You are immensely bleesed by the light and is deemed to live a happy and prosperous life but at the same time you are cursed too. Cursed for being infertile. You can't bear a baby or else your entire blessings and fortune will convert into a dreadful curse and despair. Nothing good will come if you deliver this baby. You will live a hellish life if you deliver this kid. You know what I pity you"

"Why?"

"Because even if I don't kill you, your husband will kill you"

"IMPOSSIBLE" empress shrieked.

"Calm down dear. First, listen to me. Marquis is an extremely greedy man who can stoop very very low. You can't even imagine how low he can fall. He is trying to use your blessing as an exchange for a seal. Your child in your belly shares the same fate as you. He is also immensely blessed however he can bear a child. I don't know why but maybe your good deeds reduced the intensity of the curse for your child. He is just a normal healthy boy who has the power of holy light. He can withstand the pressure of the seal that is put by hades on the book of destruction. I need to save the world and for that, I need to kill your child. I can't let him be born or else Maquis is going to use him to resurrect that demon. No way I am going to let this happen. "

"But …it can't be possible. I can't believe it"

A great sob escaped her, and she covered her face with shaking hands. Her lips trembled while she mumbled incoherently.

"No…what are you saying?" She harshly bashed Cynthia?

"Did you come here to sow seeds of distrust in our relationship? Show me the proof. How can you expect me to believe you, the girl who is in love with my husband? What if this is your lowly trick? Do I look like a fool to you or you took me as an easy target huh?" Empress ranted for a long time. She quelled her anger on Cynthis but even after listening to so many insults and acquisition, Cynthia didn't budge. 

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Time repeat!

t me live to see his or her face. Just do not end my happiness. If I die, then it will die with me. I beg you not to kill me. I am certainly aware that you have used your power to make everyone sleep. With your immense power, I am helpless. Even if I fight it will be useless plus I don't want to see any bloodshed till I haven't given it birth. People say that a child can understand mothers feeling that I don't want my child to experience fear and anxiety so please just don't kill me, Cynthia."

The Empress sincerely explained her plight. It was not like she was fond of dying but she could also understand the immense hatred coming from Cynthia. She was witty to use nice words to calm her down.

Indeed!

Cynthia calmed down.

"So, may I ask what is the meaning of this sudden visit in the middle of the night. Don't tell me you're here for a chit-chat".

"Of course not. I have my own reasons and obligation to fulfill and one of them happens to you. Sadly, one of my obligations is to kill you" And before the empress could even blink Cynthia raised her sword high in the sky to slash the empress in two but before she could land her strike, her hands frozen just above the empress belly.

In a state of panic, the empress tried defending her but the situation didn't give her any chance to defend herself thus she tried to curl up in order to save her child. It was her motherly instinct that kicked in and made her do it but, in the hustle, the thick blanket hindered her thus the empress kicked the blanket and it slid off. A full round belly came into existence when the blanket slid off. Empress used one of her hands to cover her stomach and another was holding a plant pot that she picked up from the nearby table for counterattack however in her fits even that pot shattered as she closed her eyes to wait for fate. She waited for a long time to feel the pain, but her anticipation went in vain. Nothing happened. 

When the empress opened her eyes, she was shocked to see Cynthia still holding the sword in the same pose but there was no bloodlust in the air. Her intent to kill vanished in thin air while extreme sadness engulfed her. She cried buckets without even whimpering. Empress didn't know what to do. Just a few moments ago Cynthia was ready to kill her but now she was crying. The Empress felt pity for her. Maybe because she was a mother at the moment so she was highly sensitive to emotions thus she couldn't bear to see Cynthia crying. "Hello? Listen I don't know what your reason is to kill me but if there is any misunderstanding, we can talk about it. I am sure there must be a grudge inside you and if you are willing then let me untie that knot of grudge."

Even the empress felt surreal saying all this to her assassin but the pity she was feeling right now was bigger than any other emotions she had ever felt.

Tan!

The sword slipped from her hands as she went weak on her knees. She stared at her hands which were holding swords just a few moments ago and then buried her face in it while crying silently.

Time repeat end.

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Unknown to them someone actually changed both of the ladies' fates.

With one hand stroking her tummy from time to time she gazed at the empress baby bump. In her fit of anger, the empress did not notice Cynthia's odd behavior but now when she was done with her outburst, she did notice it and found it odd. In a reflex, she covered her baby bump with her hands.

"I can understand you dis-trust to me but why is that you don't trust your husband's empress?"

Huh?