- What a boring ending!
A little girl gasped for air, her breath erratically ragged. Her eyes, brimming with tears, betrayed terror and despair.
- This is definitely not funny. Nath's sister dying so suddenly... Definitely not!
With a touch of my hand on the crystal orb, I do the spirits a small favor. Almost instantly, Emily opens her hand, releasing the girl's neck. Her eyes reveal an adorable dark hue.
- Ahhhhh, I never get tired of this!
I gently stroke the crystal ball where the old woman lies motionless like a statue. I channel a little power into the ball and make the witch wave towards it. Her smile is so repulsive and adorable that I can't help but gasp.
- I wish all witches were this docile. Just imagining how adorable Nath would be makes me smile♫
I touch the ball again to make the old woman pick up the child and carry her. Her expression hardens as she carefully takes the girl. Her still-dark eyes display such a pathetic grimace.
- Hahahahhahaha. Where did your dignity go, Emily? Is that grimace all you can muster to resist? That's so sad. To see that brave young lady reduced to this… Pffff.
I can't help it. How could I not laugh? That witch who once exclaimed that she would defeat me is now no better than an adorable, cute puppet. That arrogant look she gave me before has been reduced to that adorable, empty stare.
- ...Haaaa. My stomach hurts. Playing with Emily always puts me in a good mood.
The old woman walks among the rubble, groping as if she's about to faint.
- Well, I suppose saying my control is perfect would be a lie. I expected nothing less from Emily!
I raise my arms dramatically. I gaze ecstatically at the ball where the pathetic old woman is bouncing back and forth.
- You can do it, Emily! Fight to your last breath! Fight, fight, and keep fighting. That way it'll be much more entertaining for me! Become my favorite toy until I get fed up with you!
My heavy breathing echoes throughout the room. I lean back in the seat as I catch my breath. I savor the view with a sweet and melancholic aftertaste. Suddenly, a sound cuts through the room. A repetitive and annoying sound coming from one side of the room. The pig toy glows dimly.
- Tch. Damn pig! It couldn't pick a better time to annoy me.
I get up and walk over to where the pig toy is. I sigh before lightly touching the plush pig's forehead.
- Do you hear me, great angel of chaos?
- What is it, Cardinal?
Perhaps noticing my tone, the pig takes a few seconds before answering.
- I sincerely apologize for taking up your time, but I wanted to inform you that the preparations are complete. We can begin to spread your grand and majestic faith throughout this faithless world.
A smug grin spreads across my face. It takes all my strength to stifle a laugh before I reply.
- Great news, my dear Cardinal... No, Pope of the new church! Begin the ritual without further delay. Let us expose the rotten church that worships the seven demons!
- Pope...! You have no idea how proud I am to receive that title from you in person. Your humble servant, Liberio, will bring down the divine sword of justice upon the pagans and the infidels.
- I expect great things from you, Pope Liberio.
- Of course.
I stop touching the pig and let out a sigh of relief. I look at the crystal ball. At the little girl Emily is holding.
- There's nothing left to do but sacrifice that little one. Once Nath loses her beloved family in front of her...
A smile blossoms on my face. The world I so desperately want is just around the corner.