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The Necromancer in Shadow by TheOminousRain

Anime » Eminence in Shadow Rated: M, English, Horror & Humor, Cid Kagenou/Shadow, OC, Words: 548k+, Favs: 386, Follows: 388, Published: Oct 27, 2023 Updated: Aug 9

768Chapter 47: Auxiliary Chapter: A Sister's Worries

Auxiliary Chapter: A Sister's Worries

My brother is an angel. An absolute angel... if a bit perverted. He has always taken care of me since we were children. I love him so much.

When I was a child, I dreamed of marrying him. But of course I grew past that eventually. But I can't help but worry about his love life, about who will marry him in the future.

I have no idea how many noble ladies and even maids tried to seduce him. Even though my parents already planned to have him marry Princess Alexia, they still have the gall to try. So many marriage suitors for him rejected by me personally.

Even at school I had to ward off so many of those sycophants so they don't lead my brother astray.

My mother and father loved each other despite their marriages being a political one and I believe that's the key to a proper happiness… a happiness I wished my brother would have. That's why I paid attention to any women he interacted with.

During Princess Alexia's kidnapping, I punished Princess Iris for arresting my brother by using my father's influence, our family connections and my own personal connections with nobles within my inner circle to scrutinize Iris' actions. She wouldn't dare cross me after that and she now listened to my demands when it concerns my brother. She isn't particularly close to my brother and their relationship in the Crimson Order is merely superior and subordinate.

Princess Alexia, the one who's supposed to be betrothed with my brother… She's unworthy of being with my brother considering how rudely she treated him! So many invitations to socialize and she made ridiculous excuses to avoid them! I noticed she has become closer to him recently though. But I still don't like her!

Princess Rose sparred with my brother a lot and they get along well but I don't see their relationship being more than friends. Even if they're interested in each other, I doubt King Midgar would allow brother to marry a foreign royalty who is the heir to the throne as that would mean letting a great talent leave the kingdom.

I befriended Claire who loved her brother as much as I loved mine after the kidnapping incident. We understood each other immediately because we share the same worries… That's why I tried to hook her up with my brother but that didn't work out. I probably should've known. I would do the same if she hooks me up with her brother. Cid if I recall his name was. A mediocre boy who doesn't stand out at all.

Sherry is… a sweet girl and she was certainly devoted to my brother and he may hide it but I believe my brother likes her too! He treated her nicer than any other girls. Besides me of course. Currently she's the best option for my brother but due to her being a commoner it may be hard for her to marry him. In fact, I wholeheartedly support their relationship!

But the other day… my father informed me that he and King Klaus planned to have Iris and Claude engaged. I protested to the king directly but… he told me that the current political climate of the kingdom is unstable with the emergence of Shadow Garden and the Cult of Diablos and thus he needed us to unite. And the best way to do that is to tie my brother to Iris. I was forced to agree. This is all Iris' fault for being an idiot at politics.

My brother… he didn't seem to mind being betrothed with Iris… but I noticed him pausing when I mentioned Sherry. Brother… You need to make up your mind or… you'll regret it after you lost her.

I don't care about my own happiness. Only my brother's. He has worked too hard to protect me from that monster, Necromancer, who kidnapped me years ago. My memory is blurred but I recall that back then black blemishes appeared on my skin while I was playing on my father's office and it scared my maid. I don't remember what happened later up until that monster chased me across the city.

My blemishes have disappeared but… I doubt it wouldn't come back.

I know what those black blemishes are… they are signs of Demonic Possession. Once you've caught that curse, you're as good as dead to the world. Claire is the only one I know who had the same experience…and worries. We both know we won't be long for this world. That's why both of us devoted our short lives to ensure a happy future for our beloved brothers so they can be happy without us.

I really want to see my brother getting married… and become as happy as father and mother…

"Ughhh!" I fall down again as the pain grows again in my chest.

"Charlotte!?" Mother exclaims as they stop running out of worry for me.

"I'm okay! I only tripped!" I lie through my teeth, not wanting to expose my condition to them.

"Charlotte. I know you're worried about your brother but don't let those thoughts distract you! Come on!" Father says as he helps me get up before we resume our escape, passing through knights fighting against assassins and avoiding fire, explosions and flying debris while following the Shadow Garden members.

Eventually we meet up with my brother outside. He's injured but fine. Another Shadow Garden member with brown hair flowing out of her hood is taking care of his wounds and are even conversing like old friends. I wonder if they are close.

"Good work, 626." The brown haired Shadow Garden member then addresses the white haired one when she delivers her report.

"Charl! Ughh..! I'm glad you're okay." My brother calls out to me despite his pain.

"Charl?" I ignore him as I turn my back on him.

Brother… I'm sorry… You've done so much for me… But I… I can only drag you down and…

Perhaps… from now on… I should avoid you… Perhaps even drive you away… so you wouldn't miss me when I'm gone.

Author's Note:

Yup. She got Possession. It was in the plans and I almost forgot about it. We'll see where she'll go from here. This might be the last chapter I'm posting this week.

J-More: We are not getting to see Iris humiliation, which makes me think, would she still hate Shadow so much? I don't think so, but I'm sure you have plans for her so, as always, great chapter!

Answer: She just saw Necromancer declaring that his war with Shadow would destroy Midgar. She's gonna hate them both.

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