Prologue: 100 Ways to Die

“…Kuhk.”

The platinum-haired girl let out a stifled groan.

A sword was deeply embedded in her chest. Crimson blood surged up through the hole where her heart had been pierced.

Her complexion was deathly pale. Her hands trembled uncontrollably. A yellowish liquid—vomit, or something like it—dripped from the corners of her mouth as she looked up at the one who had struck her down.

The man stood unmoving, gripping the hilt of the sword with unwavering strength.

Their eyes met—hers, wide with pain and disbelief; his, unflinching.

“…Why… why would you do this…?”

“……”

Still impaled on the sword, the girl staggered and reached out. Her small hand touched the one holding the weapon.

Her touch was icy cold.

Yet, the man’s expression remained unchanged. He stood there silently, towering over her.

“Freud… why…?”

“…For the sake of the world.”

The man—Freud—spoke in a low voice.

For the sake of the world.

With just those few words, the girl gave up on continuing.

No—she had no choice but to give up.

Her body had already gone limp.

She was no longer alive.

“…Rest in peace, Your Majesty.”

Only then did Freud withdraw his sword. He gazed down at the lifeless body of the girl who had once been his sovereign.

How much time passed, he couldn’t tell.

The knight who had slain his liege with his own hand could no longer contain his emotions. His face twisted in anguish. Blood oozed from his bitten lower lip.

He tossed the sword aside and collapsed beside the corpse.

Tears streamed down his face as he bowed his head before his fallen ruler.

“I’m sorry… I’m so sorry…”

Was it regret for abandoning his chivalric code?

Or guilt for failing to protect her?

Or perhaps… something else entirely…

[Achievement Unlocked – “100 Ways to Die”]

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