Tears ran down my face. I couldn't stop crying.
Steven held my shoulder, his grip strong but calm.
"Leo… today I tell you everything," he said slowly.
I looked at him, eyes wet but little hope inside.
He gave me food first.
While I was eating, he started talking.
"I was 2nd Squad Sword Knight Captain."
"At that time your father Louis Black was Vice Captain."
He stopped for a second.
"I was best swordsman among all Sword Knight Captains."
"One day I was going library for a book…"
"…and I saw some Kings talking to unknown entity."
At first I didn't understand.
Then I saw clearly — it was demon.
My body froze. I couldn't move.
Fear covered me like never before.
I ran to your father.
Louis trusted me, Because he knew i would never lie about this.
That night I sneaked into library where only Kings go.
There I found a contract.
It said Kings will do a ritual.
Every 6–8 years they sacrifice 13 blessed children sent by angels.
When ritual complete, a dark portal tear open between Demon World and Earth.
From that portal demons will step into Earth, Kings will hand over the world to them for ruling, and in return Kings get endless wealth and live in comfort while humanity suffer.
"So far 9 blessed children already died," Steven said.
When I read that, my body went cold.
I ran to your father, we had to stop this.
We wanted to tell everyone truth.
But next day Kings already declared us traitors.
"I refused to run," Steven said.
I always wanted to be Knight Captain and serve my continent, so I didn't run.
He stood alone against all Kings.
No one listened, many blamed him for murder.
He knew if he speak more, they kill him.
So he accepted blame, anger burning inside.
As punishment, they cut two of his fingers.
After that he couldn't use sword properly.
Months later Louis became Squad Knight Captain.
He secretly met me, we search for proof.
One day Louis also got caught.
If he tell truth, his family become traitors.
They could be imprisoned forever.
So for family safety, he escaped.
Death order given to 3rd Sword Guard Captain.
He always wanted Louis position.
Before leaving Louis told me one thing.
"Steven… help me."
When I reached there everything already finished.
Then I saw a boy and his sister running.
It was you, Leo.
I knew you instantly.
You were unconscious when I took you away.
After you know everything, only one thought stayed in my mind.
My father was so loyal to the continent, but in the end all he received was death for his loyalty
Only anger and revenge were left inside me.
"I will destroy them all," I whispered, my heart filled with darkness.
From that day, Leo Black died that night.
What remained was Asura — born from hatred and blood.