Everyone was shocked by Amadeus's courage to face death without fear.
"Such bravery from such a young child is amazing," said Archibald.
Amadeus said, disgusted by the villagers' actions.
"Don't mistake my actions for bravery. Death with my family is much better than living with this human trash,"
The villagers bowed their heads in shame and guilt as Amadeus walked past them.
one of the villagers began.
"Amadeus, we are sor...".
But he was silenced by a deathly glare full of rage and hatred from Amadeus.
Amadeus continued walking towards his mother.
Amadeus thought as he bite his lip out of frustration.
You say you're sorry? I don't want your pitiful apologies, you worthless shit.
Genevieve hugged Amadeus as soon as he reached her.
She said, trying to hold back her tears and forcing a fake smile.
"Amadeus, don't worry. Everything will be fine,"
Amadeus replied, rubbing his mother's hair to calm her down.
"Yes, Mother. As long as we are together, everything will be okay,"
Genevieve said as her tears started to fall uncontrollably.
"Amadeus... my son, I am sorry,".
Amadeus thought looking at his broken mother.
Why are you apologizing? It's not your fault.
The two minotaurs began moving to cover all exits, ensuring no one could escape.
Archibald said opening his arms and casting a spell
"Now, shall we start the sacrifice ritual?".
[ Light magic - Altar of Sacrifice]
A giant golden magic circle appeared on the ground, its intricate patterns and symbols glowing with a radiant light.
The circle expanded, covering the entire area with its luminous presence.
In the center of the circle stood a golden altar made entirely of mana.
Archibald began.
"Well, this is very exciting. Who should I sacrifice first? Maybe...".
But he was cut off by Leonard.
"Me. Start with me,".
Archibald responded with a demonic smile.
"So, you want to play the hero until the end?"
Leonard said, broken and depressed, unable to lift his head to face his family.
"I am no hero. I am just a father who couldn't protect his wife and children,"
Archibald, barely holding himself back from exploding into laughter at Leonard, said.
"Then please, Baldwin, will you do the honors?"
Paladin Baldwin, his menacing voice sending chills down the spines of everyone present, said.
"Sure, it's about time we finish this,".
Leonard was teleported from his chains to the altar, where his hands and legs were bound.
This was one of the effects of the spell, allowing the user to teleport anyone inside the circle directly to the altar.
Baldwin, a tall huge man around 250 cm with a strong, muscular build, approached with confidence.
His golden Armor shone brightly, covering him from head to toe.
The emblem of the Alpha was engraved on his chest plate, showing his divine loyalty.
Baldwin's face was hidden by a helmet, adding to his intimidating presence.
As he stood above Leonard, Baldwin drew his great sword from his back.
The sword was decorated with golden carvings that glimmered in the light.
Although it looked new, it had clearly seen many battles, with small marks and scratches along the blade.
Baldwin held the great sword firmly, ready to fulfil his duty.
He gazed down at Leonard, prepared to deliver the final blow.
Baldwin asked, looking at the broken Leonard.
"Tell me, do you have any last words?".
Leonard said, squeezing his teeth in anger, tears of regret and shame falling from his eyes.
"Genevieve, Maximilian, Seraphina, Isabella... Amadeus, forgive me. I couldn't protect you because I am too weak. Please forgive me,".
Amadeus's closed his eyes as Baldwin raised his great sword.
Baldwin prayed, his great sword gradually being covered with golden light.
" my sovereign of the beginning Alpha, take this loyal follower into your warm light as an offering from us to bless our journey to defend your realm from invaders,".
Slash!
As Leonard's head rolled on the ground, a scream broke the silence.
Genevieve screamed in pain as her husband's head rolled on the ground.
"Leonard, noooo!"
Screams and cries filled the air from Leonard's family.
The Bagger memory said with a depressed voice
" 5 left "
While his family was having a mental breakdown, Amadeus kept his eyes closed, afraid to see the lifeless body of his father.
Amadeus said, barely holding himself together amidst the screams of his family.
It's okay, everything will end soon.
Suddenly, the world shifted.
( Memories domain )
Still closing his eyes, Amadeus, standing in the middle, oblivious to what's happening around him.
The Assassin memory laughed at Amadeus.
"What a coward, just standing there like a sheep waiting to be slaughtered."
The Mage, trembling, said.
"O-of course he w-would be s-scared. Who wouldn't be after seeing their father's head rolling on the ground?"
Baldwin said, looking at the family, his tone cold and indifferent.
"Next,".
Genevieve, with a final warm smile, looked at her children and said.
"I will go then. my children forgive me for falling to protect you ".
Genevieve was teleported to the altar.
Baldwin repeated the same Prayers before cutting her head.
The Nobel memory said as he made on of the chess pieces fall.
" 4 left "
Isabella who was scared not knowing what to do as she just lost Bothe her parents in horrifying way, the only thing she could do was hold Amadeus hand.
Amadeus could feel his sister's hands shaking as their mother's head rolled on the ground.
Amadeus told himself.
Everything is going to be okay. It isn't like I could do anything.
the Bagger memory said with a depressed voice.
" right, nothing can be done but waiting for the invadable ".
Seraphina, trying not to show her fear, said.
"I will go first, sister. We were born together, and for sure we will meet in death. Just don't leave me alone for too long,"
Seraphina was teleported to the altar and executed by Baldwin.
The assassin, with an indifferent tone, said.
" 3 left "
Isabella, as she pulled herself together after seeing her sister's courage, said.
"Brother, I am going to meet our sister, i cant leave her alone for long"
Isabella was teleported to the altar and executed by Baldwin.
The mage, trembling, said.
" 2 L-left "
Amadeus thought.
It's almost my turn, and all this will end. This nightmare will end.
The slave, with a gentle voice and a warm smile, said.
" yes, this nightmare will end soon "
Maximilian walked up to Amadeus, who still had his eyes closed, patted him on the head, and said.
"Look, little brother, promise you won't open your eyes no matter what happens,"
Maximilian was teleported to the altar.
Amadeus, as he opened his eyes, thought.
Sorry, brother, I can't keep this promise
Amadeus froze in place as he saw Baldwin execute his brother.
His brother's head rolled to the ground, and Amadeus followed it with his eyes until it stopped among the pile of his family's bodies.
The knight, with a menacing voice, said.
" 1 Left "
Amadeus screamed with all his power, nearly losing his mind from what he saw.
"Nooooooooooo!"
Amadeus thought, his heart burning with rage.
Nothing is going to be okay, and death will not be the end of this nightmare because I won't let it end, not before I take my revenge
the knight With a menacing voice that carried a hint of sadness and tiredness, said.
" you finally understand, this nightmare will never end, since when one ends anthore begins, endlessly repeating the suffering ".
Outside, Amadeus had entered a berserk state, launching himself at Baldwin with a primal fury.
Amadeus screamed and cried, his voice raw with emotion.
"Kill, I will kill you all! I won't forgive a single one of you!".
Amadeus hit Baldwin's armor with his bare hands repeatedly, each strike sending shockwaves of pain through his shattered and bleeding hands.
The sound of bone cracking and flesh tearing filled the air, but Amadeus felt nothing but the burning need for vengeance.
The Assassin memory smirked and said.
"So he's not that weak, I guess that's to be expected."
Now, Amadeus was not in control; it was his rage overwhelming him.
Baldwin said, his voice cold and mocking.
"Hm... such words from a child. You are more like a demon than a human,"
Baldwin grabbed Amadeus's head, squeezing it tightly as he lifted him to his face to have a good look.
Baldwin's eyes were indifferent as he watched Amadeus struggle, like he was holding an insect rather than a human.
Amadeus said, his voice strained as he tried to break free from Baldwin's grasp
"You bastard, I won't forgive you, no matter what. I won't forgive,"
Though weak, Amadeus's fierce determination burned in his eyes, capturing Baldwin's attention.
Baldwin, his tone switching from cold to mocking, said.
"Child, you should never say what you can't do. Then your words will be more worthless than air,"
Baldwin placed Amadeus on the altar.
As soon as Amadeus was laid down, shackles made of golden light materialized, binding his neck, legs, and hands to the altar.
Baldwin, lifting his greatsword into the air, intrigued by what Amadeus might answer, asked.
"Any last words?"
The Assassin memory said sarcastically.
"Last words, you say? Well, these won't be our actual last words."
The Beggar memory, with a depressed voice, added.
"Because our suffering has no end."
The Slave memory, with a warm voice, said.
"This moment of death is familiar to us."
The Noble memory, arrogant smile, remarked.
"It has actually become the best part of each cycle."
The Mage memory, no longer shaking, stated.
"And the least scary part of it."
The Knight memory, with a menacing voice, concluded.
"My last words? I think they would be something like..."
Amadeus with a demonic glare, fixed his gaze on Baldwin and Archibald and said.
"You, High Priest Archibald, I will kill you 100 times, no, 1000 times, or maybe millions of times, or billions. I will make you beg for hell as it will be better than what I will do to you".
" And you, Paladin Baldwin, I will cut off one of your arms and one leg and both your eyes to turn you into a worthless weakling".
Baldwin said with a little smile.
"Hm... so you will turn me into a worthless weakling? Child, what did I tell you before about empty words?".
Baldwin prayed.
"My sovereign of the beginning Alpha, I offer you this child, a loyal follower. I hope you accept him and bless us in our mission to protect your realm,".
Baldwin great sword was fully charged.
Amadeus gave High Priest Archibald and Paladin Baldwin a good look, ensuring he would never forget their faces.
The memory of their cruel smiles and mocking eyes burned into his mind.
Amadeus thought.
I will never forget you because...
the memories in unison, their voices blending with Amadeus, said.
"I never forget the people who have wronged me,"
"Because I give each one of them a promise—to make them suffer for what they did to me."
As Baldwin's great sword came down, cutting through the air, it finally reached Amadeus's neck.
And with that, everything became dark, and the soul inside Amadeus fell into an endless void.