Every eye around widened in horror. The Hero had descended after defeating the reincarnated Demon King of Fury. However, in an unexpected turn of events, he had suddenly thrust a dagger into the chest of the princess who was offering him accolades. The Hero was destined to carve his name into the annals of history but had now done something unthinkable. The shock of this was inevitable for those unaware of the underlying circumstances. Noir herself was stunned as well.2

She definitely had not anticipated a sudden attack without even exchanging a single word, and with this dagger no less — forged not from metal but from divine power. Although it pierced right through the heart, it brought no harm or pain to Scalia, the true owner of this body. However, it was different for Noir. She felt as if her chest had been genuinely pierced — no, the pain even beyond that.2

Noir wasn’t possessing Scalia using her true body but was using a low-level Night Demon to be in control of Scalia’s body. The Night Demon couldn't withstand the dagger's power, and the agony it experienced transmitted directly to Noir, who was controlling the Night Demon.0

‘How splendid,’ Noir thought.0

She registered the encroaching death, a sensation both familiar and strange to her. Throughout her life, she had faced death many times over.[1] Thus, she experienced no thrill in such demise.3

But — it was a whole other story if the adversary was Hamel. A death that was once mundane, familiar, and even tedious became exhilarating, delightful, and sweet just because Hamel was the one gifting it to her.0

There was unhindered killing intent, and the resolution to kill without bothering to initiate dialogue or hear her words was just refreshing. Even now, Hamel's eyes twinkled with hatred and murderous intent. He displayed not a shred...2