3rd Pov
After the revolution ended...the kingdom of Muth officially became the new dynasty Zickard, with the former viscount Daren Zickard as the new king.
Baron Falmuth the new prime minister...the first thing they did after taking the power was to execute all the noble affiliation of the former royalty.
Thus the duke family and more were publicly executed...this led to many changes and the kingdom slowly fell into corruption.
As for Luna Zickard...she was directly sent into the mage section and was removed from the royal family list...
The new king deemed her unworthy of sharing the same name and fully made her a weapon for war.
Though he was thinking he still had full control over her with his mind control...in reality, Luna had changed very much in the 2 weeks after the revolution.
Now standing on top of the castle which was slowly rebuilt...she set her hand on the edge wall and stared at the horizon.
Luna : Ne Snowie...do you think i will ever see him again ?
Snowie : (...)
After waking up, Luna had a hard time controlling her new body...due to Snowie's presence she had evolved greatly.
The weak aspect of her body decreased and an entire week she had to readjust herself to her own body.
She also met Snowie who was forcefully given to her...the spirit didn't hide her dislike toward the situation and barely talked.
Snowie didn't consider Luna as her master...she couldn't understand why Dawn did that, if she stayed with him...they could have still won, she thought.
Luna : I really underestimated my own loneliness...to think after he disappeared I would feel such emptiness.
Clenching her fist, a small object shone on around her neck...a necklace with the shape of a crescent moon.
Luna : I need to stay strong, I know one day our path will cross again.
Snowie : (Tch...)
Luna might appear like a strong person right now...but this was after the aftermatch, the reaction she released when first waking up was despair, grief, guilt...
She wasn't breaking down at the moment because she already reached the lowest mental state she ever had in this short life of hers...
Lifting the necklace to the sky, she stared at it intensely...biting her lips, a shaky voice then escaped her mouth.
Luna : I'll swear...we'll meet again.
On the other side, hidden in a cold room Sola was sitting in front of the strongest woman in the dynasty, Zickard.
Sola : (Ugh...she is scary as hell and what are these stats ! She is like a monster in human skin!)
Mia : So...why the hell are you still alive ?
Sola : W-what do you mean...
Mia : Don't play dumb ! And you Ray ! You were ordered to kill her and the rest of viscount Lavane's family !
Glaring toward the last colleague she had in the shadow group of Muth...Ray was a muscle head totally opposite from Raven and Mia.
He was brain dead but his strength had to be recognized as if he truly tried...a single of his strikes would shake the entire nation.
Ray : W-well...this brat won...
Mia : Huh ?
Ray : She challenged me in a duel and won...
Mia : How in the world...if it was that guy Dawn i would have understood but a brat girl...
Sola : Ouch...you know i'm here...
Mia : Do it look like I care ?
Taking another hit, Sola dropped her head down humiliated...in truth when Ray came to the Lavane mansion.
He easily massacred everyone...at some point when he started chasing Sola she thought it was the end...
But with a cheeky trick...she managed to survive...
Sola : (I still can't believe it worked...it might take strength in plot protection if i was in a story...)
Mia : Now explain ! Or I'll shoot a silver arrow right through your face !
A sword made of silver light formed in her hand...both Sola and Ray panicked and soon they explained how everything led to this situation.
After Ray mercilessly killed and dismembered Viscount Lavane's body...he noticed Sola and went after her.
Bursting through walls and destroying everyone...Sola did her best dodging but ultimately got into a corner and was forced to face the beast.
Casting a few spells, none even scratched Ray who lifted his battle hax...
Ray : Haha, goodbye little girl !
Swinging down his weapon, Sola closed her eyes preparing for the worst but at the same time her instinct kicked in and she shouted.
Sola : Stop !!!!
And to her shock, Ray stopped...the battle hax an inch away from her face...
Ray : Why should Ray stop ? Ray has already killed that imposter Ray and big Lavane, so why should he spare you ?
Sola : (He actually stopped...wait this way of speaking in the 3rd person...maybe...)
Remember the thousand of anime she had watched...there was one type of character that existed, similar to Milim Nava.
Those childish characters who could lose via trick...it's her only chance right now.
Sola : I challenge you in a duel !
As expected it wasn't hard to convince Ray after telling him how much of a coward he would be if he refused this duel...
Mia : You...lost at rock, paper, scissor...what is even this game !
Ray : Ah ! Basically you can either choose rock, paper or scissor ! Paper beat rock, rock beat scissor and scissor beat paper !
Mia : I see...so you lost to luck ?
Ray : Ahh ? No no no, I'm not that stupid !
Mia ; Then how...
Ray : This brat told me and saved my honor ! Only true men use Rock so I used rock...
He said in a proud voice while showing off his chest...Mia facepalmed and looked at Sola who averted her eyes.
Sola : (Honestly, i can't believe it worked...i just had to tell him that only weaklings use scissors or paper...and men use rocks...)
Mia : You idiot...
grabbing her forehead with two fingers, she massaged it most likely trying to ease the headache caused by this idiot.
Mia : Well...nothin i can do about this, what will you do now, bratty girl ?
Sola : Can you please not call me that...
Mia : No...anyway since you're related to that Dawn-boy...i won't kill you...
Sola : (Now that's surprising...why would she let me live?)
Mia : Before you ask, he showed me something I will remember for the rest of my life...for that I'm grateful, so I'll compensate by letting you live.
Sola : I see...(now what should i do ? If i came out now i would most likely be executed...)
Seeing her indecision, Mia sighed and proposed something that will solve all of Sola's problems.
Mia : What about becoming a member of the shadow...and work for me ?
Sola : Huh ?
Mia : Your half brother killed our former leader Raven...now down to two it will be annoying as i can't count on this meathead for paperwork.
Sola : A-are you sure ? I mean shouldn't I still be an enemy ?
Mia : Don't worry, we'll change your appearance and name...
Sola thought about it for a moment...this is the best option she had and by far...
Sola : Very well, I accept your offer.
Mia : Good.
Smiling a little, Mia appeared much cooler than the first impression she gave off...it seems all those decades as a member of the shadow...killing, and doing all the dirty work hasn't fully tainted her humanity.
And like that, Sola had become a member of this nameless group protecting Zickard from the shadow.
Now on the other side of the world...the man who was wanted as a criminal and traitor by the dynasty Zickard...was slowly waking up.
It has been weeks since the revolution and finally...he showed signs of recovery.
Dawn : Ugh...this hurt.
Without Snowie, his ability of regeneration and more were decreased considerably.
Dawn : tch...why am I anyway ?
Fully opening his eyes, he scanned his surroundings...a fairly well decorated room lit with candles...
Dawn : Where in the world did I end up...wait...
Remembering the event right before he collapsed, he had felt this familiar presence and decided to trust it as it showed no animosity.
Ruminas : Are~finally awake boi.
Frantically turning toward the source of the voice, Dawn's eyes widened when he saw the blood queen Ruminas Valentine.
She was wearing her usual gothic dress as a smirk cornered her pretty face.
Dawn : Y-you...
Ruminas : Don't worry I won't hurt you.
Chuckling, she grabbed a chair and sat beside the bed...Dawn was wary at first but then relaxed when he realized...
He was in the night garden and at the mercy of the future god Luminous and demon lord Valentine.
Dawn : So...what are you going to do to me ?
Ruminas : Fufu, if you were a girl i would have stripped you naked and have my fun~
Licking her lips, Dawn was reminded that Ruminas is an horny yuri vampire...this also led him to be worried as he remembered carrying Ria with him.
Ruminas : But since you're a male, I'm just going to have you serve me.
Dawn : I se-what ?
Ruminas : I saved you two times already, the first one being that day we first met. I did let you live instead of killing you, don't you think it's time to repay me ?
Dawn : (Is she really counting that...) B-but...i don't see why you would want someone like me as your servant...
Ruminas : Let's say I have my reason, also you will only serve me once I call you. For the time being, you can do as you wish.
This was strange...Ruminas is a strong woman who won't hesitate to strip everything out of you...enslave you and more.
Giving him that much freedom isn't something she would do...
Dawn : Why are you so lenient ? Right now...I'm nothing but a weak pray for you right...
Ruminas : Do not question my action boi.
Turning toward him with cold eyes, she grabbed him by the collar approaching her face.
Ruminas : Just so you know, if you die before I call you, I'll make sure to resurrect and show you what a nightmare is.
Being this close to her, Dawn internally blushed...he still has the fanart and...hot ai generated picture of this vampire in head.
And now that he was so close to her...some internal battles started though they were quickly deleted when Dawn faced the strong aura of Ruminas.
He quickly nodded before getting tossed by the vampire.
Ruminas : Anyway, you can stay here for as long as you want, just don't bother me and if you need anything ask this butler of mine.
Appearing out of nowhere Gunthler bowed as Ruminas just left the room.
Dawn : Seriously...(she smelt very good like rose...no it's not time to simp ! To think she would give me that much freedom...)
Processing everything, Dawn reached a single conclusion that would have led to this...
Dawn : Thank you...Chloe and Hinata...
Ruminas Pov
After leaving the room, I sighed and leaned on the wall...i don't hate this boi, i'm just at a neutral side as he isn't like those usual noisy humans full of greed and pride.
Ruminas : Are you happy now ?
Turning my head toward the dark corridor, someone emerged from the shadow...
Chloe : Yes, thank you.
Ruminas : I have to admit, he has something other human children don't have...but to the point where you come ask me personally to interact with him...
Chloe : He is my student, I believe he will have an important role in the future so take care of him.
Ruminas : Meh, I don't think he is going to stay here for long anyway...
He certainly has great potential...but I doubt he'll ever reach the top of the world.
Chloe : Let him do...
Those were her last words before she left...ahh, she is so cold, i love it~
Chloe Pov
After thinking and reshaping my plan...i just couldn't accurately make them.
The appearance of Dawn and the revelation of him being a sort of author is way too unexpected...but he isn't a threat I can tell it.
For that I decided to bet on him and thus...change history again.
Chloe : (Are you sure about this Hinata ?)
Hinata : (I am, why shouldn't I be ?)
Chloe : (You basically want Dawn-kun to take the role of leader of the saints and be your superior in the future...)
Hinata : (Honestly, i don't really care and having him as my superior I will be able to progress faster...it's a win/win for me.)
The presence of Dawn is really problematic but also positive...he can prevent a lot of events and help us...aside from that his power isn't to be neglected.
He will be strong in the future, I don't know how much but i'm sure he won't be a burden.
3rd Pov
After properly resting, Dawn got up from the bed and finally left the room...he had previously asked Gunthler where Ria was and is now on his way to see her.
After a few minutes of walking in this seemingly endless big castle...he reached a room with a large door.
Knocking on the door, Dawn then pushed and entered to see a young princess sat on the bed...her eyes red from previous crying.
She turned her face toward the door, her eyes meeting with Dawn's...
Dawn : You don't seem ok, Ria...
The girl had dead eyes...the shine in them was replaced with coldness...she had witnessed her father's death and then lost her brother...
Her status as princess and kingdom...all were gone.
Dawn : We are currently in a monster territory...I already talked with the ruler here, i can live whenever i want...
The girl just stared at him...he heavily implied on the « I » meaning he wasn't counting Ria in...
Dawn : I'll still ask, what are you going to do ?
Ria : What do you want me to do ? I have nothing left but this worthless life...
Finally speaking, she was cold and devoid of life...it was clear to Dawn what would happen if he left her alone here.
Suicide...someone who lost everything and has no goal in life anymore...his conclusion is only death.
Dawn : You're brother...he asked me to take care of you...
Ria : He did ? So what ?
Dawn : I'm leaving tomorrow right before dawn...if you aren't waiting outside your room by then, i'll go alone.
Turning around, Dawn didn't even spare her a glance and left...immediately after he closed the door, Ria let out tears of despair.
Ria : I-idiot...you could at least try to comfort me...
The tears falling and tainting the bed sheet, she looked down in shame...she could only be angry at herself to be this week.
What does she have left now ? Nothing...all her life, the sole thing that made her stand out was this status of princess...
Her brother was always at her side no matter what...all this was in the past now.
Ria : No...I still have one thing left...
After crying for a while, Ria crept up a creepy smile...
Ria : Revenge...i'll kill those bastards myself...ha-haha-hahaha...
Standing behind the door, Dawn listened to everything with his eyes closed...sometimes negative emotions are a drift for life.
This new hatred will keep Ria alive and be her new goal in life...
Dawn : I guess I will have to plan a travel route for two now...