The one who followed her was the emperor, not Cain.
As soon as she realized it, she got goosebumps on her spine. What about Cain? What happened to Cain? All kinds of ominous imaginations flashed through her mind. Perhaps he knew Ingrid's heart; the emperor came closer and reached out his hand.
"Ingrid."
The voice sounded as low and terrifying, like a snake's cry. The emotions the emperor must be feeling now did not reach Ingrid. There was already a high wall between them that could not be crossed. And that wall gave Ingrid anxiety.
Ingrid took a small breath and stepped back. She wanted to widen the distance, but the emperor came as close as she stepped back. No matter how much she steps back, the distance remains the same. That fact was unbearable. Again, her hand turned to the dagger around her waist. Even though he knew the emperor was looking at her movements, she had no choice but to do so.
"Are you threatening me with your life again?"
The emperor asked sarcastically. At that, Ingrid seemed to be a little more awake. 'Are you threatening me with your life again?' No, this time, it was different. It was only a risky gamble at the time because it was so tense but now was not the time.
For some reason, the emperor was alone, and only two people were in this space. Ingrid took a breath to calm down. Then she took out her dagger and aimed it at his neck.
"Again. How long do you think such a threat will work on me?"
The emperor stopped walking while speaking as if he was fed up. After all, he couldn't do anything if Ingrid risked her life. It's funny and annoying. Her body trembled with indescribable emotion.
'I only get one chance.'
Ingrid made up her mind when she saw the emperor. She couldn't live by running away forever. Do you know when this kind of opportunity will come again? She slowly tightened her hand with a dagger. Then the sharp blade penetrated her soft skin, and red blood began to show.
"Ingrid?"
At that time, the surprised emperor rushed to stop Ingrid. This brought the opportunity.
"You're wrong this time."
Ingrid's cold voice fell to the emperor.
At the same time, the emperor felt cold in his stomach. No, it was cold, but hot at the same time. He held back the pain and hugged Ingrid. Frustrated, he tried to stop Ingrid, but he couldn't. In the end, they both collapsed on the spot together.
"...I see."
The emperor spoke in a slow voice.
"Nothing has changed."
He felt like a fool with expectations, even for a moment. Perhaps Ingrid has returned, or is she trying to make a different compromise with him? His head, which was full of positive thoughts, seemed to clear. 'Yes, I guess this is right.' The emperor thought, embracing Ingrid, who was still clutching her dagger.
'She had no intention to forgive me.'
The emperor smirked. No, he said he wouldn't regret it either, so he might not be any different. Ingrid's sincerity seemed to be conveyed belatedly only in a dangerous situation, but it was already too late. Blood started pouring out when Ingrid pulled out the sword she had stabbed into his stomach.
'No, it's not over yet.'
No matter how much he went for a walk, there should be many imperial knights and soldiers around here. Anyone would come running as soon as the emperor shouted. Then he could not die.
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