The Emperor (3)

"... What?"

My eyes widened the moment the Directive Knight talked out of nowhere.

It was quite a familiar voice until I realized whose voice belonged to. My hands trembled afterwards.

"... Lady.. Althea?"

"Uwah!!! I'm so happy you remember my name! It's a great honor!"

"H-how did you-!?"

"Relax Dorothy. I'm dead already and I'm just connected to every Directive Knights, that's all!"

"Y-you're dead...?"

Raphael looks over us with confusion on his face.

"Yeah. The sign on my wrist had already reached 7, so I automatically died. Though! That's not important right now! So, please touch the chest of this Directive Knight! I just want to talk to you face to face. Don't worry!"

"H-huh? Alright..."

Even though I was filled with confusion, I raised my hand and placed it on the chest of the Directive Knight.

Soon, my sight was blinded by bright light and I closed my eyes because of the brightness.