The Next Victim
We reached the castle after hours of silence;
I went to bed immediately—exhausted,
and disoriented.
That lingering dread...
I didn't hesitate to fall asleep.
I woke up.. but
I haven't experienced the green screen.. long ago
since I began resisting.
Is something… wrong?
This rigid routine... it suffocates me.
I wish I'd stayed outside
even with William's annoyance hanging like a blade.
Jezstro isn't around...
The nurse.... what a nurse?
the servants told me he's in a deep sleep,
but I couldn't risk visiting him. I'd only put us both in danger
Though i can't be so comfortable with this situation , its going as always .. but i am still feeling it
"Dinner won't begin until he arrives."
though my stomach twists with hunger.
By then, I'd have starved into sleep.
Well. I'll just have to wait...
Knock. Knock.
Finally... but early?
Sigh. The usual performance begins...
I opened the door—
"Hello, my Emily! How are you doing? I've missed you!"
what ? is william actually happy ?
He pulled me into a hug
still smells of cheap wine.
Has everything... resolved?
Should I... stop worrying?
"Let's enjoy dinner, Emily."
Okay?
William went to confer with the servants,
while I sat rigidly on my chair,
William was talking to the servants—
I'd never seen this… benevolence.
And smiling? At them?
Has he turned… kind?
Why?
Come on. I can't endure this all night...
"William?" My voice cut through the hall. "Are you ready?"
"Of course, Emily! Coming!"
Finally. Food!!!
The feast begins
Oh my god, this meat is succulent—
though I've no idea what beast it came from.
But why does the System flash red with every chew?
well i can't think while eating just focus on the food emily !
Enjoying the feast, my love?"
Yes. I was starving all day...
"Are you thirsty?"
Yes im very thristy !
"Then let me pour you our finest wine."
He lifted the decanter, ruby liquid glinting.
"Thank you."
"I liked it... but why's it so sour? Where did this even come from—"
The System screen flickered, then plunged into darkness.
My chair slipped away. My lips went numb.
That moment with the servants... the forced smiles... I was right.
William's voice cut through the void:
"Enjoy your last meal, Emily."
His footsteps echoed toward the door.
"Goodbye."