Chapter 268
Side Story Chapter 1
Side Story.
I wanted to make everyone happy with magic.
Therefore, I needed magic that could make everyone happy.
When the naive girl, ignorant of the world, grasped the Blue Wisdom and once again faced the truth of the world.
Even after becoming the Blue Mage Tower Lord who ruled the Tower of Lies and Intrigue, Rize still wished for everyone’s happiness.
Even when the Third Empire collapsed and Dale proclaimed himself the Black Gold Monarch, ascending to the pinnacle of the new empire, it remained the same.
“I believe in the empire my brother will build.”
“It seems only Rize believes in me.”
Nothing changed.
She wanted to stand by her proud brother’s side and help him achieve the dream he desired.
Then one day, a single realization carved the eighth circle into Rize’s heart.
‘An illusion that never awakens cannot be distinguished from happiness.’
The key to magic that could make everyone happy was right there.
“Rize.”
Her brother sat upon the black-gold throne. The Fourth Empire, built upon the ruins of the Golden Empire.
Just as one empire had fallen and another had risen before…
“……What are you trying to do?”
“I am succeeding to the throne, brother.”
──The Empress of Lies spoke.
Once again, an empire was collapsing, and another was about to be born.
“What an amusing joke you’re telling, Rize.”
But upon hearing those words, Dale burst into laughter. As if mocking his childish younger sister.
King of men and king of beasts. Sovereign of gold and shadow, of falsehood and truth.
