The Strongest Count's Wife is a Bit Strange

Chapter 3

One day before marriage...

The world of Altas is a world filled with magic and everything that existed in fantasy books. Because of it, the threat of someone holding a power that will destroy the world happens once in a while.

That threat came two centuries ago. Portals from the underworld opened, and demons and monsters popped and wrecked havoc through the lands.

When the world was almost at its end, the goddess blessed a strong warrior that would wield the Holy Sword. Along with his comrades, they cleansed every land of demons and closed the portals. They were able to kill the Demon King.

And the whole world rejoiced and triumphed over their victory. Hailing them as the most legendary heroes of all time.

And that legendary hero, inherited the throne and rules the Kingdom of Ors with great prosperity.

However, there were a minor detail that was not mentioned in the story of the legends.

It was not the chosen hero who killed the Demon King but someone else. It happened two hundred years ago, at the final battle against evil and goodness.

"Demon King, your evil deed shall end here!" The chosen hero, Theorn pointed the Holy Sword toward the Demon King. Behind him, was the five legendary predecessors of the current dukes of the kingdom. They also wielded different weapons.

"Hahaha, it seemed you are overestimating yourself human. A mere mortal such as yourself can't stop me!" A strong surged of dark energy flowed out from the Demon King. "But I shall grant you the honor of dying from my own hands. With your death, this world shall be mine to conquer!" Two dark swords emerged from the Demon King's hands.

"That will never happened!" Strong gushed of Light energy surrounded the chosen hero. With one quick movement, both the hero and the demon king clashed their swords.

Swoosh!

Boogsh!

The clashed of their swords, created a strong tidal wave of energy between light and darkness. Their clashes continued and everyone watched in awe at the intensity of the fight. It could also be said that it was the greatest battle of all time.

However, as the clashed between the hero and the demon king prolonged, a gap could be seen already.

Swoosh! The hero was losing his energy already and knew himself that he needed to finish this battle once and for all. Giving a one final blow.

The two stopped their clashes. One could see that each of them inflicted terrible wounds with each other already.

As they separated, one of the hero's companion started healing him, with her healing magic.

"I will end you now!" The hero said as he started channeling every bit of his strength to the holy sword. This was for his one final attack.

The demon king grinned. "So be it." He said as dark energy also gathered on his sword. Everyone could feel that the next attack would indeed determined the finale of the battle.

"This is your end, Demon King!" The hero screamed as he leaped toward the demon king. The Demon king also did the same.

Swoosh!

It all happened fast, and the next thing everyone knew, the two was already at each opposite's side.

There was a still silence, however, the first one to dropped on his knees was the Demon King. A s***h wound glowed from its chest down to it's stomach. "A mere human did this to me..."

Blood gushed out from the Demon King. At the same time, the hero plunged the holy sword in the ground to support himself. He turned around to look at the demon King. He wanted to make one last look at the Demon King who caused hell to their world.

"Kidding," The Demon King laughed evilly.

Everyone's eyes widened when dark energy suddenly enveloped the demon king. The Demon King started changing it's form. Strong black wings and sharp horns grew on his body. His wounds disappeared.

The hero felt a dreaded doom seeing what was happening in front of him.

Before he knew it, a strong dark energy hit him.

"Theorn!" Everyone screamed in fright as the hero was thrown on the sight. The demon king finished his final transformation.

"I applaud you mere mortal, to forced me return to my original form."

"How dare you?!" The other five companions of the hero began their attack.

"Seth! Retrieve Theorn!" However, before they could even began their move, the demon king appeared behind him in a speed they would never be able to keep up.

"Ah!" All of them were hit with indescribable force that sent them flying away. Not more than a minute, the hero and his companions were overthrown and crushed one sidedly.

"Ah!"

The hero Theorn forced himself when heard the scream of Melissa, the saint and the healer of their party. "Melissa," he gritted his teeth as he forced himself to stand up. As he looked around, everyone of his companions were on the ground, not moving. While Melissa, was held on her neck by the demon king.

"Let go of her..." Theorn tried to move. He was injured severely and used almost all of his mana in that final attack.

The Demon King grinned menaciously. Melissa turned to the Hero and smiled as a tears flew to her eyes.

"No! Melissa!"

Cracked!

The demon king snapped her neck and threw her to the side. "No! Melissa!" Theorn watched in horror.

"This is your end, mortal!"

Theorn gritted his teeth in anger. He raised his sword, gathering every bit of his energy. "I will kill you!"

But only a dreadful laugh of the demon king echoed. It was as if he was mocking him. "You can't do anything against me..."

Boogsh!

In the midst of despair, a death of one his comrades, and the unfathomable power of the demon king, that was then the two of them appeared.

A gust of smoke and dust enveloped the surroundings. The hero covered his eyes as it was accompanied by strong gust of wind.

"What terrible wounds," an unknown woman spoke behind him which startled him. However before the hero could turn around, the smoke cleared and his eyes widened at the scene that awaited him.

The demon king that they all fought hard, half of its body was gone already all of the sudden. A man with spiky long red hair was grinning widely. "Oops, It seems I made the wrong landing." He said with a foolish grin on his face.

"She can still be treated. It's a good thing we make it on time." The unknown woman who the hero spoke was now beside Melissa. The said woman was wearing clothes that the hero haven't seen in this world, the same with the unknown woman.

A blue light emerged from the unknown woman's hands and Melissa's body started glowing.

"What are you doing to her?" The hero walked toward them with difficulty.

"Let me help you, kiddo!" The hero suddenly found himself being carried by the red headed unknown man. "My wife is only treating her, you don't have to worry about anything. Then soon, she will heal you and the others as well. You see, my wife is the best when it comes to healing." He said with a cheeky grin on his face.

"Just who are you, people?"

"Me? I'm Blaze! And that is Anna, my awesome wife." The red headed man, said. "You hold your ground well, fighting an otherworlder threat to your world. We will handle the rest here." He said. Theorn wanted to speak more however, his vision suddenly started to fade away until his consciousness blacked.

A month later... The world felt at peace again. The whole kingdom rejoiced as the hero were crowned as the new king.

"Are you certain, you don't want to put any recognition to you Sir Blaze and Lady Anna? But you are the one who defeated the demon king, and not us." Theorn stood face to face, with the people who finished the demon king in his office.

"This is our wish," Anna said as she sipped a cigarette. "Instead, we asked that you to give us a noble title and a piece of land, very remote that no outsiders can easily enter and see."

Blaze grinned. "We just wanted a place to settle down in peace. And if people knew what we have done, they will bear us unwanted expectations." Both of the couple kneeled in front of his majesty, Theorn. "This is all we ask for. However, at times when the kingdom and the world will plunge into darkness again, we will not hesitate to help! We will also serve the kingdom as its loyal subjects."

Theorn glanced at the two strongest warriors in front of him. He still didn't knew where they came from or their real intention. But nonetheless, he owe, the world owe their lives to this two. If this was what the two wanted, then who was he to ignored them.

"Very well, there will be no records of you defeating the demon king shall exist. Those who witnessed your act, will keep your secrets until their deaths including me, swearing in the name of the Goddess of Light. No one would bother you and you can do as you desire as long as it doesn't bring harm to the kingdom. And Lastly, I, King Theorn will grant you the title of Viscount and the Land of Alacard in the Southern Region of the Kingdom."

"Thank you for your generosity, Your Majesty." Blaze and Anna said in unison.

***

"Is it amazing, Vivienne?" The Viscountess Yolanda said with delight. "Our ancestors did a great job in serving the world and our country.

"Mmm...."

"Yes. I know. You are nervous. But with this marriage, we will continue the legacy that our ancestors left us. To serve the kingdom, our homeland. So you better rest now, My darling Viviena, I'll see you tomorrow again."

"Mmmm..."

Vivienne who was chained in her bed, her mouth was also gagged, stopped struggling as her mother left her. 'Ah. I'm doomed.' Her only thoughts as the night passed and the day of her wedding finally came.