As he spoke, Black Steel's gaze moved past Charlotte and landed on the white dragon cub nestled on the inn's bed.
The familiar figure from his memory softened his gaze somewhat.
He said in an undeniable tone, "There is a long-sealed secret realm in the Black Dragon's habitat. If... no, you must emerge from it alive."
At the time of the Crimson Queen's fall, Black Steel heard her last thoughts—the lies of the void stripped away, revealing the true voice of the Crimson Queen.
—Why?
He silently questioned the falling figure with his eyes.
At the end of her life, Scarlet seemed to have reverted to the carefree red-haired girl who once lived in a treehouse, giving him an answer.
"Little Ignatius, I really like this world.
"I like this place more than anyone else.
"I don't want this world to be destroyed with my death.
"So, can I ask you for a favor? I promise, this is the last time."
