A face full of freckles.

He was shorter than me, and around thirty years old.

He looked like an ordinary servant, but I knew better.

"It’s the Shadow King."

Yes, I realized this man was indeed the Shadow King. I had my doubts until I heard his voice, but once I did, I was sure.

And beyond that…

"It feels completely off."

Knowing who he was, I began to sense an odd dissonance.

There was also the vibration coming from my arm.

"...What the hell is this now?"

It was as if there was a heart beating wildly within the …