Story3

The next thing he knew, he was riding through the forest, carrying his sister in his arms. Their destination: the deep woods, where a witch was said to grant wishes. When they arrived, the sister whispered softly, “Brother…” He silenced her with a kiss. It was the moment their feelings were laid bare— And yet, believing they were bound by blood, guilt pierced their hearts. After much hesitation, they knocked on the witch’s door. The witch agreed to grant their wish. In exchange, she turned them both into necromancers. * “Brother, it’s time for work.” She spoke as blue tears fell from her eyes. And so, once again, the two of them raised the dead. ……。 気がつくと、兄は妹を抱え、馬を駆っていた。目指すは、深い森の奥。 そこには、願いを叶えるという魔女が住むという。 森に着いたとき、妹がつぶやく。 「兄様……」 兄はその言葉を唇で塞いだ。 想いが通じた瞬間だった――だが、互いに「本当の兄妹」だと信じている二人は、罪の意識に胸を痛める。 迷いの末、二人は魔女の館の扉を叩いた。 魔女は願いを聞き届ける代わりに、2人をネクロマンサーにした。 * 「兄様、仕事の時間です」 青い涙を流しながら、二人は今日も、屍を生き返らせる。