Chapter 555: Nightmare (3) [Bonus Images]
It wasn’t as if Eugene didn’t feel any emotion in the series of dreams. Yet, these emotions were his own. Even if he was in the midst of a dream dominated by Noir, Eugene's emotions remained beyond her control.
Likewise, Eugene's existence, even within the dream, was not governed by Noir. Everything else merely formed the backdrop and circumstance. The agency over Eugene’s being rested solely with him.
‘However, the dream itself is beyond my interference,’ Eugene concluded.
He had tried interfering several times, but it proved impossible. Even though he was aware that he was dreaming, the control of the dream itself lay firmly in Noir's grasp. Her dominion over it was incomparably strong. To overcome the current situation, Eugene knew he had to start with something simple and straightforward.
Though he was uncertain if it was the right solution, the best course of action Eugene could think of was to shatter the dream itself.
Rumbleee!
With a roar, flames enveloped the glass blade, and it began to tremble violently. Eugene glared at the sky while clenching the hilt of the sword. The night sky began to quake. Noir flashed a provocative smile while turning her back to the distorted moon.
"For now, I have a few things I want to ask you. I’m genuinely curious about them,” Noir said.
She had not changed her attire from the grand mansion.