Shadow of the Haunted Night

Charles Phantomhive was resurrected amid the curse of humanity and demons.

He became a demon.

Sebastian, the demon butler of the Phantomhive family, tried to kill Charles before his resurrection. His hand pierced straight through Charles, and blood stained a vast stretch of sea red.

Unfortunately, Charles still became a demon.

And the demon Sebastian Michaelis became Charles's butler for all eternity.

A demon serving as another demon's butler would surely make the other demons laugh themselves silly.

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Murders have been happening frequently of late, but the impostor Queen Victoria has no one to rely on. The powerful and influential know who she is: they show her respect while ignoring her.

To uphold the authority of the royal family, she can only put her hopes in Count Phantomhive.

Fortunately, after sending out a letter asking him to solve the murders, she received a reply.

The elderly queen breathed a sigh of relief.

Only this time, the roles of master and watchdog have been completely reversed.

Note: This story will not be contracted. It's a short piece written for a change of pace.

Theme: Life has its own weight, and souls are especially sweet.