ICTV - Chapter 109

ICTV - Chapter 109

I change The Villain

"You..." 

"Like I said before. I've never had what I wanted." 

"So, at least for the last time."

Edgar still shed blood and tears and spoke with a devilish look.

"I want to get my hands on it." 

"What does that mean..."

Clink. 

At the same time, the window broke. I turned my head.

"What on earth is this woman-!" 

"Miss! Miss!!"

A dull sound rang out.

“Mera!”

This was the moment when I reflexively got up and was about to run towards the door. The door opened roughly before I could reach it.

"Edgar Cridrian."

"What is this...?" 

"It's already out of shape."

Countless people were wearing black clothes standing outside the door.

"And Rose Pale." 

The frontman spoke politely.

"It is an honor to meet these famous people who made an uproar in the empire."

"... Who are you?"

"I don't know what just happened between you two, but I think it will make things easier."

I looked back at Edgar. He had a calm face as if Edgar knew. The man thrust his sword at Rose.

"You will have to die here."

Over his shoulder, he saw Mera being held by a man. Other men standing nearby were rubbing their faces with their palms. 

"Is she really a human being?"

"What kind of person is this strong? She is just an animal."

"Now I understand why you brought only that one maid. With this level of power, it would have been difficult for ordinary knights to deal with it."

Mera and I looked at each other intently. Then I winked. 

"Her skills are better than most escorts..."

Bam!

Mera hit the man who was tying her up in the face with her head. She then rushed towards the entrance as if rushing. 

'Miss-!!"

"Ugh!"

The body of the man standing in front of him collapsed. 

Mera grabbed Edgar and me by the back and this time threw my body out of the window. As soon as my whole body started throbbing, I had to get up immediately. The three went into the forest and hid behind a bush. 

"Do you know who those people are?"

Edgar answered briefly. 

"Imperial knights."

Both faces turned to Edgar at the same time.

"... Imperial knights?" 

Those who encouraged Edgar to persistently pursue the trial. Edgar laughed. 

"If I die in this situation, who will be suspicious?"

"... Belial."

"The imperial family viewed me.. along with Belial, as someone who was trusted by the people, as a thorn in their eyes. The intention is to deal with this issue all at once." 

At that time, a man clutching his red, swollen face shouted at the top of his lungs.

"Find it quickly!!"

Mera's face also turned bright red with anger. Mera grabbed Edgar by the collar without mercy. 

"You knew that and you called My Lady like that?!"

"I wanted to get my hands on the last of Lady Rose like this." 

"I don't care if you die alone, but why should My Lady who did nothing wrong..."

Tup. 

I quickly covered Mera's mouth. And I spoke in a cold voice.

"Do you think the person who caused me trouble will do whatever he wants?"

"Rose..."

My face, which had been revealing my sincerity, slowly returned to expressionless. Still, I had felt a little bit of sympathy just a little while ago, but now that feeling was completely gone.

I spat out coldly. 

"Don't take your anger out on me for no reason."

"..."

"If you want revenge, die like those evil family members. Why me?"

"... Your wish...."

Edgar spoke in a muttering tone.

"I keep thinking about the honest wish you shared back then."

At that time, I was just as scarred as Edgar. Edgar felt a sense of kinship and comfort from that sight. 

I touched my forehead.

"You really are getting worse. There is something else to deny. Denying me, who is right in front of you."

"No. I'm not denying the person in front of me...!"

Edgar's words trailed off. Because that was really true. Edgar loved the old version of me that was similar to him more than the changed version of me.

Edgar slowly looked at his hands. Ugly hands with blood crusts all over the place. Edgar confessed, burying his face in his hands.

"Yes, that's right. You are afraid of the future. That's why you tried to give up on life."

I could smell the fishy scent. But Edgar did not remove his hand from covering his face.

"I wanted to see you at least once more. I wanted to be comforted that there were other people like me in the world. And in the end..."

'I wanted to monopolize your last moments.'

Mera couldn't bear those words any longer. She grabbed Edgar by tje collar.

"This is really...!" 

"Stop it, Mera. This is not the time."

"But lady... You acted like this knowingly that you were going to kill the young lady!"

Mera asked, looking back at Rose

"Aren't you even angry?!" 

"Mera."

I stood up and answered without hesitation. And I looked down at Edgar.

"Because that person isn't worth it." 

Even with his face covered, Edgar could tell. That Rose was looking at him with her young eyes with her contempt.

I continued.

"Who was it that said people can change with a little help and courage?"

"... I am. I am."

"Things have become completely opposite since then."

Ah, his palms got wet again. 

Edgar asked, still covering his face.

"How did you change so much?"

"Do you want me to repeat what I said earlier when it hurts my mouth?" 

Humans are imperfect and can change as long as they have the will to change.

I put on the hat attached to my cloak.

"No matter what happens in the future or what pain you suffer. Would you like to die?"

"..."

"All of those moments are things I will face and overcome." 

I pulled Edgar's hand down. And made him face it.

The things he did impulsively due to emotion.

"It's all completely mine. Nothing can be yours." 

I spoke clearly while looking into Edgar's tearful eyes. 

"I can never die today. You can never die either." 

Edgar's voice grew louder at those words.

"Why...!" 

Tup. 

Mera covered Edgar's mouth. 

"Do you think the person who caused me trouble will do whatever he wants?"

With those words, I looked beyond the bushes.

"Mera, take him away."

 "What about the Lady...?"

 "No matter how much I do it, it would be impossible for me to run and run away from them. Let people know about the situation anywhere is fine, and bring people with you. Understand?"

"But..!"

"I am physically weak. Even if I run, I'll get tired quickly. So, Mera, please." 

I spoke in a very serious voice while holding a stone that had fallen on the floor. 

"I'm asking this because I really want to live."

"... Yes, Miss."

Mera nodded with tears in her eyes. Edgar opened his mouth again. 

"Rose, you really...!"

But this time, it was blocked by Mera's hand, I shouted, throwing stones. 

"Here you go, you crazy bastards!!"

I screamed as loudly as I could and without stopping. So that Mera, carrying Edgar, would not be caught running away.

***

Hah hah, hah hah... 

I took cover behind a tree and caught my breath.

"Damn, where did she go? The woman! She definitely went this way!"

I quickly covered my mouth with both hands. I felt nervous as the knights passed nearby.

"I don't feel any presence at all. That woman, wasn't she an ordinary young lady?"

"As expected, she is the woman chosen by Belial. You quickly find the maid and Edgar. Given the circumstances, it is clear that they were scattered. We will continue to search here."

"Be careful."

"..."

I remained as still as possible, still covering my mouth with both hands. Even the years of living like a dead person are useful. After all, there is no meaningless time.

I collapsed helplessly, leaning against a tree. My heart was pounding.

Okay. As always, if I remain quiet and still, time will pass quickly. 

I hinted like that, but my heart continued to beat. Unstable. I hinted, but I was actually worried that I was really going to die. Ah, the accident isn't working properly. I tried everything I could to maintain my sanity, but my efforts were in vain. After all, living is an inconvenient thing. But nonetheless.

"Did you look over there too?" 

"I can't feel anything over there either."

"Why can't I feel anything anywhere? I have to search wherever I can!"

I can't let go of life.

I grabbed a handful of dirt and sprinkled it in the eyes of a nearby knight. The moment the knight reflexively covered his face, I immediately struck the knight's head with a stone.

The movement was fast enough to make Beryl feel embarrassed that I was usually lazy but only became nimble when needed. 

"Found her! She's over there!"

"You can just kill her! Because the superiors told me to handle this matter as quickly as possible... !"

It's been so long since I've been running that I'm already out of breath. This is why I sent Mera instead of myself 

I gasped for air. Belial's face passed before my eyes. I originally wanted to kiss Belial before coming here, but he left while I was getting ready to go out. I went to the training center just in case, but it was also extremely quiet.

Wait, too quiet? Isn't that where the knights are training until almost night? Is something strange? 

I was so caught up in the fact that I was talking to Edgar that I didn't even think about it. That was the moment I thought so.

"Found you!"

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