Chapter 32

[Equipped with skills] 

The heartcut crystal I chose permeated the cover of Akitus.

The crystal on the transparent cover was colored pink.

[Capability <Coughing, Coughing!>] 

– Empathy: “Coughing!” 

Coughing burst out. 

After I teared, blood poured out of my mouth. 

“Are you okay? Doctor! Call a doctor!”

“If you can’t cure my baby, you’ll all die!”

I looked at the Male lead in the black screen, and the sub-Male lead, the original Female lead, dad, brother, aunt, uncle, and grandfather, who were wiping the blood. 

No… This blood is evidence of my disease being cured. 

It’s a phrase that the female protagonist of <The Deadly Evil Woman Doesn’t Want Love> thought absurdly.

She became possessed by a time-limited evil woman whose curse healed the more she was loved by people around her.

This ability is passive and cannot be used at your discretion. 

I’m excited about what the future awaits 

– Ability Effect: The more you’re loved, the more bad energy you get out of your body and cough blood. 

– How many times can you start? 0/3.

“Huh.”

I laughed in vain out of embarrassment.

This is also a skill?

“What do you mean, my heart is pounding? You mean pumping your heart like crazy with a blood?!”

Then it’s a great success.

My heart is pounding like it’s going to explode!

“Cancel, cancel! I want to switch to another ability!”

I scratched the cover to remove the crystal.

But nothing changed.

[The ability to mount cannot be released] 

It only confirms that it is fixed with this ability.

“My precious cash!”

“Wah!”

The female protagonist of “The Deadly Evil Woman Doesn’t Want Love” was possessed by a wicked woman who was hated by everyone.

However, the main setting was that this evil woman was actually cursed, and the more she was loved by people, the more the curse was lifted.

So the female character said, “You’ve bullied me! I don’t want your love!” but she worked hard to raise the favorability of the people around her to live.

“All I needed was the ability to see the likes.…”

How did this happen?

Lucky potions were all lies.

<Let’s stay healthy, my reader ♡> 

Don’t worry, reader! 

It’s not like it’s true! 

You’re actually getting healthier. 

Health that you can’t buy even with money is paid! 

You’re lucky to have the ability to be healthy! 

My reader, I hope you stay healthy♡

“What do you mean health! I’m going to faint from high blood pressure!”

Really, the back of my neck contracted as I grabbed the back of my head.

What do you mean high blood pressure at the age of four?

“Ha, he’s suddenly writing a heart and he’s definitely doing this to make me angry.”

It was like that when we met.

“I will earn cash diligently and surely pick the ability to play the devil’s feet.”

I clenched my fist.

I will make sure to plant that devil’s head in the ground!

* * *

Paeraton’s body guards, knights, and employees all fell on the cold floor and did not dare to raise their heads.

In front of them, the Duke of Paeraton stood like a mountain, exuding a lively energy.

“My daughter almost got kidnapped in my castle because you dared to neglect defense.”

It was a low voice, but it seemed like he would grind up all the people in the field.

“You can’t take responsibility for this other than death.”

In one word, it meant that he would kill all those involved in defense.

“Please leave the list to me. Because I can’t dare to forgive those who have neglected my sister’s personal affairs.”

“Do we need a list? We can just kill them all.”

“You’re right.”

Duke Paeraton and Ares shared their thoughts with each other, giving and receiving.

Those who were listening to the conversation closed their eyes.

There was no one in the world who could break the will of the two Paeratons.

‘Forgive your bad son who goes first rather than mother and father.’

‘I was going to propose to Alice during this vacation…?’

‘I wanted to see the face of my grandchildren who will be born next spring.’

‘I can’t die after not seeing my daughter growing up!’

“Youngest lady!”

It was a time when everyone was organizing their last thoughts at the end of their lives.

“Dad!”

The young child’s cute voice rang in the midst of grief.

Luatisha often ran toward Duke Paeraton.

Duke Paeraton stopped emitting evil spirits and hugged his youngest daughter.

“Lulu, what happened so far? It’s not something you can see.”

“I can’t see Anna, Nancy, Laura, and Tilda.”

All four were lying on their backs in the field.

“······Lulu, the four of them did not properly supplement you. They have to take responsibility for that,”

Luatisha murmured sullenly at the words.

“It’s because I walked around freely.”

“It’s not your fault.”

“It’s natural that you walk around your house as you please. But there are still people that need to make sure you’re safe.”

“No. If I had stayed still in the room, I wouldn’t have been kidnapped.”

“Luatisha, they are there for your freedom. If you were smart, you would know what I’m saying.”

It doesn’t work.

Luatisha clicked her tongue.

‘Then…’

“It’s Lulu’s fault!”

What with this short tongue!

It was embarrassing, but it worked.

The father’s eyes looking down at me began to shake.

‘·······You’re not doing that because you’re reluctant, are you?’

I suddenly thought that, but the water is already spilled!

‘I’m a 4-year-old baby! Hundreds of lives are at stake for me! At least I have to protect my maid sisters! I’m a 4-year-old baby! I can do it!’

Luatisha’s big eyes glistened, biting sadly.

“You’re scolding the maid sisters and servants just because I can’t stay still in my room?”

“Oh, no…”

“I’ll only use my room for the rest of my life! It’s because of Lulu.”

At that time, Ares next to him said,

“Lifelong plan…”

He murmured, “It’s not bad,”

but Luatisha didn’t hear it.

The child pretended to be pathetic and pitiful and wiped away fake tears.

“If I was trapped in a room all my life, I couldn’t see the sky, couldn’t see the flowers, and didn’t know the happiness or joy of life.”

“It’s okay, my lovely sister. I’ll bring the sky, flowers, and jewels in your room.”

Ares said with a caring smile.

Luatisha become dispirited.

What’s wrong with my sweet and kind brother?

“Come to think of it, if you stay in the room, you’ll die early due to lack of exercise.”

“Come to think of it, there are many ways to take responsibility other than death.”

“Yes, that’s what I think.”

Duke Paeraton and Ares firmly said.

“We will discuss their punishment later.”

Those who were lying face down at the words of Duke Paeraton raised their heads blankly.

‘You’re going to discuss punishment again afterwards?’

The people who have been together since the Duke took the position were quick to grasp the situation.

However, they could not believe what was happening even after seeing it with their own eyes.

Did the lady withdraw the Duke’s intention to punish the servants?

Is that possible?

“Dismiss for now.”

I don’t know if it’s possible, but that’s already happened!

“Thank you, the youngest lady!”

“I won’t forget this kindness, lady!”

“I will pay you back with life!”

Those who returned from death bowed their heads toward Luatisha.

Luatisha wiped off her sweat, phewing.

“Shyness is just for a moment and a person’s life is precious!”

I’m still ashamed, but I saved my sisters’ lives.

Other people, too.

At that time, a notification window began to appear in front of me.

[The vassals of the Dukes of Paeraton thank the reader!] 

[The loyalty of the knights increases!] 

[Many knights want to swear their loyalty to you as their Lady!] 

[The group of employees of the Paeraton Duchy is moved by your kindness]

[Saved many people’s lives! Your reputation resonates throughout Paeraton Dukedom!]

[Congratulations! Your existence has been imprinted on the employees!] 

[Your influence in the Paeraton family will increase significantly!] 

[8000 cash will be given!]

‘8,000 cash! It’s not a lottery ticket, it’s just cash!’

I didn’t mean to get cash, but it’s also true that I was looking forward to it.

But I didn’t know 8,000 cash would come! I threw the shame back and laughed.

* * *

Ixion felt something incompatible and lifted his heavy eyelids.

Someone’s shadow was seen in the dark.

And someone’s hand was touching the back of Ixion’s neck at the moment.

Ixion opened his prickly mouth.

“Why, are you going to kill me now?”

“No way.”

I heard a soft voice with a low laugh.

“Even if I kill you like this, I can’t prove my ability.”

“Hmph.”

Ixion raised his body with a runny nose.

Ares gently stepped down and handed him lukewarm water.

Ixion did not refuse with pride.

I recovered quite a bit, but I still didn’t feel well.

Ares slightly frowned at the condition of Ixion.

“Why did you do that so immaturely? It was very dangerous.”

“Don’t mind it.”

“You used magic enough to cover everywhere. You were looking for Luatisha, right?”

“……”

“If you had taken a little more time, you could have searched more efficiently.”

Ixion remained silent.

Efficiently?

At that time, I couldn’t think of anything like that.

I just thought that I should find Luatisha as soon as possible because I would tear my body apart.

“It’s a high-speed movement to the point where you pour magic to the point of ignorance and strain your body. Another way would be more comfortable to commit suicide.”

Ares shook his head.

“That’s where it didn’t end and the magic exploded. Thanks to you, there was no complete body.”

“So what? They deserved to die.”

“You know I didn’t say anything about killing them?”

“…”

“Good thing the magic didn’t go wild. If there was a runaway, you would have already died.”

“The runaway is too much. I’m not that inexperienced.”

“It was a situation that wouldn’t be strange if it went wild. No, it’s amazing that you didn’t go crazy even though you went to that state.”

“······I couldn’t.”

“What?” Ares asked back, but Ixion shut up.

‘I couldn’t go wild.’

If I go wild, not only me but also that small bunch of cotton will die.

“How many times did Lua come to see you, but you didn’t meet her, right? The little kid was so sad.”

“Get out of my way.”

Ixion immediately revealed it.

When Ares saw it, he hummed, “Hmm.”

“That’s really cool. I can’t believe you’re so easy to read.”

“When did I do that?”

At the same time as he said that, Ares reached out.

A black magic was sucked into the Ixion from him.

Magic, which had been empty and depleted, quickly filled up.

Feeling his body recovering, Ixion looked at Ares with unbelieving eyes.

“·······why?”

He helped him with his recovery.

I couldn’t believe it even though it was happening now.

Ares, who received the attention, replied with his eyes bent.

“You’re a lovely brother. Of course, I need to help you.”

“Dog shit!”

“That’s mean.”

Ares smiled.

“Don’t lock the door saying you can’t show others your weakness.”

Ares began to melt into the darkness.

“Lua misses you a lot.”

Only the reverberation of his words remained in the absence of Ares.

‘That guy…. Ixion, grated his teeth.’

I’m angry, but thanks to you, my body has completely recovered.

“Lua wants to see you a lot.”

The words hovered strangely in my ears.

Ixion, who got out of bed, grabbed the curtain and leaned back.

The bright light began to drive out the darkness that filled the room.

“Why? Why are you coming so late? I was so scared! You bad guy! Bad guy!”

The child’s voice, which has been heard continuously during a coma, rings with light.

‘How can you call me a bad guy because I came to save you late?’

‘It must be absurd, but my solar plexus hurt strangely.’

“It was natural for me to come to save that weak bone.”

Rather than being scared of me, she trusted and relied on me.

“…”

Ixion looked out the window.

Even though it was winter, flowers managed to bloom.

The heat resembles the hair of the cotton ball in pink.

‘If I go now, will she get angry again?’

Why did I come so late?

Why didn’t I even open the door?

As if the cotton ball naturally had the right to meet Ixion.

“····· cheeky.”

I should go and say something.

Ixion’s face, who said so, had a pretty warm smile.

Although no one saw it because it disappeared as he left the room.

It was so easy to find Luatisha.

The cotton ball attracts people’s attention wherever she goes.

The moment I found Luatisha holding an armful of flowers in the distance, Ixion stopped walking.

Suddenly, a corner of my chest fell.

Ixion didn’t know if she was scared.

“Wouldn’t it be that she’s really scared?”

I already saw a terrible sight like that.

Many people were traumatized after witnessing the massacre caused by magic.

Bugs who puke and vomit just by looking at the black color.

That’s better.

Humans who only know how to point fingers, curse, and hate.

“……”

I felt so dirty thinking that that weak cotton ball would do that.

‘Why on earth am I worried about this?’

I was annoyed.

‘That weak bone has nothing to do with me at all.’

“Ixion!”

Then, the cotton ball found him and looked up between the flowers.

It was so pathetically peaceful with a wide smile.

Teary.

Something came up.

I feel like I’m the only one who’s worried about it, but I think I’ve become a fool.

‘When did I start to think about it?’

As if proving that nothing was wrong, Ixion raised his magic.

It doesn’t matter how the cotton ball reacts to the magic.

It’s true.

Even if you faint bleeding from your mouth right now—

“Cough, huck!”

—no matter what.

Ixion’s eyes widened.

The moment his magic reached Luatisha, she twisted and coughed.

And

Tuk!

Flowers fell out of the child’s arms.

At the same time, the flower began to turn red.

From the blood that Luatisha shed.