CH 1

In life, there are situations where the word ‘of all occasions’ fits perfectly.

I bring my umbrella every day, but ‘of all occasions’, I left it on a rainy day.

You usually do your job well, but ‘of all occasions’, you made a mistake on an important day. Then your reputation would be worse than your classmate who just played around.

That’s when I came to extreme thoughts.

‘Wow, I shouldn’t have started.’

That’s how I feel right now.

After reading books as a hobby, I possessed a character in a book like this.

‘Wow, this is crazy. I shouldn’t have read that book!”

Sunlight poured through the clear window.

I heard a magnificent organ performance.

I saw people full of joy.

Among them, I was the only one who was standing in a daze.

I looked at my husband standing next to me.

It was a face that suited this temple well.

Neatly tied black hair and deep red eyes that seemed to have a story. Neat features with a body with great proportions.

‘… Ho.’

There was a chuckle. With moistened eyes, I looked at the bright light shining on the back of the officiator. Oh, my god.

The person who would become my husband is a murderer.

One who tears people apart.

***

About ten minutes ago, I was declared dead.

“Time of death. March 17, 2021, at 12:03.”

When I was eleven years old, I lost my parents and started living with my uncle.

My parents had quite a bit of assets, but my uncle and his wife took care of and ate them, so I couldn’t even look at them. After that, I couldn’t even go to school properly.

I barely managed to find a part-time job that hire minors and saved some money. At the same time, I did not give up on my studies.

As I worked hard diligently, I was able to get into my dream university.

I must have gotten a little too proud and fought with my uncle and his wife every day over the inheritance of my parents.

I saved up all the money I had and even hired a lawyer. But one day, my stomach hurt terribly.

I thought it was an illness caused by stress and tried to ignore it, but as time passed, the pain became unbearable. The hospital I went to diagnosed me with pancreatic cancer.

Pancreatic cancer at this age.

The doctor said it had metastasized to the point where it was impossible to do anything.

I struggled to survive.

However, hard work does not always produce plausible results. Had I known it was going to be like this, I would’ve set fire to my uncle’s house. Regret always comes late.

It is said that hearing remains for a short time even after the heart stops completely. I guess I vaguely heard my death sentence.

I couldn’t remember anything after that. It was just gone. Like I was cut off.

Until a grand, sacred bell rang from somewhere.

‘What is this?’

A ray of light struck me, who was bewildered.

When I opened my eyes to the unbearable glare, I saw a temple so high that it was impossible to estimate its height.

‘Is this the afterlife? I don’t think it’s hell…’

Although it was a white building, it had a strangely blue color that made it seem supremely holy.

Have you ever been told that flowers are scattered in hell? No.

Then, have you ever been told that flowers are scattered in heaven? Of course.

‘Oh my gosh.’

At the end of the long aisle, an old man in a white robe stood on a podium. He looked at me with satisfaction with a thin booklet in his hands.

‘Is that the person who will guide me to heaven, or is he an angel?’

The man, who I didn’t know whether he was a human or an angel, had a benevolent face, and it gave me a good feeling. I replied with a smile.

Without much doubt, I walked forward confidently. As I walked, I felt like something was getting in the way of my feet, so I glanced down.

‘A dress? Why am I wearing a dress?’

It wasn’t just a dress, it was like a wedding dress that was too long.

Is the road to heaven always this noisy?

Even in the midst of chaos, I felt a sense of uneasiness that I just couldn’t get over. As I started to have some doubts about this situation, my right hand, which had been fine until recently, felt a little heavy.

I felt a warm touch on my right hand. As if someone was holding my hand. I glanced around and saw a handsome man holding my hand.

‘Wh-What’s this?!’

Normally I would have cursed inwardly, but now I was just flustered. I almost screamed frivolously, but fortunately, I did not.

I looked at the man with a puzzled look. This man was dressed as I was. After a little surprise, I could see the man’s intense face in detail.

The man had neatly tied his black hair down to the wingspan. Red eyes, which looked sad and pure, looked at me.

He looked kind but deep as if he had a story. With every step, I noticed slim limbs and a good figure that could be seen even if hidden in clothes.

‘I don’t think I’ve ever heard that you have to join hands with someone you don’t know to go to heaven.’

Who the hell is this guy? I expressed my embarrassment with my eyes at the person on the podium. Yes, the man’s good-looking. But this is weird.

Unfortunately, the old man didn’t seem to have the ability to read thoughts. He gently ignored my gaze and began to open his mouth in a reverent voice.

“Today’s wedding ceremony takes place within the Mass of the High Liturgy. We would be grateful if you would join us in prayer so that we may become one through this holy sacrament.”

… I beg your pardon?

‘What are we doing now?’

I looked around with confused eyes. I fumbled and touched my hair because I felt like something was pulling at it from a while ago. A handful of sandpaper was held in my hand.

‘How can anyone do this without consent?’

I tried to raise my hand to protest right away.

‘Why is my hair like this…’

I felt a splitting headache.

As I groaned inwardly with my face crumpled but without saying a word, unknown memories began to scramble into my head.

[The oracle has come for you to marry the high priest, Vivi! The ceremony has failed several times, and it seems like it was all for this day!]

[The high priest is over there. Oh my gosh, he’s taller and more handsome than the rumor. Wait, this is not the time for this. Now, why are you not greeting him?]

[If you go to the capital, you have to be careful at night. From what I’ve heard, the capital’s heinous serial murders never end. However, the high priest will protect you.]

‘… Wait a minute. No way.’

Even though my head was dizzy, the officiator continued to officiate. In an embarrassing yet terrifying situation, I could hear the officiator’s words.

“Today, we are delighted to gather at the Temple of Elbrado to attend the wedding ceremony of High Priest Seniel McCourt and Vivi Jezlein. We are here with these two in the most valuable place.”

‘H-Hold on. What’s the name of my husband-to-be again? Seniel McCourt? And I’m Vivi?’

All of a sudden, the information in my head was intertwined. Before I could figure out my exact situation, I judged that I was done for.

I heard a siren in my ear.

‘This is just like in the novel 《Two Flavors》!’

Only then did this whole situation make sense.

A husband with a handsome but sad face. The high priest. The name and memories of Vivi.

I must be inside the novel. Otherwise, this could not have happened.

“I want everyone to pray for this couple.”

I couldn’t figure out why I possessed the woman in the novel or how I got here, but that wasn’t the important thing right now.

High Priest ‘Seniel’ during the day, and ‘Kid’, a murderer who tears people to pieces by night. Marriage to a male lead with a completely separate personality.

And I was an extra who would die the moment I made eye contact with Kid the Killer.

‘I have to run!’

I realized later that this was my only chance to escape. When everyone was praying with their eyes closed.

I looked back with urgency and see a wide-open exit.

‘It’s a long way to the exit, but… I don’t know.’

Holding the hem of my dress in both hands, I timidly stepped toward the exit. I could see a lot of people with their eyes closed.

‘If these people suddenly open their eyes…’

Above all else, this was a world where God and religion were the most important.

They believed that they would be cursed if they did not follow the oracle. And now that the bride was against the holy ceremony, there was no way they would let her go.

As soon as I was caught running away, I was destined to be everyone’s prey.

I got goosebumps all over my body and sprained my feet. And that moment.

“Cough!”

‘My mother!’

Suddenly, the officiant began to clear his throat. As if that was a signal, everyone opened their eyes.

Before making eye contact with the person behind me, I hurriedly looked ahead. I just smiled shyly, fiddling with the dress like someone who wanted to tidy it up because it was annoying.

The corners of my lips were trembling. My heart was beating fast and I felt like I was going to vomit.

“Let those who are contracted by marriage be bound by love, and bear fruit of love as witnesses of love.”

No, officiant. I think there was a mistake.

I think we should let someone else marry this person, not me. I just died and I don’t want to die again. Besides, that guy is someone who tears people apart or skins them…!

But the officiant with a kind impression could not read my thoughts.

“…so we are present as witnesses to testify to Elbrado in the conclusion of this marriage. So I’d like to ask both of them what they’re going to say.”

Don’t ask. The officiant looked at Seniel with a friendly face.

“Is it true that Seniel McCourt married with his own free will without any coercion in this marriage?”

“… Yes.”

Seniel didn’t look well.

Well, that’s understandable.

Unlike Kid, Seniel was a good person. He was adamantly opposed to Kid’s murder.

Therefore, he suffered all kinds of pain while using every means to stop Kid. Perhaps he was still upset because he had not been able to stop this marriage.

But at this moment, I had no compassion for him.

“…Vivi Jezlein? Lady Jezlein?”

“Ah? Ah, yes.”

“Is it true that you married with your own free will?”

My mouth opened before closing again.

If I say no, I’m sure they’d put me on the execution table, calling me an atheist, rather than respecting my wishes. Can I say no? I answered with tears in my eyes.

“… Yes.”

Tears covered my face.

***

Is this what it feels like to go to hell on your own feet?

Through the carriage window, I gazed at the majestic mansion showing off its majesty.

‘Here is the infamous…’

After the tearful wedding, there was no reception, as if the whole situation was telling me to not run away. I was thrown right into the carriage and arrived at Seniel’s house.

How long is the road that crosses the front yard to the entrance of the mansion? The carriage continued to run for a long time while maintaining its speed.

A wide lawn, perfectly symmetrical to left and right, and angel statues with religious colors. Rather than thinking it was pretty, I began to tear down the garden out of the desire to survive.

Beyond the lawn from the main gate, the mansion finally began to appear.