My Destiny To Be Loved By The Villains[part 1 Complete ]

Chapter 42 Midterm Exam

On the day of the exam.

"...So."

A bewildered Elijah alternately looked at me and Yuria.

"I have a lot of questions I want to ask."

"Ask me later."

"..."

Her narrowed but remained silent.

Well, it's not hard to understand what she's feeling. In fact, it's because of many things.

Just yesterday, everything was normal and now I'm wearing a mask.

Not to mention that I brought along a companion, who doesn't say a word and only communicates through floating text. She's also being forbidden not to approach within three steps of said companion.

And worst of all.

"You're into that?"

"No."

"..."

"Really, no."

Elijah was judgingly staring at the 'leash' I was holding in my hand.

I totally understand the slight disdain in her eyes, considering that the leash was attached to Yuria's neck.

"...There's a reason for this."

"Please, do tell. What kind of reason would there be to warrant a leash on a grown woman and dragging her around? I'm really curious."

"..."

No, there really is a reason.

In the first place, I didn't suggest any of this.

[That, I, I was the one who suggested that we go around like this...]

As Yuria replied with her floating text, Elijah's look of bewilderment became even more pronounced.

However, there's no other option.

'If I don't do this, her mental degradation will get worse...'

Although I successfully managed to calm her down after going berserk due to the Devil Fragment's influence, afterward, she developed an irrational fear of being separated from me.

She even went as far as recommending to put her on a leash so that 'we'll be together wherever I go'.

"..."

Uh. I'm scared too.

I could feel my dignity as a human being getting stripped away with every step.

But looking at the awakening conditions of the Gray Devil inside Elnore, it's evident that it closely relates to the vessel's mental state.

And right now, Yuria's mental state is on the brink of extremity. If she's triggered even in the slightest, the devil fragment would manifest itself right then and there.

With the existence of the Fatal Charm skill, it's unlikely that I'll be harmed, but considering the White Devil's 'power,' just one manifestation could have a fatal impact on Chapter 2 as a whole.

And if the main quest in Chapter 2 fails, it's game over. It's a death sentence.

"..."

This means that I have to follow through this, whether I like it or not.

'...At least until I meet the Saintess.'

The symptoms should ease a bit if I contact the Saintess who's currently in the examination venue.

Given Yuria and Lucien's 'relationship', it can only be like that.

Curing the Curse of Severance within 5 days is just the beginning.