Transmigrated as the terminally ill villainess

Chapter 66

I stood still, watching Brother Valius bury Lavenia's belongings with Darius' help.

After observing, I was surprised that Lavenia's taste was similar to mine.

For example, the majority of her belongings are my favorite colors. She also collects cat ornaments, just like me, and has a collection of handmade bookmarks with cute designs, just like mine.

"This too." Darius took out a pair of earrings by using magic on his hand. They looked worn but still luxurious.

Brother Valius took them with a sad look. "... Did she likes it? Is that even her taste in style? Sigh... I don't even know her taste. Will she ever forgive me?"

Darius smiled faintly. "She likes it. If not, she wouldn't keep your gifts and cry over them when they were lost and broken. Like before."

Ah... Are those the earrings Reymond was talking about? It turned out to be a gift from my brother...

Brother Valius chuckled. "I can't imagine her crying over something as trivial as that. The last time she cried was about 11 years ago, you know."

"No. She did back then."

"It's okay, Darius. Thank you for comforting me."

Darius fell silent, looking at Brother Valius helplessly.

"I heard from Reymond that Lavenia once cried when Arkanio broke the earring. But Darius fixed it." I said, making Brother Valius look at me in disbelief.

He then looked at Darius, asking for confirmation.

Darius nodded. "At the party that time. You didn't come because you were sick, so I accompanied Lania."

Brother Valius was stunned. His puffy face turned red again.

He lowered his head, covering his eyes with his arms. "Just why..."

Darius patted the top of Brother Valius' head gently.

Not long after, he stopped, as if remembering something.

After considering it, he spoke up. "Ah... Not long ago I found a note in one of the books in the library... I think this shouldn't be hidden from you."

He took out a worn, folded paper and handed it to Brother Valius. Despite his trembling hand, he accepted it after rubbing his dry eyes.

After a long silence, Brother Valius was suddenly overcome by violent tremors that made his entire body shake.

He collapsed to his knees, his fingers gripping the paper with an almost desperate intensity.

Tears flowed once more as if his previously swollen and dry eyes had been nothing but a cruel trick of the light.

"What the fuck... Was all of my life been a lie and joke? Ha! This isn't even funny."

He bit his lower lips. "Ugh... Lania... Fuck, I'm so sorry... Why didn't you tell me... Why bear it all by yourself... Hic... Of course I will be disappointed... I'm very disappointed now... in myself. FOR FUCK SAKE! GOD... Why did you do this- hic... shit!? Just take me, dammit! ARGHH!! JUST TAKE MY FUCKING SOUL INSTEAD!!" Brother Valius cried and screamed painfully while bowing to the ground.

What... What happened..? What's the letter about..?

I crouched beside him and held his arms, trying to lift him. "Brother..."

Because he didn't budge, Darius crouched down and helped me. "It's dirty. Get up."

"I don't care... I don't even deserve to step on the ground. I should be the one buried. Fuck, just kill me instead. I should be the one who's dead-"

"BROTHER!" My tears flowed uncontrollably.

Those words made my chest feel tight. Brother Valius was a man of his word. When he said he should be the one dead, I knew he wasn't kidding.

I took a deep breath and looked at him with a burning feeling. "Why would you say something like that?! Are you doing this to make your sister happy?"

I clenched my fists. "Yes, I don't know what kind of person Lavenia is. But as far as I know, she won't be happy if you become like this. She didn't blame you, and I'm sure of it. Or else, why did she choose me to replace her? Don't be like this, it breaks my heart. And... don't talk about death so easily... Lavenia won't like it. And I don't like it either... Please don't leave me..." I held onto the hem of his sleeve desperately while chocking on my tears.

A second later, my tears stopped because of the overwhelming nausea.

I hurriedly covered my mouth as liquid started coming up my throat.

Then I looked at my hands, which were wet with the liquid.

Ah... It's blood.

Suddenly, I felt goosebumps and my body temperature felt like it was dropping rapidly.

Everything started spinning around me, and my vision went black.

My strength... I'm gonna fall...

Before losing consciousness, I sensed a pair of hands swiftly reaching out to catch my body and head, preventing them from crashing to the ground.

Ugh... The timing... Please, don't let my brother do something strange. don't let anything happen to him...

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(The content of the letter):

I find it difficult to control my emotions, and I have once again made a mistake.
This is not unexpected, and I already know that this is the consequence of exchanging half of my soul.

Brother Valius will be disappointed if he finds out. However, this is an essential requirement. I do not regret it.

Mother, please help this cowardly me.
Please give me the courage to solve this problem on my debutante day.

I am uncertain whether I made the correct decision, but having exchanged half of my soul, I can only hope for a smooth outcome.
As long as I can avenge us and release our family from the shackles of the past, I do not mind becoming the most vicious person or destroying my entire soul.

I am determined to avenge your death. I will make them pay for their cruel treatment of me, the kidnapping of Brother Vasilius and all the past events they did to our family.

I promise to punish them all.

I swear will do whatever it takes,
even if I end up in hell.