Divorce Manual

Chapter 129

I stare blankly at the traces of Cadensha, which have become ashes. This is the most plausible assumption I can make under the current circumstances.

Although it is a story in a movie, and even in modern times, it is not common to study animals and create monsters.

There is no law that said it wouldn't happen here either.

Isn't this a world where not only magic is taken for granted, but monsters can fly and breathe fire?

Then—

The remaining question is, 'Who did this on purpose?'

Who is it? Is it the wizards or the temple?

I tap the ashes with my feet, trying to think of which group would do this.

To be honest, I thought the current situation was a trivial episode and didn't take it too seriously.

I just thought that Charles might be slightly hurt by the violent Cadensha since this was supposed to be an opportunity for Abigail and Kyle's love to deepen.

But, given what the situation is right now...

It's not that simple.

I keep thinking that all of this hasn't happened spontaneously, but that someone created it.

Someone purposely evolved a monster and released it on Condel.

I chew on the soft flesh in my mouth and wipe the sweat from my palms on my skirt.

My heart is pounding as if someone is clutching my heart, which is beating fast.

With that thought in mind, let's turn our body slightly and take a step backward, as if pushing the ashes away.

"Abella."

In case I fall, Charles, who supports me from behind, grabs my elbow.

I feel his hard chest on my back and the pounding of his fast and strong heart—

To attack him—

I close my eyes.

No, they may have wanted to kill him.

At least I don't want to think about it. I slowly open my eyes, gnawing on my lips at the conclusion that follows.

After all, if that was their purpose—

They half succeeded and half failed.

Cadensha evolved as intended, but Charles is unharmed. Charles turns his head to see the ashes pouring down in the wind like a moving creature.

"Though it wasn't a big deal."

"......"

"It's my negligence. I overlooked that there may still be species that evolve in this way. From now on, I'll have to listen to you more."

I move toward to the sound of his pleasant laughter as I gently caress the fingertips holding my elbow.

"It's not your negligence."

I look up at him and shake my head slightly. I don't know about Charles, but they are the only ones who would have benefited from the current episode in the novel.

Abigail, who had come all the way to Condel to find medicinal herbs, and Kyle, a prince riding on a white horse, who appeared to rescue her. If they made the decision to create the situation, it would've been too much for Charles, who was unaware, to get out of it alone.

To think that it is just a coincidence...

That's self-deception.

All of this isn't just for Kyle's dramatic appearance, is it?

He really didn't mean to make Cadensha violent, seriously injure Charles, and kill people just for that reason, right?

It's not like he's trying to become a hero by using monsters to threaten people and save them.

But they—

They are the main characters!

The moment when the emotions that I had suppressed while reading myself came pouring out as if a dam has burst—

"Ha, the main characters suck."

It sincerely erupts from the bottom of my heart.

I can feel his gaze on me changing strangely, but I have no intention of correcting it.

The main characters are dog shit.

To be honest, there is no expression that can describe the current situation more accurately than this.

People who are willing to do anything for their own ends are called 'sociopaths'.

That's the role of the villain.

Not this foolish man who fights against monsters until his legs are broken and his whole body is in a mess to protect his people.

"Haiz."

These people did not fit the role of the main characters that I expected from reading novels. I grind my teeth with the conviction that they are crazy.

Yes, this novel was a mistake from the beginning by having a setting where an innocent woman should be purged, saying that it is a Wicking tradition.

Even Madam Erst eats and lives well!

They were killed.

Charles and Abella.

These damn things.

Will he kill him?

"Abella?"