The Magic Expert Except in Offensive Magic

Chapter 121: Resurface

-Scarlett's POV-

How long have I been here?

It feels like I've been here for a few days, but in reality, it wasn't. I think I've been in this cell for at least a day or two.

I wonder what Infernus's sisters are going to do to me? They weren't here, currently.

After their hideout in that abandoned building was discovered, they had to leave and find a new place. Their current hiding place was a cabin in the woods.

I know this because I saw everything that was happening. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to call for help because the earth spirit kept my mouth covered with sticky mud.

It was still on because people might come by and they didn't want to risk it. I think they put up guards to keep intruders from getting inside but I'm not sure.

The worst part is that I'm still trapped in this damn cage. I wish I could find a way out of this.

This is all Infernus's fault! If it wasn't for her, I would be living a normal life with my family, but she took everything from me.

I've spent years finding a way to get rid of her but I never could. No matter how many spells I look at, priest to ask for help, people to help me or even kill me, I could never get out of this situation.

Not only that, but I have to deal with the deaths of countless people that Infernus killed in my body. I still get nightmares whenever I go to sleep.

I want to get rid of Infernus and the only person who has ever helped me recently was that Masked guy and Yuuto. Those two helped me unlike the rest of the people I've encountered.

Not only that but Yuuto was determined to help me get rid of the fire demon because he believes that I deserve a better life. I've met people that only think of me as a bother or a nuisance but Yuuto was the first that actually cared for me.

. . . Why did my heart just skipped a beat? Also, why does my chest feel hot?

[Sounds like your in love, kid.]

I suddenly heard a familiar voice that sent chills down my spine.

There's no way . . . It's just can't be . . .

"I-Infernus?" I muttered.

[That's right! Think you were free of me? Well, too bad! Hahahahaha!] Infernus cackled at me.

No . . . No . . . That can't be!

"H-how is this possible? The ring that Yuuto gave me to block you should keep you from talking to me."

It was true. When Yuuto put the ring on me, I was no longer possessed by Infernus.

In addition to no longer being possessed, I couldn't hear her in my head. The fact that she's talking to me now means something's up.

[Oh, you mean the anti-possession ring, right? Ha! It was a formidable spell but after continuously attacking it, I was able to make a crack in it. I may not be able to possess you but once I get in your head enough, you'll put me back behind the wheel in no time.]

Infernus continued to laugh with glee.

This isn't good. This is so not good.

"I won't let you possess me. As long as I have this ring, you won't be controlling my body." I told her.

[Are you sure about that? You might need me later on.]

"What are you talking about?"

[Think about it. My sisters kidnapped you and your little love interest is currently trying to save you. What do you think is going to happen?]

I thought for a minute and a horrifying thought came to mind.

"Yuuto's going to fight your sisters . . ." I muttered.

[Bingo! Yuuto has no chance against my sisters. That Karma guy may put up a fight but me alone was too much for me. Imagine my sisters going up against him.]

The image of Yuuto and Karma lying on the ground dead suddenly popped into my mind. I couldn't help but shake with fear.

"N-no way . . ."

[Yes way. If you don't want them to get themselves killed than there's only one thing to do. Take off the ring, Scarlett.]

I instinctively looked at the ring that was keeping Infernus at bay. I was tempted to do what she told me but before I could, I resolved myself.

"I-I won't be tricked that easily. I'm not giving you control again." I declared to Infernus.

[Tch! I should've figured that you wouldn't be swindled that easily. Regardless, Yuuto and Karma will go up against my sisters and it will be a bloodbath! Unless you don't want them to die, then you know where to find me.]

After that, Infernus went silent. I tried calling her a few times but she didn't answer back.

She probably won't talk unless I let her control me. Well, I'm not going to get possessed again so I don't plan on talking to her either.

Despite her wicked and murderous behavior, she wasn't wrong about Yuuto and Karma not winning against her sisters. I remember in Infernus's memories that she was up against Karma and it looked like she was winning until that weird object that shot water got in the way.

If it wasn't for that, she might've won that fight and I wouldn't be here right now. Still, I need to believe in Yuuto and Karma.

I have faith in them. I know they're going to save me.

. . . There it is again. That warm feeling in my chest and my heart skipped a beat again.

Infernus said that I was in love but I've never really felt anything like that before. I never had a boyfriend or even had anyone that I was interested in.

This was actually the first that I've ever felt like this. Is this really . . . Love?

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