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*Cursed Twisted Wall (EX)*

“The grace I received as a child has developed into affection. Such innocent affection soon turned into obsession. Despite the twisted wall, you were just a kind girl who wanted to give a lot to the man you loved. The Tower of Baek Eun looked upon you with pity. Love is a curse, and under the guise of magic, it bestows this skill upon you.”

“This skill is the love curse bestowed upon you by the Tower of Baek Eun. Even if you grow old and die, you will regress. If your first goal was obsession, then achieve it. This skill will not disappear until you achieve your goal.”

*※Upon death, you will regress near the one you love. The timing of regression is up to you.*

“…It’s a skill.”

The EX-grade skill greeted me upon my return.

It was also a curse.

A perpetual restraint that would not disappear unless I fulfilled something.

“God must be watching over me! He must have blessed me and Chang-gi!’

No.

They just wanted to see me struggle.

They gave me a skill, convinced that I would make a foolish mistake.

Why didn’t I realize it?

“Why are you acting so strange? You’ve been out of it since earlier.”

“Chang-gi…”

I loved him even more without knowing.

He shielded me again before he died.

Just like when he saved me from the fire as a child, he threw himself in front of the golem when we fought.

“He died because of me.”

Love was truly a disease.

I used to think that yandere characters in subculture were too foolish to go crazy over someone they liked from a woman’s perspective.

But it was me.

I was that idiot.

Thinking of his death and fantasizing about revenge.

“What if I couldn’t stop myself back then.”

I asked myself that question again, filled with regret.

The sun rose.

The tower was noisy, chaos outside.

He must have conquered the 10th floor.

There was nothing much to tell after that.

I handed the Tower of Baek Eun over to Mana and climbed the Golden Tower.

I wanted to clear the still unsolved Golden Tower and reward my lover who saved me.

I wanted to obsess over him.

-Because he saved me, I hope he becomes stronger and more admirable.

-I hope everyone recognizes Chang-gi’s worth.

I wasn’t afraid because I had the regression skill.

I thought it was a victory.

Who would have known that the Tower Master would be embarrassed by the act of regression itself?

*Cursed Obsession (EX)*

“You, who have insulted my tower and love with endless despicable means, shall receive your due punishment.”

“First, do not reveal your true identity until he notices.”

“Second, do not whisper wicked truths with your vile mouth.”

“Third, the man you love will become more vulgar than anyone else…”

“…Watch closely as his corruption unfolds and be consumed by jealousy.”

“No matter how you shiver with insatiable obsession, that love will never be redeemed.”

*※Interferes with the mind of the one you love. Due to skill correction, it becomes difficult for you to realize your true identity.*

*※According to the tower’s curse, you will follow the mandate. Your physique and voice will change as they please.*

*※The one you love will be cursed. They will face female troubles.*

“So this is the result…”

After repeating regression, the other side also noticed.

The Tower Master of the Golden Tower realized my despicable actions and cursed me for daring to discuss love with him.

The curse that was bestowed upon me was twofold.

One was the curse from the Tower of White, which was [the curse of infinite regression if I fail to reciprocate my love for him].

And the other was the curse from the Tower of Gold, which was [the curse of him not recognizing my true identity].

Even if I were to know, I couldn’t predict what would happen based on the mood of the Tower Master.

In some regressions, Chang-gi realized it but didn’t die, while in others, his head exploded and he died.

I know the criteria.

If I find out in a natural and somewhat amusing way, like when he saw my bra and remembered me, it’s safe.

On the other hand, if I get deeply involved or [discover an event that is uninteresting from the Tower Master’s perspective], I die.

If my identity is revealed through someone else’s mouth, then I will definitely die.

Disgusting criteria.

I looked at the skill that brought me such hell and let out a bitter laugh.

“I have two EX-level skills. I’m amazing. I couldn’t give anything to Chang-gi and just monopolized it all for myself.”

Hahaha… ha…

…Idiot.

What am I even doing?

Causing all sorts of trouble for him, burying the curse of misfortune, and turning myself into an immortal body that can’t die, pushing him into the Tower of Gold in this regression.

I am the worst woman.

‘No matter what kind of favor I do, I will never be forgiven, the worst witch.’

That was my true identity.

…………

“…It’s about time.”

Suddenly, my body changed.

From a plump body to a neutral appearance… it was evidence that he was approaching me.

“Are you angry that I dragged you into the Tower of Gold without saying anything?”

Of course, he was angry.

I dragged him into the tower and practically abandoned him without any explanation.

What a trashy friend he is.

“It’s time for reckoning.”

He knocked on the door.

*

“Chang-gi.”

“What.”

“Are you really going to hit me?”

Hit me.

“…………”

“Why are you looking at me like that? Am I at fault here? You just stuck me in the tower without saying anything?! Look! I even came prepared to conquer as you wished! I understand to some extent, but I can’t just let it go like this!”

“Chang-gi….”

Seress now called me by my name.

With his polite tone, he first said he wouldn’t intervene but subtly sided with our bastard.

“That’s right. Even in the eyes of an old lady, this time it’s Seong-yeon’s fault.”

In contrast, Bridget or Nuna defended me.

“You took on a task that could have killed you. And that too, for your friend. There’s no excuse this time.”

Tears welled up at the truly just words.

“No, hitting is fine, but… please spare my face….”

“What, are you vain?”

“No.”

“Then why?”

“I can’t tell you the reason.”

“Oh, you’re being difficult again.”

Even though he said that, he knew why I couldn’t tell him.

I am [a body that dies if a certain truth is known]. And Seress probably knows some of Seong-yeon’s [truth].

Is he warning me that it’s dangerous to hit my face….

“…Alright. I’ll hit you without touching your face.”

“It’s better to aim for the buttocks area. The stomach or the solar plexus is also good.”

“Isn’t that too specific?”

“…………”

“…Fine, I got it.”

“Thank you. If hitting me as Seong-yeon doesn’t calm you down… you can use my body.”

He subtly offered his body.

Plump, lewd, and young body.

I may not be disinterested, but at least for now, it didn’t look appealing.

“I don’t need that. Don’t make me more of a trash than I already am.”

“…Yes.”

As Seress bowed his head, I heard a movement beyond the door.

He was standing up.

With a sulky face, his black hair with a white bridge slightly longer.

“…Hello.”

“Oh, you’re awake. Did you sleep well while I was in the dungeon?”

“Yeah….”

“Short on words?”

“I’m sorry….”

“…………”

Turning my head to the side, I looked at Nuna.

“Shall we talk alone?”

“Yes. I apologize for not showing you the scene of hitting.”

“It’s okay~! The ajumma is in the lounge, so take your time chatting and come out~.”

“Thank you.”

I immediately entered as soon as I saw her turn her back.

I slammed the door shut with a loud noise, making sure no one could come in.

…………

Phew….

“Hey, Seongyeon.”

“Yeah.”

“You know why I came looking for you, right?”

“I know. So let me tell you. I think it’s best for me to hit you right now.”

Oh, she’s quick to talk only at times like this.

I punched her right in the face.

“Ouch!!”

Ceres told me not to hit her face, but I wanted to hit her at least once.

But it wasn’t a serious punch, just to wipe off the sticky stuff on my hand.

“Ew, what is this… it smells…!”

“It stinks, right? Hey, you know how much I had to dig through that shit on the 10th floor with my fingers? Those damn bitches marked my fingers with their fluids! Do you know how disgusting it is to feel that slimy stuff coming up on your hand, you bitch!!”

“But did you have to wipe it on me-”

“Shut up, you bastard!”

I flew off.

The other person didn’t even try to dodge and took the hit cleanly.

She rolled on the floor, and so did I after hitting her.

“Ha… hey. I didn’t come here to beat you up and not return the buff to the madam~! Hey, how does it feel? Does it hurt a lot?”

“It hurts… your punch is the best….”

“Don’t talk about punches, you bastard. If anyone hears, they’ll think I’m tormenting an innocent student.”

I forced myself to get up.

I kicked her in the stomach again, sending her flying towards the chair in the corner.

“Ouch!!! Ugh, sorry… really… sorry….”

Seongyeon, who flew backwards, landed perfectly on the chair.

The built-up heat dissipated instantly with just one hit.

Although I regretted hitting her earlier, I was deeply concerned about how to bring up the next topic.

‘If what the knight said is true… and if this guy really has no malice….’

So I decided to test it.

If this guy is really my friend, he will definitely show a reaction.

“Hey, you bastard. Do you know what kind of nonsense I heard from that damn throne? I should be laughing, shouting, and having a drink right now, but I’m so surprised, you know why, you bastard.”

“…I don’t know.”

“How can you not know? You’ve already conquered the 10th floor here, right?”

“……!”

She flinched.

“What… are you talking about…?”

I knew she was lying, but I didn’t hesitate to hit her.

I stabbed my foot into the stomach of the liar sitting awkwardly on the chair.

“Hey. How many times is it this time?”

“Ugh… what?”

“What do you mean, what? How many times have I killed you? Didn’t your head explode and you die again?”

“Changgi!?”

Finally, she reacted strongly.

Sitting on the chair, she raised her head with a puzzled expression, doubting if the words that came out of my mouth were true, and her eyes widened in surprise.

“Changgi… please… don’t say any more!!”

My friend was truly a returnee.

A truly remarkable person.

“No. I know everything. Well, not exactly everything, but if I know something, I might die, right?”

“Changgi!”

“No, stop it. I’m not dead yet.”

“No! It’s still dangerous! Please don’t say anything more just in case! Please!”

I was surprised to see her so flustered.

While Seongyeon was stuttering, I patted her head and cheek.

‘-Her head is fine.’

I didn’t say any NG words like the knight showed me.

“So, it’s okay for me to ask you directly about the return, just like the pure knight said, right?”

“Ugh…!?”

He was suspicious, but he did tell me what I wanted to know.

I don’t know why he’s pushing me away, but he’s definitely a good guy.

If I ever have to go up to the 20th floor next time, should I buy some simple food?

“I’m not angry. Well, I was annoyed, but I’ve calmed down a lot. So don’t be too tense, you idiot.”

“Changgi… How did you… How did you manage to do that…?”

“You want to know, right? You’re probably going crazy because something you don’t understand happened, right? But what if I don’t tell you? You’ll probably go crazy like me.”

“Uh, I’m sorry! I was wrong! Please, just tell me!”

“What should I do?”

“Changgi~!”

“Oh, be quiet. I’m not deaf, you idiot. Hey, sit up straight. Let’s talk.”

There happened to be tissues on the desk, so I wiped my hands with them.

It wasn’t a wet tissue, but a tissue…

The lingering smell on my hands still bothered me, but I endured it and enjoyed the current situation.

‘Now my friend, who used to keep everything a secret from me, wants to hear my secrets.’

This is so funny.

So this is why people are so secretive.