Chap 114-Stay Out of This

 

“Hehe… Hehehe…”

“Looks like she’s finally gone mad.”

“Hehehe…”

“Stripped of her noble status and reduced to less than a street slave, of course she wouldn’t be sane.”

From outside the iron door of the solitary cell, I could hear the guards whispering as they watched me.

But even so, I couldn’t stop laughing.

Because I genuinely felt good.

I was even prepared for execution.

If that happened, I was planning to escape with divine power at the moment of death, but thankfully, I was being sent to the Holy Theocracy, so I didn’t have to.

The Holy Theocracy.

It was right next to the Rapellasia family’s territory.

In fact, it was fair to say they almost shared the territory.

I was planning to go to the Rapellasia family anyway, and they’re sending me right near there.

Elaha, she hasn’t really helped me at all since she became the chairwoman of the academy…

But this time, I could kiss her to death.

“Ehehe…”

“Seeing her go crazy like that, I almost feel sorry for her…”

“Are you crazy! Didn’t you hear what that bitch did?”

“I know… I do… but she’s about the same age as my youngest daughter…”

I let the guards misunderstand as they pleased and began to organize my plans for the future.

First, according to the information Lina gave me before the midterm exams, the Holy Theocracy was currently cooperating with the Rapellasia family.

And the Rapellasia family would be desperate to get their hands on me to experiment on me, even if it was just to cure Elise’s younger sibling.

Even if I didn’t do anything, wouldn’t I naturally end up heading to the Rapellasia family?

If so…

What I need to do now is to rest comfortably in this prison.

Clang-

I tried to stretch, but the restraints that bound my entire body annoyingly hindered my movements.

“…”

Of course, it was a little uncomfortable because of this hunk of metal.

But still, this is something.

I worked like a dog throughout the midterm exams.

And after it was over, I was tormented by my sister all day long.

Finally, I had time to rest comfortably.

You have to rest when you can, and then save the world or something.

I closed my eyes and tried to rest in what I thought was the most comfortable position.

At that moment.

Thud-

Thud-

At the dull and ominous sound, my eyes automatically snapped open.

Behind the guard who collapsed powerlessly, what came into my sight was…

“Yeon! Are you okay?”

Camilla rushing towards me in a hurry.

Seeing that, my head started to throb already.

And…

‘Why is she here?’

Next to her, Lea was standing with a shy smile.

…

“So… you came… to save me?”

At Camilla’s words, I sighed as I fiddled with my freed wrist.

I wanted to shout at her to stop doing useless things right away, but…

I couldn’t bring myself to do that to her, who was making such a determined expression.

“Um… Camilla?”

In the end, instead of saying that, I decided to ask what I had been wondering about since earlier.

“Then… why is Lea…?”

I pointed to Lea, who was looking at me with sparkling eyes next to me, and made an awkward expression.

I could understand that Camilla had caused an accident.

But Lea had no reason to come and save me.

“What’s with that look? I’m disappointed.”

Lea pouted and said.

“You saved me during the midterm exams, Lady Yeon, so I’m just repaying the favor.”

What…?

No, how?

I immediately glared at Camilla.

‘You promised me you wouldn’t tell anyone else!’

“No! I didn’t say anything!”

As if she had read my eyes, Camilla hurriedly shook her head and waved her hands.

If it wasn’t Camilla… then how?

With a face full of questions, I turned my gaze to Lea, who was standing next to me.

“87, 57, 84.”

Lea suddenly listed numbers that had no meaning.

“……？”

Something… these numbers… feel familiar somehow…

“…….”

Ah.

“Y-You, how did you…?”

The numbers she suddenly said were…

My… three sizes.

What’s more, I’ve lost weight since then, so they must have changed a few times… how did she get them right?

“Hehe. After looking at you for a while, I naturally came to know them?”

Lea covered her mouth and smiled playfully.

‘What, what did you look at? No… why are you saying that so proudly in the first place!’

At the moment I was screaming inwardly, Lea’s expression turned serious.

She hesitated for a moment, then looked straight at me and said.

“It’s no use covering your face.”

“Because… I can recognize you.”

I think she tried to create a serious atmosphere when she said that.

Right now, could it be that…

During the midterm exams, she recognized me just by looking at my body…?

‘Crazy bitch…’

I glared at Lea with eyes full of contempt.

Lea, who received my gaze, quickly lowered her head with a dejected face.

But that sullen expression felt even more disgusting.

Come to think of it, it was like that last time too.

That appearance of giggling with her friends, saying that they should try to do something strange to me.

And that lecherous gaze looking at me.

I must keep Lea away from now on.

I firmly resolved in my heart.

Lea pouted again and glared at me as if she didn’t like it.

But I didn’t waver.

That woman is dangerous.

“Do you know what?”

Lea carefully opened her mouth.

“Actually… I was with Camilla when she was dragged into the Akashic Records.”

“What…?”

‘She was… there with her?’

That means…

‘…Has one more person learned my truth?’

My head throbbed with pain.

‘Camilla alone is complicated enough, but now Lea too?’

At that time, Lea rolled up her sleeve and showed me her wrist.

On her white wrist, there was a clear red mark.

“Hmph. I wasn’t going to show off if I could help it… but this is a mark I got when I was dragged away and interrogated for trying to protect you!”

“What…?”

“They dragged me away and investigated me, thinking I had been brainwashed or something.”

Her voice, as she grumbled, was filled with injustice.

“If it wasn’t for Camilla…”

“A-Are you okay?”

I quickly approached Lea and began to examine her wrist.

“Is there anywhere else you’re hurt besides here?”

Every time someone gets hurt because of me, it feels terrible.

I didn’t know at all.

That she had suffered such a thing trying to protect me…

The moment my heart was about to feel strangely heavy.

‘No, wait a minute…’

But then, shouldn’t she have said that from the beginning?

Why did she bring up my three sizes…?

I glared at Lea again with eyes that had gone cold.

‘Don’t be fooled. This woman is dangerous.’

“Pfft…!”

“They just checked me a few times with divine power and it was over. I’m fine everywhere else.”

Only after hearing those words did I relax and release the strength in my body.

“…That’s a relief.”

“Wow… seriously…”

Lea shook her head when she saw my expression.

“I felt it in the Akashic Records too, but you’re really amazing.”

“……?”

“Lady Yeon, are you really a pushover? No, who’s worried about who right now?”

Lea rolled her eyes as if she was dumbfounded.

“W-What are you talking about! A pushover! How, how well do I take care of my own interests!”

I retorted, flustered.

“Interests? What have you gained so far besides torture and humiliation?”

My face flushed at those words.

That’s exactly… the benefit I wanted.

I couldn’t bring myself to say it out loud.

“Enough with the jokes! We have to get out of here quickly, there’s no time!”

Camilla, who had been holding her hands tightly and fidgeting since earlier, finally couldn’t stand it and joined the conversation.

‘That’s right. They came here to save me, didn’t they?’

I’m sorry, but I couldn’t do what they wanted.

It’s not just because of my plan.

If I escape from here with their help, too many people will be in danger as a result.

“Camilla.”

I looked straight at her and said firmly.

“I’m sorry, but I’m not going to leave.”

“But, Yeon! If you stay like this…!”

Camilla shouted urgently.

“If I leave now, what about you guys?”

“What kind of trouble are you going to get into for helping a notorious villain escape?”

“We’re okay.”

“The family has already finished preparing all the cleanup. No one will know we did it.”

“Then what about those people?”

I gestured with my chin to the guards lying on the floor.

“Those people could really lose their lives for not being able to stop me from escaping. So… I can’t do that.”

At my words, Camilla bit her lip and lowered her head.

‘…This is why I was reluctant to reveal my truth.’

I was grateful for their hearts.

Either way, they did this for me.

But on the other hand, it was very annoying.

It was thanks to the fraudulent ability of being a Masochist, but I pride myself on being quite strong, both physically and mentally.

There was no need or reason to receive anyone’s concern.

It’s different from Bella’s case.

At least she was at a level where she could keep up with me.

But Camilla and Lea…

Their potential was high, but at this moment, they were just ordinary academy students.

The enemies I have to face in the future are too dangerous for them, who are just students, to handle.

That’s why I have to say it properly here.

For my sake, and for their sake.

“Camilla, Lea…”

At my voice, the two people tensed up and focused their attention on me.

“…I’m sorry.”

I squeezed my eyes shut.

“You guys are a hindrance.”

Author’s Note

I don’t know much about three sizes, so I searched the internet and put them in roughly.

If there are any experts, please give me some advice…