Volume 1 Chapter 63 Mean Villainess, I Promise
"I can't forgive you, even if you apologize."
"Is that so?"
"Even if you call it a thousand-year curse, I didn't remember it... and because I didn't remember, honestly, I didn't care. If I were the only victim, I might have said it was fine. But the real victim is that soul. Not me."
I frowned while saying that.
My chest felt painfully tight.
Right now, I'm talking to the earth god.
The moment I touched that cursed stake, cracks ran through the blue gemstone stake and it burst like fireworks.
Shocked, I closed my eyes and found myself in a different place from where I had been.
It was neither dim nor humid, but a tranquil place.
Realizing that this was the lakeside where I first met Lady Ruby, I quietly moved toward the lake, where a mass of light floated.
Just as I wondered what that was, a voice mixed with a rumbling sound reached my ears, and I understood that the light was the earth god.
The first words that voice spoke were of apology, so I muttered that I wouldn't forgive.
Because the curse had fallen upon me, that knight guardian had protected that schoolgirl in that dim and damp place for a thousand years.
And time and again, he had reincarnated, continuing to grieve.
I had only brought sadness.
"As a reward for lifting the thousand-year curse, I will grant a thousand-year blessing."
"...I don't want it. Just leave us alone."
"Is that so?"
"But... just one thing, Rolus, no, I want you to increase the magic power of that soul a bit."
I intended to eventually find him, but I thought I should ensure that child wouldn't be troubled while we were apart, yet I was told that was impossible.
What does it mean that you can't do such a small thing after saying something like a thousand-year blessing?
"The low magic of that person is the result of their choice."
"The result of their choice?"
"That person, in their previous life 3 lives ago, pried open the door of their memory and realized the thousand-year curse. In doing so, they created a narrative to counter that curse."
"A narrative?"
"It's a scheme to deceive the eyes of God, pretending that their beloved soul will suffer, while actually finding happiness."
"Scheme, scheme... scenario... otome game."
"That's what it was called."
"Otome game?"
"That's right."
According to the Earth God, that mother of mine wrote the scenario of the otome game, probably back in Rolus's previous, previous, previous life.
His beloved soul──well, it seems she created a scenario where she reign as the villain and eventually end up unhappy, and that was set to be executed in this world.
Moreover, layering it further, I positioned my mother, a heavy player of that game, on my side, and also placed myself, the irregular, creating a scenario to avoid unhappiness and attain happiness.
It's a complicated tale, but in short, he recklessly poured in magic for the next life to pull little tricks.
That's why no magic remained with Rolus.
Using magic meant for the next life to avoid the curse... how much does that soul really like me?
I can't help but feel shy.
I mean, the fact that this Earth God is telling that story means they also saw through the hidden scenario, so it's a failure, isn't it?
It's quite pitiful.
And upon further thought, I'm now at the thousandth year, and it seems the flow could have just been to break the curse normally without that scenario?
Ugh, He has completely wasted magic!
What a lovable idiot...!
"Rolus has no memories of his past life."
"Without magic, retaining memories is impossible."
It's a small relief.
I should forget this story as quickly as possible.
Let's pretend I didn't hear it.
That's the plan.
Just as I made that strong resolution, a voice called from behind me.
"Lady!"
It was Lady Ruby's voice.
Turning around, there stood Lady Ruby and a knight holding a schoolgirl in a princess carry.
"Are you okay?"
"I'm fine. The Earth God and, you know, they're gone now."
Looking at where there should have been a sphere of light moments ago, there was nothing there now.
It means the conversation is over.
"Um, thank you both so much. Thanks to you two, the curse was lifted safely. Surprisingly smoothly, too."
Saying that, the two slowly shook their heads.
"So..., I just declared that we should repeat happiness from now on, but Rolus is nowhere to be found."
I sent a hopeful glance, wondering if there were any clues, but it seemed the two didn't know either.
Well, that makes sense.
"It's okay. This soul cannot live without yours."
Is that really okay?
I thought, but I swallowed those words without voicing them.
"It's alright, my lady. I am on your side. Always."
"Thank you, Lady Ruby. Those words you gave me before were very reassuring."
Just as we were smiling at each other, I noticed that everyone's bodies were starting to fade.
Now that the curse is lifted, I suppose it's time to part ways.
"Well then, knight protector, please take care of that child."
I hope they can pass on peacefully.
I'm not sure if "pass on" is the right term, though.
"I will definitely find Rolus and make him happy!"
"No, please prioritize your happiness, my lady."
"If Rolus is happy, then I will be happy too! It's all good! I'll do my best!"
Saying that, I awoke from a long dream.
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