The Villainess Who Accidentally Stole Their Hearts - Chapter 161



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Episode 161

I glared at Ulysses with a hardened face.

“Ulysses, I don’t trust you.”

“나는 그저 네게 개새끼가 아닌, 인간이 되고 싶을 뿐이야.”

Those words reminded me of a conversation at the old gallery.

“You are just a dog.”

“… … !”

“Did Selena kill your brother? Or Belinda or April?”

“Nike.”

“Just because you were hurt, do you hurt other innocent people too?”

“… … .”

“Come to your senses now. If you want to be at least human.”

I had no idea that those words would leave such a deep impression on Ulysses.

The Ulysses I know is a guy who is kind on the outside but doesn’t listen to what other people say.

‘… … Now is the time to focus on the problem at hand.’

I broke my thoughts and opened my mouth.

“Whether you’re a dog or a human, I can’t trust you at all, so tell me your plan.”

“Nike.”

“At least I need to know what the plan is so I can make a decision, right?”

It was a remark that could have made me quite angry, but strangely, the look in Ulysses’ eyes as he looked at me was simply affectionate.

As I frowned, he opened his mouth with a small sigh.

* * *

Ulysses was left alone in the private room, staring at the teacup across from him.

There were no windows in this room, so I couldn’t watch Nicaearsha moving away.

So all she could do was stare at the teacup that Nicaearsha had not touched.

That is the only proof that Nicaea was by my side.

“Did the story end well?”

A voice was heard as the door opened.

Ulysses raised his head.

“Selena.”

It seems he returned after seeing off Nicaea.

Selena shrugged as she saw Ulysses’ expression.

“… … Hmm, it looks like things didn’t work out as expected?”

Ulysses smiled quietly at those words.

“Nike is still Nike. Everyone says that Nike has changed a lot, but in fact, she is still the same as when she was young.”

“… … .”

“It’s been weird all this time. But… … I think I made Nike like that.”

“… … What did Nike say?”

Ulysses smiled gently as he thought of Nicaea.

“You said you didn’t trust me at all and told me to tell you my plan, but when I told you, you told me to get out.”

“That’s so Nike.”

“They’re telling me not to do anything dangerous.”

Ulysses took a deep breath.

Light broke through the outline of her light brown hair.

“… … I wanted to help Nike even if it meant putting myself in danger.”

“… … .”

“I wanted to atone properly.”

Ulysses’ eyes deepened as if they were wandering into the past.

“What do you want me to do?”

“Well, it won’t be easy. You’re so selfish, I’ll end up protecting you.”

“Just how much trash is the me inside you?”

“Don’t look down on yourself too much, you’re actually that kind of trash.”

I wanted to prove it.

You made me realize that.

I changed because of you.

He said he would protect you and not me.

“But you don’t even give me a chance.”

Selena looked at Ulysses, who was smiling bitterly, for a moment before sitting down on the chair.

“Well done, Nike. As expected, you’re spot on.”

“Isn’t that too much?”

Haha, Ulysses laughed and closed his mouth for a moment.

The words that came out after the silence were an apology.

“… … Sorry, Selena.”

“I’m sick of that damn sorry. How many times? Hundreds.”

“Because you have to keep apologizing.”

Selena frowned.

“I still won’t forgive you.”

“I know. Thank you for doing me a favor today.”

Selena crossed her arms and muttered, “Idiot.”

“I don’t know what kind of trauma made you do that to me. I don’t want to understand it. But I feel sorry for your brother’s death.”

“… … .”

“I just wanted to do something helpful for my friend today.”

“Selena, you are an amazing person.”

“You’re late? I hate flirts.”

Selena turned her head with a “hmph.”

Ulysses smiled broadly.

His deep gaze was still directed towards the teacup.

* * *

As promised, Nicaearsha went straight to see Iskalion.

“—So it seems the Empress is planning to force ‘resonance’ using ancient magic tools and sorcery.”

“… … .”

“The date of execution is the day of Mikarin’s trial.”

“… … .”

“We just have to prepare and wait until then.”

Nicaearsha, who had been talking for a while, raised her eyebrows.

“Why are you looking at me like that?”

It was only good news, but Iskalion’s reaction was not very good.

Iskalion looked at Nicaearsha with dim eyes and asked.

“Anything else?”

“I don’t know the details. Raphael is a very cautious guy, so he’ll be wary of Ulysses digging in—”

“No, not that.”

Iskalion wrapped his arms around Nicaearsha’s waist.

“Didn’t that kid do something weird to you?”

“Smuggling?”

“He opens his eyes strangely, says he misses me, or secretly holds my hand.”

“Hmm, just now, as if Your Majesty had grabbed my waist?”

Nicaearsha raised the corners of her lips and looked at Iskalion.

“You were taunting me, Your Majesty.”

Iskalion’s eyes deepened at those playful words.

‘I really want to talk nonsense.’

First of all, I wanted to kiss those lips.

So thick and so persistent that it took the breath away—

“That never happened. It was a long time ago that Ulysses confessed anyway. I went to see Mikarin as soon as she came back.”

“It was all for you.”

“To be exact, it’s because of regrets about the past.”

Iskalion did not answer.

‘That kid’s eyes are definitely not like that when he looks at you.’

The eyes cannot be hidden.

Even while standing next to Mikarin, Ulysses’ gaze was always directed towards the back of Nikearsha.

A look of deep emotion, very desperate and heartbreaking.

He was going to act like a playboy, but it was annoying to see him suddenly showing his virginity.

I’d much rather have someone like Kleas, a bat that changes depending on the situation.

‘There are already a lot of troublemakers to worry about.’

The most annoying thing was Aiden and Evans who were always nearby.

It was annoying that Aiden was so clingy, but now there’s one more person.

‘And Tahar… … ‘

Because of the 13th Prince, the two of them spent too much time together.

The 13th Prince used to call himself ‘Papa’, but now he was only looking for ‘Samjon’ and ‘Nike’.

‘If you think about it, Serkael too—’

Iskalion was filled with hostility towards all the men around Nicaearsha.

Fortunately, before even the passing dog could curse, Nicaearsha opened her mouth.

“Anyway, that’s why Ulysses told me not to come to the court.”

On the day of the trial, both Nikaearsha and Mikarin are present.

This means that it is the perfect environment for forcing ‘resonance’.

“Rather, I now have a reason to go here.”

“There’s no way I could have heard that. Ulysses must have expected that, because he planned to stop the ‘resonance’.”

“how?”

“Because it interferes with ancient magic.”

“… … That guy, he’s going to die.”

Nicaearsha nodded.

Either die from being consumed by the magic of a failed spell, or get caught by the First Empress’s men and die while interfering.

One way or another, Ulysses will die.

“I don’t care if that guy dies, but I have to stop him from interfering with the ‘resonance’.”

“I won’t do it. I told you to just get out of here.”

“… …Should we stop with just that one sentence?”

“Now that I know, I think I’ll have other plans. If our plans clash, it’ll only get in the way, so I’ll stay away from ‘Resonance.’”

Iskalion looked at Nikearsha silently.

I didn’t like it.

Nicaea was strangely confident of Ulysses’ actions.

I think that speaks volumes about the years I spent with Ulysses.

Even though I knew there was nothing I could do—

‘I wish I could have spent that time with you.’

Rather than regret, a darker and more sticky emotion was seething underneath.

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Not knowing what kind of eyes he was looking at her with, Nikearsha looked at Iskalion with an innocent expression.

Her small lips moved a few times and then her voice flowed out.

“… … This time. If I really get all of my magic power back… … .”

“… … ?”

“Then at that time, I, Iscallion, you—.”

Nicaearsha couldn’t bring herself to continue talking.

But Iskalion knew what would come next.

‘under…….’

What should I do with this woman?

I’m feeling a bit jealous, reminiscing about the time I spent with Nicaea that I didn’t have.

Nicaea always thinks of the future with straight eyes.

And in that future is Iskalion.

‘What if it’s more lovely here?’

Iskalion could not stand it anymore and hugged Nicaearsha tightly.

I wanted to keep this small, round body in my arms for the rest of my life.

“You can awaken me, Nike.”

“… … .”

“You can also lift my curse.”

“… … .”

“Only you.”

“… … .”

“I’ll be waiting.”

Nikearsha blinked in Iskalion’s arms.

‘It’s strange. How does Iskalion know and say such things?’

What if I fail to awaken Iskalion and lift the curse this time too? I couldn’t bring myself to continue talking.

‘I don’t want to make you expect more and then disappoint you.’

But Iskalion speaks with more conviction than Nicaea herself.

‘In fact, I’m still pushing myself really hard. As if it doesn’t hurt at all.’

The day I encountered Iskalion on the rooftop, I heard the story from Brown.

“What did Your Majesty and Serkael talk about before I came?”

“Uh, I don’t know.”

“By the way, Brown, you once wore a skirt and held a rabbit doll for research, right? ‘Research on the correlation between shame and magic.’ There should be a picture in the research journal—”

“You mentioned the curse! Yes! I just remembered it!”

The words that came out of Brown’s mouth were unexpected.

“… … A curse? You mean Your Highness’ curse? Wasn’t that something that was being dissolved well by the stabilized Petra?”

“Petra is not a panacea. All poisons develop resistance when taken long term.”

“The curse is developing resistance in Petra?”

“Yes. As you know, it’s not just Petra, it’s stabilized Petra. The poison effect can’t help but be weaker. But if you strengthen the poison effect—”

“Your Majesty, your body will be strained.”

“yes.”

“… … Since when did you become so resistant?”

“You first came to Matap a month ago. The problem probably started before then.”

That means Iskalion has been suffering from the pain of the curse for more than a month.

During that time, Iskalion didn’t show a single sign of it.

As always, he smiled at Nicaearsha from beside her.

I’m afraid she’ll be worried.

I’m afraid you’ll get anxious.

I’m afraid I’ll blame myself.

‘fool.’

Nicaearsha raised her hand and hugged Iskalion tightly.

Strong, large back.

However, it is like a breakwater that blocks all kinds of waves on its own.

‘I will save you.’

The ability is related to magical power.

So, if you fully regain your magic power on the trial day, it is possible.

‘This time for sure.’

* * *

A dark dungeon where not a single ray of light enters.

Leaning on a small lantern that gave off acrid smoke, Mikarin crouched to avoid rats and bugs.

‘Why am I like this… … .’

Crackle, crackle.

Mikarin muttered, chewing her nails.

“I am the greatest awakener of all time. I deserve everyone’s love and respect. But why am I…?”

That was when.

“Oh, my. Mikarin, seeing you like that makes me feel bad.”

“1st Empress… … !”

Mikarin suddenly got up from her seat.

Even though I hadn’t eaten anything proper for days, I couldn’t help but feel strong as I moved.

“You won’t even call me ‘Your Majesty’ anymore?”

“Ha! Do you think I’ll be the only one ruined? The trial is coming up soon? I’ll tell you everything that day! It’s because you told me to that I didn’t heal the Emperor properly!!”

1The empress smiled.

“You should speak straight, Mikarin. It wasn’t because I told you to, it was because of your own will. You wanted to enjoy the status of ‘the only one who can heal the Emperor’ for a long time.”

“You benefited from it too! But how, how did I end up like this… … .”

Mikarin’s hands, which were holding the iron bars, were trembling.

1 The Empress took Mikarin’s hand with a gentle touch.

“Don’t you understand yet, Mikarin? I’m protecting you.”

“protect……?”

At the Empress’s nod, Madame Piaret, who was behind her, turned on the small screen.

The appearance of young ladies of Mikarin’s age was revealed.

[How can you fool everyone so easily?]

[I am truly grateful that Mikarin is fighting alone for His Majesty. I am so grateful for her doing such a great job.]

[I gave it to Mikarin right away because she said the hair accessory I was wearing was pretty. My father made it specially for my birthday.]

[Oh, I had a similar experience. They made me give it to someone without me even asking for it.]

The girls frowned.

[That’s how you took everything from Princess Delosif.]

[Why, back when you were staying at Grand Duchess Delosif’s residence, Mikarin only did so many nice things?]

[Now, even the achievement of saving His Majesty… … .]

Compared to the reactions of the nobles, the young ladies were cute.

[I bow to Mikarin Telsi in gratitude for healing His Majesty the Emperor!]

[How dare a conman pretend to save His Majesty!]

[Do you need to go to trial? You dare to lie about His Majesty’s safety! You should be executed immediately!]

“capital punishment?!”

Mikarin’s face turned pale.

“Don’t worry. The queen is demanding a fair trial. This is a matter of His Majesty the Emperor’s safety, so the issue must be clearly determined.”

In fact, the video showed the First Empress making such claims.

1. Mikarin’s gaze towards the Empress wavered.

“majesty…….”

“If Bonbi had helped you right away at the palace party that day, I wouldn’t have been able to protect you like this.”

“… … .”

“Everyone would have thought you were in cahoots with them, so Bonbi’s words would have been less convincing.”

“I didn’t even know that… … .”

1The empress shook her head.

“It’s done. After going through hardships, it’s only natural to have negative thoughts. Especially since Nicaearcia is so revered… … .”

Mikarin raised her head with a start.

“Sister… … ?”

“Yes, as the Emperor’s benefactor, I am enjoying all sorts of luxuries.”

Light rose again from the video room.

The image of Nicaearsha smiling happily while receiving everyone’s thanks was seen.

‘He boasts of the Duke of Achelous and the Deccan Tahar… … .’

I didn’t know that the immigrant man was actually Deccan.

Originally, that seat was his.

‘I could heal the Emperor too!’

It just went a little slower.

‘But that girl called Unni is stealing again?!’

“Isn’t that too much? Even though NikaArsha was born with the ‘qualification’ to become the greatest Awakener of all time, she was loved and received all kinds of love since she was little.”

“……that’s right.”

“But I didn’t actually become the greatest awakener of all time.”

1The empress whispered.

“You, a truly legendary awakener, are being treated like this.”

“… … .”

Mikarin’s body trembled with anger.

Yes, he was the real one.

Nicaea is a fake who failed even in the manifestation ceremony!

‘How can a fake like me push away the real me and be loved like that… …!’

A fire rose in Mikarin’s eyes as she looked at Nikearsha in the video.

“You must want revenge.”

“… … .”

“You really want your place back.”

Is this really my place?

That alone wasn’t enough.

Nicaea, who took everything from me, must live in hell.

Desperately.

“What should I do?”

1 The empress curled her lips.

“Can you endure the pain of having your soul torn apart for that?”

“Of course! Anything, anything!”

Mikarin shouted.

1The empress smiled and whispered in Mikarin’s ear.

Mikarin said after hearing the whole story.

“I can trust you, Ulysses. You were the first to hold my hand before I manifested as the greatest Awakened One of all time. You’ve been here several times, too.”

Ulysses was completely in love with himself.

Mikarin was sure.

“Okay, then there’s no need to worry.”

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