I'm a Villainess, Can I Die?

In an instant, I thought of the worst situation. I repeatedly exhaled a shallow breath.

‘Let’s not think of bad imaginations.’

What was the point of imagining the worst that wasn’t happening?

It was a bit funny and selfish that I, who had tried to die again and again, was afraid of other’s death.

But what should I have done? In the first place, human beings were selfish.

Or, altruistic.

“Aiden, do you happen to be… participating in the subjugation?”

My words stammered out. My tongue wasn’t twisted, but it was just strange.

I didn’t have the courage to face him, so I had to look at the teacups on the table.

“…No. I decided to stay in the mansion. The mansion also requires power. ”

I sighed in relief.

And at the same time, I was also bitter because Aiden knew about the subjugation.

I was always the one who didn’t know.

I was a little surprised by my child-like whining.

I wasn’t supposed to be like this.

What would I have done if I had heard about it in advance, prepared myself? But how precious was the heart’s preparation.

I stopped thinking.

I didn’t know whether I was Selena, Jekyll, or Hyde because the self that I didn’t know kept popping out and giving opinions from here and there.

I kept getting distracted.

“Miss, cover up with this.”

As the thought continued in my absent-minded head, soon a cozy blanket fell over my shoulders.

He was sitting in front of me, but when did he bring a blanket…

“Why a blanket all of a sudden…?”

“It’s just. Isn’t it cold?”

Was it cold? It was chilly.

The blanket on my shoulder slipped down, so my hand held it up.

The fingertips that touched my shoulders were trembling.

That was why he brought a blanket. I didn’t realize that my anxiety appeared in my body.

“Thank you. Aiden.”

I watched my trembling fingertips and touched the lukewarm teacup.

I hoped that my stiff fingers would loosen.

***

Before Selena came, Aiden was reading a letter arriving from the Magic Tower.

The Magic Tower was a closed place. There were so many people who were immersed in their own research, so such an atmosphere formed on its own.

Thanks to this, the Magic Tower was also caught in the rumor.

‘They just believed the rumors immediately.’

Aiden read the letter with that thought.

-In the red bead that you asked to investigate the last time, magic was detected despite being weak. However, it is not complete magic, but a combination including something else. I think this requires a little more investigation.

Also, I think we need to reduce the number of wizards promised. Instead, we will increase the support of magic weapons and goods. I will write the reason below. Confirm it and convey it to the Duke properly. –

It was a rough letter. Convinced it was his teacher’s handwriting, Aiden shook his head and flicked his fingers.

The hidden letters appeared in the blanks under the gaps along with burning marks.

-The wizards of the Magic Tower are missing. Most of the missing people have been in charge of petty affairs or living outside with only a magic permit.

However, they are obviously members of the Magic Tower.

In terms of the Empire’s situation, the monster issue is more urgent, so this incident will be dealt with as much as possible.

As a result, to send the wizards is a waste. Of the six wizards that I promised, two of them seem to have to work at the tower.

Aiden, you can relay it yourself.

PS, Aiden. Why don’t you come to Magic Tower after this monster incident is over? No matter how much I think about it, research with me… –

Aiden read it to that point then folded the letter and put it in its original drawer.

Anyway, the contents of the postscript were always the same, so there was nothing more to read.

‘Thank you for still wanting me…’

Aiden leaned back on the chair and closed his eyes.

The red bead… Aaron had informed him of the progress of the case because he was the one who sent the letter to the Magic Tower.

Therefore, the matter of the red beads was already explained by Aaron. Lucas saw the real thing.

‘It contains magic.’

It seemed to be suspicious, but to contain magic… He never thought of such a result.

Was this incident related to wizards? If there was a wizard behind these monsters… The hypothesis of the monsters’ abnormal behaviors and the purpose to try to create fear.

Ah… His head was complicated because it might have had a bad influence on the wizards.

The Magic Tower had a lot of bizarre rumors.

“Besides, the wizards are missing.”

Bad things were happening all at once.

At the same time, Aiden, a member of the Duchy and the Magic Tower, was hurt because he had twice to care about.

It was then.

Knock, knock.

A little urgent and weak knock came.

As soon as he heard the sound of the knock, Miss’s face appeared for some reason.

He arrived in front of the door in a flash, then he opened the door without hesitation.

It was the Miss who knocked on the door, as expected.

The Miss with a paler face than usual.

Selina’s eyes were looking for Aiden.

It was an expressionless face that was no different than usual, but anxiety seemed to be swept away in the pupils.

Or, on the contrary, it was as calm as ever.

Whatever it was, it was disturbing.

“Miss?”

Selena, who looked at Aiden’s face, slowly reached out and grabbed his arms.

The thin fingers were powerful. Like a drowning person clutching to their lifeline.

Silent face, two hands trembling with power. Things that were not suitable to her combined to cause the greatest anxiety.

Aiden stood still, supporting Selena, just looking at the light blue eyes.

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“It’s alright. It’s alright.”

Simply repeating that.

Now, returning to the present time, Aiden looked at Selena, who was stuttering with the teacup with trembling fingertips.

Showing anxiety through her whole body, Miss’s face was expressionless as usual.

A month ago, the last day of the foundation festival.

Obviously, it was faint, but she smiled… Aiden closed his eyes sadly before opening them.

It was alright. If this situation was resolved, it would gradually get better. Even he should not be weak.

After returning from the capital, Aiden made up his mind.

In this complex and dangerous situation, he should be giving the Miss the most peace of mind.

Unstable people were easily swayed by the environment.

In this situation, if the Miss’ heart weakened, she would repeat the previous precarious attempts again.

Again, Aiden, who reminded himself of his determination, turned out to the window.

The moon was bright.

Miss liked the outside air. Of course, rather than walking, she opened the windows and let in the air… But still,

“Miss, would you like to take a walk?”

***

When your head was complicated, it was helpful to move your body.

I responded to Aiden’s offer to walk. If I took a walk, it would seem to loosen this cramped head.

I thought Jekyll was going to leave my head.

I walked through the chilly night garden with the blanket covered by Aiden on my shoulder.

Like the quiet mansion, the garden had no presence.

This large place was so quiet.

The bugs also disappeared, and there was no sound of grass bugs that made the summer night loud.

Aiden would like it. He hated bugs.

Under the bright moonlight, the shadows of us two stretched long, and the leaves that turned yellow fell over the shadows.

Aiden suddenly broke our silence. Walking slowly by my side, he stopped his steps and called me.

“Miss.”

After taking a step without thinking, I looked back and looked at Aiden.

Why was he looking at the sky after calling people? What was in the night sky?

Aiden was tilting his head.

He was looking up at the night sky with his head tilted.

I leaned my head, following Aiden who only looked at the sky without the answer… Oh, it was beautiful.

Now, our territory was so noisy, but the stars and the moon on the last land were as shining as usual.

Like nothing had ever happened.

It was just calm.

“Do you remember, Miss? In the past, on Lord Aaron’s engagement party day. That day, we walked across the garden at this late time. ”

I remembered.

That night, with the sounds of grass bugs and the noise in the distance. That night, when the wind passed the tip of my nose and the night sky was especially beautiful.

Even though the feeling of beauty was unfamiliar, I still remembered the night that I dared to express what to express.

I slowly turned my head.

Aiden was looking at me with a smile, perhaps he had already lowered his head.

Like that day, Aiden’s platinum blonde was shining in the moonlight.

“I walked from behind, looking at Sir Lucas and Miss’s back.”

Yes, that was the case.

Me and Lucas walked at the front and he walked behind.

I was picked up by my tired memories of my previous life.

“From behind, I thought the backs of you two looked very good together. By the way, today I walked next to Miss.”

I know. Suddenly, Aiden became the one walking next to me.

So many things had changed.

I answered Aiden’s words with silence.

This was because Aiden’s voice, which resonated alone in a quiet garden, was nice to hear.

“Looking at mine and Miss’s back, would it look good?”

So far, I wasn’t responding, but this time I simply couldn’t answer that.

I couldn’t see my own back, so how could I answer?

Instead of answering immediately, I shifted my gaze away and imagined how the two of us would be from behind.

Aiden, one head taller than me, next to me.

Aiden’s hair color was a pale platinum and my hair was light blue. Because both of us were similar in color, would it go well?

Yes, it would be pretty good.

However, I did not answer.

No, it was right not to.

At the exquisite timing when I tried to open my mouth, Aiden stepped one step, two steps and stood next to me again.

I turned my head, following his movement, and he turned to the front as before.

“Anyway, it was a peaceful day.”

It was Aiden who chose not to hear my answer and suddenly changed the subject.

No… I tried to answer… In this case, maybe I shouldn’t have answered?

I was worried for a while, but it would be funny to give the answer late.

We started walking again. As before, silently and slowly.

Soon, we made a full circle around the garden.

As expected, my head became refreshed, and the Jekyll in me was gone without a trace.

So, my confusion had subsided.

Well, this confusion would soon appear again and make a mess in my head, but it was quiet right now.

I was glad I took a walk.