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2. The Villain’s Lair is Safe
Episode 14
Sweat was glistening on his naked upper body. The man, wrapped in bandages, bit a bundle of cloth to hold back the pain.
A bright yellow light exploded, and he groaned as his broken bones went to its place. As he endured the pain, blood shone from the wrinkled fabric.
After going through the same process several times, the treatment was finally over. The man who threw the cloth he was biting on beside him let out a long sigh and shook his head. The woman who had finished the healing magic wiped the cold sweat on his forehead with a cold wet towel.
“The villain has teamed up with the wizard again.”
The hand that was carefully wiping came to a halt. The woman, who had been biting her lip, looked up at the man with her worried eyes.
“Dylan…”
“Viviana, you are going to the estate.”
At Dylan’s resolute voice, Viviana hardened her expression.
“I will move with you.”
“No. Did you forget how many times she nearly killed you?”
Viviana set the wet towel down beside her. Sitting next to Dilloylan, she said sensibly.
“They said she was different.”
Rumors that Giselle was crazy in the prison spread through the mouths of the soldiers guarding the prison gates. They said that for a few days, she had been visited by assassins, but she didn’t die. Instead, she went crazy and acted like a different person with each passing day, she said. After the escape from prison was known, everyone said, “That’s right, it was all acting to escape!”
“She’s not different, she’s crazy. It got worse.”
“Did you think she was crazy? You have met her in person.”
At Viviana’s words, Dylan stopped what he was about to say. Viviana gazed cautiously at Dylan, who was pensive in his thoughts with a slight frown.
“I don’t know because it was short.”
Viviana sighed at his blunt response. Then she patted Dylan’s hand.
“I might be able to purify the woman she is now.”
“There is only one way to purify the soul encroached on by black magic. To completely annihilate with the flame of purification.”
“Dylan, you have to give her a chance to be forgiven by god.”
“Then what if you’re in danger again?”
Their eyes met, and Viviana bit her lips. Viviana has already crossed the threshold of her death several times trying to trust Giselle. And yet, she says she wants to trust Giselle, so how can he not worry about Viviana?
Dylan patted Viviana on the back and said in a calm voice.
“Viviana. If you don’t let it go, it will get worse. You know that girl’s obsession. She’s holding her breath for a while now, but soon she’ll commit bigger evil. She has already lost her right to go to god’s side. Don’t use your power on a woman like that.”
“Dylan. I feel sorry for her…”
“She’s not even worthy of pity. I’ll figure it out on my own.”
Viviana whispered softly as she looked at Dylan with teary eyes.
“You have to be careful. I don’t want you to get hurt.”
“Okay.”
“And… Don’t you know about Leniel?”
Dylan’s expression hardened at her cautious question. He lifted his hand from Viviana and picked up his top that he had taken off beside her, and replied bluntly.
“No… I do not know.”
“…Where the hell is Leniel and what is he doing?”
Viviana’s longing was buried in her sighing murmur. Dylan glanced at Viviana, then tightened his cloak and left the room first.
“You are leaving tomorrow.”
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Villains were seen here and there.
All the villains that I only read about are here!
“Giselle Roycevin?”
“Wow… I feel like I’m seeing a celebrity.”
“What?”
This man in front of me was Sullien, a villain who survived quite a long time in his work. One of Wayne’s subordinates was a doctor who mainly studied drugs. He is also a severe drug addict.
He looked like a child of presbyopia because he stopped growing up since he took the wrong medicine when he was young, but he was actually an old adult. In the original work, while trying to do a biological experiment on Viviana, Dylan caught him and he probably died.
The tall, skinny man behind him must have been Gilbert. As a magician, he had below average skills in Dark Clouds in terms of black magic, but he was a hard worker who filled the shortcomings with sword techniques. I don’t know why he’s standing there when he said he was an escort who always protected Wayne’s back.
In addition, that middle-aged woman in the corner is probably Windria. With such a fierce impression, reddish brown short hair, it was exactly what I imagined while reading. Wayne’s right arm, which is a barrier with Vadro!
When I met quite a number of significant supporting actors in the original, I was thrilled.
Wow, this world was really in 『Poison Apple』! There are supporting actors in front of me! Just like the descriptions!
When I met the male protagonist, I was surprised and scared because it felt somewhat unrealistic, but they were villains in supporting roles, so I didn’t feel burdened.
“They said you were crazy. It was real.”
Standing tall with my hands covering my mouth, I came to my senses only after listening to Sullien. No, it’s surprising and fascinating.
“Why are you here…?”
I’m just out to browse the new store, so why are these people in a general store that isn’t even open?
“I guess she knows who we are”.
“Hmm.”
Following Windria’s murmur, Gilburt nodded with Sullien. Come to think of it, did they not know Giselle Roycevin?
“That’s what I’m saying…”
The eyes of the three were on me. It is true that Giselle Roycevin joined hands with a black wizard, but it seems that she had no contact with others.
As expected, I shouldn’t pretend to know. At times like this, pretend you don’t know!
“You looked so much like someone I knew! I was mistaken! Hahaha!”
My facial muscles hurt from laughing as cheerfully as possible. You can’t see my mouth shaking, right? I quickly turned around and changed the subject.
Pls read only at pink muffin tl.
“But how did you come in when the store didn’t open? We’re not open yet.”
As soon as I finished talking, a middle-aged man suddenly appeared in a corner.
“It’s true that you were hired.”
“What? Oh!”
My jaw almost dropped without realizing it, but I showed my quickness and bit my tongue. I teared up at the pain spreading, but thanks to that, I could pretend not to know.
Oh, my. It’s Vadro, Wayne’s aide! The evil black wizard!
I can’t believe it’s him. Is there a meeting with Wayne’s men? Is Wayne Eyeore coming too…?!
“Nice to meet you. I’m the owner of this building, Vadro.”
Wow, it’s the owner of the building.
“Hello…”
After greeting at a loss, I looked at the atmosphere. I think everyone knows except for me. It would be natural to know because everyone is Wayne’s subordinates, but apparently, they didn’t gather by chance.
‘I guess there’s really a meeting.’
No matter how much I look at it, I think Leniel should be here, not me. Where did this human being disappear after moving his luggage?
“You’re a trainee at a general store.”
“Oh, yes.”
“The probation period is one month.”
Trying to nod inadvertently, I opened my eyes roundly. Why does the owner of the building know my probation period?
“Your nickname is Crazy Giselle. Is that right?”
…Leniel, I don’t know what the hell you said to the owner of the building, but I’ll cancel everything I said about thank you for saving me.
As I grinded my teeth inside, I tried hard to smile for external use.
“Just Giselle.”
“But you’re crazy Giselle…”
“I’m not crazy”.
At my firm rebuttal, the three villains who were listening to our conversation behind Vadro whispered. They seem to have lowered their voices, but I could hear them all.
“When I heard the rumor, I thought it was acting.”
Behind Windria’s murmur, Sullien asked.
“Did she get hit on the head in prison?”
“Maybe she took the wrong medicine.”
Gilburt, who was described as tacit in the description, answered. Then Sullien sighed deeply and hit his knee with his small hand.
“If she took the wrong medicine, she wouldn’t be like that.”
“I understand.”
I didn’t even have the energy to correct them, so I just waved my hand and told Vadro.
“…Feel free to call me that.”
“Yes, crazy Giselle.”
Wow, I almost cursed at the owner of the building.
I was calming down my heart, but Vadro continued to look at the documents in his hand.
“I called these people. You have to organize your things.”
Since when did the owner of the building even call workers to organize the tenant’s luggage? Is the concept of this world a little different from what I know?
When I stared at Vadro, wondering if he was joking, he looked at me with a strange face as if what was the problem.
Looking at him like this, he’s a really good man, but why did he act so wickedly in the novel? I wanted to ask, but if I did, ‘Crazy Giselle’ would really become a new word in this world, so I put up with it.
Instead, I expressed another question.
“Are you going to organize the luggage with them?”
“Yes.”
Vadrow was talking exactly about the trio of villains.
When did those people start working at the moving center?
Clicking my lips, I pointed out a very basic problem.
“We didn’t even say hello, let alone hear the names.”
Vadro’s eyebrows rose upwards at the words that they haven’t even said hello. He looked back at the villains who were watching this way.
“What did you do without saying hello?”
“We just met.”
Sullien shrugged his shoulders and responded in a tone of regret. Then he poked his head to the side and waved his hand towards me.
“Hey, crazy Giselle!”
“Too long. I’ll just call you Giselle.”
When Windria finished her muffled words, Gilburt nodded his head.
“Hmm.”
“Yes… But what can I call you?”
Then they spoke their names again and again. I already knew it, but it was really amazing to hear it with their own mouth.
Wow, the supporting actors in the novel are in front of me.
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