A Korean Office Worker Who Became a Nuisance Villainess in a Zombie Story - Chapter 179

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“Magic is so much fun, isn’t it? Even though I’m not a mage myself!”
It’s even more enjoyable precisely because I lack magical ability!
Mascarpone, who had developed a genuine passion for magical research, and Yujein, capable of wielding two spells simultaneously, began working together on a new project.
“So that’s how you were able to cast such a massive lightning spell that day….”
“Yes! Of course, Yusara’s ability played a role, but the amplification device Mascarpone provided was instrumental as well!”
“If we redirect that toward healing magic, it should be effective, right?”
“Yes, yes! Right now my healing magic can barely mend scratches, but if we amplify it by hundreds or even thousands of times, who knows what might happen!”
“Our first goal is to restore Kiriel’s legs. I was hesitant about conducting experiments on a person, but Kiriel graciously agreed to participate.”
“I’m uncertain how effective it will be… but I’ve learned through this that if you believe something is possible, nothing is truly impossible!”
And I decided to participate as well.
“Your hypnotic ability draws out the subject’s latent potential, doesn’t it? If I combine it with my healing magic, we should achieve even better results.”
“The Imperial Family and the Southern Region have agreed to fund the entire research!”
“You’re that happy about it? You’re already wealthy, Mascarpone.”
“You know nothing. Only those who genuinely rejoice in such endeavors can become truly rich.”
“We’ve decided to install a small Portal between our Research Laboratory and the Southern Region Lord’s Castle!”
“Oh, that’s truly excellent.”
Toward Kiriel, Cyprus’s sister whom I’ve never met, I feel both gratitude and affection simultaneously.
By combining our three abilities, I was determined to do everything in my power to help Kiriel walk again.
“Once the Portal is complete, I want to visit the Southern Region too.”
“Isn’t that obvious?”
Mascarpone, arms crossed, glared at me as if asking whether I’d planned not to come.
“Just as you mentioned before, using Yujein’s lightning magic to revive someone in cardiac arrest proved effective.”
“Ah, I knew it would work!”
“Right. In the world you came from, they call that a defibrillator, don’t they?”
“Exactly.”
“…Actually, you’re also a research subject to me.”
Ever since learning of my regression, Mascarpone had been eyeing me with barely concealed eagerness to open my skull and examine it, licking her lips.
After that tempestuous day, I revealed my past and regression to my friends.
How did they react?
‘Wow! Then you could eat spicy noodles in the Eastern Region in the morning and have roasted chicken in the Capital by evening!’
I’ll just say that Tangerine was the one who took it most coolly.
Mascarpone’s reaction was more along the lines of ‘How is that even possible? But since there’s evidence, I can’t disbelieve it!’ and afterward she constantly wanted to summon me to her Research Laboratory.
“I’ll open it someday.”
“No. I refuse.”
“You won’t even do that much for a friend?”
“Since when does friendship mean I have to let you crack open my skull!”
“Tch.”
I stared at Mascarpone, who had pouted her lips, and asked her a question.
“Why didn’t you tell me that bracelet was your protective charm?”
Then Mascarpone, facing me, spoke.
“If I’d told you, you wouldn’t have accepted it.”
“….”
“I’m right, aren’t I?”
“…Yeah.”
“See?”
“….”
“I just wanted you to live so badly.”
It was rather touching, actually….
But I still couldn’t bring myself to forgive him entirely.
Besides the experiment, there were other matters demanding my attention.
“So General will keep living with Cherry’s family?”
“Yes. But Cherry will be enrolling in a boarding school in the Capital soon, so that mutt will probably come along.”
“Melon and Pochacha are at that school too. I wonder if the three of them will get along.”
As the people who had become undead returned to normal, Cherry and the other children were finally able to reunite with their parents.
Pochacha was able to meet Melon and her mother as well, but she chose to bring only Melon to the Capital.
Having lost their titles and become commoners due to their mother’s crimes, I introduced them to a boarding school in the Capital and signed a sponsorship contract.
Incidentally, that school is an all-girls academy that changed its name to honor mine—I’m known as the one who saved the world during the zombie catastrophe.
“What was that school’s original name again?”
“Valkyrie School.”
“Ugh!”
Mocha and his family could not be found. We could only confirm they survived from the traces left in the castle records.
And then.
“What are you thinking about so intently?”
“Oh. Praha.”
Praha approached, pressing his hand against the back of the chair I was leaning against, and kissed my cheek as I looked up.
Cyprus, who sat across from me reviewing documents, let out a small laugh, but I ignored him.
The fact that Praha had been modified to be compatible with me.
Only two people had been granted free access here—myself and Cyprus.
Even though there was a seat available, Praha deliberately stood right behind me instead. I asked him about it.
“I was actually meaning to ask you something. It’s fine that you’re building a library where the closed Temple used to be, but why are you putting your name on it?”
“Because you are my god.”
“Good heavens.”
When I covered my mouth, Praha chuckled softly.
He’d been so jealous that I spoke informally only with Cyprus and not with him, but now that I’d given him the opening, he speaks informally only to me while maintaining formal speech himself.
Somehow I’d become the one person speaking informally to the future Emperor.
“How are things progressing with the Territory matter?”
“I’ve been thinking about it. Leaving it as is feels ominous, so I think I should at least change its name.”
By the way, Sodom is now my Territory.
Praha gave it to me.
No one voiced any objections.
It’s now widely known that I saved everyone during the zombie outbreak, which was publicly reported as an epidemic.
“I’m worried about how to make a living. Sodom was famous as a city of indulgence, but as its new lord, I have no intention of tolerating such things.”
“Didn’t you say you’d hold performances at the large concert hall there?”
“That alone won’t sustain us.”
Managing a territory unexpectedly was giving me a headache.
Smoothie, once Promé’s property manager and now the Imperial Family’s administrator, readily resigned and offered to take over my duties, but ultimately the final decision rests with me.
“Do you remember the Costume Room we visited at the Port City before? We’ve arranged to source costumes from there. Cyprus says he’ll sponsor the other props from his Department Store.”
“I’ll sponsor as well.”
“Praha, you don’t even own a Department Store.”
“Can’t I sponsor with money?”
“Then why not just give me that money instead…?”
“Take it all.”
As if to seal the matter, Praha buried his lips in my hair.
The Attendants, who once trembled at Praha’s displays of affection, had grown so accustomed to them that they no longer even glanced over.
“It will take time to liquidate my assets. What are your plans for today?”
“I was planning to visit the Imperial University with Dazling. I wanted to know if I’m even eligible for admission.”
“May I accompany you?”
“No. If I get rejected, I’d be too embarrassed.”
“Should that occur, I’ll replace the chancellor.”
“What nonsense are you talking?”
“I’m serious. What good is it to keep someone in that position if they lack the eye to recognize talent?”
“Good grief.”
Cyprus, raising both hands beside the earnest Praha, gathered his documents and stood.
“I’m going home to have some hibiscus tea. The moment I start looking more handsome than him, come find me.”
Praha didn’t even glance at Cyprus as he left with a wink, instead pressing his cheek against my head.
The head that Mascarpone wanted to open up and examine.
Thirty minutes later, I was lying on the sofa with my head resting on Praha’s thigh.
“Would it be better to hold the coronation and wedding ceremony simultaneously?”
“Wouldn’t that overshadow the coronation?”
“That would be acceptable.”
“No…. The coronation can’t be overshadowed. It’s the day I become Emperor.”
“Such things aren’t particularly important. Becoming your man is the greatest achievement of my life.”
“What more nonsense——”
As I looked up with widened eyes, another soft kiss fell on my forehead. Praha pressed his lips to my forehead and whispered.
“My savior.”
“I’m the savior of everyone….”
“Yes. I’ll be your man for the rest of my life.”
“….”
“I’m proud of that fact.”
I could tell without pressing further that he meant every word.
“What time is it now?”
“It’s noon.”
“Already? I should head to the Imperial University soon.”
“Indeed. Noon has arrived so quickly. And yet, I find myself delighted that twelve more hours remain for me to spend with you.”
“I’m going to the Imperial University alone!”
“I shall wait at the door.”
“How could you make the next Emperor wait outside a door!”
“Then come with me.”
It was some time later when we finally left the room.
Praha’s promise to make me the happiest person in the world has been kept for 178 days now.
And it will continue to be kept for all eternity.
The people who love me and the people I love.
In the world I saved, where no one can take away my accomplishments.
I am happy.
[The world saved by Yusara and her friends]
This world is an eternal safe zone.
Survivors: All
-THE END-

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