I Became the Youngest Sister-in-law of the Ruined Reverse Harem’s Male Leads - Chapter 142

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Razas, parasitizing the ritualist’s mind, confirmed the report submitted by the Elder.

Killing the adversary had failed once again.

“How unfortunate. But since we have many operatives planted around that girl, we can create opportunities anytime.”

“Lord Razas. I believe this is our chance, as the adversary’s guard has become lax.”

“Indeed. She walked out of Trobancha on her own feet, bringing her neck close to the blade.”

After Lilliana returned to her hometown, Razas deployed numerous dark mages to Trobancha.

The adversary had to be eliminated before she could gain her full power.

However, with the Holy Maiden and the Archmage guarding her side, the dark mages sent to Trobancha were eliminated instantly, one after another.

‘She probably doesn’t even realize she’s in danger.’

Not only dark mages, but he also brainwashed believers to approach disguised as Trobancha residents, only to end up sacrificing the nearby branch as bait.

‘Alicia Berchio. That damned bitch.’

For some reason, Alicia returned from the Empire after three months, took a year’s rest, then returned as an inspector.

Moreover, despite her long break, her skills hadn’t dulled at all—her abilities had become even sharper.

“Look for an opportunity and kill her for certain. As long as we can eliminate the adversary, it doesn’t matter if we draw attention.”

“Yes. This time I will surely prove my worth for Lord Razas.”

“How are the descent preparations coming along?”

“Within three days, we should be able to feed the black holy water to the priest managing the holy land.”

“It is the most sacred land existing in the Empire. Since it is such a place, it will take time to strip away the divine power and corrupt it, so hurry as quickly as possible.”

“Yes. I will follow your orders.”

There were three conditions necessary for Razas’s descent.

Corrupted land, scattered sacred blood, and living sacrifices.

Through the terrorism they had caused, living sacrifices had been sufficiently gathered.

The problem was the scattered sacred blood.

Among all living beings, the most sacred was the Holy Maiden.

‘There is no paradise for those who flee. Francois Cassel. Let us meet again in hell.’

The thought of hearing Francois’s screams brought up uncontrollable joy.

Under Razas’s influence, the ritualist grinned an ominous smile that seemed to split his face.

Everything was racing toward the end.

* * *

Edgar was tailing Antonio. Of course, it wasn’t intentional surveillance.

He had briefly visited during lunch break because of a promise he made with Lilliana, when he happened to spot Antonio climbing over the wall.

‘That guy’s quite the troublemaker too.’

Wherever he was going, he hadn’t even brought his school bag, so he clearly had no intention of studying.

Antonio ruffled his short hair roughly as he headed toward the commercial district.

His steps showed no hesitation despite skipping class.

As he turned the corner and entered an alley, Edgar quickly ran to follow. Then.

“Why are you following me?”

Antonio stood with his arms crossed and one leg cocked.

“Just because.”

“Ah. Did you fall for my good looks? Sorry, but I don’t date guys. Find someone else.”

“…You’re insane.”

Edgar learned that when he was dumbfounded, words came out without going through his brain.

“You should be in class too.”

“Don’t you know I’m protesting because I’m angry at Lilliana?”

“Hah.”

From the first day, Antonio had been a headache-inducing guy.

“I know it’s a pathetic way to do it. But if I don’t do this, Lilliana will just brush it off and move on. She always does that.”

“Then you two should talk it out.”

“That’s my business, so don’t interfere.”

“Lilliana cried because of you yesterday.”

Antonio bit his lower lip slightly, conflicted. But he shook his head and drew a line.

“More importantly, do you have money? I left my wallet behind, so lend me some money.”

What is this guy really?

His head throbbed for a moment, so Edgar unconsciously rubbed his forehead.

“I don’t have money to lend you. Aren’t you sorry for getting angry at Lilliana when she didn’t even do anything wrong?”

“Says the guy who put a hole in a kid’s head and isn’t even sorry? You should have bowed your head and apologized first.”

“Are you done talking?”

“As if. Don’t try to act like a friend now—just keep ignoring me like you always have. Someone like you isn’t worth keeping around.”

Edgar’s jaw tensed as he glared fiercely at his opponent.

Antonio was no different. Not hiding his hostility, Antonio looked explosively sensitive.

Crack. Hiss.

Suddenly, the ground began to freeze.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

Hail began falling around where they stood.

“I’m sure I warned you. To be careful.”

“Who are you to warn me?”

Aura wrapped around Edgar’s hands.

Antonio raised one corner of his mouth as if amused.

Bang!

As they glared at each other, in the blink of an eye, they simultaneously attacked.

At Antonio’s gesture, a massive ice pillar shot up.

Edgar shattered the ice pillar in one blow with his aura-hardened hand.

Ice crystals scattered, sparkling in the sunlight.

“Interesting kid.”

Swoosh!

Ice sprouting from the ground wrapped around Edgar’s feet.

Crack! The ice shattered from Edgar’s kick. Edgar defended and simultaneously rushed at Antonio.

As Antonio twisted his body, the punch hit the wall right behind him.

Crash!

The wall cracked and stone dust fell with a pattering sound.

Edgar didn’t stop and changed his stance.

Dodging the ice spears that grew from the ground targeting him like demon hands he had seen before, he threw a punch at Antonio.

“Ah.”

As the punch grazed his cheek, Antonio reacted sensitively.

In that moment, Edgar delivered an aura-wrapped punch to his solar plexus.

Crack! Thud!

The ice that defended his solar plexus scattered in all directions.

“Kugh. Haha.”

The punch that broke through the ice spear was viciously painful.

Breathing was difficult, but Antonio giggled even while gasping.

Edgar spoke ominously in a deeply sunken voice.

“Not bad.”

It was exactly a needle’s width of distance. The gap between the spear aimed at his neck and his skin.

If Edgar hadn’t quickly stopped his body, if Antonio hadn’t hastily put on his ring as his ability went berserk, a major accident would have occurred.

Crash crash crash bang!

The hail created during the moment his ability went berserk pounded the collapsed alley wall.

Then loud screams came from outside the alley.

“There’s definitely going to be a terrorist attack in that alley! Hurry and contact the response team!”

“The Order has been quiet lately… Quickly evacuate the people first!”

In his hot-blooded youth, he got excited and acted violently without realizing it.

Edgar swallowed and rubbed his face roughly with dry hands.

To make such a mistake when the Empire was sensitive about terrorism…

Just as he was about to step out of the alley to explain the situation.

“Ugh!”

Antonio jumped up, grabbed Edgar by the scruff of his neck, and ran to the opposite side of the alley.

“What, what!”

“At times like this, you have to run!”

Antonio only let Edgar go after climbing over the wall and reaching the main street of the busy district.

“Those people earlier must have been terrified thinking it was terrorism.”

“When the response team comes, they’ll realize it wasn’t terrorism. It’s only a matter of time anyway.”

“You call that an argument?”

“This may be your hometown, but the Empire is a foreign country to me. If you cause trouble in a foreign country, it’s obviously going to be difficult in many ways.”

Antonio replied indifferently as he pulled coins from Edgar’s wallet.

“When did you even…”

He must have snatched it when he hit his solar plexus earlier.

Antonio took Edgar to a nearby store and bought drinks.

“Give it back.”

Edgar, who had snatched back his wallet, sighed deeply as his head ached again.

“About Liliana. Did she cry a lot?”

“She cried pitifully.”

“…”

He already had sharp features, but when gloom settled on Antonio’s face, he looked heartbreakingly pained.

He was a really infuriating and annoying guy, but seeing him look like he was about to cry made Edgar feel concerned.

“She said you were her closest friend.”

“Of course I’d be the closest. If she dates Noah Shu, I’ll become the second closest person.”

“If you like Lilliana, you should just confess to her.”

“Confess? Puhaha!”

Edgar frowned at the burst of laughter that seemed to find it absurd.

Antonio tapped the table while giggling, then asked while almost shedding tears.

“I thought you knew Liliana well, but you don’t know that much yet?”

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