The Obsessive Maniac Is Trying To Confine Me - Chapter 222

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Side Story Episode 12

 

We quickly escaped from in front of Piette Castle.

 

“Lorel, thank you so much! I can’t believe you went that far to save me….”

 

Marta hugged me with tears welling up in her eyes.

 

“What kind of bastards are they?”

 

The women burst out angrily.

 

“Someone might hear! Keep it down! How can you still be like that after what happened!”

 

Then Ceril looked around and brought her index finger to her lips.

 

“…And Lorel.”

 

She looked at me carefully.

 

“All this time… I’m sorry.”

 

I blinked at the unexpected apology.

 

“Actually, I didn’t think you were a very good person.”

 

Ceril’s confession was what I had expected. Looking back, I had acted prickly back then too.

 

I had been wary of their group suddenly approaching me. In case they had some suspicious intentions.

 

“But I was wrong to think that. Today… I didn’t know you would step up directly for Marta.”

 

“What, Ceril! Did you finally realize Lorel is a good person?”

 

“Right! And Lorel, you were so cool earlier!”

 

“I saw Lorel in a new light too, you know?”

 

“….”

 

Ceril’s gaze met mine. Her face was slightly flushed.

 

“…Yeah. Lorel, you’re a good person.”

 

“…Th, thank you.”

 

Hearing such words said to my face made me feel a bit embarrassed too.

 

It was a warm atmosphere.

 

This kind of atmosphere was somewhat unfamiliar to me. I had only been close with Marta, and had never had so many conversations with them before.

 

And….

 

I thought that unfortunately, today might be the last time for something like this.

 

‘If that Knight Captain recognizes me….’

 

It might become difficult to come to Piete Estate.

 

Even now, I had an ominous feeling.

 

“I should get going now.”

 

Now that I had confirmed Marta was safe, that was enough.

 

“What? At this hour? It’s late, so stay and sleep. Or why don’t you eat breakfast before leaving?”

 

“Right, Lorel. You came alone today without your husband.”

 

“No. It’s getting late… I think it would be better to leave before it gets even later.”

 

It was night now.

 

I would have to walk through the Cursed Land all night long.

 

Also, since the temperature dropped noticeably at night, moving at this time wasn’t a good choice.

 

Even so… it seemed better not to stay in this place too long.

 

“Everyone… take care.”

 

I said goodbye to them.

 

With the intention of going back just like that.

 

Then Marta grabbed my wrist.

 

“Wait, Lorel…!”

 

“Yeah?”

 

“Since you saved me, I should repay you too!”

 

“I didn’t do it expecting repayment. So it’s fine-.”

 

However, the words that came next were too tempting.

 

“I’ll give you all the novels I have!”

 

…Should I take the books with me first?

 

* * *

 

In the end, even while trying to leave, I carefully gathered up the BL novels.

 

When I carried several volumes, the books were quite heavy.

 

However, I was so happy that the thought of having to walk for a long time carrying these didn’t occur to me.

 

…It was a fitting end for someone blinded by pleasure.

 

No, it would be more accurate to say I tried not to think about it….

 

I ran.

 

Toward the checkpoint.

 

Since I had already delayed time, I felt I needed to get out of this place quickly.

 

I stood in line in front of the checkpoint and waited for my turn.

 

Fortunately, there were few people trying to leave the estate at this late hour, so the line was short.

 

“Going back?”

 

The gatekeeper asked.

 

“Yes, yes….”

 

“Your luggage looks quite heavy. What’s inside it?”

 

“…Books are inside.”

 

This was the most nerve-wracking question I’d heard so far.

 

What was inside were books that were designated as forbidden.

 

I had no idea how they were secretly published and distributed.

 

“I see.”

 

However, the gatekeeper seemed uninterested, as if it was just a routine question.

 

“Pass-.”

 

Thank goodness. Let me quickly get out of here while I can.

 

That’s when it happened.

 

A group of knights was rushing toward the checkpoint.

 

I had a bad feeling.

 

I moved quickly while holding the books. I had already passed the checkpoint anyway.

 

“What’s the matter?”

 

I heard the flustered gatekeeper’s voice from behind.

 

“We came to check if anyone has passed through the checkpoint.”

 

“Who are you looking for….”

 

“The description is a woman with pink hair and pink eyes. Her name is Lorel….”

 

Cold sweat ran down.

 

“If it’s that woman, just a moment ago….”

 

Before the sentence could finish, a low voice interrupted.

 

“There she is.”

 

Instantly, cold sweat streamed down my spine. The bag in my hand became damp.

 

This is bad. Really bad.

 

“Identity fraud is a serious crime.”

 

“….”

 

“And your name… isn’t Lorel, is it.”

 

My heart sank with a thud. I reflexively hugged the books and took a deep breath.

 

What should I do. He must have remembered!

 

It was definitely the knight I had encountered when I worked in Evantes!

 

“Capture her!”

 

As the Grand Master’s order was given, the surrounding soldiers moved in unison. The sound of armor clashing hit my ears a beat later.

 

At this rate, I would be dragged away.

 

‘What should I do?’

 

My mind raced quickly.

 

Should I reveal my identity?

 

That I’m actually… Rose Herthas.

 

But if I do that…

 

‘I don’t want to go back yet.’

 

A voice buried deep in my heart was dragged out.

 

I’m still… not ready.

 

I didn’t want to recall that moment when I lost Mother again. I…

 

‘I won’t go back.’

 

I instinctively stepped back.

 

“Grab her so she can’t escape!”

 

The knight who saw that movement shouted sharply. Even though his hand hadn’t reached me yet, I felt suffocated as if my throat was being squeezed.

 

Gazes poured down from all directions.

 

That’s when it happened.

 

CRASH!

 

With an ear-splitting explosion, the earth shook. My body swayed from the shock strong enough to make me lose balance.

 

Thick tree branches swayed roughly from all sides, followed by a roar that seemed to tear the air.

 

“We’re under attack!”

 

As if flames had erupted not far away, pitch-black smoke billowed up. The acrid smell spread on the wind. Order collapsed in an instant.

 

At that moment, the knights’ gazes all turned to the side at once.

 

I ran without time to think. Instinct pushed at my back.

 

The sound of stepping on gravel, rough breathing, and my heart beating next to my ear all tangled together.

 

“She’s escaping! Catch her!”

 

A shout erupted from behind me. Just as I felt someone reaching out their arm—

 

Into the center of my vision, a pitch-black robe fluttered.

 

A silver blade flashed as it cut through the air. It was so fast that even the sound followed late.

 

“Gah!”

 

With a dull collision sound, the knights’ screams burst out one after another from behind me.

 

I couldn’t even distinguish whether it was the sound of blood splattering or armor clashing.

 

‘What, what is…?!’

 

Someone was attacking the knights.

 

My mind went blank.

 

But I didn’t look back.

 

I ran to survive. My breath hurt as if it would tear, but I couldn’t stop.

 

Toward the Cursed Land.

 

But… I thought I glimpsed red eyes for a moment.

 

My heart pounded.

 

No way, no way…

 

I thought I glimpsed red eyes for a moment.

 

…Yurta Herthas.

 

He had finally found me and come all the way here.

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