I, who was reincarnated as the villain character in a game, was secretly enjoying my role as the villain while pulling off heroic moves behind the scenes. However, my actions were exposed to my fiancée, who absolutely despises me - Episode 55

Episode 55

There’s no time to flinch from the pain.

One difference from games is that you can suppress knockback with determination.

I immediately counterattack as if I haven’t been hit by any attacks, driving my short sword into its armor.

However, the attack is deflected by the sturdy armor.

And the Dullahan immediately swings its long sword without caring about the damage.

I narrowly twist out of the way, but it grazes my shoulder.

…In a game, after taking damage, I could have other allies draw the enemy’s attention while I recover. However, there are no allies now who can buy time yet. They might become trustworthy allies in the future, but for now, I need to change the future with my own hands.

There’s pain. But I can still move.

I readjust my grip on the short sword and strike from the side of the Dullahan.

The Dullahan reacts with its long sword, intercepting the blow from the Dark Fang.

It probably won’t react to the blow from the Mithril Knife in my left hand.

Thinking so, I swung, but the Dullahan exerted force to deflect me and stepped back.

…It’s quite hard to finish off.

I’m getting tired from the battles so far, and I don’t want to drag it out too much.

Next, I’ll settle it.

I take a deep breath and kick the ground.

The Dullahan seems to be preparing to endure my attack and readies its long sword.

As I run, I throw the Mithril Knife.

The Dullahan tries to intercept it with the long sword, but I activate spatial magic at that moment.

The exit of my expanded spatial magic is behind the Dullahan.

The Mithril Knife continues its momentum and attacks from behind the Dullahan.

“…Gh.”

Perhaps more surprised by the ambush from behind than by the power, the Dullahan recoils greatly.

With its body exposed, I drive the Dark Fang into the opening.

I don’t expect to finish it off in one strike.

That’s why I deliver the next blow before it can recover.

The moment the Dullahan’s body staggers, I activate spatial magic.

It managed to dodge with that speed before, but it seems it couldn’t avoid the blow that rips through its body.

I sweep through the Dullahan’s heart all at once, and the suspicious light emanating from its body disappears.

…At the same time, silence envelops the surroundings.

There are no monsters around anymore.

It’s over now, isn’t it?

It’s the first time I’ve had so many consecutive battles.

I can see everyone rushing towards me. Many voices sound distant.

There’s no reaction from the monsters anymore.

And I… am safe.

Somehow, I made it through.

The town, Lady Fylia, the soldiers, and adventurers… I protected them all.

Now, finally, I can live freely.

Just as I thought that, strength drained from my body.

…I’ll leave the rest to everyone.

“Lord Reis!”

“Medical team! Administer magic to Lord Reis right away!”

“Lord Reis! Please don’t die!”

Many people surround me.

…This is the place I’ve been able to build since I was reincarnated.

…Not bad.

With that thought, I closed my eyes.

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