The Evil Noble Desires A Beautiful Demise - Could It Be That You're Stuck In A Loop? - Episode 11

From the moment I resolved to move forward, I decided to become stronger. So that I wouldn’t hold Salifa back. And someday, so that I could stand side by side with her.

Every time rewound, Salifa taught me magic. Salifa was knowledgeable and thoroughly explained the fundamental theories of light magic, which is my attribute. Thanks to that, by the one hundred twenty-second time, I had mastered magic up to the second tier.

With this, you can protect yourself to some extent.

However, I couldn’t match the one in the blue outfit at all. With my current abilities, I would just continue to hold Salifa back. On the other hand, gaining more power would take too much time. There’s no guarantee that this mysterious phenomenon will continue forever, and above all, seeing Salifa die over and over again is truly painful.

So, I decided to destroy everything before entering the attack point. In other words, I would kill the enemy who had blended in with the guards right after time was reset. Then, I would escape. That way, the enemy might give up.

It’s a shame that I can’t meet Salifa, but once everything is over, I’ll go see her myself. I can’t imagine a life without Salifa anymore.

Alright, let’s get started.

“The border is getting closer.”

“Yeah, that’s right.”

“Flash Explosion Light Burst”

The moment time rewinds, unleash the magic.

“What the!?”

I broke the carriage door and jumped outside.

After neutralizing the momentum with magic, they leap upwards. Then, while floating in mid-air, they unleash magic towards the enemy.

“Flash Arrow Light Arrow”

Creating and shooting countless arrows of light.

I memorized the face of the enemy who had infiltrated.

“Ahhhhhhh!!!”

“Saint!? Why is this happening…!!”

It was a complete surprise attack, but as expected, the strong ones are reacting. However, this is not where it ends.

“Flashlight”

The intense light blinds the vision.

“Flashbang Light Bullet”

I unleash magic on the bewildered enemy.

With this, things are somewhat settled. The battlefield has quieted down, and the guards look at me as if I were a monster.

“Guards, the one I just shot is an enemy targeting me.”

No matter how people look at me, I don’t care.

“I awakened as a saint and received a divine oracle from the goddess.”

There is no hesitation in lying.

“Return once, and then… adjust your stance…”

“What are you doing!?”

At this late hour, my father jumped out of the carriage and shouted.

Annoying.

“Hey! Are you listening!? Why is this happening…?”

“Flashbang Light Bullet”

Casting magic that grazes the cheek.

I could have killed you, but you’re not worth it.

“Hi, hi…”

My father collapsed. Pathetic.

I’m embarrassed that I even believed in something like that.

Since they went through the trouble of coming out, let’s bring out the others too.

I open the carriage door and see my step wife and the children.

“Get out.”

“Wh-What are you…?”

Since they won’t listen, I reluctantly cast a spell. The carriage gets somewhat damaged, but oh well.

“Eek…!!”

“Hurry up, get out.”

The stepmothers, looking at us with frightened eyes, slowly got out of the carriage. I wish they wouldn’t make things difficult.

“Don’t ever get involved with me again.”

Finally, he casts a spell that gouges the ground, intimidating them.

The fathers nodded with pale faces. This is fine. Even if we leave them alone, they will reach the town in about a day. They won’t die.

I turn to look at the guards.

“Form ranks, please. We’ll return to the imperial capital first. Then…”

“Could you wait a moment?”

When I turned around at the sudden voice, there were two people in blue clothing.

“Flashbang Light Bullet”

Instantly cast magic.

However, the blue-clad figure easily evaded it.

“What’s with the sudden questioning? I’m not suspicious or anything, you know? I just came to check things out a bit.”

It’s not that I believe it, but it certainly looks like there’s no intention to fight. What could this mean?

“How do you see it? Do you really think they’re awakened?”

“I can’t tell just by looking, but it’s not normal.”

“That’s right. For a lady who has lived without any connection to battles until now to suddenly handle combat. That means it might be an awakening…”

They’re talking about something, but I don’t really understand.

More than that, dealing with two people in blue outfits is tough. Considering that a third one might appear; I have to escape.

The one who has killed Salifa multiple times. I hate them so much, but I can’t win against them now.

As I was planning my escape, a woman in a blue outfit waved at me.

“Sorry to intrude, miss. Now that we’ve confirmed everything, we’ll be heading back.”

“Ah, in the end, I didn’t do anything. It was such a boring job.”

Saying that, the figure in blue vanished.

I don’t know why, but I’m glad you pulled back.

“I’m heading to the capital.”

This is really the end.

The hell that had lasted far too long came to a swift end.

For the first time ever, Tiarola was extremely nervous.

“Wh-what do you think? Is it strange?”

“You look beautiful, Lady Tiarola.”

The smiling woman is a holy knight named Kafa, dispatched from the holy land. The tall and dignified Kafa looks great in the pure white mantle worn by holy knights.

After that, although we safely arrived at the imperial capital, quite a bit of chaos ensued. It was only natural, considering that half of the guards sent from the central imperial office were killed by the saint we were supposed to protect. I was detained and placed under house arrest. However, it seemed that the bureaucrats of the imperial capital were also troubled by how to handle the saint, and surprisingly, they treated her with great respect.

As the investigation progressed and the betrayal of the guards became apparent, the holy knight Kafa, dispatched from the holy land to welcome the saint, arrived. It seems that as soon as the empire reported on this matter, he flew over immediately.

Having been liberated, I was to head to the holy land of Shaira once again with Kafa. However, there was a place I absolutely had to go to first.

I want to see Salifa.

After being freed, I immediately used the power of the Saintes to investigate Salifa, but there was surprisingly little information. The information I finally managed to gather was merely hearsay, but it seems that Salifa was a member of the Greitz family.

That Duke of Greitz family, which is constantly surrounded by shady rumors.

However, such rumors don’t matter. I have no doubt about him, who has protected me for one hundred and fifty-two times. Moreover, even if he were to get involved in wrongdoing, I was confident that I would stand by his side.

After setting out towards the sacred land, I headed straight to the mansion of Salifa that I had tracked down. And now, on the other side of the door in front of me, there is Salifa.

I’m nervous.

Because I know Salifa well, but Salifa doesn’t know me. I mustn’t rush.

The clerk at the clothing store in the imperial capital said that first impressions are important. I never had an interest in clothes until now, so I’m dressing up as they told me, but is this really okay?

Take a deep breath and brace yourself.

And then, the door opened.

There was a boy who was as beautiful as a doll.

The Salifa I had dreamed of was there.

Seeing Salifa, I freeze.

Ah, Salifa is really here. I can’t help but tear up.

I shouldn’t, I need to be polite.

First impressions are important.

“Please forgive my sudden visit. My name is Tiarola.”

I wonder if I did it well.

I think my voice trembled.

After a brief pause, Salifa begins to speak.

“My name is Salifa Greitz. Today…”

Ah, Salifa Salifa Salifa…!!!!

It’s no use, I can’t hold it back anymore…!!!

“Salifa…!! I’ve missed you…!!”

Without any regard for manners, I end up hugging them.

Tears were overflowing endlessly.

Salifa stiffens at the sudden turn of events.

I’m sorry. It’s only natural to be surprised when a stranger hug you. But I can’t hold myself back anymore.

Muttering in a small, small voice.

I am thinking about Salifa.

“I love you.”

The girl who was inspired by the teachings of God and stood up for the salvation of people is no longer here.

The immense love that was supposed to be equally given to all people is now directed solely towards one boy.