The Evil Noble Desires A Beautiful Demise - Could It Be That You're Stuck In A Loop? - Episode 12

“Um, I’m really sorry…”

Tiarola, who is sitting right in front of me, is apologizing.

Well, I was surprised when you suddenly hugged me, but I don’t really mind. No, that’s a lie; I was really, really happy.

“…You don’t have to worry about it.”

Hmm, was Tiarola like this?

“Ah, thank you very much…”

Glancing over here and there, their face turns red. Yeah, they’re cute, so I don’t care about anything else anymore.

“…So, what can I assist you with today?”

I don’t mind just staring at the cute Tiarola forever, but I suppose we should move on with the conversation. I’m also curious about how you knew about me in the first place.

Moreover, what happened to the prologue? It’s a relief that Tiarola is safe, but it’s strange that they are still in the empire at this point. The holy knight is behind Tiarola, and there are so many things that don’t make sense.

“Uh, um, well, there was a divine revelation…”

Divine oracle…?

Indeed, there were oracles in the game, and they sometimes served as guides for the protagonist. But wasn’t it necessary to be in a sacred place for that? Is it different from the game?

It seems like she’s a bit shaken, but there’s no way that Tiarola would lie, and the scenarios are changing in various ways. It seems that the game has become something different now that an irregular like me exists.

“…What kind of oracle?”

“Here, to meet a boy named Salifa…”

Hmm, it’s a mystery.

Does that mean the goddess is aware of my existence? There might be some mysterious force at work.

“……”

Huh, is that all?

“……I see.”

This might be something we should think through properly.

“Um, Lady Salifa…”

“…… You don’t need to, right? We’re about the same age, aren’t we?”

I’ve been feeling kind of restless for a while now.

It feels strange to be addressed with an honorific by Tiarola.

“Ha…”

For some reason, Tiarola is holding her flushed cheeks with both hands.

“W-well then, please call me Tiarola too! And you don’t need to use honorifics! We’re the same age, after all!”

This time, he leaned forward with great enthusiasm.

I wonder what’s been going on since earlier.

“……Alright, Tiarola. You don’t need to use honorifics with me.”

“No, I’m fine just like this… um, it’s a bit embarrassing.”

I don’t really get what the point of being embarrassed is, but oh well. I’m starting to feel happy because it seems like I’m getting along with Tiarola.

After that, I was able to hear about Tiarola’s past. It’s no wonder I missed the mark. The entire scenario has completely changed. But I’m surprised that she can already use magic. It seems she hasn’t awakened the abilities of a saint, but she has gained combat skills in exchange.

The holy knight woman behind Tiarola is said to be Kaafa. She was dispatched from the holy land to protect Tiarola.

“And so, I found myself once again aiming for the holy land.”

“……That must have been tough.”

I have the memories from my past life, so I’m managing somehow, but Tiarola is just an ordinary girl. How could someone like her end up in such a situation…?

“……You did your best, Tiarola.”

“……Yes! I did my best……!!”

Tiarola shed tears once again, clasping her hands and gazing at me. Those tears were so beautiful.

“Isn’t it strange…? Crying this much… But I’m really happy to hear you say that, Salifa…!”

“……It’s not weird.”

You’ve worked so hard up to this point, and your emotions must have overflowed. If anyone thinks it’s strange for Tiarola to cry like that, I’ll punch them out.

“I have to go to the holy site now.”

Wiping away tears, they look at me and say.

“Salifa, would you like to be friends with me…?”

Unlike the happy expression from earlier, they now look anxious. They probably don’t have any acquaintances their age and want friends they can talk to easily.

“…If it’s okay with you, I’d be happy to.”

There isn’t even the slightest reason to refuse.

Is there really someone in this world who would turn down the chance to be friends with Tiarola?

“I’m so happy…!! Thank you so much…!!”

“…Likewise.”

Wow, I can’t believe something like this actually happens.

This is the happiest event since coming to this world. I didn’t do anything, though. Maybe it’s thanks to the goddess who gave me the oracle?

“When I arrive at the holy site, I’ll write you a letter…!”

“……I’ll write too.”

Even if I go to the sacred place, I don’t want Tiarola to feel lonely. If I remember correctly, I will have to train at the sacred place for about three years from now on. During that time, we won’t be able to meet.

If my letter can be of any help to Tiarola, I am determined to give it my all.

“Is Salifa going to enroll in the academy?”

After finishing our conversation, we were talking about magic with Tiarola when the topic shifted to the academy.

“That’s the plan.”

I feel like the scenario is already falling apart, but I want to stick as closely to the game as possible. According to the scenario, Salifa will enroll in the Kentritz Academy in the academic city of Makudam in about three years.

In that academy, which is the highest-level academic institution in this world, Tiarola and another protagonist enroll, and several important events take place there. Among these events, some put the protagonists in danger, making it perfect for a beautiful demise. Simply put, I also just want to meet the protagonists.

“Um, I’m also enrolling in the academy…! Let’s meet again there.”

“Yeah, I’m looking forward to it.”

The Graduate School, huh?

I need to study hard so I can show Tiarola my cool side.

“But the entrance exam for Kentritz Academy is difficult, right? I’ve never studied before…”

Somehow, Tiarola seems anxious.

But I know that Tiarola can be admitted.

“If it’s Tiarola, she can do it.”

Upon hearing my words, Tiarola’s eyes filled with tears.

“Yes! I’ll do my best to catch up with Salifa!”

Tiarola declares this with a smile.

That radiant smile was very beautiful.