Chapter 104
I answered vaguely without meeting his gaze directly. It had been uncomfortable locking eyes with him this entire time.
“Then I will see you later.”
“Yes… what?”
See me later? Why?
Without hesitation, the man who had left such an eerie remark turned and approached the sealed spirit. A paladin soon approached me, extending a hand.
“I’m Harley Cosphere. I’ll safely escort you to your residence.”
“…I’m Camilli Mute. Thank you.”
For a moment, I thought it was ironic that a woman smaller than me would carry me nearly entirely. Clearly, not just a supportive gesture—she was practically hoisting me.
“Isn’t it amazing? Look at how neatly Senior sealed it. No one from the field got hurt either.”
“Senior?”
“Yes, Sir Ren Abyss. We once served together at the temple. It’s been a while, though.”
Apparently, Ren had known Harley well during their paladin days.
“…Yes, quite impressive.”
A high-level evil spirit normally requires at least three senior priests to exorcise. The fact that Ren alone could immobilize Rudolf Midas like this was clearly a male lead buff.
Glancing again at the spirit beside me at Harley’s words, my eyes met the man’s—his blue gaze unwavering as if he had been watching me for some time.
“……”
I felt that strange sensation again.
My heart raced once more, but following Harley’s guidance, I moved carefully. I worried that too much anticipation might burden her, but the strong woman practically hoisted me into the carriage and placed me inside effortlessly.
Thanks to that, I returned home safely and immediately visited a doctor. The rib fracture was suspected, but thankfully, there were no other severe injuries.
And then…
[Congratulations! You have successfully saved the possessor ‘Ailrose Feren – Seo Jang Mi!]
[‘Player’ status is changed back to ‘User’.]
Another realization struck me.
[Here is the reward for clearing the chapter:
Reward 1. Memory of Friendship
Reward 2. Residence Permit Renewal]
[Kim Sae-i’s residence permit has been renewed, extended by 10 chapters.]
[‘10 chapters’ remain until your stay expires.]
In this world, the key wasn’t exorcising the spirit but literally saving the possessor—a major clue for the direction I should take next.
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Chapter 6 Conclusion. Another reader appears.
“Are you really alright?”
The maid, who had been quietly knitting, broke the silence, looking toward the woman across from her. The face beneath her white bonnet was deeply shadowed with concern.
Leaning on the windowsill, chin propped on her hand, the woman gazed at the scenery outside the carriage, her lips curling slightly. Not a trace of anxiety crossed her expression; she looked utterly at ease.
“What’s there to worry about?”
“Because… you went through so much last time. What if they accuse you of being a possessor again?”
Click. A faint sigh escaped through her red lips. She looked at the maid with genuine amusement, her dark irises flickering with interest.
“Then it’s good for me.”
“Excuse me?”
Ignoring the maid, who looked utterly bewildered, she leaned back and stared out the window.
“I get to see my lord.”
She hummed like a child, delighted, ignoring the maid’s confusion.
“My marriage will happen faster than the princess’s.”
“What do you mean?”
“I mean exactly that. Mine will happen first.”
She winked and formed a gun with her fingers, pointing it out the window.
Bang! She made the gun sound with her mouth, then laughed heartily, shoulders bouncing like a child. Her smile slowly settled back into place.
“Of course, first…”
Spotting a distant red flag, her eyes gleamed dangerously.
“But I have to take care of those annoying pests first.”
Her eerie voice echoed inside the carriage. The maid said nothing and returned to her knitting.
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