Chapter 55: Those Who Can Never Be Forgiven (6)

It’s a big deal. In a few days, the Hero’s party will have to leave for the Forest of White Haze.

Known as the coldest region in this world, I was looking into various cold weather supplies.

Most of the preparations, like my favorite winter coat or cape, would be enough.

Just a change of pace, just that much fun, I thought.

…Until I found a headband with puppy ears.

“Th-this is really that warm…?”

According to the staff, it’s a very popular item among women.

Not only the design but also the simple warming magic enchanted on it means the harsh wind won’t touch your face.

Tap- Tap- After tapping the desk for a while, I briefly thought about the Red Tail Tribe.

Wolf tails and ears. That red fur looked very warm.

Come to think of it, I think I heard that there isn’t much difference between wolves and dogs…? Thinking like that, I wondered if this bizarre item might be quite warm.

Once we enter the Forest of White Haze, we won’t be able to receive any more supplies.

I’ve hated the cold since I was on Earth. Thinking about the future, the more cold weather gear, the better.

“Um, cute!”

Wearing the headband, I stood in front of the mirror and gave myself a quick self-assessment.

Definitely. Occupying the position of the main heroine, I didn’t have a face that was inferior to the other heroines.

No, let’s just say it outright now. The Saintess is much prettier and cuter than that sassy brat or that female onahole knight.

“…So, this is the Hero’s taste? What a perverted bastard…”

Bringing various beast-kin women into his house, and now heading to the Forest of White Haze to find the Unbreakable Rock, the Hero.

Beast-kin beautiful girls with animal ears are definitely a popular trope, but… isn’t it too blatant? At this rate, what’s the difference between them and a prostitute? The thought of some tail-wagging b*tch being the main wife made me shake my head involuntarily.

Haa, I take off the headband with a sigh. It doesn’t seem that warm anyway… It feels like I just wasted money.

And it would be a problem if I became the Hero’s taste for no reason.

Anyway, it hasn’t been long since we became a ‘cooperative’ relationship.

I needed to be careful not to cause any unnecessary misunderstandings.

“Sera, what are you doing?”

“Eek!”

Thump- I hurriedly put the headband in the drawer.

Turning my head to find the source of the voice, I saw a girl in a white robe, Laura, the new Dragon Queen and firepower 담당.

Speak of the devil. That sassy brat had a poker face as usual.

Of course, the inside is probably pitch black. After all, she’s a fully trained heroine who only thinks about doing it with the Hero.

“H-how much did you see…?”

“…From the scene where you were wearing dog ears and grinning like an idiot.”

“…”

Who was grinning like an idiot? How can everything she says be so annoying? If this is a talent, then it is a talent.

“Th-that’s… c-cold weather gear… enchanted with magic…”

“Why bother with such cheap stuff when I’m here…?”

“…”

B*tch. She can’t let a single word go.

“Is the Hero into that kind of thing?”

“Ah, you knew…? It seems the Hero likes this kind of thing…”

Ha, so even Laura knew about it. That means they’ve been doing a lot of this kind of play behind my back.

But wait a minute, even if it’s animal ears… what about tails…? Normal humans don’t have tails… But if it’s a play that uses tails… Suddenly, my face turned red.

It felt like the Confucian spirit that was dormant inside me was awakening.

So the Hero had that kind of hobby…

“Sera, I came because of that story.”

“Yes…?”

“I still love the Hero. No matter how much I try to hold back, even if the Hero rejects me.

I don’t want to give up. What should I do? The Hero already has someone he loves…”

It was an unusually heart-wrenching voice.

If Laura, who rarely expresses her emotions, is showing this kind of reaction, then it seems like the ‘Let’s Share!’ ending is not far off.

Ha… Suddenly, my head started throbbing. In short, she’s frustrated.

“Th-that’s right… The Hero is already in love…”

“…Is it okay for me to be next to Sera and the Hero with these feelings?”

It seems like everyone except me knows that the Hero loves the Unbreakable Rock.

So much affection was expressed while I was unconscious? Seeing Laura even tearing up, it didn’t seem like a trivial matter.

To think that even the hypnotized and trained heroine is being awakened by pure love.

Just what kind of affectionate acts do you have to do to make that happen…? It’s obvious that they’ve been showering each other with affection.

“It’s okay.”

“…No way. Stop with the useless consolation. I don’t want… that kind of pity or consolation from Sera…”

Then why did she come to me? I barely managed to hold back the urge to say what I really felt and forced a smile.

Even if the person you love loves someone else, it’s not a sin to keep that person in your heart.

Feelings are inevitable.

No matter how much you try to control them, you can’t.

If it were the old me, I would have just ignored it, saying it wasn’t my problem, but being with the Hero has made me realize that’s not the answer.

So, I should sincerely tell Laura what I think.

“It’s not pity or consolation. Love is beautiful in any form, right? If there’s a possibility, you should keep trying.”

“Really, is it really okay…?”

“Yes, of course, it’s okay. Besides, it’s not strange for a man to have multiple wives, right?”

If the Unbreakable Rock is the main wife, then Laura is a concubine.

That should be fine. After all, polygamy isn’t a strange culture in this world.

As long as you have the ability, it doesn’t matter how many women you embrace.

“The Hero is attractive to anyone who sees him. I think it’s inevitable. And… I think I like men who know how to take responsibility. Tell that to the Hero too. He’s too soft-hearted, so he’ll definitely fall for it, right? Who can receive the most love is another matter.”

“…How devious. Just how confident are you?”

“Confident?”

“Don’t pretend you don’t know… Still, I feel relieved. I will never give up. Even if you cry and beg later, never.”

With those words, Laura wiped away her tears and showed a bright smile for the first time in a while.

At this rate, she won’t go on a rampage for a while.

The Hero will be so surprised when he hears that Laura is joining the harem.

Who told him to leave her alone until the Evil Eye went berserk? No matter what you’re thinking, I can’t stand seeing you making pure love with the Unbreakable Rock.

I feel bad for the Unbreakable Rock too.

It must be really annoying to have such a sassy brat seducing the Hero next to you.

And frankly, Laura is now the Dragon Queen. She can’t be compared in terms of status or ability, right?

Hehe, I wonder if I’m being consumed by unnecessary inferiority.

I felt good for some reason and kept laughing.

Life is a comedy when seen from afar, and a tragedy when seen up close.

I really hope the Hero, who is tired of the heroines’ love triangle, becomes alone again.

Night also comes to the Forest of White Haze.

Long ago, until 300 years ago, it was a lush forest with warm sunlight shining down, an Elven sanctuary.

After walking for quite some time, Diana opened her mouth, stretching her slightly aching legs.

“This is the World Tree. A tree blessed with the protection of life and purifying Oberon’s contamination…”

“It’s not purification. Only a perfect Holy Sword can do that.”

To Diana’s words, an Elven man simply denied it as if there was no hope.

It wasn’t unreasonable. 300 years ago, the Holy Sword lost all its power while sealing the Demon King.

Only the life of the Elves, the breath of the Dragon, and the courage of humans could make the Holy Sword perfect.

“Hehe, how foolish. The Elves will never give up, and humans have already lost their courage.”

“That is why the Queen must step down.”

Oberon, the Elf who was one of the five heroes and possessed the blessing of the wind, returned to his homeland and became the new Queen.

The curse began with him. The World Tree is gradually losing its power, and the lush forest has been dyed white.

All because of those who cannot be forgiven. If we can throw off that cycle of evil, any method is fine.

The Elven man said, looking at Diana.

“I don’t care about your purpose or what you have to sacrifice. However, keep in mind that I will take Oberon’s life.”

“How romantic. You see, I’ve always loved love stories. But now that I think about it, most love stories end in tragedy, so I liked them more. Hehe.”

“…I smell Baek Min-joon on you.”

“Ah, did you notice? Hehe, I’m really grateful for showing me a new world, but honestly, he’s ugly… and he’s not my type. I like cute Saintesses and handsome Heroes.”

“I don’t care. Just keep your promise.”

It is true that Diana’s black magic has reached a high level, but this is the Elven sanctuary.

If she stays too long, traces will remain.

The Elven man turned away from Diana, who only said things he couldn’t understand, and quietly disappeared into the white snow.

“Ah, I wonder if his name has disappeared by now?”

No matter how foolish and arrogant Baek Min-joon is, he was once a Hero.

If he leaves his place for this long, he will notice. Thinking so, Diana muttered softly as she left her seat.

Another being sleeping inside Sera’s body.

The first Saintess and the current Demon King, Lina, is gradually eating away at the memories of that body, and in the end, there will be no trace of Sera’s existence.

What does it feel like to lose the person you love right in front of your eyes? And what is the feeling of having to stab that body yourself? Diana couldn’t help but tremble as she imagined the current Hero, Kim Soo-hyun’s, heart breaking.

If Lina’s mana and Baek Min-joon’s mana are added to Kim Soo-hyun’s broken body…

The world being trampled by the Hero who will save the world.

That would be the greatest happiness and the greatest pleasure. Diana had no doubt.