Obsession... What's That? I Just Wish Someone Would Help Me Escape - Chapter 59
I wiped the expression off my face and watched him muttering incomprehensible words.
Was Number 25 also an executioner?
Even if he was sure I was the culprit, there’s no way he’d openly reveal it like that.
Could it be a warning to me?
As if it didn’t matter if his existence was exposed.
Fine, keep underestimating me and letting your guard down.
I covered my mouth and smiled as I walked.
“Hey, Let’s walk together.”
Leah started following me closely as I headed toward the western cave.
I wiped the smirk from my face and turned to her.
“Leah, what’s your ability?”
“Me? A curse for crowd control. Our family inherits the ability of the Demon of Despair, one of the 72 Goetia. The Demon of Despair is a commander under the Demon of Sloth…”
A debuff ability that paralyzes or confuses the enemy is useful.
Suddenly, the demon’s advice to be cautious came to mind.
There seems to be a condition that allows me to kill without accumulating karma. As long as I know the exact condition, I can steal it, right?
I suspect it applies to those trying to kill me.
After all, I had no issues after killing Number 27, who pushed me off the cliff.
I smiled brightly at her.
“Don’t you want to get closer to me?”
Please tell me you don’t and that you’ll soon want to kill me.
I want your ability.
Leah couldn’t hide her surprised expression at my sudden request for friendship and took a few steps back cautiously.
“What? You’ve been thinking well of me?”
“Yeah.”
If we have to become enemies who must kill each other, it can’t be helped.
Right now, I only have two options.
Be killed, or kill and steal.
“Well, if you insist… I guess I have no choice but to try to get along with you…”
Leah awkwardly twisted her red hair, clearly embarrassed.
I was about to add her to my list of abilities to collect, what a shame.
Why are you doing this? Now I can’t steal it!
Still, I did need a valuable ally who was worth using.
From what I’ve seen, she’s loyal and doesn’t seem like someone who would betray others easily.
She’s even stepped in to fight for her friends in high society on multiple occasions.
Blushing, Leah looked at me.
“Then, since we’re friends, you’ll help me get closer to Enrique, right?”
“That’s what you’ve always wanted, isn’t it? That’s why you’ve been helping me in prison.”
Upon hearing my response, her expression turned serious.
“We’re best friends from now on. Let’s exchange a hundred questions and answers, swap profiles, and keep a shared journal.”
What… is this some kind of friendship package? Even imagining it sounds like a hassle.
If I missed a day, she’d probably scold me, and soon enough, I’d get a letter ending our friendship for being unreliable.
“I’m not doing anything that ridiculous.”
Leah’s face fell at my firm refusal.
“You’re making me want to end our friendship after just 30 seconds, Kido. But you’d still better tell Enrique what a kind-hearted friend I am for helping those in need.”
On our way back, grumbling about the perks of her friendship benefits, we happened to run into Enrique.
“Ladies, where are you off to?”
Though his expression was kind as usual, his silver hair was stained red, and the murderous intent hadn’t quite left his golden eyes.
His clothes were torn in several places, clearly showing the signs of a fierce battle with a beast.
It’s strangely sexy.
I did as Leah wanted and introduced her with a compliment.
“Here’s Leah, the kind-hearted friend who helps those in need.”
“Why would you say that out of the blue? How embarrassing!”
You told me to say it.
Leah’s face turned bright red, like an apple, and she hid behind me.
I grabbed her arm and pulled her.
“Hey, how are you going to get closer to him if you act like that?”
Where’s the courage you had when you downed that scalding hot tea without a second thought?
She stammered as if something had broken inside her.
“I-I want a more natural encounter.”
“If this isn’t natural, what is? Where else will you find such a perfect coincidence?”
She clung to my arm like an anaconda coiling around a branch.
Ugh, it’s hard to walk like this! Get off!
I shook Leah off as she clung to me and turned to Enrique.
“Are you just now getting back?”
“Yes. Johann disappeared without a word midway, so it was a bit difficult.”
Ah. Johann must have ditched him using the excuse of sensing the presence of a demon.
“Wait a second.”
Enrique stopped me, leaning down to rest his head on my shoulder.
Is he feeling sick? He stayed there for a moment before slowly lifting his head.
“I was just a little dizzy.”
He looks refreshed now, like he’s fully recharged after being drained.
And Leah was still hanging onto my arm.
As we awkwardly shuffled along, side by side, Enrique walked alongside me, matching my pace, and spoke.
“We’ll be heading back to the prison soon. Too bad this island retreat is already over.”
Was it a retreat?
Is that what you’re calling this? While I’ve been dancing on the edge between life and death, you’re calling it a vacation?
As we approached the western cave where Johann and Deneb were, the delicious smell of roasting meat wafted through the air.
In the distance, smoke was rising.
“Are they throwing a meat party for the last day?”
