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Another One of Precious People Got Sulky
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Ten days had passed since Laila had been assigned as Florencia’s guard. During our lunch break, we gathered behind the school building to share information, including whether there had been any developments since then, but…
“…” (Carla)
Yes, Carla, who was left out, is sulking hard. Well, she’s a physically specialized heroine, and since she has no means to prevent curses, I can’t ask her to cooperate. I believe my decision is correct.
“Carla, it cannot be helped. If you were to be cursed while I was not present, you could potentially lose your life…” (Christia)
“I understand that!!!” (Carla)
Christia tried to soothe her, but Carla cuts her off and slammed her fist against the wall. The tremendous sound caused Florencia, who was with us, to turn pale.
“That’s why, until this issue is resolved, I want you to avoid contacting us. If not, you might be recognized as one of our allies and end up being targeted too.” (Harold)
“…!” (Carla)
I don’t want to say such things either, but there’s no helping it if I want to protect her. Today, she happened to witness us and followed us here, so I revealed the situation, but…
Then…
“That is…” (Harold)
From behind the school building, Xandra and Monica beckoned to Carla.
I had told them not to approach when I was with Florencia, at least until the time came, but now I wonder what this is. Isn’t this going to expose everything instead? But seeing that, Carla is drawn to them and goes to their side, glaring at us from the shadows of the building just like they are. Ugh… troublesome.
“Well, now that it’s just the four of us, let’s continue the discussion. So then…” (Harold)
“Yes, it is. As I suspected, Lucio seems to be casting curses on me, and already seven of the substitute dolls have been destroyed.” (Florencia)
Saying that, Florencia took out seven shredded dolls from her pocket, along with four that were still intact. In other words, we could still block Lucio’s curses four more times.
“Then, we have to do something before the remaining dolls are destroyed too.” (Harold)
“That is how it is.” (Florencia)
Florencia put the dolls away and slumped her shoulders.
Without even a clue to Lucio’s whereabouts, this situation is tough.
“What about you, Christia-san and Liz?” (Harold)
“Thanks to you, I haven’t been cursed yet.” (Christia)
“Me neither.” (Lizette)
Knowing the two hadn’t been harmed, I let out a sigh of relief.
Even though they have skills that can lift curses, they can still be affected by the curse itself. I don’t want them to suffer, not even a little.
“That means he hasn’t been able to obtain any part of your bodies, or maybe…” (Harold)
“Maybe it’s because we’ve been careful and cleaning our rooms since then.” (Christia)
“I see.” (Harold)
In my case, too, Monica has been cleaning thoroughly every day, so I don’t have to worry about him getting any of my hair. Laila always looks frustrated from having her job stolen though.
“Haru, what will you do now? Sitting around won’t make things any better.” (Lizette)
“Yeah…” (Harold)
According to what Themis told me, when all his curses are blocked, Lucio will try to obtain a strand of Florencia’s hair to cast an even more powerful curse. We have no choice but to wait for that moment.
“…Everyone, just a little more patience. The time to face Lucio is coming soon.” (Harold)
“Yes.” (Christia)
“Right.” (Lizette)
Christia and Liz nodded at my words.
But…
“…” (Florencia)
Only Florencia remained silent with a gloomy expression.
According to what I heard from Themis, Florencia does not want to fight Lucio, whom she thought of like a younger brother, and depending on the protagonist’s choices, there’s even a bad ending where she accepts the curse and dies. She must be uncertain about what to do.
“Florencia-san.” (Harold)
“Ah!? Y-yes it is!” (Florencia)
“I’m involving my precious people to help save you. Please don’t forget that.” (Harold)
“…” (Florencia)
By telling her that, I want to make sure she wouldn’t easily give in to the curse. This way, she won’t do something like giving up because of guilt toward us.
*Kiin koon*
“Oops, lunch break is over.” (Harold)
We quickly headed back to the classroom so we wouldn’t be late for the afternoon classes. At that moment…
“…!?” (Harold)
A male student with silver eyes was watching us. For a second, I thought it might be Lucio, but he was not enrolled in the Royal Academy.
“…No way.” (Harold)
I shook my head and ran after Christia and Liz, who were walking ahead.
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