I'm A Villainess, Can I Die? - Chapter 120
Translator and Editor: Effe and Tea
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Chapter 120
Aiden froze. It was a pitchless voice, but strangely it seemed to ooze fear.
He had the same face as usual, but it seemed strangely distorted.
He had no words to respond to the fear.
It’s okay, it’ll be okay? Will that be enough? Can that fill that fear?
“Shall we make…… a promise.”
Aiden’s fingers moved slowly. The tip of his finger, where he had placed his teaspoon, landed on the tea table. His hands shook mercilessly, but he had no intention of hiding it.
“When I return, please listen to my story.”
Selena’s eyes passed over Aiden’s fingers, then she settled on his eyes.
“If it’s a story, you can tell it now.”
She had been talking about fear just now, and she said it was scary with that calm face.
Aiden smiled and shook his head.
The two people looked persistently into each others’ eyes. As if all they could see were the other’s pupils.
“No. When I return and the war ends. At that time, please promise to just listen to whatever I have to say.”
Selena looked at him blankly, then nodded her head. Is there anything more comforting than a promise at the cost of life?
“Yes, I will look forward to it.”
Soon Jane knocked on the door with a cake.
The strange atmosphere dissipated, and the three people, including Jane, talked as usual.
As was the case in peaceful times, they exchanged trivial stories.
After dessert was over, Aiden decided to return to his room and rest for a bit. Later in the evening he had to talk with his Master about the next day’s matter.
“Rest, Aiden. I’ll see you tomorrow.”
“Are you going to send me off?”
“Of course.”
Aiden’s lips curled up into an arc.
The round white corners of his eyes were infinitely kind.
“I’ll look forward to it.”
After confirming that Selena’s door was closed, Aiden slowly walked away.
Through his hallway, up the stairs, to his room.
The sound of the door closing rang, and Aiden collapsed into place.
In fact, he had no intention of making such a promise earlier. He’s not making that promise……, He just likes her, so he will definitely come back safe. Don’t be afraid…… That’s what he wanted to say.
There will come a moment when he can’t hide his emotions. More than ever, there are times when he wants to hold that little woman in his arms and whisper to her, ‘I love you.’
Yes, that was exactly what happened just now.
However, that wasn’t possible.
He had talked about it as if it was no big deal, but in reality, tomorrow’s matter was life-threatening.
Since it is the headquarters of the mastermind, they do not know what kind of devices may be in place.
The Master seemed to be taking things very lightly, but things don’t always go as expected.
As there was any possibility, he could not make a confession.
He was heading to a place where he could be risking his life, so he couldn’t do that.
How selfish this is. Isn’t it the same as leaving behind worries or discomfort for the other person in order to feel relieved?
It was a confession that was difficult to reject and difficult to accept.
To himself and to the other person.
He didn’t want to do that. He didn’t want to be a burden. The moment he finally closed his eyes, He thought, ‘I should have confessed.’ Even as those regrets filled his entire body, he wanted to keep them to himself.
He didn’t want to hold the other person’s guilt hostage and make them remember him that way. He didn’t want to let difficult and painful memories settle in a corner of her mind.
Only good images, only good memories. Even if they fade away and are completely forgotten in her heart or mind…… He hoped that his face would be remembered smiling until the moment he was forgotten.
Aiden bowed his head.
This was his heart, but he couldn’t do anything about the tears that flowed, so he just kept silent and lowered his eyelids.
“I…… like you.”
Aiden quietly confessed an unreachable confession and had to sit like that for a long time.
“Farewell. Have a nice trip.”
Selena and Aaron came out to see Aiden and Sir Allogen off. Since it was not a grand expedition, there were only two people here to see them off.
“I’ll be back.”
Aiden said his goodbye.
“We will come back soon, so don’t worry.”
Sir Alogen responded with a chuckle.
‘Anyway, I really think he’ll be a perfect fit for the doctor.’
After Selena’s farewell, the two took a step back.
Alogen and Aiden soon left like the wizards they were. The light exploded beneath their feet, and then they disappeared.
“…… “It’ll be okay, right?”
As Selena muttered a question while looking at the empty space where the two had been standing, Aaron swept the back of her head.
“Of course. It’ll be okay.”
However, strangely enough, there was no comfort. It was just, strangely so.
She was anxious.
Selena wiggled her fingers in anxiety. The movement of her fingers stopped only when her fingertips touched the ring on her ring finger.
Meanwhile, Aiden had arrived at the temple and had to frown as much as he could.
Anyway, he just hated teleporting without doors. He couldn’t get used to this pure white light.
“There’s still a long way to go!”
Alogen slapped his frowning student on the back with a whack.
Aiden made an ugh sound and looked at Alogen. Even the look in his eyes made Alogen chuckle.
“Keep your voice down.”
“Ah, right. Yes.”
Alogen nodded at Aiden’s scolding. They had come to spy and find evidence. There may have been people planted around the temple, so they had to move as quietly as possible.
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sithkazar
I am truly rooting for Aiden. I think he is much better for Selena. I like that he isn’t the typical ML either. I really hope, for this one time, the author makes him the ML.