Becoming the Villain’s Family - Chapter 347
Chapter 347
If Luca was here, would this situation be resolved more smoothly?
As a dragon, Luca had divine powers and memories from the ancient times of their ancestors.
But Luca wasn’t here. Elaina had to solve this on her own.
And it was her ancestor who called her to this place instead of Luca.
Thus, Elaina’s choice would be the right one.
“Indeed…”
Elaina murmured as she met Noah’s gaze squarely.
With all her heart, she said.
“What I want is for you to step outside this narrow temple and live your life doing everything you desire.”
“…”
Had he read her eyes that were free of any deceit?
He no longer spoke of hypocrisy or cunning.
Instead, with eyes that seemed to sink endlessly, and a voice that scraped the very bottom, he asked,
“Do you wish to incur divine punishment?”
“Why?”
“Do you know why the villagers offer me living sacrifices?”
Hadn’t he just mentioned it was due to humanity’s primal desires?
Elaina hadn’t asked for details but understood it to be a selfish reason common to humans…
“To keep me bound to the human world.”
If he ate humans, he could belong to the human world, or so he said.
But somehow, that didn’t feel like the whole truth.
“They want me to become an evil god and protect them.”
It was a complex topic.
However, Elaina, having heard related stories since childhood, easily understood.
‘So, you’re saying they’re doing the same things as the old Garcia Empire.’
Those who tore apart God’s feelings to gain divine power.
Cultists trying to corrupt innocent people by feeding them to become an evil god.
They were all the same.
“Ah, I see. Eating humans allows you to belong to the human world but ultimately turns you into an evil god.”
But he hadn’t eaten anyone.
Elaina nodded, as if she fully understood, and offered him the fruit.
“So, just eat the fruit.”
“…”
“Don’t like acorns? Or do you prefer the berries?”
“You haven’t understood.”
Suddenly, Noah grabbed her by the collar.
The fruits that had been resting on his lap tumbled to the ground.
The berries crushed underfoot, staining the floor a deep red like blood.
“If I eat this, I will forsake my divinity and belong to the human world.”
And then…
He twisted his lips and spat out,
“I would go and tear the villagers apart.”
“…”
“Not leaving a single blade of grass.”
Whether eating humans or fruits, whatever he did, he would ultimately become an evil god.
Noah said it plainly.
“You too.”
Elaina swallowed hard, then slowly exhaled.
Though the situation was terrifying, she felt no fear.
She had found a contradiction in his words.
“So, you’re saying you don’t want to become an evil god, so you won’t eat either humans or fruits.”
“…”
“You’re not even trying to threaten me, so stop grabbing me like this.”
As she frowned and tugged at her collar, Noah gradually relaxed his grip.
Ultimately, he let Elaina go.
Since he was seated on the throne, she naturally ended up sitting on his lap.
A look of disbelief followed her.
“Are you….not afraid?”
“Is there any child without fear?”
Didn’t you threaten me and scare me into crying the last time?
Elaina replied like this but didn’t get off his lap, swinging her short legs back and forth.
Seeing her settle comfortably in place made the situation feel oddly familiar.
‘A child raised in love.’
Noah quickly assessed her.
She must have grown up surrounded by adults who would embrace her at a mere reach or comfort her when she gave a frown.
He couldn’t understand how this little one had lost her parents and been sacrificed to him.
Surely, she didn’t think he would harm her.
Should he teach this small child about reality?
Noah stared down at her tiny neck.
Should he snap it in an instant?
Just then, Elaina’s eyes widened, as if a light bulb had gone off.
“Honestly, there’s no reason to fear you.”
“…”
“You’re a son of a god, and while I don’t know much, I can tell you’re much stronger than my dad. Yet you willingly remain bound to this temple. The villagers are the ones who’ve wronged you by doing bad things. They want to do bad things and they want you to become an evil god.”
Ah, that’s a typical Valentine response.
Elaina shook her head knowingly.
“Child, what do you know?”
“I know, I know. Valentine. I know better than anyone else in the world.”
“…”
Even in the presence of a sinister tone that could provoke a human child to tremble, and the chilling murderous intent emanating from him, she didn’t blink.
If anything, her reaction was one of familiarity, leaving Noah even more perplexed as he looked down at her.
“Alright. I’ll try to find a way for you to avoid becoming an evil god. But right now, I don’t know anything.”
“…”
“Just wait a moment. I’ll get you out of here.”
He couldn’t even scoff at her naive and reckless words. Naturally, he had no reason to place any hope in her nonsensical claims.
“Why would you…”
He was genuinely puzzled.
Why?
At that question, Elaina tilted her head, as if to say, ‘Why are you asking me that?’
“Because I think I came here to help you get out.”
She answered matter-of-factly.
And then, leaving Noah, who was left speechless, she departed without any lingering attachment.
Alright, let’s meet the villagers.
After a brief thought, Elaina clenched her fist and steeled her resolve.
‘In this situation, I have no choice but to confront them directly.’
If she had been given enough time, she would have approached more cautiously.
But unfortunately, she was pressed for time.
She needed to resolve her ancestor’s issue quickly and find the other children.
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