Becoming the Villain’s Family - Chapter 367
Chapter 367
The moment her eyes met the man’s face…
‘What kind of person looks like that?’
His appearance, like a sculpted figure made by a master artisan who sold his soul to the devil, imprinted itself in Maya’s mind, not just in her vision but deeply into her consciousness.
He certainly didn’t look like a criminal. Anyone who crossed paths with him would remember him.
While she was momentarily stunned, his beautifully sculpted lips parted.
“It’s impossible.”
“Uh… you don’t want to?”
“I said it’s impossible, regardless of my will.”
Maya couldn’t understand his words.
Surely, with those dangerous arms, he wasn’t saying he couldn’t carry the child.
“Why do you think that?”
“Because I can’t leave the temple.”
“No, you’re walking around fine, so why—”
At that moment, Maya felt a strange, unsettling feeling, one that was both familiar and uncomfortable.
‘Could it be that this man has been brainwashed by the zealots?’
He looked strong enough to handle things on his own.
But, that couldn’t be certain.
The zealots, whether strong or weak, bound people mentally and brainwashed them, preventing rational judgment.
Thinking this way, Maya started to understand why the man was acting so strangely.
She hesitated and asked.
“Do you really think you can’t leave the temple? The door is wide open right now… and you practically opened it yourself.”
“…”
The man paused and scanned her from head to toe.
It seemed like he was assessing her.
“Well, it’s not completely impossible. You seem to have the qualifications.”
“Qualifications? What qualifications?”
“To serve me as God.”
“Are you out of your mind? You really were brainwashed!”
She had always thought the zealots were bad, but the more she learned, the worse it got.
They had ruined not only the society but even the mind of this strong adult man!
“How long have you been here?”
“Always.”
“In the temple? How long have you been trapped here?”
“Since I existed.”
He’d been trapped here from the moment he was born!
Maya, feeling a strange sense of sympathy, began to feel an unexpected pity for the man.
It was clear to her that he had gone through something similar to her own experiences in this fanatic village.
His situation was even worse than hers. At least she had some self-awareness.
He thought he was a god!
“Hey, let’s leave now, okay? I’ll help you. Let’s go together.”
“…”
“I’ve been through this. The villagers? No need to be afraid. They’re nothing. You just wave your arm and they’ll fall over. If you really don’t want to fight, I’ll handle it all.”
“…”
“Why? Don’t trust me? I’ve already won once. I’m stronger.”
Maya knew she was terrible at speaking.
Although her communication skills were dismal, Maya still tried her best to convince the man.
“What did those guys say? That if you leave this temple, the world would collapse? That you shouldn’t even speak to outsiders? Hey, it’s okay. Nothing happened. Think about it. You helped me open the door, and now we’re talking like normal. Nothing happened, right?”
“….”
The man, who had been silent for a while, slowly tilted his head.
“Is that so?”
“Yes! Those liars just told you that to keep you from leaving!”
His dark, impenetrable eyes stared at her intently.
Doesn’t he get a sore from staring like that?
The relentless gaze didn’t leave her, and cold sweat dripped down her back, but Maya tried her best not to show it.
“Are you saying you’ll take responsibility for me?”
Ugh, that’s a bit. It’s too much of a burden.
But she had already promised to help him get out, and now that she knew the situation, she couldn’t just leave him behind.
“Ye, ye, yes!”
She stumbled over her words but still confirmed it.
“I can’t take responsibility for you forever, but at least until you’re settled, I’ll help.”
“….”
Could you at least respond? I know I don’t sound trustworthy, but… Maya glanced at the man, who was still staring at her unblinkingly.
“I see.”
It was already arranged.
The man mumbled to himself, seemingly coming to a conclusion.
Maya wasn’t sure what kind of fanatic rambling he was doing, but he seemed to be willing to go along with her, and she sighed with relief.
If he just helped her get the kids outside, she could escape the temple with them, and then she’d find the wolf and Astin waiting, and together they could escape the village…
Maya’s thoughts were interrupted by a sudden rush of breath that was far too close.
“Uhp—!”
Their lips met.
Maya couldn’t believe what was happening.
A poor man, brainwashed and abused by zealots from childhood into believing he was a god, had kissed her out of nowhere!
And he didn’t even stop there; he deepened the kiss!
“Uuhp!”
Her hands, which were already rags, couldn’t push him away. Even if she tried to, she didn’t have the strength.
She tried to bite his tongue, but it felt like steel—it wouldn’t budge. It was almost as though it hurt her more than him.
Tears welled up in frustration.
While she struggled alone, exhausted and gasping for breath, the man swallowed his saliva and asked calmly,
“Why are you crying?”
“Why am I crying, you XXXX!”
“Didn’t you say you’d take responsibility?”
“Is this the kind of responsibility you meant? Seriously! Ah, my blood pressure…”
I’m going crazy. Her body had reached its limits, and despite trying to hold on with sheer willpower, Maya finally collapsed, unable to keep going.
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