Confined Together with the Horror Game’s Male Lead - Chapter 144
Chapter 144
Translator: Yonnee
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Fueled by rage, Tuvio clenched his teeth and lunged at Dietrich.
But when he came to his senses, his sword had been flung far away, and he was sprawled on the floor.
Dietrich had effortlessly overpowered the sword-wielding Tuvio with his bare hands.
“Charlotte.”
It was infuriating to hear Dietrich calmly call out the woman’s name while still holding Tuvio down.
“I’m sorry. It seems I can’t hold back any longer.”
* * *
Dietrich picked up his sword again. I tried to stop him, but the blade struck down faster than I could move.
“AAAUGH!”
The man on the floor, named Tuvio, screamed in pain.
“Dietrich, stop!”
I realized then that things between them were far from normal. Dietrich and these men were not friends.
Yet, I tried to stop him.
I didn’t want to see him lose hold over his mind and become violent.
“He insulted you. How could I possibly hold back?”
Why was he saying such things?
This wasn’t like Dietrich at all.
Does it make sense to kill someone just because he can’t control himself?
‘Could it be that he thinks they’re undead?’
Is that why he’s acting so recklessly?
“Dietrich, they’re not undead. They’re human. They came in through the door.”
“……”
Only then did Dietrich look at Tuvio with a hint of surprise.
After I spoke, I began to worry that Dietrich might feel hurt.
Even though he knew they weren’t friends, he had always been tormented when killing undead.
“They’re not undead?”
“No, so stop.”
“I see.”
But contrary to my expectations, his reaction was indifferent. As I stared at him, bewildered, Dietrich smiled as if he found the situation amusing.
“Tuvio, answer me. Did the temple send a search party to find me?”
“Ugh…”
“I didn’t stab your mouth, did I?”
Dietrich gripped the hilt of his sword and twisted it in Tuvio’s wound.
“AAAAAH!”
“Quiet down. It’s troublesome if you scare Charlotte.”
…What is he doing?
I couldn’t understand what was happening.
“Y-Yes. The temple organized several squads to capture you! Even your friend Elias is coming! He’ll be here soon.”
“……”
“No matter how strong you are, to take them all on… Ugh!”
“You’re getting too sentimental.”
“S-Sir Dietrich! What are you doing to Sir Tuvio?!”
My feet felt glued to the ground.
Was this man before me really the Dietrich I knew? He seemed like a completely different person.
“Have you gone mad all of a sudden?! Why are you acting like this?!”
It wasn’t just me who noticed the change—Tuvio shouted as well.
But Dietrich turned his gaze away with cold indifference.
I knew Dietrich had changed.
But I never imagined he could become so cruel.
I didn’t want to watch any longer.
I took a step back.
Not only did I not want to get involved in their problems, but seeing the changed Dietrich made me lose all my resolve.
“Charlotte, the look on your face is strange.”
“……”
“You look as if you’ve seen something horrific.”
Seemingly losing interest in Tuvio, Dietrich slowly stood up.
“There’s no need to be afraid. I would never do anything to you.”
At his words, I came to a realization.
The reason I hadn’t noticed his condition until now.
Dietrich has already lost his sanity.
But he had never shown it to me.
I realized that I knew nothing about him.
[ Steel Mentality: ON ]
As my chaotic emotions gradually settled, I regained my composure.
Dietrich is crazy.
He wasn’t the person I wanted him to be.
‘I have to fix this.’
Just moments ago, I was scared and ready to run away, but now I stood firmly before him.
“Move aside, Dietrich.”
One of his eyebrows arched.
“I said move. If you heard me, step aside.”
I looked at the fallen Tuvio.
“Are you telling me to leave Tuvio alone?”
“Yes.”
In that instant, his violet eyes darkened menacingly.
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