Confined Together with the Horror Game’s Male Lead - Chapter 149
Chapter 149
Translator: Yonnee
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“…Anyway, that’s how things have gotten so strange.”
I spoke to Noah, who was still fast asleep.
When was he planning to wake up?
“The fact that you’ve been asleep for so long… It must mean that what you said was really important, right?”
The third floor is targeting Charlotte.
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Those two cryptic things Noah had said before falling asleep—they remained unsolved puzzles.
Noah must have known he would be out for a long time after saying those words.
That only made them seem more significant…
I sighed and stepped out of the room.
Tuvio was standing in front of the wall clock. He was staring at the backward-moving second hand.
“Milady, what’s up with this? Why is it moving backward?”
“That’s one of the mysteries I haven’t solved yet.”
“I feel like I’ve seen something like this before…”
“You’ve seen it?”
“I once visited an abandoned sanctuary a long time ago, and I think I saw something similar there.”
I listened closely to Tuvio’s words.
There might be a clue here, so I stepped closer.
“Ah, I remember now.”
“What is it?”
“Are you curious?”
The man folded his arms and looked down at me. His tone was a little odd, but I nodded anyway.
“If you want my answer, you’ll have to give me something in return.”
“I don’t have anything.”
“That can’t be true, can it?”
“Is it not better for us to share information rather than play these games, since we’re all in the same situation?”
“I’m not interested in sharing. So what now?”
“Have you already forgotten that I saved your life?”
“That’s one thing, this is another.”
How shameless.
“If you’re hoping for information about Dietrich, I can’t help you. I don’t know anything about him.”
“Hmm, that’s a shame. But I’m sure you still have something to offer.”
“If you want something, don’t beat around the bush. Just say it.”
His information might not even be useful.
I needed to hear what he wanted before deciding whether it was worth it.
His offer was interesting, but not enough for me to be desperate.
“You’re hiding something, aren’t you?”
“……”
“The way Dietrich jumped in as soon as I turned my attention to you—it’s suspicious.”
He was perceptive.
“So, how about we strike a deal? I’ll tell you about this clock, and once I get out of here safely, I’ll vouch for your identity. And, since it seems like you’ve been taking care of that guy, I’ll testify on his behalf too.”
“…That’s surprising, coming from you. So what is it you want from me?”
Tuvio grinned at me.
“Be my concubine.”
“……”
“Ditch that guy, Dietrich.”
Just when I thought he might have something worthwhile to say, that’s what came out of his mouth.
“Dietrich, you know, he’s worthless now. After this, his position is going to take a nosedive. But I’m different.”
Tuvio boasted arrogantly about how much better he was than Dietrich.
“So it would be to your advantage to come to me…”
“I don’t think so, Tuvio.”
Just then, Dietrich appeared at the top of the stairs, his sharp eyes locking onto Tuvio.
Dietrich?
Of all the times to overhear such a conversation… This was a headache.
Given Dietrich’s current state, things could get messy if he was provoked the wrong way.
“Well, I was just speaking the truth, wasn’t I? Let’s be honest, I’m a much better option than this loser.”
How bold of him to run his mouth like that.
I moved quickly toward Dietrich, hoping to stop him before he did something reckless.
If Tuvio had come here alone, I wouldn’t have cared if he died, but there were other knights involved.
“Where are you going?”
Tuvio grabbed my wrist at that moment, sneering.
“Listen, Milady, that guy might have a nice face, but that’s all he’s got. He’s useless. Think it over.”
After saying his piece, Tuvio let go of my wrist, laughing as he walked away.
I turned toward Dietrich, worried.
“Dietrich…”
“Charlotte, are you hurt anywhere?”
“Huh?”
“I’m concerned that Tuvio may have harmed you.”
To my surprise, Dietrich’s reaction was calm, just like his usual self.
As always, he was concerned about whether I was hurt.
That reassurance made me feel unexpectedly relieved.
“It’s nothing. He just said some strange things.”
“What did he say?”
“Didn’t you hear everything already?”
“I only caught the part where he said you should be his concubine.”
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