Confined Together with the Horror Game’s Male Lead - Chapter 53
Chapter 53
Translator: Yonnee
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I could still remember the words the thieves spat out as Dietrich was dying.
—You know what? It was actually us who attacked that village. Stupid fool. It was quite amusing seeing you worry about us without even knowing that.
At that time, Hesta asked us,
“How did you two end up here…?”
“…I was on my way passing through Lindbergh in a hurry because a distant relative of mine had met with misfortune. Then it started raining, so I decided to take a rest, and that’s how I ended up here.”
Dietrich’s excuse was flimsy.
But the thieves didn’t seem to question it particularly.
“What about you, Miss Charlotte?”
I had transmigrated in my sleep.
All things considered, wasn’t I the most aggrieved party here?
I didn’t even use my own two feet to enter this place like they did.
“I was just walking by and thought the mansion looked interesting, so I decided to take a look.”
“Pardon?”
“I’ve never seen a mansion before, you see.”
“…I see.”
Just moments ago, I inwardly criticized Dietrich’s flimsy excuse, yet mine was the least sincere.
Indeed, Dietrich, standing next to me, had a somewhat incredulous look on his face.
He must be cursing inwardly at such a preposterous excuse.
“Are you two lovers?”
“Absolutely not.”
Dietrich quickly became serious.
“Then what is your relationship…”
“We are not involved. We just ended up staying together by chance after coming to the mansion. It’s just… that kind of relationship.”
“I see.”
Dietrich’s expression turned somewhat sour, as if he was reluctant to lie.
That’s when it happened.
Ding— ding— ding—!
A loud bell sound came from the second floor’s wall clock.
‘Ah.’
New rooms have been unlocked.
“W-What is that sound?”
Erik, hearing the bell for the first time, asked in confusion.
“I can’t be certain, but it seems… this sound occurs whenever a new room is opened.”
“Excuse me?”
Dietrich roughly explained to them what had happened on the second floor.
The thieves’ eyes gleamed with interest.
These crazy men.
Even during the game, they didn’t know how to protect themselves, reacting only to curiosity.
“Then, may we enter the newly opened room?”
Felix asked, trying to hide his interest.
“I’m curious what kind of room it is.”
Dietrich looked hesitant.
“It would be dangerous.”
At that moment, the thieves tilted their heads to the side in confusion.
Oh no, Dietrich. They’re quite sensitive to rejection.
Like a ticking time bomb, unpredictable.
“Alright.”
I answered, and the thieves’ eyes sparkled while Dietrich frowned at me.
“It might be a bit dangerous, but if it’s okay with you, I can guide you.”
“Absolutely not.”
However, Dietrich objected to my words.
“It’s on the first floor where the safe rooms are. It’s late tonight, so you should sleep on the first floor. Don’t come out recklessly. And you, wait, look at me for a moment.”
Dietrich hurriedly finished speaking and grabbed my wrist.
“Ugh.”
Holding my shoulder firmly, Dietrich pushed me against the wall.
“What are you playing at.”
His expression was angrier than ever before.
“Weren’t we supposed to ignore each other?”
“I asked you. What are you playing at.”
Why in the world was he angry now?
“Why did you hide your identity from them?”
Ah, it hurts.
His grip on my shoulder tightened.
It seemed he didn’t intend to hurt me, just that he was too agitated and wasn’t even aware that he was holding onto me.
“You knew they were coming, didn’t you? You did the same to me before. Hiding food and saying, ‘Let’s keep this a secret between us.’“
Of course I knew.
How many times had I played through this?
“No. I didn’t know. I just considered the possibility that someone other than you could come in.”
“……”
The look behind his violet eyes was vicious, as if he didn’t believe me.
“Anyway, Dietrich, I hope you don’t say anything about me to them.”
“I refuse. Why should I? Do you think I will stand by and watch you play with people like they’re puppets?”
“……”
“Do as you have been doing.”
Do as I have been… It was indeed strange.
Unlike with Dietrich, when they appeared, my body wasn’t controlled.
‘Is it because they had already entered the mansion, just as they did in the game?’
What was it like in the game…?
Come to think of it, Charlotte’s appearances significantly decreased during the section with the thieves.
Hence, in the game, the thieves didn’t know about Charlotte’s existence.
‘When did Charlotte appear then?’
When Dietrich was in pain.
That’s when his darkness meter drastically went higher.
When Dietrich was about to die.
…It was roughly around that time.
Since Dietrich was the main character, Charlotte’s appearances were strictly centered around him.
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