Confined Together with the Horror Game’s Male Lead - Chapter 77
Chapter 77
Translator: Yonnee
—
Upon spotting Dietrich, I was about to order the monsters to protect him.
“Immediately protect Dietri—”
No.
That might cause a problem if I word it that way. Let’s tweak the instructions a bit.
“Immediately clear out the monsters ahead.”
—Grrrr.
As I plodded through, annoyed at the slight resistance, an item suddenly crossed my mind.
If only I had Penny’s item, I wouldn’t be this tired now.
If I had the ‘Ring of Fire,’ I could simply incinerate them all.
I shook my head.
What’s the point in thinking about something I don’t have?
It’s already in someone else’s possession.
After breaking through the horde of monsters, I caught the stumbling Dietrich.
“Follow me.”
Dietrich was not responsible for just one painting but two.
But already struggling with just one, could we proceed safely?
Supporting a man who could barely stand on his own was no easy task.
To call it bad luck or not, Dietrich’s physique surpassed that of an average adult man.
‘Heavy.’
Inward complaints did little to change the situation.
‘I can’t carry him.’
I wrapped one of his arms around my neck, but gave up after a few steps.
“You there, support Dietrich for a moment.”
—Grrr?
The monster glanced at Dietrich, flashing its eyes. Hesitantly wondering if I had given the wrong command, the monster then reached out its large hand to Dietrich.
Did my command take precedence over instinct?
—Giyeeekk!
Other monsters, seeing Dietrich as he was still holding the painting, threw themselves at him.
The ground shook.
There was no more time to dawdle.
“Now!”
At my urging, the monster quickly grabbed Dietrich’s arm.
But just as I was about to take a breath, Dietrich’s body moved swiftly.
—Grr, grahhh!…
While I looked away, the monster was cleaved in half, and blood spurted out.
“Dietrich!”
The strength with which the man cleaved the monster was pitiable, as he staggered alarmingly.
At that moment, my head throbbed.
[ Steel Mentality is being implemented. ]
It felt like I was about to retch, but my mind cleared as if I had inhaled a massive dose of sedatives.
‘That painting is the problem.’
Before it completely consumes Dietrich’s mind, what should I do…
I reached out to snatch the painting, however—
[ Charlotte, maid of this mansion, shall be penalized each time she touches the painting. ]
That damn penalty.
I’m sick and tired of it.
Was the system telling me not to interfere with Dietrich’s gameplay?
For now, Dietrich will have to endure.
I grabbed his arm again and slung it around my shoulders.
I was tense for a moment, fearing he might swing his blade at me as he did the monster, but that situation didn’t occur.
Instead, he seemed to relax as he leaned on me.
Huffing deeply, I began to move forward.
With each step, complaints about the weight involuntarily escaped me.
Charlotte’s body was healthy, but not particularly strong.
In terms of strength, even the body before possession was stronger.
“Dietrich, hold onto the painting tightly.”
Just in case it slips away.
The swarming monsters versus the few I’m controlling.
It was clear we wouldn’t last long this way.
[ Would you like to use your ‘Authority’? ]
It felt straining to continue using it, but I had no choice.
[ This monster cannot be controlled.]
[ This monster cannot be controlled.]
[ This monster cannot be… ]
[ You have successfully controlled this monster.]
[ This monster cannot be controlled. ]
Suddenly, my vision blurred.
It was murky, as if various paints had mixed together, making everything hard to distinguish.
[ Steel Mentality is being implemented. ]
Even the system pop-up in front of me felt like an intrusion, forcing me to concentrate as much as possible.
At that moment.
—Giyeekk!
A more resonant sound than any monster before it came from behind.
A chilling resonance grazed my spine, and reflexively, I turned around.
A monster of considerable size, armored and wielding a longsword, faced us, appearing ready to charge.
‘Damn it.’
I knew this monster.
Just as formidable as it appeared, it was a monster of immense strength.
Want to read more? Advanced chapters are available on Patreon! (for selected novels only)
≪ Discord ≫
≪ Novel Updates ≫
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE
