Hush Now, Saintess! - Chapter 121
Chapter 121
Translator: Yonnee
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“Misunderstanding?”
“Yes. Misunderstanding.”
…That couldn’t be.
It was hard for Hildeon to believe.
After all, it wasn’t just once or twice that he had witnessed unfortunate incidents happening around him.
From small things like people tripping over stones to larger things, like flowerpots falling on someone’s head. These incidents happened frequently.
“It’s actually the opposite.”
“The opposite…?”
“Your Highness’s curse doesn’t bring misfortune, it seeks it out.”
This was Roella’s explanation.
Arhopev’s curse grows by feeding on misfortune, just like Arhopev itself. That’s why it actively seeks out misfortune.
‘In the original story, it was only said that Hildeon’s curse sought out misfortune.’
But since learning that Arhopev fed on misfortune, Roella was able to infer this much.
Hildeon had a dazed expression.
“I see. Now that I think about it, there were several times when I ended up taking the same path again.”
And on those days, without fail, misfortune would strike those around him.
Roella smiled slightly at Hildeon, who was deep in thought.
“So, there’s no need for you to feel guilty. All of this was bound to happen, and Your Highness was merely an observer… or rather, you were forced to witness it without any say in the matter.”
It was strange.
It was strange how comforting those words were.
In fact, the pain caused by the curse wasn’t just physical. He couldn’t shake the thought that those around him were suffering because of him.
That mental anguish haunted him every night in his nightmares.
However, on that day.
The day he first met Roella at Bastion.
As always, he had blamed himself for the accident that happened that day, but Roella had said this…
“Please don’t blame yourself. No matter what anyone says, you’re my savior.”
It was unexpected comfort.
He had thought it was simply an empty consolation.
But now, to learn that it wasn’t his fault.
That he wasn’t the one attracting misfortune.
“…That’s a relief.”
He murmured softly, covering his eyes with the back of his hand.
It had been so long since he felt such immense relief.
And at that moment.
Strangely, the pain in his back seemed to lessen.
While Hildeon caught his breath, Roella clamped her mouth shut and glanced around with her eyes.
‘Oh. What’s with this mood?’
It seemed that Hildeon had found some sort of comfort from the truth he had just heard. That was definitely a good thing, but…
I still have more to say, though. What should I do?
While she hesitated and scratched her nose awkwardly—
Ding!
〈 A bug on Hildeon has been removed!
– Hideon Bug Extermination (1/10) 〉
…Huh? So suddenly?
She didn’t even do anything, and one of the bug removals was completed.
It must have been because Hildeon found comfort just now.
‘If I comfort him ten more times…’
〈 An absurd idea has been detected. 〉
Ugh, that dang system definitely has someone behind it.
Roella pouted her lips and took a sip of her tea.
A moment later.
Hildeon, who had been showing signs of distress, was now back to his usual calm self.
Rather than asking if he was alright, Roella quickly brought up the main point that had been delayed.
“Following Luqera’s prophecy, I’ve been purifying the energy of Arhopev that has spread everywhere. But now, it’s getting to be too much for me to handle alone. So…”
Hildeon, guessing what she was about to say, nodded.
“Yes. I will help.”
Then, slightly turning his gaze, he added,
“After all, we’re on the same side now.”
“Thank you so much!”
Roella smiled brightly, pleased that she had found a partner to complete the mission with.
‘Now I can just ask Hildeon to help with the hard stuff!’
That was all she thought about.
However, Hildeon, who didn’t know this, couldn’t help but be impressed.
‘How could she be so happy?’
All he did was offer to help purify Arhopev’s power. She may care for the empire even more than he did.
And yet, people spread such ridiculous rumors about her.
“Honestly, rumors are complete nonsense.”
“Pardon?”
Roella, her eyes wide open in surprise, looked at Hildeon as he gave a slight smile.
“No, it’s nothing.”
A moment later.
When their conversation was about to wrap up, Roella stood up first.
“Well then, I’ll be going now.”
“I’ll see you out.”
“You really don’t have to…”
“I don’t want to simply let a guest leave.”
…Well, if that’s how it is, fine.
“Then, I’ll leave it to you.”
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