When the Villainess Died, the Male Lead Went Crazy - Chapter 131.2

The intention was too obvious. Since Anais was continuously interfering with the plan, she got injured to keep her from doing anything further. To die according to the predetermined fate, she was supposed to live like a frivolous noblewoman, spending her days attending tea parties and social events.

But she did not live that way.

Anais didn’t frequent the social gatherings as Julias’s decree would have had her do, nor did she act recklessly or give in to the public’s whims.

“If this doesn’t go according to my plan, you’ll be reborn again for eons.”

“……”

“Is that what you want?”

Goddess Julias’s warning echoed in her ears.

What did it matter? The woman, whom she had known for such a short time, dying—what difference would it make?

However, when Lilith received word that Anais had returned, she felt her body and mind at odds.

During Anais’s absence, she hadn’t visited her office, and she didn’t even notice the change in the garden trees visible beyond the courtyard.

Lilith ran, her throat tasting of blood, pushing herself harder. When she arrived, several people were gathered around Anais.

“Why isn’t she recovering?”

A panicked voice came from Kylian, and a mid-ranking priest, looking flustered, responded.

“I, I, I don’t know! This is strange! I’m using divine power, but—”

The priests’ divine power couldn’t absorb the wounds. It seemed as though something was blocking it.

Lilith, observing the decrease in the divine power concentration when it touched her body, was once again certain that it was the work of Goddess Julias.

“Move.”

Kylian looked at Lilith.

“Don’t forget my warning.”

At that time, the goddess’s voice lingered in her ears. However, Lilith ignored it and approached Anais.

Then, she gathered all her divine power and sent it flowing toward Anais.

* * *

Saving Anais felt worthless. Ending this endless cycle of reincarnation and finally resting in eternal sleep was what Lilith truly wanted.

After all, she could never return as the God of Chaos. The God of Order, whom she had once loved, no longer existed. Only Goddess Julias, that was filled with wrath and resentment, remained to torment her.

All that remained was a predator who wanted to see her suffer.

She had no power left. Her life had become one of helpless submission, a life she could do nothing but endure.

“Are you okay?”

The person who reached out to her and offered comfort, was Anais.

In all her countless lives, no one had ever shown her the care Anais did. She had been used, discarded, and fallen into death each time she succumbed to the illusion of happiness.

“Get your hands off me!”

Lilith was pouring all her divine power into Anais, who was sleeping soundly beneath her hand.

It was incomprehensible.

After all, according to the plan set by Julias, she would continue to live as a saint.

What did Anais Percival have to do with this?

“Lilith!”

“Ugh…”

As Anais slowly began to open her eyes, Lilith couldn’t help but speak.

“I, I’ll do anything if it means Lady Anais will be happy.”

“Lilith!”

Lilith could hear Lewarren’s voice, but she couldn’t let go.

She felt the surroundings darken as she fainted.

* * *

“Ah…”

When Lilith opened her eyes, she found herself in a familiar place. The familiar canopy and the warm light filling the room.

“Are you awake?”

Hearing Anais’s voice, Lilith quickly opened her eyes. She jumped out of bed and rushed toward her.

“I’m okay.”

Lilith had been instinctively checking Anais’s condition, which was why she said those words. Anais smiled awkwardly and patted Lilith’s hair.

“Are you okay?”

“Ugh…”

Lilith was not okay. While her body had healed, her chest felt strange.

Even in the hateful environment of the Count’s house, where she was treated worse than an animal, she had never felt like this. But now, she felt like a dog.

A dog who felt like her master would abandon her.

“Lady Anais, you promised you’d protect me.”

“Huh?”

“You can’t leave me, right?”

“Lilith.”

As Lilith spoke through her sobs, Anais became flustered. Then, Anais looked at her with a face trying to hold back tears.

“I’m sorry. I was wrong.”

“Huuh…”

At her words, Lilith couldn’t hold back her sobs and cried. The two of them stayed together for a long time, finding comfort in each other until they calmed down.