Chapter 73 – Lord Selim discusses engagement (2)
“I’m like a sinner doing service activities while in prison. I committed a crime in my previous life, and I’m repeating the same life. Before, I went through a Demonic Transformation and became a mass murderer. I’ve killed many people who I’m on good terms with right now with my own hands. The strange power that I have now is for atonement for leading the destruction of the kingdom in my previous life.”
After saying that, I stared at Nadia intently.
She does not look disturbed.
She also did not look like she could not understand.
“If this world is the same as it was in my previous life, then one year from now, the royal capital will be shrouded in darkness and this kingdom will be destroyed. Going to the Satie Earldom and helping Leviathan, I did that because I knew what would happen in the future.”
I myself thought that I am speaking of unbelievable things, but while I spoke to Nadia, I felt that she would be able to accept me.
I could see my reflection in her green beautiful eyes.
“…have you told anyone else about that?”
“No, it’s my first time with Nadia, but…”
Huh? Nadia’s shoulders flinched a little. For a moment, her eyes widened, and she looks a little red. Why at this timing…
“Then, don’t ever spread it again.”
“Oh. Well, not many people will believe…”
“They will believe!”
She strongly declared.
“Right now, you are worshiped by many people. There are many people who believe in you. That’s more of a reason why you should not easily speak of prophetic things. Healing wounds no one else could heal, purifying the darkness with light, and predicting the future. That is how founders of religions in history are described. Ordeals would then follow you everywhere.”
“That’s… but if there is someone who would believe in me, it’s better to tell them and let them beware of devils…”
“People won’t think the way you want them to. They’ll push misplaced expectations and ambitions on you, and you will even receive the resentment of those who think you’re a hindrance, making you unable to take any action.”
I can understand Nadia’s concern because I am also a noble.
Is it easier to move secretly like before?
Or rather, if I wanted to convey information, it would have been better to do so at an earlier stage. It would have been difficult for me to solve the problem of Levian Island alone if I hadn’t been able to contact the Sea Dragon. But at that time, I didn’t have the much-needed credibility.
And now, due to my <Purification> of the underground of the church, everything has changed too much compared to my previous life. There are not many problems I could deal with using my past life knowledge anymore.
“Don’t stand out anymore. If you need brains and organizational skills, I’ll take action.”
“…indeed. I’ll rely on you.”
Originally, Nadia seems to be better at using one’s head.
Right now, I’ve crushed the accumulation of the power of darkness and kept the danger away for the time being, but as long as people are alive, there are many ways to collect negative emotions. The crisis of the kingdom still continues.
Her cooperation will be a great help in the current situation where I can’t predict what will happen next.
“So, isn’t it necessary to be engaged to me?”
Nadia smiles. What is this irresistible atmosphere…
“Don’t think too much about it, how about getting engaged to me for just a year? If the kingdom is really destroyed a year later, we will have no time to have discussions about political marriages. If we were cleverly able to deal with the devils and everything is peaceful, then we should be able to start thinking about what to do with our marriage at that time.”
What…? Getting engaged for the time being…
No, but it’s not that I dislike marrying Nadia.
The point I’m curious about is, should I leave the future for her to succeed the title of Marquis?
“I understand. I accept. But if the problem of the devils is solved, it would be better for Nadia to inherit the Marquis Household. At that time, I will marry into the Marquis Household. When the devils disappear and I lose my borrowed power, I would have my younger brother as my replacement.
I don’t think it’s right to get engaged once and then break it off easily.
Even if the destruction of the kingdom is avoided, my role is over, and my plating called <System> is peeled off, if Nadia still has the will to marry me, I will marry into her house.
“You’re such a squeamish person. It would be terrible if you were caught by a strange woman and were played around. You’re really making me worried.”
“Nadia would not play with me?”
“Don’t worry. I’ll be a good wife for you.”
Seeing her laugh as she said that, I thought she was cute for some reason.
《Selim Bergmann Male 16 years old》
《Seeker Lv: 75 EXP to next level: 5600/7600》
《MP: 1011/8501 Healing skill proficiency: 5968 Holy attribute skill proficiency: 1998》
《Skill》
《Heal》
《Basic Healing – cures minor cuts and scratches》
《Physical Support – provides physical support to the target who is fighting illness》
《Immunity Manipulation – cures diseases that can be resisted by immunity》
《Simultaneous Manipulation- allows usage of Immunity Manipulation up to 7 people》
《Regenerative Healing skill – heals any physical damage on a person’s body》
《Holy attribute》
《Divine Vision – provides vision towards Holy and Darkness attribute》
《Holy Chain Barrier – captures enemies close to darkness and inflicts continuous damage》
《The Holy Defense Barrier – negates all dark attribute attacks when applied to an ally》
《Purification – eliminates the corrupted darkness that serves as breeding ground of demonic power》
《Divine Voice – awakens those who are leaning towards the darkness》
《Forest Bathing – satiates hunger by receiving surplus life energy from plants, slightly recovers MP》
《Sea Bathing – satiates hunger by receiving surplus life energy from the sea, slightly recovers MP》
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