Chapter 276

Though Shura had been overwhelmed by Yurii's pressure, in the end, he remained silent without confessing.

After observing the middle school syndrome-type main character being toyed with by a female (?) teacher, Clael resumed the conversation.

"Well, if there are circumstances that prevent you from speaking, then it can't be helped. However... what you did is a crime. We have to hand you over to Prince Eric, Heizen."

Eric is the crown prince. Shedelielya is a dignitary from another country. There were also many humans present at the party venue.

If such a place was attacked, then being charged with a crime is unavoidable. It wasn't something Clael or Yurii could cover up for him.

"If you go quietly, Prince Eric likely won't treat you too harshly... though there's a chance Songstress Shedelielya might demand punishment."

As he said it, Clael knew that possibility was nonexistent.

Shedelielya is Shura's twin sister. She knows that the blessing she holds was obtained through her brother's sacrifice, and out of guilt, she defends Shura.

Even when Shura tried to kill her, Shedelielya made no attempt to resist and was ready to accept the fatal blow.

(Most likely, Shedelielya will advise that he not be charged and be released. He won't be detained long. He should be released soon.)

If this were the game's scenario, Reina would now try to reform Shura and stop his revenge.

In the end, Reina would live alongside Shura, neutralizing his curse and hatred.

"...Do whatever you want. Since my revenge failed, I've lost interest in everything."

Shura averted his gaze with a sulky expression.

It was probably bravado... but it was also likely true that he genuinely didn't care anymore.

If he were executed, the curse linking him to his sister would affect her too. No matter the outcome, his revenge would be fulfilled.

"That's not okay! This is about your life, isn't it!?"

But... Yurii wasn't someone who could ignore such a throwaway remark.

"Don't say you're not interested when your life is on the line! I'll speak to Prince Eric myself, so don't give in to despair!"

"Ugh, grr... D-Don't come any closer...!"

"No, absolutely not!"

"O-Okay. Okay, so stop crying..."

Yurii was crying uncontrollably even as she shouted in anger.

Shura was genuinely panicking as the bawling teacher closed in on him.

"...Today really is full of entertainment. Maybe, just maybe, something might happen?"

Clael was starting to feel like it might be okay to leave Shura to Yurii.

As Clael sighed at the comedy unfolding before him, the door behind him opened.

"Good morning, Clael."

"Ah, Reina. You came too?"

The one who entered the room was Reina.

Over her shoulder, he could also see the figures of her three friends.

"It's already breakfast time, you know? You weren't anywhere to be seen, so we came looking for you."

"Ah, sorry. I'll head there now... Mr. Yurii, let's go for now."

"Agh."

As he grabbed Yurii by the scruff of the neck and pulled her off, a small yelp escaped.

Shura's face softened with relief, and he slumped his shoulders in a relaxed posture.

"Please, don't bring her near me again..."

"You shouldn't refer to a teacher as 'her'... Once Prince Eric arrives, again—"

"............"

"When the prince comes, make sure to explain the situation properly! Otherwise, you'll really be arrested!"

With Yurii in tow, they left the room.

Next to Shura, who averted his gaze—not from them, but from Yurii—the plushie bear saluted them in farewell.