‘Someone like me should be ignored from Hades’ perspective, but he’s sincerely answering everything.’
His subconscious remembered me, and it might not be for the same reason. It’s just that Hades Croixtner was originally that kind of person.
Because I could continuously confirm that his essence hadn’t changed, I didn’t give up.
“The holiest power is probably the Holy Sword.”
“…How do you know about the Holy Sword?”
“I mentioned it a while ago, didn’t I? The real owner of that is me.”
More precisely, the ‘former’ owner.
Deneosor’s bond was completely severed upon my death. I became free from the curse, but at the same time, I lost control over Deneosor.
“…The one who returned from death, huh.”
An expression as if Hades understood crossed his face.
“You were the owner of the Holy Sword before death.”
“Yes.”
Hades spoke slowly.
“Now I understand.”
I swallowed dryly. Since Hades became the Demon King, nothing had gone according to my will. Whatever he realized, it wouldn’t be in my favor.
“You came to kill me.”
That’s exactly what it means.
“No.”
“How will you prove that you didn’t?”
“If I really intended to kill Hades, there would be at least a little trace in my memories. Try to recall.”
Hades’ brow narrowed.
“My memories… haven’t been normal lately.”
Well, that makes sense.
Hades and the previous Demon King are entirely different individuals. Even though they share the same personality, combining memories is challenging, and Hades’ original memories are fading away.
“The threat of murder is an unforgettable memory. Is it really just something forgotten? Not memories that never existed in the first place.”
“Your subordinates might have erased you from my memories.”
“While holding the Holy Sword?”
“…”
As silence flowed, Hades turned his body. I was startled and blocked his way. At this point, I was more afraid of Hades leaving than dying again.
“Are you really going to offer me as a sacrifice?”
“I need to think about it.”
A slight twist appeared at the corner of Hades’ mouth.
“Surprisingly, there seems to be a reason to keep you by my side.”
I wondered what that reason was, but I didn’t press further. The level of affection hadn’t changed for a long time, and I didn’t want to risk lowering it any further.
“What about the humans then?”
“They’ll all die. Does that concern me?”
Although his voice was emotionless, I understood. There was a significant internal conflict happening within Hades right now.
He didn’t want to offer me as a sacrifice, but at the same time, he didn’t want to let humans die. Both acts were devoid of clear benefits, causing him more distress.
How do I know this with such certainty?
Hades could never hide his emotions in front of me.
That aspect remained the same even now, as the Demon King.
“Use another sacrifice instead of me.”
“…The Holy Sword, you mean.”
“Yes.”
As I nodded, an angry voice filled with rage came from beside.
“Are you really going to listen to that insignificant human?”
“Quiet.”
Hades cut off Deneosor’s words shortly.
“I have no intention of using anyone as a sacrifice.”
I furrowed my brow. I wasn’t entirely sure, but it seemed like a ‘sacrifice’ was needed to stop the ritual performed by the previous Demon King.
But now, neither I nor Deneosor wanted to be a sacrifice…
“Abandoning humans?” I swallowed dryly. If I choose this path, no matter how much I survive, it would mean a complete defeat in the game.
Is it because I can’t undo Hades?
It’s far from that issue.
If calamity sweeps through human lands, I would never turn Hades back into a human from the Demon King.
Thinking about the helplessness and guilt he would feel when he regains his sanity, it would be an unthinkable act for Hades.
“…Am I going insane too?”
I forced a bitter smile.
Since when?
The well-being of Hades became more important than the lives of many people.
“But… that’s the truth.”
If the real Hades, the genuine Hades, were to know my thoughts, he would be horrified. Protecting people was his duty.
But it wasn’t mine.
I returned to this world because I wanted to be by Hades’ side, and without the complete Hades, Leodel was just a pawn in the game.
“But even if I fail… I will stay by Hades’ side.”
Even if it means becoming the Demon King’s right hand.
I made up my mind.
I will do my best to prevent the calamity, but even if I fail, I won’t leave Hades.
Despite continuing as the Demon King, he showed that he hadn’t completely lost his previous self.
Someday, the Demon King might look back at me.
“That’s not allowed!”
Suddenly, Deneosor shouted. I glanced at him briefly. They hadn’t exchanged any words, so why the disturbance?
Soon, I realized the truth.
Deneosor and Hades were communicating through thoughts, just like Deneosor and I did before.
“They were conversing all along…”
I wanted to ask what they were talking about, but seeing Deneosor turning red and even stomping his foot, it didn’t seem like the right time.
Fortunately, an excited Deneosor shouted, revealing the situation.
“It’s unacceptable. You’re talking about self-destruction just for humans! Are you insane?”
Ex-husband Wants Reconciliation
One-line summary: Chasing the wife to the crematorium (making an effort to attract someone who has become indifferent), the female lead doesn’t look back, the second male lead takes the position.
Intro:
To repay the kindness of the older generation, Su Mu crossed into a female-dominated world and became a live-in daughter-in-law of the Yan family, single-handedly saving the Yan family from fire and water.
But her husband, Yan Jiyue, the eldest son of the Yan family, treated her with sarcasm and never showed her a good face.
It wasn’t until after Su Mu’s death that this pampered and arrogant young master shed a few fake tears and pretended to want to die for love.
This life’s kindness was enough. If there was a next life, she would definitely kick Yan Jiyue away.
Who knew that the heavens would be so kind as to allow her to be reborn, returning to the time when she had just married into the Yan family.
Su Mu glanced at the Yan eldest son, who still spoke coldly to her, and threw a divorce letter in front of him.
“Let’s divorce!”
***
Yan Jiyue never imagined that he would be reborn. He happily went to find Su Mu, wanting to make up for the mistakes he had made in his ignorant youth.
Wasn’t the reason the heavens allowed him to be reborn to let him reconcile with Su Mu?
But when he pushed open the door to Su Mu’s room, the person lying on the bed was another man.
Su Mu’s personal attendant, Xie Yi.
Yan Jiyue hated him so much that his teeth itched. In front of Su Mu, Xie Yi was a gentle and considerate whisperer of sweet nothings, but in reality, he was vicious-hearted and deliberately sabotaged their husband and wife relationship.
In the previous life, it was he who secretly hid in Su Mu’s coffin and committed suicide, stealing a step ahead of him to be buried with Su Mu.
Yan Jiyue’s eyes were filled with hatred as he cursed, “What kind of thing are you? Your background is lowly, what right do you have to occupy Su Mu?”
Xie Yi looked at the sleeping Su Mu and no longer pretended to be a whisperer of sweet nothings.
He proudly stuck out his belly, “I have the right because my belly is capable of giving the Wife-master a daughter.”
***
Yan Jiyue was consumed with jealousy. He spread rumors that Xie Yi had once been branded with the mark of a “harlot” on his chest.
But on the night Xie Yi cut off the flesh bearing that mark, Su Mu suddenly realized something was amiss.
“How did you know the exact moment I was poisoned? And why did you show up a month early?”
Xie Yi remained silent, blood from his wound soaking through his robes. His sapphire eyes brimmed with anguish – or was it just a flawless act?
Between a once-arrogant husband now seeking redemption, and a gentle soul willing to die for her – who truly held the darkest secrets? And could it be that Su Mu and Yan Jiyue weren’t the only ones given a second chance at life…?
[Reading Guide]
1. True divorce, chasing the wife to the crematorium, the female lead doesn’t look back, the male lead is Xie Yi.
2. The ex-husband did not cheat, he just realized too late and didn’t realize that he liked the female lead.
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