I Tamed the Black Duke as a Terminally-Ill Saint (3 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 4
A chill ran down my spine.
Even before turning around, I knew who the voice belonged to.
There was only one person who could boldly enter the Grand Duke Donovan’s report chamber.
Grand Duke Hades Crohittner.
The man who had reached Grand Sword Master—the highest class among swordsmen.
The very person who turned Leodel into the most infamous map within the Donovan Duchy.
He hadn’t yet fallen into darkness, so he probably wasn’t a raging murderer—but his icy temperament would surely remain unchanged.
A flat, emotionless voice followed.
“Put down the Holy Sword. In return, I might spare your life.”
“…….”
It wasn’t that the option of meekly handing over the Holy Sword and fleeing hadn’t crossed my mind.
But if I returned the Holy Sword to Hades, the curse would resume—and I would certainly die.
After all, the Holy Sword didn’t remove the curse itself; it merely suppressed its activation.
Conversely, if I refused to return it……
I’d probably be killed by Hades, right?
Unless I got incredibly lucky—then maybe not.
My decision came quickly.
“……I can’t do that.”
“Oh?”
Hades’s voice took on a tone of amusement.
“If you truly wish to die, I won’t stop you.”
Without waiting for Hades to finish speaking, I clutched Denesor tightly and dashed forward recklessly.
It was only possible because the massive longsword felt as light as a feather.
True, the door behind me had been left open, putting even greater distance between me and the outside—but at least I could avoid having the Holy Sword stolen or being killed by Hades for now.
“Huh.”
Hades let out a strange sound.
“You want to play hide-and-seek?”
His genuinely puzzled tone made my heart pound so violently it felt ready to leap out of my mouth.
“I’ve got nothing against that.”
I frantically scanned my surroundings. If I started running around in this chamber—essentially Hades’s stronghold—I’d be caught in no time.
If only there were some way, any way, to escape alive……!
‘There it is!’
Fortunately, there was exactly one hiding spot in the chamber.
A narrow gap between pillars that players often mocked with comments like, “There’s space behind the pillar, just so you know.”
When hidden in that gap, Hades wouldn’t even register your presence and would search for other targets instead—making it perfect for concealing a character on the verge of death.
I couldn’t have been more grateful for this bug that I’d previously considered nothing but an annoyance.
I quickly spotted the pillars I’d been looking for and hurriedly squeezed into the gap.
He wouldn’t notice my existence here at all.
If I was lucky, Hades might even assume I’d already slipped outside and follow me out of the chamber.
My relief was short-lived.
Within mere minutes, his footsteps grew steadily closer.
Afraid even my breathing might give me away, I clamped one hand over my mouth and nose while trembling violently with the other still gripping Denesor.
‘Please, just pass by. Please… please, just walk right past!’
But that kind of luck never came to me.
Hades had already reached the very pillar I was hiding behind.
When his breath became audible from sheer proximity,
I tightly gripped Rosario.
My life or death depended entirely on this moment.
“Setun!”
I cried out desperately.
“Setun! Setun!”
Rosario glowed faintly.
“Muuuuh…”
The instant Hades’s voice began to slow, I burst out of the ‘gap’ and sprinted toward the entrance.
As expected, it only inflicted a slight slowdown—but it was enough to slip from his grasp.
Well, at least for a very brief moment.
Hades, who should have been chasing me, had somehow already reached the entrance ahead of me and now stood guard by the exit door.
Pale moonlight fell upon his face.
‘…He’s even more handsome in person.’
Even in this life-or-death situation, a foolish thought slipped through my mind.
Hades Crohittner was the very embodiment of a winter night—
ruthless yet beautiful.
His face, as flawless and cold as carved ice, held not a trace of mercy.
My grip on Denesor tightened.
The very sword that brought catastrophic disaster in the game was now my only hope.
Hades let out a low chuckle.
“Do you really think a blade like that is meant for someone like you?”
I swallowed hard.
He was absolutely right.
According to the game’s lore, Denesor could only be wielded by swordsmen.
Non-swordsmen, no matter how hard they tried, couldn’t actually swing Denesor even if they held it in their hands.
Seeing my hesitation, Hades’s expression softened slightly.
“It seems you’re acting on someone else’s orders. It’s not too late—hand it over willingly. I’ll let you leave the castle unharmed.”
His voice even carried a faint hint of sympathy—one I’d never sensed in the game.
I swallowed hard again.
Yes, this Hades wasn’t the terrifying demon from the game.
This was Hades before he lost his entire family and retainers to those who coveted the Holy Sword.
He hadn’t yet become the merciless avenger stripped of his humanity—if only I could convince him, even a little……!
Had my desperate plea somehow reached the heavens?
A faint chime rang out, and golden letters appeared over his chest.
– 10 (Source of Annoyance)
Status Description: To him, you’re nothing more and nothing less than an annoyance. With some effort, there might still be room for improvement.
My eyes widened.
The number I’d seen countless times in-game was none other than affection level.
The affection system—displaying others’ true feelings toward me—had actually activated for me!
‘There’s still hope.’
A – of 10 was easily recoverable with the right words or a well-chosen gift.
‘I might be able to persuade him!’
I hurriedly opened my mouth.
“Your Grace, I first beg your forgiveness for intruding so rudely. But I have….”
“That’s enough.”
Hades cut me off.
“If you have no intention of returning it, spare me the empty pleasantries.”
The moment those words left his mouth, an unwelcome message appeared before my eyes.
– 20 (Subhuman Scum)
Status Description: Oh dear! He despises you. Flee while you still can—before things get even worse!
Panic surged within me.
Normally, I’d follow the message’s advice and retreat for now, biding my time—but this wasn’t the moment for that.
I had only one day left.
If Denesor was taken from me, I’d die miserably.
In my haste, I blurted out an absurd lie.
“I am the one chosen by the Holy Sword Denesor! Only I can unleash its true power!”
The instant the words left my mouth, I realized my grave mistake—but it was far too late.
Hades’s lips twisted into a sneer, and a cold remark slipped out.
“You’ve completely lost your mind.”
He began walking slowly toward me. My whole body trembled violently.
There was nowhere left to hide, nowhere left to run.
Why on earth had I said something so foolish?
If I’d truly been chosen by the Holy Sword, I wouldn’t be cowering like this.
I’d have swung it with newfound strength and fought Hades head-on.
– 30 (Enemy)
Status Description: He now considers you an enemy. At this point, you have only two choices: confront him or run.
But I’d clearly lose if I fought, and I’d clearly be caught if I ran!
I screamed inwardly—but Hades kept steadily advancing regardless.
‘I need time.’
Beating Hades was impossible, but if I could distract him just enough to slip past the door he was guarding……!
‘Right—there’s that.’
I grabbed a moderately sized ceramic vase from the nearby display case and shook it with all my might.
Hades halted, giving me a look of utter disbelief.
“Do you think that vase is some kind of magic artifact? Sorry to disappoint you—it’s just an ordinary piece of pottery.”
After shaking it about ten times,
just as Hades stepped forward to restrain me,
Boom!
The vase I’d flung mid-shake exploded in midair, releasing a cloud of black powder.
It wasn’t because the vase was a disguised bomb.
‘Never thought an Easter egg would help me out.’
Easter eggs.
Game elements hidden by developers purely for fun, with no actual impact on gameplay.
One such Easter egg caused ordinary decorative items to explode with minor damage to surroundings if rapidly clicked more than ten times.
Though the explosion offered no real combat advantage, it was more than enough to startle Hades.
Before the dust even settled, I swiftly opened the door and dashed outside.
‘I have to escape the duchy immediately!’
I knew the castle layout inside out—the escape route was crystal clear in my mind.
The problem was this utterly pathetic body of mine.
Angelica’s frail frame couldn’t even handle sprinting down a hallway.
I staggered, leaned against the wall, and then collapsed as my legs gave out entirely.
Even though carrying Denesor had lifted the gargoyle’s curse, my body had always been inherently weak.
My vision blurred, dizziness clouded my head, and my breath caught painfully in my throat.
“How disappointing.”
A cold voice spoke from nearby.
“I expected you to run farther… Was that pitiful magic your final desperate act?”
Gathering every last ounce of strength, I lifted my head.
Hades Crohittner was approaching me from down the corridor.
Small text flickered over his chest along with a number.
– 50 (Beyond Redemption)
Status Description: What on earth did you do? He now considers you irredeemable human trash!
I wasn’t sure about much, but one thing was absolutely certain.
I was royally screwed.
And badly.
There was no way to recover from an affection level that had plummeted so drastically.
Now, Hades would kill me without a shred of mercy.
Tears streamed down my cheeks, frozen stiff with terror.
I squeezed my eyes shut.
‘Is this how I die?’
If I died, would I return?
Could I escape this horrifying nightmare and go back to the real world……?
The very moment I accepted reality and let go of everything,
something vibrated from the floor.
No—not something……
‘……!’
My eyes shot wide open.
The Holy Sword Denesor trembled, emitting a bluish light.
As if entranced, I placed my hand on Denesor’s hilt.
Zap.
A jolt akin to electricity surged through my body, and an unnatural lightness filled me.
It was impossible to believe this was the same body that had struggled to move just moments ago.
For the first time since becoming Angelica, energy flooded through my entire being.
I realized instinctively—
my lie about being chosen by the Holy Sword had just become truth!
When the male lead is punished by carrying the female lead’s child and having periods like a woman
“I’ve given birth to two children for you, yet you still think about him.
Was I nothing but his substitute to you from beginning to end?”
Synopsis:
Meng Huan, a scumbag who has dated countless girlfriends, transmigrates to a female-dominated country.
Day 1: Whether it’s female dominance or not doesn’t matter. The beauties here are passionate and amorous. Isn’t it easier to date them than in modern times?
Day 2: After a night, Meng Huan discovers the differences in the female-dominated world. Men here actually have chastity locks and menstrual cycles. This hinders his ability to perform, damn it!
Day 3: What’s wrong with sleeping around? I don’t want you to marry me. I’m meant to be a playboy. I don’t care about male virtues… What? You want to drown me in a pig cage? Marry, I’ll marry!
Day N: Meng Huan inexplicably vomits and receives the shocking news of his life… He’s pregnant.
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