To My Beloved, I Present My Exquisite Nightmare (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 186

— Then, what do you intend to do?

Laila raised one eyebrow and gazed into the air for a moment.

It had already been several days since Deceptor had vanished. During the process of settling the war and returning, Jimius Con had succumbed to the overwhelming burden on both body and mind.

Accepting the demon directly into her own flesh had become a fatal poison, claiming her life.

— Still… I consider it fortunate that I could at least partially repay my parents’ sin with my own life….

Those were her final words. Though Deceptor had disappeared afterward, Laila believed he was hiding somewhere. Dragging him out by force and settling things once and for all was the last task she had left.

After a long silence, Laila spoke again, still staring into the void.

“My abilities combined may not equal the worth of Your Majesty’s soul. Human souls, you see, are surprisingly cheap. Did you know that?”

A brief, frail chuckle reached her ears. Though this was the first time Laila had heard Od laugh in such a manner, she was not surprised.

Od Hyenmorick had grown indifferent in the face of death. Why wouldn’t he feel relief, having finally accomplished his purpose?

— Yes, that’s likely true. But in my opinion, wouldn’t that be to your disadvantage? That demon—the one you claim is like a father to you—if he agreed to take your powers, wouldn’t that be your last chance?

His voice paused momentarily. Laila quietly waited for Od to continue. His eyes were now closed.

His breath had grown faint, his body seemingly fallen into complete slumber. Only his consciousness remained awake, speaking to her.

After a while, Od spoke again.

— …Your last chance to live as an ordinary human.

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