why did she choose to, you know... not keep on living and having children and decided instead to die? :') and she knew that if she did, he'd resurrect her anyways, right? since she had the vision.
She got the vision seconds before she croaks so she didnt know before she actually did.... [sensitive content] she also didnt think ressurection was possible(i mean if i were to put myself in her shoes, i also wouldnt but ML is crazy XD)
This is the first time i've ever read a SE (BE?) novel like this. At first i saw this latest spoiler and did have thoughts like "why FL is so selfish?" (i'm pretty sure that there're many others like me too). But then when you have some time to think about it and put yrself in her shoes, everything is just reasonable. They kinda like do and don't love each other at the same time, it's super angst. This is also an open story (as you said), and readers r the ones who decide whether they have romantic feelings for the other or not. I actually think they do love each other, but in a rather twisted way and not pure love. Overall, this novel really has potential, and in my case, it's truly the best (Does 'This marriage is supposed to be ruined anyway' have a spoiler thread? If there is one can you pls send the link for me? Cuz i've been kinda into angst novels recently )
Nahh i dont think it has one because the translators are too wary of translating 500 chaps but here is a review of it: https://m.blog.naver.com/dbfladk24/222158060713 The novel can be purchased in RiDi and is one of the most popular romance fantasy there
Wahh the review sounds soooooooo hopeful Wish i had a credit card to buy it... 5-star rated and everything, that's pretty rare for a novel
You can actually read it for free from Ridi cause it has the series version which is free everyday, just need a 19 verification. The problem is though the last 10 chapters cannot be unlocked and with 1 free chap per day with 500 total chapters... Thats kinda hard. (or maybe make a bunch of accounts and verify all of them XD its a hassle though)
Can someone spoil me if there is a possible love rival?? I just read up to the slave auction thing and just wondered...
Tysm for your advice, maybe i'll try it out later But a bunch of verified clones? That's truly a hassle lol
I'm confused can you explain the vision she saw was like that after resurrection she will live and have a child? will the side story come?any news?
[QUOTE = "_ papa, publicación: 6324753, miembro: 228357"] 1. Previsión 2. Aún no hay noticias sobre cuándo [/ QUOTE] is there a one-shot? is there news about the manhwa?
Could you please tell more about the scene when Seri releases him from his brainwashing? What was their reactions, feelings ?
These are in the 100s chapters: Spoiler: 1st confession. Just because haha The eyes that were revealed through the dizzyingly scattered bangs were locked tightly. Mikhail's face was pale and tired. I reached out to Mikhail. Then carefully swept his cheek. The rough sensation of the cheeks was felt through the knuckles of my hands. Originally it was soft... … . "Why… … were you here?” It was hard for me to control my feelings anymore. "ah.. my brother, open your eyes." You're not dead, right? There was a lot of anxiety. scary. Why does this happen over and over again? To Charon, Maxion and Mikhail stop now. Please stop. With the other hand, I grabbed his shoulder and supported the body that were likely to fall. “… … Even when my brother is like this, I want to run away. You better open your eyes before I run away and hide tightly.” I said as calmly as possible. I lifted my head and looked up at nothingness for a moment. As soon as I saw Mikhail, the emotions that I kept holding back and repressed burst like a dam bursting. I took the arm that was sweeping his cheeks and covered my eyes. And I took my breath. 'Are you going out?' 'We'll do it all. Huh? Huh? Huh?' Voices No, the “sacrifices” made a loud noise. I did not respond to them. When I open my mouth, I feel like a groan comes out. “why is it that my brother is here?” The “sacrifices,” who answered my question right away, were silent for a moment. I waited for the “sacrifices” to give an answer. 'The woman throws it away as a sacrifice.' The woman. She seemed to know who she was even if she didn't hear her name. Duke of Melfort. 'Celestine!' Celestine was her name. 'There are a lot of people here who were sacrificed because of Celestine!' 'right! I begged her to save us! She was bad!’ 'Damn Melfort!' The resentment of the “sacrifices” erupted in various places. It was a light tone, but there was a deep grudge buried in it. “I’m a Melfort too.” The'sacrifices' who know quite a lot shouldnt know that I'm Melfort. Moreover, they seem to read my thoughts to some extent. 'I hate Melfort, but you are in the same situation as us.' 'right. Your brother was also offered as a sacrifice, and maybe you will be a sacrifice too.' 'You are an exception. It's pitiful to hate.' Should I be grateful for that? I looked at Mikhail, who couldn't wake up with his confused eyes. He's a sacrifice. “Your mother has sacrificed some of you.” 'Huh! Celestine is one of the users that offered the most sacrifices.' The offering. The eyebrows frowned on their own. It was disgusting and my stomach was twisted. Numerous confusions continued to rage, then my head cooled down, and thankfully I was able to keep calm. “I want to ask you what the hell are you offering and why are you offering them?” 'Well. Where should I start explaining?' 'How much do you know about Melfort? no. You don't know anything. Because only the beholder of its title knows the secret of Melfort.’ Secret? head of the family, a secret only my mother knows? 'To explain, it's very long. To answer your question, Melfort sacrificed many people with magical powers. Whether it was kidnapping or whatever, they did not choose any means or methods.' “… … Why are you offering an offering?” 'Because Melfort was powerless. They were very fragile. Then one day, a magic circle was formed in front of them! And I appeared! There are a lot of such things in plays and books. A demon appears in front of greedy humans to receive souls and grant wishes. The magic circle did exactly that!’ “Then no way… … .” 'right! Melfort ssked the magic circle for strength. The magic circle responded to the request and in return... … .’ It told them to make a sacrifice. Disgust soars to the end of the neck. Goose bumps and shoulders tremble. I stared at Mikhail with trembling eyes. Offering. power. Mikhail. Scapegoat. I remember the tutor that Duke Melfort gave me when I was a child. The tutor had praised Melfort's ancestors. About their powerful power. Ah. That's funny. It's so funny, funny, and insignificant. Those who were praised were indeed ugly. After looking at Mikhail for a long time, I turned to him. I wasn't confident to see him anymore. His head became blank, and he was difficult to think about. However… … You shouldn't be still. “What is that… … ！” What are you talking about! If you're too surprised, you won't even speak properly. The shock was so great that my head became white. But, as usual, I had to get up quickly. The situation doesn't wait for me. The moment I opened my mouth to ask again. Kugugung- The inside of the tree shook greatly. The tree shattered little by little as a result of the impact. 'I don't have much time! Decide quickly!’ 'Get our help! You only have that way!’ 'We are on your side! Trust me!’ ‘Sacrifice’ shouted urgently. I felt restless from them. “… … Where is Ajester?” I saw a tree in the form of a fusion of sacrifices surrounding Ajester's body. 'Here it is!' The inside of the tree was split long, and Ajester was taken out of it. “… … ” As if he had lost his mind, he still closed his eyes. How will you react when you open your eyes? Will you whisper love to me like before? Or will he try to attack me again in madness? 'he won't attack now.' “Sacrifices” have reacted right away to my thoughts. A little no, I was quite surprised. Doesn't the “sacrifices” know the answer to the questions I have been embracing? For example, about why Ajester tried to kill me. 'Because the attack only occurs when the magic circle becomes unstable.' 'right. The magic circle easily becomes anxious. Especially when you tried to destroy the magic circle, it reached its peak. When the Magic circle becomes uneasy like that, it becomes a little difficult to function properly. So It can't control that boy.' 'When it is difficult to control, the boy loses his temper and berserks. And it acts according to their desires.' When it comes to desire... … . There was something to be picked up. That can't be. 'If you say that your desire is appetite, you try to eat something like crazy. If there's nothing to eat around and only people, uh... … You might try to eat human flesh. But, wouldn't he eat human flesh unless he was a tolerable madman... … ？’ 'Eh. Be terrible. If your desire was sexual desire, it would have been a big deal for you.' 'But this boy's desire is like slaughter? Isn't it more dangerous than appetite or libido?' 'You almost got killed by a boy you like.' 'I'm very sorry for that girl.' 'There are many men in the world. You can find a better guy… … This boy is very handsome. Girl, maybe you have to give up this life. It's hard to find a better face than this one.' 'cheer up.' Suddenly, the ‘voices’ came up with words of sympathy for me. Then he gives me words of comfort. I don't know if it's comforting or insulting. I crumpled my eyebrows and looked at Ajester. I feel bad. I sighed. It was complicated. The reason you tried to kill me. All of the questions were resolved. First, when I fed Micho. It wasn't that he saw a fantasy at that time, but he hated me. Second, when you suddenly change while talking about Dorando. There must have been an abnormality in the magic circle. You lost your temper, and your instincts that weren't brainwashed would have been trying to kill me. The third, today will also be. All of the questions were answered, but I wasn't feeling cool. It was complicated. No, that alone cannot explain. There was a sensation that something was pressing on my heart. “Ajester.” Maybe I like you? I can't hate you. When I reached out to him like a habit, Ajester's eyelashes trembled. Are you trying to open your eyes? I was so amazed that I took my arm out, but he grabbed my arm, which hadn't been able to move just before. “Ajester… … ？” Eyelashes were raised and jewel-like purple eyes were revealed. His eyes face to face was really beautiful. Ajester did not immediately answer my call and slowly blinked his eyes. “Siriena.” He laughed smoothly as he called my name. "finally… … I found it.” Joy filled his face. He acted as if he couldn't even remember trying to attack me just before. Smiling brightly. If you remember what happened just before, you can never have that expression. I expected it. I just didn't have the energy to talk about what happened before. I quietly watched his bright smile. You may not see it later. “… … I've been looking for you for a while.” “I thought so.” There has never been a time when Ajester, who was brainwashed, did not find me. When the brainwash is released, you won't find me anymore. Ajester, who didn't know what I was thinking, frowned. “I always think, I'll get mad, when you disappeared.” "Sorry." “its okay, I found it. I don't know how the hell are you in front of me, but... … .” Azester grabbed my hand and took it to his cheek. He rubbed his cheeks with my hand like a child in need of warmth. “Because you are in front of me. It's not an illusion, it's real... … .” “… … Ajester, I have something to say to you.” “… … If it's about brainwashing, I'd like to decline.” “No, don’t worry.” I swept his cheeks. He was tall. I grabbed his cheek and lowered it slightly. Then he lifted his brackets and carefully kissed his cheek. "Siri… … ？” “Shh. Stay still.” "Oh." Gently bite his cheek. I was a petty grumpy. From being attacked by him just before. His cheeks turned red as if burning. “… … I love you." Unbelievable, he blinks. His eyes reddened as if he was going to cry soon. I laughed faintly when I saw it. I need your help. Help me. 'Good!' The'sacrifices' responded to my request right away. There was a sound of something cracking quickly. The tree dried up rapidly. I took my luck while looking at the sight. “Ajester.” “… … ” "hello?" The trees cracked and light poured down. Soon the brainwashing on him will be over. The end of this relationship, yet a new beginning. It is extremely contradictory that the beginning and the end are the same, but it was not a contradiction. Now, goodbye. -Part 1 completed. Btw i dunno if raquel is a boy or a girl cant remember so ill just make her pronouns a 'she' cause it sounds like a girl name Spoiler: How its undone *** The Magic circle. It was sacred to the magicians. Therefore, it was hidden and thoroughly protected by magic. It was something that no one should touch. It was the source of the magical power of the magicians, so it was something to be kept. And one person had a greater sense of duty than anyone else for it. The person's name is Raquel. She was regarded as Fasius' cadres and head of faction. That said, the amount of black magic was significant. Therefore, the magic circle, the source of its magical power, is bound to be precious. okay. The magic circle is the same as life, so it should be kept. By the way… … . 'Why the hell is Hippron Aetes here?' No matter how prowerful he is, even if he is a Sword Master, he will be able to break through the barriers so easily. Raquel stared at Hippron Aetes. Hippron Aetes looked at him and laughed frantically. It was like a hungry beast struggling to roar. It was a very ugly appearance. I have to... … . This is a predatory beast, but now he. For his broken bones, Hippron grabbed his ribs and frowned on her. With the other hand, he was barely supporting my body by sticking his swrod on the floor. Raquel felt puzzled when she saw that. Is there anyone around here who can make the Hippron look like this? There are very few such talents inside Fasius... … . In a moment, a man with light blue hair appeared in her thoughts. 'no. I told you to be vigilant, so I can't be here.' So who is it? This was a serious problem. Having an opponent to make Hippron Aetes this way without knowing whether it would benefit or poison Fasius. “Ask one.” Even though his fangs were broken, she didn't know that the beast was still a beast or that Hippron's spirit would fade. Hippron pulled the sword from the floor and pushed it at the end of Raquel's neck. Raquel narrowed her eyes and saw the sword pushed in front of her. What to do? I don't think I'll lose if I deal with him now. That didn't mean I was going to win. In addition, the situation where its is busy turning, is not enough to deal with him. “spit out the way to get into the magic circle.” An ugly voice that seems to be suppressed was heard. It was with the threat of life that would usually be fearful, but Raquel felt wondering. … … Going into the magic circle? It's an idea that ordinary people can't imagine, but why does this guy say this? “you have only one chance. Last question. I asked how to get in.” “There is no reason to answer.” Then, the sword thay came was the end of Hippron's sword. His violent will to get her to speak even if he was knocked down was visible, and Raquel swallowed a swelling. She came up with magic in the intention of fighting right away. It was when he took one cautiously. Jjjeok- (sound effect) A holy white light appeared in the magic circle, and gradually began to crack. Raquel's eyes wide open. Don't... … . That no way was right. Little by little, the magic circle began to break. Quaang- (sound effect) The magic circle broke and an explosion occurred. She protected her body with magical power, but it bounced back. Smoke covered the area in the aftermath of the explosion. “kuh heum, kuh heum!” (coughs) The cough came out reflexively. What the hell is going on? But it wasn't the end here. A bright light began to appear in the magic circle. 'Now it's almost over!' “Sacrifices” shouted brightly. I distorted my face and laughed. I was so happy that the feelings of rush came like a wave. The fear that had dominated the whole body gradually faded. I tried to turn my head to see what was going on. Fook- I felt a hot sensation in my chest. I looked down blankly. Something like red paint started to wet the fabric of the dress. It was a dress that I thought was the same color as the sea. The dress became darker and darker as if it was being eaten in the sea. My heart was throbbing. The more severe the pain, the darker the red. I blinked a few times around my eyes, and I was able to grasp the situation later. The sword penetrated the chest. "Ah… … .” It was the first syllable that I spit out like blood. I lifted my head blankly, and I saw a face that resembled me. She laughed dryly. “It's always been felt, but your red eyes are the same as your father.” It was a sudden sound. Lastly, the sword that had penetrated my heart was pulled out. The upper body leaned down without force. 'pain.' The hot sensation in the chest spread throughout the body. Even my head was eroded. A heavy breath broke out in my mouth. The white light emanating from my body faded. The miracle did not happen. Maybe it is natural. Can't god love an unbeliever? You might despise humans who only find themselves when they need help. Vision is slowly dying. When the sensation of the whole body slowly died, the sensation that remained the longest was hearing. That's when I remember the sound of a man crying. *** The man opened his eyes. He was very tired. His neat black hair, reminiscent of a pitch-black night sky, was scattered with blood tangled up. His white skin was full of cuts. The man struggled to raise his head and glanced around him with one eye in her blood. It was difficult to determine the surroundings due to the blurred vision. It was only filled with a cloudy world. The man tried to move his heavy body, but he did not move. He soon realized that he was bound. That fact made the man laugh. His facial muscles weren't moving properly, leaving only a faint laughter. This situation is scary, but the man just laughed. Instead of expressing many emotions, he just mistaken that laughing is the best fit for him. Being near a woman enriches his emotions, but now he is alone. So his feelings were tightly closed, and he really didn't feel anything. “… … Ah." His tongue, which had been unable to move freely for a long time, was hard. The man slowly moved his stiff tongue in his confused mind. “… … Siriena.” It was a clear pronunciation since he hadn't spoken long. Whether it's reality, dreams, out of the mouth, or inside, it's because it's a name that I put in my mouth countless times. Even though it was only four letters, when I called the name, I used to feel sweet. Of course, this also felt like being a man alone. “Siriena.” With a clearer pronunciation, I once again put the name in my mouth. It was a grieving voice. He opened his mouth softly. The tail of his mouth gently curled up as his two tight lips opened. “… … Congratulations, you have finally succeeded.” What you've been hoping for so much. It was a dark room with nothing, but it was as if she was right in front of her nose. The blurry shape gradually became clearer. It was an illusion. Why? It must have been cleared of brainwashing. Does it seem crazy? “It's been a while, Ajester.” “… … ” “I don’t mean it. I get along very well with you.” Siriena, the fantasy, put my hand over his wounded hand. The tender body leaned on him. She lightly kissed his forehead. At that time, Ajester thought the fantasy had a sweet scent. The scent that usually comes from Siriena. Are you really crazy? Scent in a fantasy? “Isn’t it nice to see me? Surprisingly, Ajester.” “Because what I want is the real one.” “It’s sad to say that.” “Have I not admitted it with my mouth before? I don't want it to be fake.” The illusion opened his eyes wide. Was the markedly different attitude really surprising in her eyes? “So why did you appear today.” "Well. You know that better. It's you who called me out.” "is that so." Azester replied indifferently. The weakness that even fantasies can't do has disappeared. The fake was fake. It could never be real. No fake thing can replace the real thing. I wanted to realize it very late. “Even so, you called me out. It's very contradictory.” The illusion looked right through him. There was no discomfort. That's an illusion. Ajester tilted his head. To get a little closer to the fantasy. He kissed him as if the fantasy responded to him. Azester looked down at her with her dry eyes. “Siriena, you were right.” "what?" “No matter how I am… … I see one.” As the words continued, Azer's voice was lowered to see what was overwhelming. It was a sound with a faint laughter mixed with it, so even the pronunciation was crushed and the shape was unrecognizable, but the other person was his fantasy. The eyes of the illusion that he understood what he said, and the tail went up as if unexpectedly. -I think I hate you anyway. He said so. It's not love. Fantasies forcefully lifted his chin and made eye contact, as if his reaction was interesting. Ajester had the power to root, but she poured it out as she wished. “Because I am a fake?” “You are real, not a fake.” Purple eyes flashed with madness. “… … So don't get caught by me.” I am very hungry. So, I'll go find it soon. Why am I still hungry? For sure… … . (for sure.. The brain wshing was undone- is what he want to say) I felt a presence around me. The fantasy disappeared right into the dark. Its hiding now, but someday It'll reappear. Ajester's hazy purple eyes headed to the place where its presence were. Sweet. A bright light poured into the darkness with the sound of the door opening. Azester frowned at the light coming from outside. “Ajester.” “… … ” The hazy spirit wandered around without purpose. The sweet scent tickled the tip of his nose. It was not possible to tell whether the world was ruined or the mind was broken with each inhalation. The wick of a purple scented candle burned. The candlestick, which had become shiny and melted in the fire, fell down, and his heavy head tilted down. There was no energy to lift his head. It was a violent hand that held him and put him up. His long, slender fingers grabbed the black hair and forcibly raised his head. He looked at the woman with hazy eyes. The woman smoothly pulled up the tail of her mouth, as if she was satisfied with his appearance. “As expected, this suits you well. Rebellion doesn't match you.” It was already the second sound I heard. This sound was just heard by the fantasies. Perhaps, unconsciously, you too, think that this kind of style suits you well. Ajester quietly twisted the tip of his lips. Ajester recalled a thorny memory. What happened after Siriena's body collapsed in the magic circle. The memories of that day were an unforgettable nightmare. *** (the memories to how siri was stabbed and why he was locked up If you follow the red blood that flows constantly without stopping, there is Siriena that is disheveled. She only missed the Duke of Melfort for a while. With her magic she broke her body down. She was thinking of getting up again and stopping it. However, a small gap in the meantime was created in me and Siri. "Ah… … .” A breathtaking scream that seemed to be cut off soon leaked out of the teeth. A groan like a person strangled by a rope. There is no sound because of her throat, but the bizarre sounds leaks out. Her chin choked. The fear of her dying reached its peak. At the same time, hatred created a feeling of backlash. Along with the slender reason, the thread that tied him to become a puppet was also cut off. And he pointed his sword to her. It was the first thing luke this that happened in his life. He hasn't even thought about it in his life. He said he would be able to aim the sword at the Duke of Melfort. The dog, who had been on a leash and gagged for a long time, forgot how to bite and did not remember what it sounded like when it barked. He thought that his brashness and weakness would last forever. Just as a slave recognizes his position through the inscriptions on his body, so is he. It was a bond that couldn't be escaped. But he broke the bridle and came out. '… … Save Siriena.’ When there was no answer, the tip of his sword broke through her flesh. As the well-forged blade cut the surface of the skin, the blade turned red. It was a small act, but his hands were covered with blood. Azester gave strength to his hand holding his sword, regardless. He cut her knuckles with a dagger and said. 'Save Siriena.' After cutting her finger, she said. 'Save Siriena.' She skinned her face, cut out her dark gray eyes, and put his knife in the other eye, saying. 'Save Siriena.' I just repeated the sound like crazy. His face was filled with tears and was ruined. At that time, the two people seemed to have tortured each other by demons. One for the body, one for the mind. It was crushed enough to be difficult to recognize, and the whole body was stained with blood. Neither of them were in human form. Duke Melfort finally gave an answer. Seeing her at that time, Azester felt a strange feeling. Her appearance resembled her former self. She was on the verge of being distracted by herself in front of her and getting her hustle. I have never imagined the opposite. But something happened that she had never imagined. Gray hair that is disheveled. A face with bloody teeth. She couldn't even breathe out properly. As she looked down at it, the tail of her mouth went up. A distorted smile like a demon. Whatever her appearance, her spirit soul has not changed. Even though she lost, her soul was the same, and she seemed to remind her of who the woman was. 'save Siriena.' She laughed wide enough that she couldn't even compare her a little before. A knife stuck in one of her eyes, bleeding, and her skin peeled off, making her more disgusting, disgusting, and uglier than anything else in the world. But it was beautiful. Her appearance that resembled her so much that she felt that she wasn't much different from her being a little older version of Siri caused an optical illusion. He twisted her eyes and stared right at the demon. The demon laughs. 'All you have to do is dip her body in that river.' A deep river surrounded by dirt floors where the body falls deeply like mud. A place outside the curtain made with Siri and her magical power. She pointed over there. Soak in there? Then she goes out to Siri and comes alive? That makes no sense. 'I met Siriena before meeting you at the magic tower.' '… … .’ 'I broke her leg because she didn't listen to me. I told you earlier, you know, but.’ She thought he was being weird.(was in a berserked mode) She broke the leg of my siri, but she stood fine on both feet. 'How did Siri stand still?' 'Would you say it's because she soaked in that river?' 'okay.' Every word of her, every action of her is suspicious. 'You are suspicious of me.' 'Of course.' 'But Ajester, Siriana is dying even at this moment.' - So why don't you have to decide? It was a voice assuring that there was nothing to be regretted of. Yes, it was always on my side that was disappointed. It's also very impudent. Who created this situation? 'You don't have to go back and you can use healing magic.' 'I'm sorry, but that's impossible. Siri I have her death soon. I'm not good at healing magic enough to heal those wounds. At best, i can only do self-healing so that I don't get addicted to Amalion.' '… … Ha.’ 'I guess you didn't know that.' Duke Melfort laughed as if he was sorry. 'There is only one way to treat that child. The choice is yours.' '… … .’ 'If it's too difficult, can I help you? Think of it like this. Anyway, if you leave it as it is, she will die, and you will not lose much even if you walk on the side with the slightest possibility.' 'Please close that mouth.' Ajester quieted her fierce words. She was a very consistent woman. She was tortured so that she would look disastrous to him but he was uneasy. 'But if you go outside this curtain, your brainwashing may not be resolved.' '… … .’ 'Because the inside and outside of the curtain are different areas. It will be difficult for the power of the sacrifices to go crazy.' 'Ah. Was it such a masterpiece? Trying to prevent my brainwashing from being released?' 'If that is also a reason, it would be a reason. But think about it.' She laughed at what was funny even though she had become broken. 'I didn't have to tell you this. If you left this place without knowing it, your work would have been easier.' '… … .’ 'But I told you that. What do you think is the reason?' She was a nasty woman until the end. Freedom from getting brainwashed, or Siriena? Isn't it asking me to choose one of the two? And the decision was not difficult. The releade from brainwashing was something I didn't even expect from the beginning. Even if that happened, she said that the desire he had was not freedom. It was only one, Siriena. So from now on, that was the only thing he had to do. 'I should try it.' Ajester grabbed the waist of the fallen woman and lifted it. (he grabbed the duke of melfort btw) He narrowed his eyebrows, appearing to be displeased with the Duke of Melfort. The unpleasant gaze was the same for each other. When I just came out, the air squeezed my breath. kill it. It seemed that this space was telling me to do so. Both thoughts began to fill the mind: love and obedience. It felt as if the broken chain was reconnected. Maybe brainwashing won't work forever. He couldn't stand and pulled up the tail of his mouth. Anyway, there was only one thing he needed, Siri. His freedom is meaningless if he doesn't have her. Is her end an extinction of his own? Ajester walked firmly to the river and grabbed her nape and plunged her into the water. Then something strange happened. Her sculpted skin began to regenerate, and her eyes were clearly visible inside. Ajester clicked his tongue. This was absurd. This is not a myth. He pulled up the nape of her neck, which had buried her down. 'keuheum(coughing sounds)... … . It’s really rough to the end.’ 'Then, will I do only what you've told me to do.' Ajester throws her(duke of melfort) away and goes to his Siriena as well. Duke Melfort was lying immobile because of Ajester's given wounds. I heard a woman laugh behind me. He fixed her gaze at Siriena. Her face was thinner, and her skin was pale and tired. As she exhaled her colorful breath, the sound of her breath gradually faded. The dark red marks left on the blue dress disturbed his eyes. He reached out his trembling hand to her. He hugged her carefully, as if he was carrying his most precious treasure. A small forehead leaned against his chest. The silver hair stuck to the cold sweat still did not lose its light. 'What is this river?' 'It's like a source of black magic. Can you see that red lump?' Azester lifted his head and saw the red lump above it. 'I see.' 'It's the river that is formed by the melting of the magic that it couldn't consume.' You want to dip Siriena in such a river? I grieved. He saw Duke Melfort's wounds healed, but he was still distrustful. 'You seem to have forgotten that black magic itself is specialized in healing.' There are two abilities in the world that specialize in healing. One is the holy power, the other is the magical power. The two's competitive matches run between neck and neck, but their abilities match. Ajester turned his gaze back to the red lump. The red lump seemed to be looking at himself even without eyes. I tried to take my eyes off it, and at that moment, the red lump flashed strangely. Azester looked at it with a vigilant gaze. [Riveter... … .] Soon he mutters unknown words. It was annoying, but it wasn't for Ajester to care of what it said. Ajester knelt on one knee to dip Siriena in the river. [It's the Riveter... … .] The airflow changed instantly. Ajeester gave strength to his hand that holding siri's shoulder. 'i was right.' Celestine, Duke Melfort answered. Then the red lump burst into laughter. It was an old hometown friend, and I was glad I met him.(?) Azester did not understand. He hugged Siriena tightly. Even though she was already in his arms, he had a strange illusion that she was likely to be taken away. She will never be taken away. [Ahahaha... … .] The long laughter stopped. It was in an instant that the gently swaying river struck Ajester like a big wave. Ajester's eyes opened wide. Damn, I spit out short swear words and turn around to avoid it, but water was everywhere. There was nowhere to go, and he was swallowed in deep water. Ajester swallowed abusive language. He held tight to not let Siri slip away. As the river overflowed, his legs fell from the ground. His body went up. No, it wasn't going up, it was going down into the abyss. It was in the dark where he was heading from this place where he don't know whether it was located above or below. Ajester quickly looked at Siriena's complexion. I was fortunate among the misfortunes, and her complexion seemed comfortable. It seemed like she was in a cozy place. Azester stroked her cheek and witnessed a strange scene. (so basically, it just unraveled during his time at the magic circle and with his hatred for the duke of melfort)(to wut i understand(?)) Spoiler: after the brain washing was undone *** (they escaped the magic circle somewhat at this point) The situation was getting confusing rapidly. Obviously, I was in the place where the magic circle was, but my vision was fluttering... … . Where is this? I looked around. It was a mountain covered with snow on all sides. A snow-capped mountain in the distance seen through the window from Pasius. How far have you come... … . Chuo- (sound effects) A cold wind passed me through. My body trembled as the wind came in through the thin fabric. I crouched, crossing my arms and sweeping my arms down. "It's cold?" “Wouldn’t it be cold then?” Azester hugged me, reacting that it was regrettable. “Isn’t it less cold like this?” Are you kidding me? Of course it's less cold, but... … . I wanted to get him out, but it was too cold to do that, so I decided to stay still. “What are you going to do now?” “keuh heum… … .”(cough sfx) He raised his hand to stop the cough from bursting. As he lowered his hand, blood from his hands came into her eyes. At the moment I couldn't say anything. His eyes wide open in surprise were fixed on him, and he was blinded. Ajester casually wiped the blood flowing through his mouth with the back of his hand. His face was all covered with scars. The blood flowing from his head, and the shiny black hair was soaked with blood and stuck to his forehead. The hand that held his forearm was strengthened. I didn't know whether it was cold or because of the fear that permeated my body. Azester glanced at me, wiping away the bloody spot. “Is it very cold?” Was there not much to say at this moment? Why worry me now He didn't seem interested in his own physical condition. “… … Of course." “I was in a hurry, so I couldn't help it.” As soon as he found me, he teleported immediately. I stared at him quietly. "Why… … Are you injured?” Perhaps because of the cold, my voice trembled. At this moment, there were many questions I wanted to ask him. One of the things I wanted to say was the question of whether the brainwashing had been solved. Until I see him injured. “Why do you think you might have been hurt?” I asked a question, but the question came back. Purple eyes sparkled meaningfully. In a strange feeling, I frowned. “… … How do I know that.” “That's also true.” He seemed unwilling to answer. Is it because of his mood that his tone is cold? Each of his glances, speech, and actions are associated with brainwashing. I stared through his face. I was wondering if I would find anything if I observed it like this. “Azester, I have a handkerchief.” "i See." “Let's lower your head.” He looked at me for a moment, and soon he bowed his head without saying anything. I took my handkerchief out of my arms and wiped the blood off his forehead. “It must have hurt a lot.” “It hurt less than when you turned away from me.” "When did I… … ！” “I've seen it in a long time, but you tried to turn away from me.” “… … ” He couldn't say anything and looked at him, and Azester raised his hand and swept my cheek. He was amazed by the action and opened his eyes wide and looked at him. Azester didn't mind, tying my cheeks and grabbing my chin. "What are you doing… … ? “ “It’s just because it’s pretty.” “Why are you making such an absurd statement all of a sudden.” I frowned and slammed his hand. I was one of those who knew him well. Even if you don't know the details of him, you know the degree of his habits. Now this way. It came out when the judging was twisted. "why are you like this? What's wrong with you?” "nothing." Was he really brainwashed? So is it like this? Can I ask this directly? I was worried about all kinds of things. "just… … You're so beautiful, that I'm so messed up.” “… … ” “It's unfair.” "that… … Are you dissatisfied?” I slowly looked at Ajester. Bloody face. A shirt that has been torn in several places and stained with blood. … … It was certainly distracting. Even though you are handsome. There is a corner somewhere that stimulates sadism, and now his beauty is especially dangerous. It was a very nutritious conversation. Of course, such a conversation is not bad, but… … There are other important things, so I had to go to the main point. “Ajester, I have something to say.” Are you brainwashed? I have to ask, but the last words don't get off. The fact that he and I stand together in this space seems to prove that his brainwashing has not been solved. Azester waited quietly for me to connect. He seemed to already know what I was going to say. Is it an illusion? “… … What happened to the brainwashing?” “You look the same even after a long time.” “… … ” Azer's hand touched the tip of my hair. “Poor Siriena. Unfortunately, it didn't go the way you wanted.”(meaning: he still loves her) The eyes met with the round purple pupils. There was no emotion in his eyes. The attitude that seemed to be irrelevant no matter what the brainwashing was going on remained. His gaze was only fixed on me. She got goosebumps as she met the gaze. Obviously he says the brainwashing has not been solved, but what am I so afraid of? (note: i think she misunderstood him at this point) I swallowed a bitter smile and pushed him away. “Siriena?” Ajester looked at me with wondering eyes. His insensitive attitude made me feel a little ridiculous. I wanted to release his brainwashing. Ajester's bleak reaction sometimes made me confused about who I was doing this for. Even then, I did my best. She was also prepared for the possibility of failure. Nevertheless, sadness and disappointment must come. The uninvited guests soaked deep into my emotions. I erased my expression and looked at him. "like that." A cold voice sprang out. My hot head was washed away with the cold wind. As his head calmly subsided, a decision was made what to do now. Now is the time to break up with Ajester. It's a place to go back to each other. 'But how do you break up?' Talking about my current situation is nonsense. I didn't think of the right way. No, it wasn't there at all. Only one. The way I'm really good at it but I don't want to do it. This is the only way that came to my mind. “… … Siriena?” As I was still without saying anything, Ajester cautiously called me. I pushed his chest, step by step, step by step apart from him. Ajester frowned with his eyes as if puzzled. I opened my mouth as he took a step to close me. "Do not come near." As he frowned, as if he couldn't understand, she said to make sure. “Don’t come.” “… … Siriena, why are you doing that all of a sudden.” “I just got a little annoyed all of a sudden.” At my sudden change of attitude, Ajester stood and looked at me quietly. Trying to grasp me. But as if he hasn't got a clue yet, he just narrows his eyebrows and stares at me. Cold snowflakes fell from the sky. When it touched my shoulder, the sensation melted away. From now on, I will be compelled. I Will hurt him. “as you always do. You're not interested in why I'm trying to get rid of the brainwashing or why I'm always trying.” "Why… … is it? Why did you try so hard?” I pressed the back of my hand as if I was putting it on the corner of my mouth. I was choked. My frustration soon appeared with laughter. “It’s hard.” This was also true. “I hate your obsession. I hate that you love me.” I hate to hear whispering love with brainwashed emotions. It was truly selfish. But isn't it that everyone has a selfish figure? However, it only depends on whether it comes out of the mouth or not. So I will be a very selfish person. As always. “I wanted to get out of you.” I was quietly reciting, but I wanted to put up my nails and scrape my tightly clogged chest. I quietly closed my eyes. Please hate me the damn thing, Ajester. And go back. “… … I understand, Siriena.” Again, he didn't go back smoothly. Even a few words of his violent words crush the heart. Nevertheless, he walked in front of me with a scratched heart. Even though he knows she might break his heart. “But you said you love me.” What I said to him in the magic circle. It was really impulsive. It would have been of great significance to ajester. “Whatever your intentions are, you love me in the end.” “… … .” His black hair scattered wildly in his increasingly harder eyes. I could see the eagerness in his purple eyes. Looking into those eyes, I realized that his brainwashing hadn't really worked out. It is only now starting to realize that all efforts have been in vain. Her eyes were hot and her tears were soaked in her eyes, but they were quickly cooled down by the cold wind. Glad it was. Ajester won't notice. Finally, it's time to lie. I looked up and looked up at the sky. The winter sky was cloudy and dark, so it wasn't dazzling. The stormy snowballs gradually covered the sky. As the white, cold snow fell over my face, I slowly lowered my head and looked at Ajester. I smiled brightly as I looked at him. Beautifully beyond the world. “I'm sorry, Ajester. I guess that was my mistake.” At that moment, Azer's face stood with an expression she had never seen before. A More intense resentment than anything else. A deep hatred that doesn't show how far it's rooted. It was an illusion. His lips, straightened by the words, curled up to one side. With a bloody face, ajester stepped forward in front of me. "mistaken?" "its okay. These are common things between men and women. It is often mistaken for love if you are stuck together for a long time.” I don't know if he will accept my words. Probably will be denied. Either that or not, the fact that now is the time to beat him has not changed. “My feelings were an illusion. I realized it a little bit late. I'm sorry, Ajester.” “You really… … .” “I definitely like you, but it's not love. Our feelings don't match.” “… … .” “So go back.” In his eyes I will look weird. It's like this and that, it goes back and forth. It may seem like you are playing with the human mind. I must already be hateful deep in his heart anyway, but will there be anything different if I get a little more uglier? However, a line was drawn on Ajester's face. Soon he burst into laughter. Surprised by the strange reaction, my eyes widened. “You really… … It’s the same.” The words spoken out of it were confusing. "……What does that mean?" “It’s like you.” what? Are you talking about things that come and go and talk badly? There was nothing to say about this. “In the past, I was so easily shaken by every word you said, so I never had a chance to understand you properly.” “… … What is that.” “If you want something from me, you hurt me.” As he approached, he smiled tenderly and handed my flowing hair behind my ear. It was a gentle act, but I couldn't help but tremble. “It's weird. Usually, if there is something they want, they try to dazzle the other person. You know that you can get what you want.” "......" “But you are different. You know that if you hurt me, if you say so hard, I'll hang on to you.” Ajester listed down what he knew dryly about me. His eyes bent. Instinctively, he took a step back at the eerie sensation. Ajester followed one step at a time. The distance between us has become shorter than before. Because his stride was great. I wanted to step back because of a breathtaking feeling, but I knew he would catch up soon, and then he was there. “she hurts me and prevents me from thinking rationally. Because I love you, of course... … I want to do what you want and I am afraid that you will hate me, so I follow your will.” “… … Azester.” “I know so well how you make me obedient. It's very cleverly useful.” His red lips opened slightly, and his laughs leaked out. “That's why you are cruel.” It was an undeniable fact. I used him from time to time for my selfishness. After that, at the end, I always left such a word. 'For you'. How crazy is that? When I hurt him, I rationalized it. Still, I want to free your brainwashing. Even though I was already aware, I was denied. “Ajester, it's not. I… … .” “Even if you deny, this one is for sure. You look just like the Duke of Melfort.” “Don't be weird. It's your mistake. I've never done that.” Ajester stared at me. There was no emotion entangled in that gaze. “Do you really think so, Siriana?” “… … .” “That's right. In the meantime, you've been hurting me and you've gotten quite a few things as you wish... … . If you deny it, I'm sorry.” Azer's purple eyes show me. I was looking at him with a pale complexion. At the moment, goosebumps rose on her back. This wasn't the Ajester I know. The Azester I know... … he was always clumsy. He couldn't be rational in front of me. It was natural. Does he love me? He had a hard time getting to know me even if it was someone else. The reason was the same. love. Yeah that damn feeling. Unindoctrinated, you still had to love me, be clumsy, and fail to grasp me. What are you now? “So what do you want this time? What hurt me to get, my love.” "...... ." “It’s your mistake.” You left me behind. Even though there was something he wanted, she denied it. It should have been. I was taking it for granted that he couldn't make a rational judgment because he loved me. I felt disgusted and vomiting myself, taking it for granted. Have I ever respected Ajester? It may not have been the only Ajester who has been tamed by this damn Melfort. A cold wind stabbed her frozen body. And her body trembled. She put her arms together and lowered her head. Ajester reached out his hand and grabbed my head. "It's okay. Because I love you too.” “Sounds weird… … .” “You don’t have to deny it. You don't have to.” Ajester's hand slowly wandered around my shoulder, grabbing my hand. His hands seeped through his fingers. They grabbed me tightly. She had an illusion that she would never be able to escape from him. “I want you to be honest.” It was a fascinating whisper. Suddenly, the two bodies got close together. I removed him and pushed his shoulder with a hand that was not caught by him, but he did not withdraw easily. “Don’t think about hurting me again, let’s go back together.” “… … .” “I won’t listen to anything you say this time anyway.” His hard arms wrapped around my waist. I couldn't be clumsy anymore. “Im saying that you don't get tired of doing things that don't work.” “So, are you trying to force me?” Ajester's lips opened and closed. He looked down at me with a ridiculous gaze. "compulsion?" “… … yes." “Can't I do what you have done to me many times?” “… … .” Sneaky, I didn't have anything to say to him right. So it was even more weird. He didn't do this to me originally. I'm not taking it for granted, I'm talking about what he sees as his usual behavior. Somewhere, something's changed. “Because things like your thoughts are meaningless from the beginning anyway.” "What?" “I told you. We will go back together.” “Why do you keep… … Ah!" Ajester lifted me up. Suddenly her body was picked up, and she hugged his neck in surprise. Above his head, Ajester laughed quietly. “What are you doing all of a sudden? Put me down... … !” “What if I put you down? It’s cold, so I don’t think you can walk properly on a subject that’s the ground is frozen tightly?” “… … .” “You can’t keep doing this here.” He was right. However, strangely, I felt steamed by his words. “In the first place, you don’t even know how to go back. Isn't that right?” “… … It's like you suddenly pulled me up. Where are you going to go?” It would be nice to go back to Agernia right here, but it is impossible. Currently, we do not know where this place is. The basic condition for using a teleport is to know the location. “… … I do not know. First of all, it would be better to escape from this place and think.” … … It's an escape. For now, it was a very distant story. I'm not sure, but given the characteristics of the Magicians, this place is quite large and deep in the mountains. I had an ominous feeling that it would probably take at least a few days to get out of this mountain. “Siriena, it looks like you're worried.” “Sounds like, of course… … .” “I guess the Fasius Lair was so cozy to you?” Ajester's sarcastic words were to offend. I missed it for a moment. He didn't know my situation right now, so he was telling me about it, but it was certainly in seen in his eyes that I could seem to rely on Fasius. It was true, so I had to hide it even more. At the moment, I have decided to cooperate with them, so I cannot reveal even to Ajester. [/SPOILER]
Background Spoiler: Siri's parents Her mother (real name is Marie) was an illegitimate daughter who killed her family to gain power. She's a Riveter so when she kills people, she can gain their mana. Siri's father, Ian, once witnessed Marie murdering and somehow fell in love with her because she was so beautiful even when she was killing people. When Marie, took over her half sister's name, Celestine, after she killed her family and became the Duke, she proposed to Ian. Ian was already someone very sick so he was going to die early and she married him to have children as sacrifices. Celestine craved power and Ian wanted to put a stop to her. He had tried to run away with his children and failed. And the process would repeat again every time when she captured him back, she would rape him and would get more children with him. Even when he tried to kill her, he couldn't. (He found out that the only way for her to die is to kill all the dark magicians since they have some connected mana/life source with her.) In the end he committed "suicide". By using magic to kill his own soul while his body remains alive. He found out that he can only try to make her suffer and learn by going for who she loves the most and that's himself. Spoiler: Riveter Ian was able to find out she loves him since she had been using her power to prolong his life so he won't die early. After he committed "suicide", she had been keeping his living body in a tank hoping one day she can revive him. That's where Siri comes along. Because she is the saint, she is said to have the ability to revive someone. Celestine was trying to make use of taking her daughter's power to revive Ian. But then things don't go as she planned since there can only be one Riveter with power. Every time a new Riveter is born, the new Riveter can take the previous Riveter's power, and the new Riveter just so happens to be Azester. Azester stole her power when he was very young. She brainwashed him to keep him from taking her power and he would end up taking Siri's mana by being around her. Celestine would then take Azester's power that took Siri's power, so the three had an intertwined source of power together. Spoiler: Saint Siri is actually the real saint. In fact there are two sources of mana power in the kingdom. The current dominant mana power in the kingdom is actually the power created by men. Back then, there was only one mana power, natural power. The flaw with natural power is that, it can only be strong when there's a saint. In a kingdom where it was always being attacked by creatures, the saint became an important figure, but then saints aren't always born and when a saint doesn't appear, men would suffer. To fight back against the creatures, they created their own source of mana similar to natural mana. This man-made mana became the new power in a place where saint rarely exists. But then the saint did get born. Siri was the new saint and with her existence, the fallen nobles and magicians, that were in power back when natural power was dominant, all wanted to use her for their goals. Celestine knew they wanted her daughter so she made deals with them to gain their power. In the end after Siri dies, Azester was able to revive her from having taken her mana thus he had some saint powers and became someone similar to the saint as well. Celestine knew before she died that Azester had also became like a saint for having taken so much of Siri's mana and going berserk from the overflow of taking her power. In fact he had overflow several times. Personal opinion: Background and setting was interesting but I didn't enjoy the "romance" much. Not that it was lacking but there's a lot of push and pull that it felt like a drag to me. Especially when both sides have aspects to them that created a toxic relationship between the two. Siri is almost like a compulsive liar, whereas we have a yandere Azester. Both lacked trust towards each other despite loving each other. Siri also have a lot of pride so the few times she did confessed, she still reverts back to saying she hates him right after. She also lacks trust in anyone else but herself so she lies a lot as a result. As @_potato had said, that ending was pretty necessary. Siri had to commit suicide and die in order for Azester to change. Also Siri was able to realized her compulsive lying really late in the story when she finally tried to get people to believe her, but failing to. It's like the boy who cried wolf many times and in the end when she finally told the truth, few believed her.
Wait, Siri's mother is a Riveter? The very same family as ML, Azester? Then wouldn't it mean Siri and Azester has the same blood flowing through their vein?
Riveter is not a family name, it's a type of magician, like you don't call a Saint a person's name. Riveters are people who can gain power from the previous Riveter so there can only exists one Riveter with power at a time, because when a new Riveter is born, they can steal the previous Riveter's powers from being around them.
So the ending is pretty much like an 'opening ending'? The visions Serina saw are the possibilities yet there are no final conclusion to the real ending since side stories are still on their way.
so maxion has a case of terminal stupidity imo since HE TOLD HIS KIDNAPPER ABOUT SERINA'S SPECIAL BLOOD (although he was trying to whisper it to carron, WHY NOT WAIT UNTIL YOU TWO ARE ALONE FFS). i guess he and the other brainwashed ppl got cured but what happens to him at the end? does he become less naive? is he just consigned to generic 'happy ending' where he's not dead? does carron's and maxion's captor die at the hands of alistair for trying to take serina's saint blood? does the duke die?