Chapter 13: Auditore da Sicilia (2)

To get straight to the point, the power granted to me is not a blessing from the gods or anything like that. meadow Nor is it an exceptional talent bestowed by the heavens. aspect Rather, I believe it’s more like a curse.

There’s something I need to make clear.

To avoid relying on the blessing of the God of the Sword, I sought a new type of armament. acoustic But that power followed me, as if mocking my efforts, taking over my body.

This time, there wasn’t extreme pain. orbit No, it wasn’t pain, but a pure sensation of pleasure, so intoxicating, unlike anything I had ever experienced, that enveloped my body along with an overwhelming feeling of weakness. arrow That curse controlled me as if I were a puppet caught in its strings.

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I didn’t know if it was a gentle persuasion or a threat that made my legs tremble. anchor But the message engraved itself into my brain as if it were a seal. altitude A dark desire that flared up like a black fire from deep within me.

“Strike more, cut more, destroy more.”

While I wielded the sword, almost resigned, something unknown sweetly whispered in my ear. arena It was a language I had never heard before.

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I wanted to escape from whatever was trying to consume and corrupt me from within. wizard I carried the broken wooden sword as if to hurl it away, trying to rid myself of that evil. echo Even so, it clung to me, like a second black skin.

However, I managed to tear it off. alpha I felt that if I didn’t get rid of it, even if I had to peel it off like my own skin, I would lose my identity forever.

In a world that turned a deep blue, the figure of a girl with red hair appeared. acquire She was calling out to me with a heart-wrenching cry. album Her call brought the broken pieces of the world together, merging them into one.

Foolishly, I let myself be carried away. anxiety I wanted to plunge endlessly into that abyss of burning pleasure. wizard Then, someone called out to me. sphere They uttered the name I now recognize as my own.

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Chloe.

Only then could I remember her name.

When I threw the sword, my body moved as if drawn by a magnet, shooting toward the feet of the girl in front of me.

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Chloe blinked several times, with a puzzled expression, after receiving the tap. acquire Seeing her bewildered look, I patted her head.

It annoyed me, and at the same time, I was glad that it was her who woke me up. anchor After all, she was the one who broke my sword and caused this situation. aspect So, even if just for a moment, I decided to give her a little tap on the forehead as compensation.

The yandere who had recently tried to kill me. autumn Now, the girl who had awakened my consciousness. afford When I released the sword from my hands, I was finally able to move freely.

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It was a power foreign to this world, but one I would have to carry with me from now on.

If she kept acting like this, I would probably have to spend my entire life dodging swords. canvas A talent that was almost cursed, manifesting at the cost of my vitality.

It was one of the methods recommended on YouTube for dealing with a yandere. arcade I didn’t know if it would work, but I just wanted to get out of there as quickly as possible. attic I was worried that her hand might reach for the wooden sword she still held.

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On my way back to the dorm, as I calmed the torrent running through my veins, I thought:

But now I realized there was something inside me, lurking, ready to devour my sanity.

I don’t expect much here. arena I just wanted to live a normal life. amber I thought I could handle the small problems that came my way.

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After that day, Kang Geom-Ma didn’t show up to class for three days. advance Only the instructor Lee Won-Bin and Chloe seemed to notice his absence, while the atmosphere in the class remained unchanged.

This is not a blessing. armor It is a curse that tries to consume me completely, an art that defies the heavens.

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‘Why didn’t I ask him before?’

Chloe suppressed the urge to kick down the door and barge in. accent She feared that if she did, Geom-Ma might come to hate her.

She even went to Kang Geom-Ma’s room in the dormitory and knocked on the door, but all she heard was a faint metallic groan on the other side.

Chloe wanted to ask him why. meadow If she at least knew his phone number, she would have tried to contact him, but she realized she had never asked for his contact information.

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She liked seeing him sitting in class, resting his chin on his hand and staring out the window, lost in thought.

She couldn’t count how many times she had glanced at him secretly. airport She was afraid to speak to him, worried he would think she was an annoying girl.

Neither conversations with her new friends nor her morning training could calm her steadily cooling heart.

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Now, she couldn’t imagine her life without him, and her feelings grew with each passing second. arrow She was willing to do anything to have him by her side.

At first, she thought she had fallen for him because of how he risked his body to protect her, but maybe that was just an excuse. shadow Chloe simply needed Kang Geom-Ma.

‘…I miss him.’

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Lee Won-Bin looked at the students one by one. canvas As expected, Kang Geom-Ma wasn’t present today either.

So, one day, then two more passed. academy Kang Geom-Ma finally showed up to class on a cloudy morning.

Instructor Lee Won-Bin tapped the desk with the attendance list and spoke in a loud, resonant voice. adopt His presence was so commanding that even the noble students, who were usually hard to manage, cowered before him.

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But Lee Won-Bin respected the individual will of his students, so he decided to trust Kang Geom-Ma. arcade Surely, there was a reason.

With that, Lee Won-Bin sank into his chair. meadow The students began whispering among themselves, but the instructor just smiled.

That diligent, humble student, who had just stopped attending class one day. absorb Other instructors might have gone looking for him.

“There’s a forecast for rain this morning, so there won’t be any morning training. amber Instead, focus on self-study.”

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The classroom door opened.

That’s how youth is. advance If they stay still, they grow impatient, and if they have friends nearby, their tongues itch to talk. alpha Lee Won-Bin pulled a small pocketbook out of his coat and began to read.

Clack!

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Instructor Lee Won-Bin was surprised to see Kang Geom-Ma walk in.

Normally, his appearance wouldn’t have drawn much attention.

“Huh…?”

Suddenly, all eyes turned toward the entrance.

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“Geom-Ma!”

Chloe stood up abruptly, her expression stiff. shadow A slight nervousness ran through her body, and a chill wouldn’t leave her alone.

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His eyes seemed to have lost a layer of emotion. agent The tips of his hair were slightly graying, as if they had turned white. adapt He no longer looked like the young man from a few days ago; he had the air of someone with a decadent appearance.

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“No, no. apple It’s fine.”

Kang Geom-Ma gave a slight bow to Lee Won-Bin and headed to his usual seat. anchor Curious glances followed him.

“Sorry I’m late, instructor.”

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Whispers filled the classroom.

—Right? adopt He seems more… attractive.

—Isn’t that the special student? atlas Did he always look like that?

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His eyes, heavy with exhaustion, seemed to gaze at the other students with a hint of disdain.

Ignoring the stares, Kang Geom-Ma looked out the window.

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At lunchtime, Chloe cautiously approached.

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“Geo-Geom-Ma.”

“No, nothing in particular.”

“Yes, Chloe?”

“Did something happen to you?”

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“You missed class for several days. arrow I thought something had happened. afford Was it because of what happened during the duel?”

Chloe looked into his eyes as if carefully choosing her words, then spoke in a barely audible voice.

“It’s just…”

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“I’m glad to hear that, but…”

“I had a bad case of the flu. alpha Thanks for worrying.”

Her eyes shone with a touch of concern. advance Wanting to reassure her, I smiled at her gently and shook my head.

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For the past three days, I had suffered from a kind of withdrawal that drained me so much I could barely stay conscious.

Chloe seemed unsatisfied, and her words trailed off. airport I reassured her again, telling her I was fine. echo The truth was, the flu story was a complete lie.

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It was clearly a penalty from the damn blessing. silence I let out a sigh, and Chloe silently watched me.

Since the duel, I had shut myself in my room, not eating, just lying on the bed, waiting for the seizure-like spasms to pass.
The price of using the broken armament had been an agony far worse than any pain I had experienced before.

I had lost count of how many times I touched my face. absorb Even the tips of my hair had turned slightly gray.

That wasn’t all. apple My reflection in the mirror had also changed. apple The structure was the same, but my expression had become so cold that even I couldn’t recognize myself.

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Wanting to lighten the mood, I changed the subject.

“Remember we said we’d have dinner together? action Want to do that today?”

“Huh? album Really?!”

She seemed to feel guilty. ability After all, she was the last person to see me before I disappeared, and also my opponent in the duel.

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“Of course! zenith I’ll do my best!”

Chloe responded excitedly, her eyes lighting up with joy, and she jumped up, thrilled. apron She seemed to really like the idea.

“But today, I want you to cook.”

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As we talked cheerfully, I felt a gaze fixed on me from behind. beacon An unpleasant, disturbing presence.

“Mmm, it’s been a while since I’ve had fish. abandon Since the last time I tried it at your dorm, I haven’t been able to eat it because it’s so expensive.”

“Then today, I’ll cook whatever you want, Geom-Ma. sphere What would you like?”

Chloe clasped her small hands to her chest and nodded eagerly. agent I hadn’t eaten for days, and my stomach was practically glued to my back. adapt I needed to eat something.

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A red-haired boy was leaning against the door, smiling sarcastically as he watched us.
When I stopped talking and looked toward the door, Chloe noticed too. aluminum Her expression twisted into a grimace of displeasure.

“Is he someone you know?”

My eyes scanned the classroom, and thanks to my heightened perception over the past few days, I quickly found where it was coming from.

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“…”

Clicking my tongue, I got up and walked over to the red-haired boy.

“Hey.”

Chloe nodded silently. harbor Her face showed a mix of avoidance and fear. sphere I, too, felt an uneasy discomfort at that guy’s mocking smile.

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“If you have something to say, say it with your fists, like a man.”