The Obsessive Maniac Is Trying To Confine Me

Chapter 205 After blocking the portal connecting the cursed land and the energy, Richard returned to the plaza where Rose was. The situation was still in chaos, but it was slowly coming to an end. Most of the demon worshipers were suppressed and the ‘fake savior’ was captured by the Pope. The pale blue face that seemed to have swallowed poison showed that Rosie didn’t have much time left. ‘Where’s Rose?’ Richard scanned the battlefield, searching for her. He had suppressed his desires for as long as he’d been trapped, waiting for this day to come. Just as he was about to take a step forward, a sword was thrust in front of him. “Are you looking for her?” It was Argen Evantes. “Do you have her?”“If you’re here to take her, you might as well give up now.” The two men’s eyes locked in a fierce, menacing glare. “I’ve spent a long time with Rose. What right do you have to say such things?” “Oh? Then that’s unfortunate. She’s chosen to stay with me now.” What nonsense was he spouting? “As proof, she kissed me today.” Argen’s provocation worked. Richard’s gaze darkened, turning sharp as a blade. “Rose doesn’t like you. That can’t be true.” She didn’t like the Marquess of Evantes. What kept Richard going despite Rose’s coldness was the knowledge that she loved no one. However, Argen smiles triumphantly. “I was worried that you might be a precious existence to her because you’re following her around like a loyal dog, but hearing you speak now, it’s clear you know nothing.” “…….” “That puts me at ease. I don’t think I’ll ever lose Rose to you.” Richard thought that he had to kill Argen, who was smiling. The moment he wants to swing his sword. Richard lowered his sword. “What are you doing?” Argen, who felt the sudden change of air, frowned and asked. Richard didn’t answer but smiled faintly. Argen’s face twisted with displeasure. Richard had a new idea. He would meet Rose and ask her for the truth. And if what Marquis Evaantes said is true… Then, he could kill him in front of her.  ***** How did it come to this? Dylan had spilled blood and then collapsed, as if his work here was done. It felt like I was left alone in this hell. Sitting on the ground, I held a blood-stained sword in my hands, staring blankly. Yurtha, writhing and coughing up blood, looked at me. I met his gaze, not understanding the emotion in his eyes, until the light faded from them completely. “… I’m sorry, Yurtha.” For the first time, I felt genuine regret toward him. And it would be the last time. I gently closed Yurtha’s eyes. ‘When will I get to leave this place?’ Why am I still here? Is it because I didn’t kill him of my own will? “What a waste… Was all of this pointless?” I couldn’t help but laugh bitterly at the absurdity of the situation. I raised my hand and covered half of my face. Unlike the chaotic world, silence lingered around me. Thoughts that didn’t fit the situation crossed my mind. I want to lie down here and take a nap. I probably just wanted to escape reality. But another part of me, oddly rational, wondered how I should clean up this mess. “It’s always like this when I deal with you two.” It was exhausting. “If only you’d listened to me, maybe I could’ve loved you both forever.” “…….” “All you have to do is stop doing what I don’t like, so why is it so hard for you?” “…….” “Don’t deceive me. Don’t betray me…” With no one to listen, I spoke to their lifeless bodies. “I never asked for much.” That was all I wanted. Why would you make it difficult? “I’m here, Senior.” When I arrived, Shi-eon was standing behind me. He wasn’t the Pope I had seen a while ago. This is the Shi-eon I know. Black hair and black eyes. “I didn’t know that Senior would kill the Transcendent…” “Yet I’m still here.” “You can go back, senior.” “…How?” “I’m here for you.” I don’t know what his existence has to do with being back. But I had no motivation to ask. “Don’t you want to go home now?” When I didn’t respond, Sion asked again. “…I used to want to go back.” “Used to?” “Even if I returned now, what would be left for me?” There was no one waiting for me there anymore. “Then you don’t want to go back?” “No… Anywhere would be better than here.” I wiped the blood from my hands with my skirt. I didn’t want to stay in this place, wearing the label of a murderer. Even if there was nothing left for me back home, I’d rather start over with nothing. “Let’s go back.” “If that’s what you want.” Shi-eon reached out to me. For some reason, it felt as though touching his hand would magically change my surroundings. Without much thought, I reached for him.. “Don’t go.” “…….” “Don’t go, Rose.” Another intruder entered. A face I haven’t seen in a long time. “Richard.” “Where are you trying to go, leaving me behind…?” “…….” “Don’t leave.” At first, I hated this man terribly. How could I possibly like a man who locks me up and chases me like crazy? He even took advantage of my memory loss, pretended to be my husband. But now, I still feel sorry for him. Perhaps it was because of the peaceful memories we shared at one point. Still, our relationship was far too tangled. It was a chain that needed to be severed. “Where I go is my decision.” “Then I’ll block the path you plan to take, and you’ll have no choice but to change your mind.” Richard’s eyes darkened. “You have no right to stop me.” “To you, I’m nothing. That’s why I’m desperate.” Richard raised his sword and aimed it at Shi-eon. I was tired of thinking about the horror that had just happened a while ago. “That’s why I hate you.” “…….” “Don’t you get it yet? We’re over. Go find someone else to love.” I couldn’t understand why he clung to me so desperately. “There are already many people who worship and support you that much.” “…….” “You can get someone who loves you just by reaching out.” Surely, pursuing someone who openly adored him would be more logical. Standing in a pool of blood, Richard whispered with anguish, “If it’s not you, none of it means anything… What’s the point of it all?” “There are many things that can replace me.” “… You’re really cruel.” “wouldn’t be cruel if you didn’t push yourself on me like this. If you kept your distance, I could’ve been kind to you.” How could I possibly comply with someone who came at me like this, so terrifying and intense? “You’re no different. You only care about your own feelings.” “… Then what should I do to make you stay by my side?” I shook my head as I looked at him begging for mercy. “Don’t do anything.” “…….” “No matter what you do, I’m leaving.” I grasped Shi-eon’s hand tightly. “Let’s go.” “If you leave—” Richard’s voice grew frantic, trembling as he shouted, “I’ll destroy everything!” “…….” “I’ll destroy Michel Sabelin too!” He was threatening me. At that moment, a thought suddenly occurred to me. What had I been doing here all this time? Why had I wasted so much emotion on this? Celine, Michel… They were all fictional characters, weren’t they? Everyone here was just a character made of paper. That’s right. I’m going back. Whatever you do, I don’t care anymore. “Let’s go.” “…….” “Please Shi-eon, take me away.” I wanted nothing more than to disappear from this place. ***** When I opened my eyes, I was back in the room I had seen long ago. A shackle bound my ankle. “Are you awake now, senior?” This was Korea.Goshhh