Struggling as a Villain

Chapter 180: Chapter 179- Don't want to return

Richard didn't know how and why but Nora was present here, under the guise of that blond elf. He saw her back then when he was fighting against James. She was the one who took away Rose.

'Was she Nora all along?' Although he knew that the elven princess had good control over her skill, her illusion was strong enough to fool him and the other apostles as well.

Regardless, he didn't think about it for long and entered the room where Nora pointed.

He slowly pushed open the door and was met by a very thick sweet scent...almost like honey was wafting in the air.

He narrowed his eyes, his guard up; ready to deflect any attack that might be targeted towards him.

...However, upon entering the room a completely unexpected scene greeted him.

"Ah, Richard..." On the bed, one person was sleeping(?), and another one was sitting.

The one who looked out cold was Eleanor and Ethan was sitting at the edge of the bed.

Richard was surprised before he raised his finger and shot a spell cancellation beam towards Ethan.

The silver didn't move, but he did flinch upon the sudden movement.

'There is no illusion...' Richard frowned before he asked, "Are you really Ethan?"

Ethan smiled helplessly, "Do I look more handsome now that you don't recognise me?"

Richard raised his brows, "Not a very good time to joke, bud." Inching closer to the bed, he asked, "How did you tackle her? From what I could smell, she used some kind of aphrodisiac?"

Once Richard entered the room, he knew Eleanor's intention. However, he didn't expect the protagonist to be actually not under Violette but rather sitting there casually.

Ethan heaved a sigh, "I somehow was able to utilize this blessing..." Raising his hand, Ethan allowed the divine essence to wrap around his hand.

It was faint blue, very pure and condensed. Richard felt repulsed standing before the energy, however, it wasn't severe enough to make him react.

"The time I spent in comatose...or when they took control over my consciousness in order to brainwash me, I actually dug deep within my consciousness."

With his brows drawing closer the silver head added, "I noticed something strange..."

Ethan shook his head, "I don't know...and won't know until I don't find out the whole situation of the deities and the Death God. After I discern the whole situation then I will decide whether I would be participating or not."

Richard heaved a sigh, "At this point, even I can't be sure what's the whole story."

Ethan smiled, "It must be frustrating." Richard nodded to that.

The room turned silent for a few minutes after that before Ethan extended something to Richard and said, "Can you give this to Eli? Please?"

Richard took the paper before informing him, "She was a broken mess when I came here. It was her who said you are in trouble so I decided to come here."

Ethan felt guilty for making Elizabeth sad because of himself and his decision to come here without telling her anything. In this world, if there was someone who actually cared for Ethan for who he was, not because of his powers or anything else, then it was Elizabeth.

Richard heaved a sigh, "Are you sure you don't want to come along? I assure you I can keep you hidden and the Scarlette clan will provide you protection."

Ethan shook his head, "I know what I am doing. Trust me, Richard."

The redhead had nothing to say after that. He handed Ethan the same communication artifact which he had given to his mother in the past.

"With this, we can communicate once a day. I will give the other one to Elizabeth."

Ethan's eyes widened and soon tears welled in them.

With his head parallel to the ground, he gave a crisp bow before thanking him, "Whatever you hand done for me, I cannot be any more thankful. When the time comes, I will repay your kindness. I promise you."

Richard urged him to get back up since receiving such formal thanks was quite...embarrassing.

He then looked at Eleanor before his anger began to surge.

Ethan stood beside him before reminding Richard, "She has the strongest connection with the deities. Hurting her would alert all the apostles...please think rationally, Sir Richard."

The flames around him slowly extinguished, as the redhead sighed and thanked him.

However, the flames of anger in his heart have yet to be subdued, 'Not today, but on the battlefield, you will repay for every single sin you have committed...'

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A/N:- Thanks for reading.