22. I’m also the protagonist~
The big villain Oujilide is afraid of death above all, and afraid of pain second, but if I must choose between my safety and Kefir’s safety, I would unhesitatingly choose the latter!
Because I sensed, saw, and knew the outcome of the script, realizing that Kefir was still unprepared. If at this moment I pretended not to know out of fear for my life, thinking “as long as the protagonist is not dead, it’s fine ,” then I wouldn’t deserve to cling to her thigh!
So, with strange content already appearing in the script, at the moment I had no time to think, I had already spotted that chaotic shadow on the horizon, picked up the bow-shaped weapon made of black mist in my hand, and shot a sinister arrow at Kefir. My instincts had already told me what to do!
“Kefir, there’s an enemy!”
“!?”
However, this sudden situation was even faster than my reaction after noticing the script! I wanted to push Kefir away, but her injured script remained unchanged!
Fortunately, my shout served as a reminder to Kefir. As the true protagonist, she didn’t panic; instead, she hugged me and, using her absolute identity, forcibly altered this extremely dangerous script with her protagonist aura!
“Arthas, block it!”
“!”
The danger had escalated to the point where even the foul-mouthed fairy Arthas had no time for witty remarks! The arrow, exuding ominous black mist, arrived in the blink of an eye, and Arthas let out a muffled groan as she conjured a solid ice barrier!
The next moment! Although this fairy didn’t disappoint her reputation for “defending against any magic” and successfully blocked it, the opponent’s methods were clearly not of the ordinary, and the impact sent Arthas tumbling back into the sword.
“fxxk, it’s Ignis! Master, quickly take him and run!”
“What?”
However, nothing is ever that simple! Because in the script, there wasn’t even the slightest hint of an escape plan for me! And right after that, from the shadow in mid-air, a completely fiery red fairy, as if her The whole body was ablaze, flew out.
【Everyone except Oujili De is immobilized!】
I realized something, but there was no time to react, because immediately after, a ball of flame swept over our heads!
“Ants, bow down to my master!”
This was simply a breathtaking scene, and when I finally managed to react, I discovered: despite the urgent situation, everyone present, whether it was Aunt Mel or those fairies, including Adele, stood there in a daze, motionless as if they were stunned !
【The fire fairy Jias is capable of commanding the actions and thoughts of others!】
The last shred of hope shattered, because when I turned around, Alsas’s defeat left Kephiel… equally unscathed, standing by my side in a trance.
Only I, amidst this sudden silence, watched as that figure slowly descended.
Of course, I was tense, but now I had to use my body to shield Kephiel, even if it was a futile effort. If what appeared was some hidden big boss who could wipe us all out in one blow, I would accept such a third-rate plot!
But now, even Kephiel didn’t count; it was only I who could still act and think, who could face that approaching figure, who could clearly see her appearance after she took off her hat…
【Nilu has acquired the powers of two fairies!】
How could I accept this! I had already tried my best to eliminate her leveling event before Nilu, so why had she still gained these seemingly incredible powers!?
Moreover, compared to this after-the-fact question, what I wanted to know even more was: why was Nilu doing this!
“Mr. Oujili De, are you hurt?”
Nilu, who had taken off her hat, showed me a smile just like usual, but in such a setting, paired with her mysterious and dangerous outfit, I simply couldn’t bring my feelings back to normal.
“Nilu…”
“I am—”
Nilu’s eyes sparkled, “This outfit is just for convenience; if you don’t like it, I’ll change back to my old self later.”
“Nilu, do you think I’m questioning your outfit…”
Everything was developing toward the worst possibility in the script, because even upon hearing my words, this was undoubtedly Nilu, yet she didn’t show the timid demeanor she usually did!
“You might find it surprising, but I just want to prove to you: what she can do, I can do for you too.”
Nilu’s actions were already crystal clear in my script!
【Nilu saved Oujili De!】
So, who “she” referred to was obvious! That’s why I was confused and anxious. If Nilu was coming directly to “kill me,” that would be one thing; my script as Oujili De was indeed so helpless and tragic, but curiously , there was no content in her current script about killing me at all—in fact, it was the complete opposite.
As for the one who wanted to kill, it was… Kephiel!
“Is this how a maid treats her master?”
“The only reason left for me to continue as a maid is just one now—Mr. Oujili De. And look closely, compare carefully! Every effort you put in only results in her misunderstanding; she even needs you to use your power to ‘ protect’ you, putting yourself at risk—”
“What a useless woman.”
As she spoke, Nilu walked past me while I was fully focused on protecting Kephiel. She didn’t even glance at her and instead headed straight into the depths of the palace, toward the place where the “artifact” was stored.
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“And now I am different. I can do everything for you, without needing you to gain anything for me or take risks on my behalf. You have already protected me enough in the past, so… now it is my turn to serve you…”
What… does this mean!?
I didn’t have time to comprehend, because the scene before me was even more astonishing!
“Magnus~”
The cloaked artifact instantly shattered the surrounding glass shards, and then a green-haired fairy sprang forth, transforming into a long black robe on Yilu!
“Master, you have finally come! Watching a bunch of long-eared beasts every day is truly boring. Magnus, I now serve you anew; please restore your noble endeavors!”
The fairy that the elves could never awaken even took the initiative to acknowledge Yilu as her master!?
What does this signify? I didn’t even want to look at the script. But one thing was certain: Yilu… seemed to have reached “max level” without either Kfeier or me knowing. And worse yet: she chose to keep it from us, even… wanting to kill Kfeier, the true protagonist!
After doing all this, Yilu turned to look at me.
This was no illusion; it was my genuine feeling! At this moment, Yilu was even more… beautiful, dangerous, and elusive than before. How could she still be that timid, big-breasted maid from earlier!? She resembled a ruler born to the highest position, revealing her inner tenderness only when facing the one she truly cared about.
But I really couldn’t handle this attitude.
“Mr. O’Keefe, am I really not as good as that useless woman behind you?”
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Illustration: Magnus
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