Fated to Be Loved by Villains Chapter 27.2

EP - 027.2 - Purifier

rchants are quick-witted.

If you ask why Marquis Galdier Riverback beca a devil worshiper, that would be the most fundantal answer.

He had risen from a re black market rchant to the position of a Viscount, enjoying wealth and honor that he could never have imagined before. And all that was just by joining the 'winning' side.

‘Their power reaches every corner of the continent.’

A devil 'follower's' power is formidable, without question.

Among them, the power of the ‘Chosen Ones’, who are the closest to the Prophet, could literally boil the sea, crack the earth and split the heavens.

Compared to them, he was but an insect crawling under their soles. The reason he survived for so long was because he always reminded himself of that fact.

Thus, after confirming it himself, he decided to stand on their side without hesitation.

It's probably because of the quick thinking unique to rchants, but he can infer that no one on the continent could dare stand against them.

At this very mont, Marquis River back could never be more confident that he picked right.

〚Huuu…〛

An almighty sigh escaped his mouth.

An overwhelming amount of demonic energy coursed through his body.

So much so that he could crush weak beings just by pressure alone.

This was the power he gained just by accepting a little of the 'new god's' grace.

〚At this level…〛

Carrying out the mission would be a breeze.

To resurrect the devil, he needed to bring despair and confusion everywhere.

Kill a man, kill a couple, and then, simply continue piling up the corpses.

He can start with that.

He happens to be just in the right place for that.

〚Go.〛

He muttered as he reached his hand out to the ‘barrier’ in front of him.

It was the one near the Void Zone, said to have been set up by a seraphim.

Normally, this place would be heavily guarded. Let alone, breaking through it, he wouldn’t even be able to damage it.

But since it's the Full Moon Festival, it was easy. Not to ntion that he now possesses the devil’s power.

Even if he still couldn't break it, he could put a dent on it.

Considering the special nature of the Void Zone, this alone would lead to an unimaginable disasters.

‘…This is ultimately the key.’

The riots going on in the city right now are nothing more than a smoke screen distraction.

Probably all available ard forces are concentrated there.

anwhile, his real goal is here.

“Hey, stop moving.”

Unfortunately.

Not everyone was stupid.

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〚...How did you know?〛

Marquis Riverback, who was trying to damage the barrier, stiffly asked.

“Like I said earlier. It’s obvious.”

Marquis Riverback, should I say...?

He's a single-celled organism who thinks he's smart.

The type who want to feel superiority above others, and worming his way with ‘deceit’.

‘…Is he an idiot?’

To be honest, I don't think there's anything more inefficient than this.

If he just controlled the Man Eaters to push through here, the barrier would've been damaged.

“…”

However, thanks to his ego of going himself, an opportunity like this arose.

I will pierce through that vanity and conceit.

So I started organising a plan.

If there were Man Eaters standing in my way, I wouldn't even dream of a situation like this, but now he's alone.

“So, Dear.”

I've realized that one of Elnore's greatest strengths is her endless physical abilities.

She carried and moved through the streets while still being so fast, especially since I'm so badly injured that even moving is difficult.

“What's the plan?”

Elnore asked, after accepting my request of bringing here without hesitation.

I could see unwavering trust reflected in her eyes.

“There must be a reason why we decided to drop all support and co here with just us two.”

“Well, yes?”

It’s because we are hard pressed in ti.

There is no ti to call for others. If that guy makes even a slight crack in the barrier, it's ga over.

People will die, Elnore will be kidnapped, and the Gray Devil will be unleashed.

It's a one way ticket to a bad ending.

Rather than that, it's better if we ca here first to put a pause to everything, then we can co to a decision.

“Okay, so how do we beat him…”

“We can’t.”

Elnore’s eyes narrowed.

“…What?”

“We can't win against him. Never.”

This was the truth.

To confront a demon, Elijah needed a ‘Holy Sword’ to stand on equal grounds.

But that's sothing that will co, at least, only after Chapter 4. She's still in her growth stage.

In other words, her counterpart in the novel would be no different.

Even as the final boss, a budding Elnore and who's seriously injured, simply cannot match against the transford Marquis Riverback.

“…”

However.

It's not the end of the world just yet.

–You've been bitten by sothing terrible. I can’t see its full form yet, but I can tell it’s bad. It seems to have stuck because of your abilities

I suddenly rember those words. The angel has warned this before.

Yeah. I know.

I am aware of what's 'stuck to ' ans to so extent.

[ The target ‘???’ is interested in you. ]

I smirked as I read the system log.

And this too...

< Gift-related Character Notification >

♥ Elnore Elinalise La Tristan

[ Love Level 1]

[ ‘Skill Copy Ticket’ is available! ]

The last reason is this.

The 'Love Level 1' and Skill Copy Ticket.

With this, even against an enemy that we can never beat at our current level, we'd have a fighting chance.

While I was in my thoughts, Marquis Riverback sighed and raised his demonic energy.

〚…Well, no matter. 〛

A reverberation of demonic energy began to brew like a storm around him.

It was so potent and dense that if you let your mind slip for even a little, you'll faint.

What’s absurd is that this isn’t even the full release of demonic energy – it’s but a ‘prelude’ to the attack.

〚 I just need to kill you and secure Princess Tristan. This is actually better. Since you've served yourselves up in your own accord, you've saved the trouble of searching. 〛

From this point on, we will fight this guy.

Taking a deep breath, I said to Elnore.

“Elnore, promise one thing.”

“Yes?”

“It's going to be painful. It'll be excruciating. You might even hate …”

“What are you talking about?”

At first glance, it might sound like an impatient request to get to the point, but...

If soone were to et that straightforward gaze, they would give a slightly different response.

Whatever you say is fine.

I've already accepted it, so don't worry and tell .

That's what it ans.

“…”

I couldn't help but laugh at myself.

It was always like this.

The level of trust this person places in is unbelievable.

That's why, I must live up to that trust.

“No matter what happens. Without fail.”

I replied with direct eye contact.

“I will get us out of here alive, okay?”

“Hmm, okay.”

“So.”

I looked away from Elnore and turned to Marquis Riverback.

“Whatever happens, please trust .”

Uh. Really.

What I'm about to do is insane.

As I thought so, Marquis Riverback rushed towards us like a raging tsunami.