Cursed Villainess’ Obsession

"Everyone, take care."

Diana left hurriedly after our brief adventure together.

"You know, she could’ve stayed a bit longer."

"Yeah, it feels kind of sad to part like this."@@novelbin@@

"If you ever visit Dredis, make sure to come and say hello."

The three who had grown close to her during our escape from prison and our late-night drinks also wore disappointed expressions as they bid her farewell.

"If you all ever come to my hometown in the southern outskirts of Lirias, please look for me. I'll make sure to welcome you warmly."

Diana was heading back to her rural hometown in the southern outskirts of Lirias. The sudden departure? Undoubtedly because of me. After what happened in the shrine’s underground boss room, it was only natural that she'd want to distance herself from me quickly. Even now, whenever our eyes met, she'd look away apologetically, her cheeks tinted with a hint of blush as if other feelings still lingered.

‘Guess I can’t blame her.’

Even though my face looked similar as a woman, the softer features gave me a slightly more feminine look. It was no wonder Diana would recall my female form whenever she looked at me.

"Ken… take care."

"Yeah, we’ll come visit sometime—all four of us."

"Haha, well, it’s a two-week carriage ride, you know?"

In the end, we smiled and shook hands like friends. For the first time, Diana looked me straight in the eyes, offering a genuine farewell. After seeing her off, I turned to the manual I’d retrieved from the shrine’s depths.