I Married the Beautiful Female Protagonist In Order To Survive

52. Heart Flutters, Script Scatters

Nell’s strange request this morning, if given more time, I could have clarified Nell’s thoughts by asking and explaining while understanding through the script. However, since Kefir, the ‘protagonist,’ has spoken and decided to agree to Nell’s request, escorting her back first, then as someone who ‘rides on the coattails,’ I naturally can’t go against it.

Anyway, near the camp not far from the entrance to the ruins, I’ve stopped all the ‘adventures’ Nell might encounter, and I’ve triple-checked the script to ensure no ‘white-haired grandmas and grandpas’ appear. If Nell stays in the rear, the exploration with Kefir will indeed be more efficient.

So, after settling Nell, I set off with Kefir again on the path to explore the ruins. The riff-raff we encountered along the way, no different from stone puppets, couldn’t withstand a single sword strike from Kefir. Clinging to this ‘big leg’ is exhilarating, but…

【Kefir also plans to send Nell back to the camp.】

I really can’t pretend I didn’t see this line in the script, after all, considering the situation at the time, it looks very much like Kefir is ‘jealous of Nell.’

“Kefir, there won’t be any enemies for a while.”

Finally, after Kefir shattered a new statue blocking the way in the ruins with a single sword strike, I slowly spoke up from behind her.

“About Nell…”

“Somewhat disappointed, though it’s a strange magical artifact, its strength is too low, barely under third-tier…”

Muttering Kefir, not knowing whether she really didn’t hear or pretended not to, turned around with an attitude more normal than ever, indifferent yet with a hint of concern, facing me, “What is it, Ogelid?”

Uh.

I swallowed back the topic of Nielu, as Kefiel clearly didn’t plan to mention Nielu here. How could I go against the protagonist’s wishes?

“Of course, because these are just ‘small fry’ for you to warm up along the way. The final ‘big boss’ is the main theme of your trip to the ruins. Defeating it will surely grant you something…”

I glanced at the script, but just as I was calculating how far the boss room was for Kefiel, the sword-retracting Kefiel…

Grabbed my arm.

I shuddered, thankfully not crying out!

“I didn’t mean to leave Nielu behind. She was supposed to come along, but…”

I snapped back to reality! So this was a continuation of “that matter” in the camp!

However, the situation of the two being alone made it impossible for me to stop Kefiel’s actions.

She slowly pushed me, and this time, she gave me a real “wall slam.”

“It’s more because I have something I want to say to you alone…”

“Hahaha… This, wait, can’t it wait?”

Without looking at the script, I was clear about what Kefiel planned to do next, combined with the fact that she had hidden the “official documents” earlier…

The Kefiel before me was definitely a nation-toppling genius beauty. When the persistent ice on her face momentarily melted, no man could resist her advances. If I were an ordinary person, I would have done what needed to be done…

Unfortunately, I am not. I am Ogelid, the major antagonist in the script filled with the word “death.” What I need is to cling to Kefiel’s coattails, relying on her protagonist’s halo to save me from the death script, not to engage in a passionate and sweet confession followed by an intense wild battle.

The antagonist wiping the protagonist clean, the consequences are unthinkable. A beauty before my eyes, only a fool would refuse, but… I at least need to be alive to enjoy it.

“Kefiel… Beyond the stone door ahead is the boss room guarding the treasure of the Goddess’s ruins.”

“I know. After all, the magic emanating from there is on a completely different level than the ordinary stones we just encountered.”

Kefiel blinked, staring straight at me, with no intention of meddling.

You know all this and still have the mood to wall slam me in front of the boss room!? Is this the protagonist going through the main storyline, forcing a dialogue!?

If I were just an ordinary transmigrated weakling, I would have already ‘devoured’ Kefiel, instead of just staring blankly. Unfortunately, due to my identity, I must find a way to divert the topic.

If all else fails, use Nielu as a shield? Then without delay, I quickly check the script to understand Nielu’s attitude towards me, lest she later accuses me of being a “rogue” and offends that “protagonist” maid.

With that in mind, I started reading Nielu’s script, and at first, there was no problem.

“Nielu has a fondness for Ogelid.”

But the next moment…

“So, the hidden power erupts, reclaiming the memory.”

Hiss…

Power erupting, reclaiming memory, isn’t this even more outrageous than grandparents delivering express packages!? But I’ve prevented all the “adventures” Nielu might have encountered along the way!

Frozen in place, because I quickly thought of another possibility that would cause Nielu to “erupt” — necessity, simply put, “inevitable.”

Nielu is in danger! No, that’s not right, Nielu wouldn’t be in any danger, she’s just going to have a “cosmic explosion.” The only one in danger is me. I’ve been so focused on preventing Nielu from having any “adventures” in the script, I forgot that for a protagonist with a “deep-seated vendetta” like Nielu, there are too many “eruption” scripts!

I must absolutely prevent Niel from “suddenly maxing out her level,” otherwise, as the “protagonist,” she could easily take me out if she wanted to! But I can’t mention this to Kefiel, after all, I can’t let her waste what’s nearly a completed script for her level-up!

Save one side? No way, I want it all! That’s the only way I can survive!

“Ogilid? You, don’t you…”

“Ah, I’m fine, just a bit surprised.”

I try my best to stay calm, and fortunately, for me, the “big villain,” it’s not too hard. Not showing surprise at the script’s developments has long been my strong suit.

“Kefiel, the most dangerous monster is right ahead. You take care of the last ‘monster’ in the ruins, claim your treasure, and then… we can talk about what you wanted to say to me, okay?”

Looking at Kefiel’s surprised yet somewhat delighted gaze, I add, “The prophecy says so. I’ll wait for you outside, after all, what follows is your time as the favored daughter of the heavens.”

As for me, I also need to act immediately for my own future, to stop the threats to Niel before she truly “levels up.”

As Kefiel steps forward, the stone doors open and close, disappearing from my sight, I too run recklessly towards the campsite.

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