NOVEL NEXT chapter 54
54. The Conduct of the Twin Eagles
As the arch-villain Euclid, and as one who knows the script, even though Nell is one of the protagonists destined to “stab me” one day, I owe her an apology.
I cared too much about the script! Constantly preventing Nell from discovering strange treasures to “level up,” I forgot that this “blood-feud” protagonist has more ways to level up than just adventures! So, following Kefir’s advice to send Nell back to camp, Nell ran into the ruins on her own, an accident in the script, and my mistake!
After all, the villain Louis XXIII still harbored resentment against Kefir. I was happy to cling to Kefir’s coattails and didn’t bother with her, but that doesn’t mean Louis XXIII wouldn’t cause trouble! And then…
【Louis XXIII attacked Nell, but Nell unleashed her hidden power and counter-killed!】
As I hurried back to find Nell, the script had changed like this. I’m not worried about Nell’s life; how could she possibly be killed by someone like Louis XXIII? I’m more concerned about Miss Nell herself; how can I let her “level up”? After all, she will easily stab me to death later!
Luckily, everything was still in time!
Throwing a stone at Louis XXIII, who was ready to shoot at Nell, hitting her head and, at the same time, finally avoiding the script of Nell’s “cosmic explosion”!
However, immediately after, in order to attract Louis XXIII’s attention, that is, to “draw hatred,” I cursed at her, and then my gaze paused, and I realized the seriousness of the situation.
Nell might not know or have seen it, but I’m all too familiar! The thing in Louis XXIII’s hand, no matter how you look at it, is a musket…
In my daze, Louis XXIII had already come to her senses, with a sinister look, turned her head, and growled angrily at me.
“You are… the charlatan by Kefir’s side!”
【Louis XXIII intends to gun down Euclid!】
The death script has indeed arrived! And Kefir, who is fighting the BOSS, is not by my side. Although I know I’ve hit the death script again, this time, I can’t choose to run away!
“That’s right! It’s your daddy! What skill is there in attacking a maid, dare to kill me!?”
I have no choice, nor do I want to choose. If I run away now, it will only cause Nell’s “cosmic explosion,” and later she will easily crush me to death. But staying to face Louis XXIII, I still have a chance, to counter-kill XXIII while preventing Nell’s “explosion.”
To put it bluntly, if I run away at this point, I can’t even call myself a man!
When the brave meet on a narrow path, the courageous wins, win and feast, lose and be damned! I, Euclid, am not just alive because I cling to Kefir’s coattails! Otherwise, how would I have survived until now!?
“…Eu… Run! She’s holding something very dangerous!”
Nell, lying on the ground with a crying voice, struggled to get up and tried to stop Louis XXIII, but it was a step too late.
The deranged Louis XXIII, at the age of twenty-three, wasn’t foolish enough to “die from talking too much.” As he roared at me, he immediately sprang into action!
“I’ll grant your wish! I’ll kill you first! Then go after that wretch…”
“Run for your life!”
“Neru! It’s okay…”
【Louis XXIII aimed his musket at Ogelid!】
In my line of sight, Louis XXIII’s finger was already on the trigger.
【Due to his rage, Louis XXIII’s hands shook violently!】
From knives and guns to clubs and all sorts of magic, as long as it’s not too exaggerated, I have a chance to dodge by reading the script! This time it’s just a lead bullet. I thoroughly observed every action and thought of Louis XXIII, inside and out, then deduced his behavior…
【Finally, unable to contain his fury, he roared and pulled the trigger!】
“Die!”
【Bang!】
Does that mean… he’ll shoot off target?
I didn’t have time to shiver in fear! As the gunshot sounded, I charged like a bull at Louis XXIII! The whizzing of the bullet was almost a near miss, but just like I deduced from the script: Louis XXIII, too agitated, misfired!
“What!?”
The baffled Louis XXIII looked at me as if I were a monster, then prepared to continue!
But this time, I was even less afraid!
【Louis XXIII’s musket exploded.】
Ha! I dodged the death script, and now you, the minor villain, dare to compare with me, the major villain? Now it’s Ogelid’s time!
“Boom!”
The explosion, accompanied by Louis XXIII’s cries of pain, rang out, and I had no intention of holding back!
As I knocked down Louis XXIII, I shouted to Neru on the side: “Neru! Finish him off quickly!”
“Ah… Yes!”
Then I watched as Neru picked up a stone and struck Louis XXIII’s forehead directly!
With a “thud,” my heart skipped a beat. Louis XXIII didn’t even scream; blood seeped from his head, and he lost consciousness.
After witnessing all this, Neru stood there dazed for a moment, then immediately threw herself into my arms with a sobbing voice, her ample whiteness making me feel somewhat breathless.
“Lord Ogelid…”
“Phew… Look, I told you it’s all right.”
Being embraced by such a beautiful girl, even though I was panicked just moments ago, now I had to strike a pose, put on an act.
I sighed a long sigh of relief in my heart.
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