I Got Reincarnated Into a Game I Was a Top-Ranker in and I Became the Leader of a Villain Group That Will Destroy This Shitty Country - 50

Chapter 50: My Everything Belongs to You

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It was the first time she had seen anything like him.

A demon, Shadow. The evil in prophecy that would destroy the empire. The terror said to consume this world and remake everything in its path. However, Rielle didn’t get that kind of impression from Kai. Not at all. In fact, he was far too… Kind, to be called a demon. 

“We’re killing them because there’s no need to keep them alive.”

Hence why, I couldn’t stop myself from getting surprised upon hearing that words coming out from Kai’s mouth. At the same time, I realized with my very bones that this man was a real demon. For nearly a month, Kai had shut himself in the room, making Power Elixir for my company. We had hired the empire’s alchemist to handle the production of the potions, but if it weren’t for Kai, this company would’ve gone bankrupt. I was saved by Kai… By a demon.

“Don’t worry. I will make sure you won’t receive any repercussions from this.”

“We can forget about the mutual contract we have. I’m sorry, Rielle.”

Good grief, he’s really throwing me off balance. 

Rielle sighed. The words that followed after ‘kill’ were filled with nothing but kindness. As she laid on the bed, Rielle kept thinking about Kai. She remembered Kai said he would leave the mansion by tomorrow night.

When she asked Kai if he had a place to return to, Kai only shook his head and gave her a bitter smile. 

Why did I ask him something like that anyway? He’s a demon. A demon who will destroy this empire and wreak havoc on everything. And yet…

“…..Geez.”

To think I actually want him to return here. Even after seeing his merciless side, I still can’t stop myself from feeling this way. 

Thinking how crazy she was being, Rielle only sighed. 

“…The kindness he showed me might just be a facade. He’s a demon after all. For all I know, he could kill me on a whim…”

Rielle came from a family of merchants. She had lived her life calculating the pro and cons. She had been trained to act skeptical from a young age. This swirl of emotions in her chest might one day threaten her life. 

And yet… And yet…

“….In the first, I wouldn’t be alive if it wasn’t for Kai.”

Thanks to Kai, he was able to rebuild this trading company from rumbles and repaid all the debts.

Thanks to Kai, the hope of avenging the Pope flickered again like a light within the abyss. 

Kai was her savior and if she were to cast him away now… Rielle knew she wouldn’t be able to forgive herself. 

She stood up from the bed. Still donned in her thin nightgown, she left the room and headed to Kai’s room. 

Sorry for being scared. I will continue to support you, so please, I hope we can maintain an amicable relationship at least. 

Her heart pounded harder and harder with each passing word until eventually, she stood in front of his bedroom. She took a moment to brace herself before she knocked on the door. 

“Yeeees?~”

A carefree voice that sounded so nonchalant that it was almost exasperating to hear reached Rielle’s ears, causing her to chuckle slightly. She entered the room and upon noticing it was her, Kai widened his eyes and stared at her. 

“Huh? Rielle? What’s wrong? Why are you coming here this late at night?”

“Uh… Well…”

“Hm?”

“….That…”

Even though Rielle had prepared many speeches beforehand, but she couldn’t say anything now. The words got stuck in her throat. The guilt for thinking the savior of her life as frightening creeped up her body, slithered like a snake. Another mix of emotions joined the fray, the embarrassment for coming into his room clad in a scanty attire. Furthermore, the inexplicable pounding in her chest sucked the words from her throat, forcing her to lock all the words deep in the safety of her heart. 

Gradually, Rielle found her face growing hotter. 

“Ah… Umm…! Ka-Kai..!!”

“Yeah? What’s wrong?”

“I… I…! I…!!”

Say it! Just say it! Tell him that you want to support him forever! Don’t forget to say thank you for all his help and apology for reacting like that before! Say it!

However, before she could say anything, Kai gave her a wry smile. 

“Ummm… Are you going to back off from our deal after all? Did seeing those Crusaders die scare you off after all?”

“No-No! That’s not true! That’s…!!”

“No,no, you don’t need to force yourself to hide it. I know, I could see how weirded out you were. Anyway, I’ve made quite a bit of money from the Power Elixirs. I’m not exactly struggling for money, so it’s fine. Really.”

“….?!”

“We’re… Scary, right?”

Albeit his tone was gentle, but the implications of being pushed away by Kai was far too much for Rielle to bear. At this rate, they would truly drift apart. Kai, Nia, Chloe—all of them would leave. And that… That…

“NO!!!”

“……..I-I’m sorry?”

“NO! I DON’T WANT IT! ABSOLUTELY NOT! WH-WHY DID YOU SAY ALL THAT ANYWAY? I mean, I admit.. I admit I was scared but… Kai,Kai, you saved me! You saved this company! You saved everyone involved in this company, didn’t you?!”

“Ah-? Wai-?! Rielle?! To-Too close!!”

“Even though you’re a demon, but you only ever say tender words!! If you’re a demon then you should’ve squeezed us dry! You should’ve exploited us as you please! You’re a demon, right?! You’re going to destroy the world, right??! I mean, in that case, why do you need to be considerate of my feelings?!”

In a flash, Rielle had grabbed Kai’s shoulder as she shouted at the top of her lungs. Kai, albeit he was dumbfounded at Rielle’s sudden outburst, he still stood his ground desperately. 

“No, no?! Being considerate is important, you know?! Of course I need to think of your feelings! Are you telling me you want to give me all of your support unconditionally like some sort of masochist?! Rielle?!?!”

“I-I…! I owe you my life! If it weren’t for you, I would’ve already committed suicide or burned at the stake by the Pope! That’s why… My life… My everything are all yours!!”

“Wait?! Do-Don’t say that kind of thing out loud…!!”

“Why not?! It’s the truth! That’s why… Don’t push me away! Act like the demon you are, manipulate me to follow your every whim!! This place.. This mansion… Come back to this mansion…”

“….Huh? What do you mean by that…?”

“You have no place to return, right? You’re a demon after all, so everyone hates you. You don’t have any place to go back to, that’s why… Come back to my mansion… Come back to me. This place is already your home anyway!”

Kai widened his eyes at Rielle’s unexpected words. Though she was saying all out of impulse, but Kai could feel Rielle meant everything she said. 

“I… Whether Kai is a demon or whatever, I don’t care. I will follow you forever.”

“Rielle…”

“I told you already. My everything belongs to you… That’s why, use me as you please. My will… My feelings.. All of them don’t matter. You don’t need to think about my revenge anymore either, that’s why-“

“No, I’m going to kill the Pope.”

Looking up at Rielle who had already calmed down a little, Kai spoke with a serious expression on his face. 

“I will kill him. I will definitely kill him and I’ll make sure you have the chance to get your revenge on him too.”

“…”

“….So.. Umm… Anyway, you’re going to keep supporting us like before then? Rielle?”

“Yeah.”

Filled with stubborn determination, Rielle nodded repeatedly. 

“This place… This mansion is your home. I-I mean, it might be presumptuous of me to say this but… I hope you can think of this mansion as your home.”

“….Ahaha~”

“Wha-What?! Why are you laughing like that?!”

“…Because for me, a place to return to doesn’t necessarily have to be a place.”

In his previous life, Kai had a house but not a home. That spacious house was akin to a hell for him. Everyone wore a mask there, pretending to be the perfect family. No one truly respected him. That was how Kai realized a place to return wasn’t about a location or a place, but it was about someone who would welcome him back unconditionally. 

“But since you’ve said all that… Okay. I will consider wherever you are to be our place to return to.”

“….Okay.”

“Thank you for saying this to me, even though it’s already late. Let’s continue to support each other, Rielle.”

“….Likewise. Please take care of me, Kai….”

Rielle, someone who was timid by nature, finally returned to her senses after her outburst. Despite feeling extremely embarrassed, the moment she saw Kai’s outstretched hand in front of her, she felt somewhat at ease. 

….I now belong to him. I’m someone important to him too.

As Rielle gripped his hand back, they exchanged smiles and shook their hands a few times. Rielle’s face was already bright red and Kai, who was feeling a bit awkward at the situation, laughed along. 

However….

“…..Cheaters.”

“We caught both of you red-handed.”

Nia and Chloe entered the room without knocking. Their presence practically froze time in its tracks. 

Kai slowly assessed the current situation. Rielle was gripping his hand tightly. Her face was flushed red up to her ears. She was donned in thin negligee and it was already nighttime. 

“….No!! That’s not it! It’s not like that! No, no!! It’s not like what you two think!!”

“I already asked Chloe, what will happen when a man and a woman are together in the same room at night. She said they will definitely do it.”

“Chloe…? What did you teach Nia? Hey, Chloe?!?!”

“But~~ I’m not wrong though?~ The only one at fault here is Kai~ You’re the one that deceived us and went on to flirt with a new girl~”

“No, I’m not deceiving anyone?!?! We were just having a business conversation! Nothing weird or funny! Ri-Right?! Rielle?! Say something please!”

“That’s right. We need to listen to the victim’s testimony too. Rielle, tell us. What were you talking about with Kai?”

“…Well,I, umm….”

Flustered, Rielle covered her face with both hands and muttered something. Her voice was barely audible, not louder than a mosquito.

“I…. Belong to Kai… I said I will become a place for him to return to.”

“…”

“…”

“…”

Kai, sensing that he would die, immediately tried to open the window to jump. However, Chloe was faster. She quickly caught him. In an instant, she wrapped both arms around Kai’s neck as she glared at him. 

For the first time, Chloe managed to catch up with Kai’s speed, something that she had failed to achieve during all those rigorous training. Her eyes bore the deep malice from a girl who had been cheated on. Chloe exerted more force into her waist and Kai, who was being strangled by her, could only scream out in agony.

“Ku-Kuheee?! Wai-?! Help me!! I really-! I really didn’t say anything weird!!”

“…No excuses.”

“GYAAAAA?!?!”

Nia’s eyes gleamed in red and at the same time, a screeching yell roared through the midnight air. 

The next morning, the three of them were kneeling in front of Rielle, apologizing for destroying the room. However, instead of feeling angry, Rielle looked oddly amused instead. She just smiled happily at them.

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T/N: Ahhh~ Rielle is so cute!! I love how even though Rielle can’t provide help in a fight, but she can still become something for Kai! So adorable!! (*＞ω＜*)♡