My Yandere Girlfriend Hiding in the Dungeon Kills Me Over and Over Again

Chapter 126 Through the wall

The day after going hunting with Prince Eligion and the others, Agetha and I went to the town to buy outfits for the theater we planned to attend in two days. In the previous timeline, Agetha wore a black dress, but this time, she purchased a bright sky-blue dress. I opted for a suit similar to the one I wore in the previous timeline. The next day was consumed by the triumphal ceremony.

And today, we went to the theater to watch an opera, and tonight, I will be killed.

“Hey, Agetha.”

“I understand. I’ll protect you, so rest assured, Kiska.”

With Agetha saying that, it seems I can feel at ease.

Afterward, we enjoyed the opera together in the theater. Despite having already seen the same opera once, it was not boring. On the contrary, I felt that I could enjoy it more this time, discovering new aspects that I hadn’t noticed during the first viewing.

“So, Kiska, do you know what time you were attacked?”

Agetha and I sat back to back on the bed.

Sitting like this helped eliminate blind spots.

“I don’t know. But that day, I stayed up late, so I know it was late at night.”

“I see. In that case, we might need to be prepared for an all-nighter tonight.”

Afterward, I tightened my focus, continuously monitoring the door of the room.

I didn’t know when someone might enter through that door.

For a while, I stared intently at the door.

“Hey, Agetha. Are you awake?”

“Yeah, I’m awake.”

Suddenly, feeling anxious, I addressed Agetha. I believe I can still remain calm because Agetha is nearby. Without Agetha, I would likely be consumed by fear.

Then, how much time has passed?

Nothing unusual has happened.

I hope we can safely welcome the morning without any issues.

“Kiska, someone is approaching this room.”

“Huh?”

“Don’t you hear it? Footsteps.”

I strained my ears, but I couldn’t hear any footsteps.

“What should we do? Should I go check?”

“Yeah, that’s a good idea.”

In response, Agetha got up from the bed and went outside the room.

I felt uneasy as Agetha moved away.

“Hey, do you think I should go with you?”

“Kiska, stay here. In case it turns into a fight, I don’t want you to get involved.”

“Got it.”

If that’s the case, I’ll obediently wait in the room. It might be a bit pathetic to rely on her for protection, but the truth is, Agetha is stronger, and I should trust her judgment.

“Well then, Kiska, just stay quiet and wait.”

Saying that, Agetha closed the door.

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“Oh, it was indeed you.”

Agetha said that while smiling.

In her line of sight, there was a single person.

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Kiska’s POV

Combat sounds echoed through the walls. It was evident that Agetha was engaged in a battle with someone. Despite knowing she could handle it, an overwhelming sense of unease crept in. I couldn’t help but feel pathetic. If only I was stronger, I could have fought alongside her.

I continued waiting, enduring the sounds of battle until they eventually ceased.

“Is it over?”

Though I couldn’t see what was happening beyond the wall, the absence of combat sounds indicated the conclusion.

“Agetha!”

Convinced the fight had ended, I rushed out into the corridor.

“Huh?”

I couldn’t immediately comprehend the scene before me.

Blood covered the area, scattered in various directions, bearing witness to a fierce struggle.

“Agetha…?”

In the midst of the blood pool, Agetha lay limp and lifeless.

“Hey, are you okay?”

I struggled, trying to lift her. Her body was heavier than anticipated.

She lay there with open eyes, seemingly unconscious, or more accurately, lifeless – it was evident she had died.

“Sorry…” I found myself whispering those words.

It was a misjudgment to leave it to Agetha. If only I had been stronger, Agetha wouldn’t have had to die.

“Sorry, Agetha…”

Uttering those words, I held Agetha tightly.

Regret overwhelmed me for letting Agetha die. More than anything, I hated the fact that Agetha died before my eyes. Memories of the time when Agetha hanged herself and committed suicide resurfaced. I didn’t want Agetha to experience such pain again.

“Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry…”

No matter how much I apologized, Agetha showed no response.

I needed to do better next time. To avoid causing Agetha more suffering.

“Ah…”

Suddenly, blood spewed from my mouth.

Looking down, a blade-like object protruded from my abdomen. It was evident someone had stabbed me from behind.

“Who…!?”

I said, turning around.

Without seeing the perpetrator’s face, it would be challenging to strategize after respawning. Therefore, I needed to see the assailant’s face at all costs.

A sound, like the wind being cut, echoed.

Simultaneously, my vision darkened.

“Aahhhhhhh!!”

I couldn’t help but scream. After all, I was just attacked with something like a blade, slashing through both of my eyes. The next moment, a shock ran through my chest. Probably, I was stabbed with something.

And then, I lost consciousness.

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I awaken.

Seems like I’ve successfully returned from death.

But I need to make a significant change in my strategy.

I never thought the enemy would be a stronger presence than Agetha.

Trusting Agetha to solve everything might not be the right approach.

“Kiska, you seem a bit out of it, but are you okay?”

“Yeah, I’m fine. Let’s go, Agetha.”

In front of me is Black Agetha.

Since I haven’t released Agetha’s seal yet, the one before me is just a duplicate.

First, I need to release Agetha’s seal and then defeat the Demon Lord Zoga.

First, with the assassin Noct, we head to where Prince Eligion is.

After persuading Prince Eligion somehow, I borrow the holy sword from him.

Then, Noct, the assassin, places a gem-like object on the holy sword to undo the seal.

At that moment, a dazzling light emanates from the holy sword.

When the light subsides, there stands a girl.

“It’s been a while since I could breathe the outside air.”

Saying that, she directs her gaze towards me.

Huh…? I feel a sense of discomfort.

“Hmm? What’s wrong, Kiska? You look more foolish than usual.”

Oh, right.

The Agetha in front of me is Agetha, yet not Agetha.

“You, are you the Black Agetha?”

Agetha harbors two personalities within her – the regular Agetha and the more aggressive Black Agetha.

“What is Black Agetha?”

Ah, I see. Black Agetha is a name I spontaneously came up with. She wouldn’t know that nickname.

“Oh, I see. So, Black Agetha is my moniker.”

Despite that, Agetha nods as if she understands.

“Indeed, I am responsible for Agetha’s malevolence. Hence, the name Black Agetha makes sense.”

Yes, the one before me was Agetha’s other persona, Black Agetha.

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Chapter 127 Black Agetha

“So, Agetha, are you aware of the loop?”

“No, I’m not.”

“As expected.”

Agetha didn’t have awareness of the loop in the previous timeline either. It seems the same for Black Agetha.

Alright, I summarize the events so far for Agetha, explaining that someone will attack eight days from now, leading to Agetha’s death despite her putting up a fight.

“Well, I can’t win either. After all, Agetha and I are on equal footing when it comes to combat strength.”

True, that makes sense.

There are still many questions, such as why Black Agetha doesn’t have awareness of the loop and why Black Agetha is currently dominating the personality instead of Agetha. However, every question asked to Black Agetha results in a simple “I don’t know.”

“More importantly, defeating the Demon Lord Zoga takes precedence.”

“That’s right.”

So, with Black Agetha, I plan to strategize to defeat Demon Lord Zoga.

“Hey, are we going to kill the assassin Noct after all?”

“Of course. Having him around causes various problems.”

“…I see.”

In the end, the quest to defeat the Demon Lord progresses almost the same way as the previous timeline. Black Agetha defeats Demon Lord Zoga, and then she unexpectedly kills the assassin Noct. Afterward, we use Sage Nyau’s teleportation magic to escape from the dungeon.

Following that, as in the previous timeline, we are welcomed by the villagers, and we spend the night in the provided lodging.

“Hey, Agetha.”

“Hmm? What’s up?”

Black Agetha is seated on the bed in front of me. Despite the similar appearance, the atmosphere is distinctly different. Facing Black Agetha like this makes me a bit nervous. Unlike Agetha, Black Agetha somehow feels more distant, like a stranger.

“Hey, what do you say we leave this village and run away far from here?”

“Why?”

“If we stay at this inn, we’ll end up staying in the royal palace with Prince Eligion. If that happens, we might be killed by someone in the palace again. So, wouldn’t it be wise for us to run away together?”

It’s preferable to be as far away from the capital as possible. Presumably, if the culprit isn’t in the capital, they won’t be able to attack us.

“But if we do that, we won’t be able to identify the culprit. Perhaps we should confront them at the royal palace after all.”

Black Agetha’s point is valid. My suggestion to run away is just postponing the issue. If the person has a strong desire to kill us, there’s a high chance they’ll come after us. Considering they have the strength to defeat Agetha, our lives would be at risk if pursued.

“Still, I believe there’s a higher chance of survival if we run away than if we spend time at the royal palace.”

We still don’t know who our enemy is. Even if they have the strength to defeat Agetha, I’d like to think they wouldn’t have the ability to trace us if we flee far away.

“Well, let’s go with your decision. So, when are we leaving this inn?”

“Early tomorrow morning.”

Early morning. If I wait until I encounter Prince Eligion, it’ll take time to explain, and I might end up being invited to the capital. I want to avoid declining the invitation from Prince Eligion. So, it’s better to leave this village before he wakes up.

I should prepare to leave the village before Prince Eligion wakes up to avoid any awkwardness. To ensure no hard feelings are left behind, I’ll write a letter explaining the situation and anything related to the Holy Knight Canaria.

“Alright, are you ready, Agetha?”

Next to us is a horse we acquired in the village.

“I’m still sleepy.”

Saying so, Black Agetha rubs her eyes. Whether she’s still half-asleep or not, her eyes are only half-open.

“In that case, you can sleep while riding the horse. I’ll be the rider.”

“Sure.”

So, Black Agetha and I ride the horse together. Black Agetha is in the front, and I’m at the back. She fits snugly in my arms, unexpectedly close, and leans her weight on me. I’m taken aback by the sudden proximity.

“So, where are we going?”

“Come to think of it, I didn’t tell you.” Honestly, as long as we’re away from the capital, it doesn’t matter where we go.

“For now, let’s head to the Ritzken Empire.”

Therefore, I decided to go to a place I’ve been to before and am familiar with.