My Yandere Girlfriend Hiding in the Dungeon Kills Me Over and Over Again - Chapter 155

Chapter 155   Meeting

The soldiers had begun setting up tents to spend the night near Riot Village.

Meanwhile, the escort team headed toward a house they had apparently borrowed from the villagers. I had heard that Nyau was inside.

“Master! We’re here!!”

With an exaggerated motion, Lyune flung open the front door and called out in a loud voice.

Beyond the door, it seemed that the senior officers were having a conversation, and they all turned to glare at us at once. Among them was Captain Galette, the one who had permitted me to join the escort team.

“Lyune, please come over here.”

Nyau, sitting in the farthest chair, beckoned to her. When she noticed me, however, her face clearly showed displeasure.

“I don’t recall asking for you to come as well…”

“Uh, well…”

I stammered, unsure how to explain. I had simply come along with Lyune, but perhaps I should have refused. The officers’ stares made me want to leave as soon as possible.

“I asked Kiska to come along,” Lyune said casually.

“It’s common sense that you shouldn’t be here. Come on, Kiska, go over there,” Nyau said, waving me off with her hand.

“But, if Kiska leaves, who’s going to handle the surveillance?” Lyune interjected.

As Nyau gestured for me to go, Lyune chimed in.

“Fine, fine! In that case, why don’t you just go too, Lyune? You don’t really need to be here either,” Nyau snapped, scratching her head in frustration.

“Alright, alright. I get it. I’ll leave then.”

I nodded, deciding it was best to comply. I didn’t want to cause any more trouble, especially with the officers watching. Besides, I didn’t have any reason to force myself to stay.

“What about you, Lyune?”

“Hmm, I guess I’ll head out too. It seems like it’d be boring to stay here.”

At her typically carefree response, Nyau sighed but seemed to accept it, saying, “Then hurry up and leave,” as she tried to usher us out.

Just as I was about to comply and take a step forward, the door opened again as someone else arrived. It was Elsie, wearing her maid uniform—the one who had guided us when we were to meet the Second Prince.

“I have an announcement. His Highness is feeling unwell and wishes to rest alone. Therefore, he will be absent from this meeting,” Elsie reported, causing the officers in the room to tense up.

“Uh, Elsie. There’s supposed to be an audience with the village chief after this. What’s going to happen with that?” asked Captain Galette.

“That will be canceled as well,” Elsie replied without breaking her composure.

Captain Galette scratched his head in frustration, muttering, “What should we do now…” It seemed some problem had arisen.

Still, it was none of my concern, and I was eager to leave as Nyau had instructed. However, with Elsie and Captain Galette standing by the door, I couldn’t just interrupt their conversation to slip out.

“In that case, I’ll also be taking my leave,” Nyau said. “Everything is proceeding smoothly for now, so there’s nothing more to discuss.”

“That’s true, but… um, Sage Nyau, if I may, could I ask one favor?” Captain Galette continued, sounding apologetic.

“As per the original plan, His Highness was supposed to meet with the village chief after this. Would it be possible for you to greet the chief in his place? I’m sure everyone would be greatly honored to meet the esteemed Sage Nyau.”

Nyau thought about it for a few seconds before replying, “Fine. Lead the way when it’s time.”

She clearly wasn’t thrilled about it, but she agreed nonetheless.

“Well then, this meeting is adjourned. Those without further business, please disperse,” Captain Galette declared, and the other officers began heading out the front door one after another.

Before leaving, Captain Galette added, “I’ll fetch the village chief, so please wait here, Sage Nyau,” and then he exited as well.

In the end, I had missed the opportunity to leave earlier, so I ended up hearing everything. Not that anything major was discussed, thanks to the Second Prince’s absence.

Anyway, I should probably get going now. As an outsider, my presence would only disrupt things further.

“Alright, I’m heading out,” I said.

“I’ll be leaving too,” Lyune added cheerfully.

“Wait,” Nyau’s voice stopped us in our tracks.

“Kiska, fine, but are you really planning to leave me behind as well, Lyune?” Nyau asked.

“Could it be that you want me to stay, Master?” Lyune responded with a pleased expression.

“I just don’t want you dumping all the troublesome tasks on me alone.”

Troublesome tasks, huh? Nyau sure doesn’t hold back with her honesty. Was she always this blunt, even a hundred years ago?

“Well, if that’s the case, I think I’ll go over there. I don’t want to deal with anything annoying either,” Lyune said playfully.

“You always say that… Don’t you ever think about being useful to your master?” Nyau retorted.

The two of them bickered back and forth, and honestly, I was feeling increasingly out of place. Maybe I should slip out while they’re distracted.

Just as I had that thought, the sound of the front door opening echoed through the room. Standing there was an older man.

“Excuse me,” he said politely, bowing his head as he entered.

“My name is Robert, the village chief here. I’ve heard that the wise Sage Nyau is present?”

This must be the village chief. And once again, I’d missed my chance to leave.

“I am Nyau,” Nyau responded.

“So you are the great Sage Nyau! I’ve long heard of your reputation, but to meet you in person is truly an honor,” the village chief exclaimed, clearly moved.

“No, no, it’s I who must thank you for your cooperation in this expedition,” Nyau replied.

“Not at all, we are deeply honored to host someone as esteemed as Sage Nyau,” Robert said respectfully.

The village chief seemed genuinely overwhelmed with joy at meeting Nyau, while Nyau, despite her earlier complaints, was handling the situation quite courteously. From the look of things, everything seemed to be proceeding smoothly.

I glanced out the window.

Outside, the soldiers’ tents were neatly arranged, and around them, many soldiers were spending their time as they pleased. Some were chatting, others preparing dinner, and a few were even playing with the village children.

It was a scene of utter peace.

If I hadn’t witnessed it all with my own eyes, I would never have believed that a tragedy would follow this peaceful moment.

“Kiska, what are you looking at?” Lyune, who had been standing next to me, whispered.

Nearby, Nyau and the village chief were still deep in conversation.

“I was just thinking how there’s no sign of the demon’s arrival,” I replied quietly, careful not to interrupt their meeting.

I had hoped to find some clue when we arrived at the village, but maybe I had been too optimistic.

“Should we ask Master about it later?” Lyune suggested.

It would be reassuring if Nyau were willing to help, but I wasn’t sure if she’d take my concerns seriously.

With that thought, I turned to look behind me.

There should have been Nyau, still in conversation with the village chief.

Yes, she should have been there…

There had been no warning.

No suspicious sounds, no screams.
Because of that, I had no idea how the event before me had unfolded.

Nyau had collapsed, sitting on the ground as if her legs had given out.

“W-what… why…?”
I heard her voice, confused and trembling.

Her entire body was soaked in blood.

The village chief’s body lay in front of her, brutally mangled beyond recognition. His form was no longer human—his body was grotesquely distorted, with his skin unnaturally stretched and large gashes running across it.

The fact that something so horrific had happened without any indication left me bewildered.

Without any warning, the village chief had died right in front of Nyau’s eyes.