My Yandere Girlfriend Hiding in the Dungeon Kills Me Over and Over Again - Chapter 84 & 85

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

Chapter 84   After returning alive

“Nyau, can you tell me what happened?”

“I don’t mind, but…”

Mage Nyau hesitated to speak, as if there were something difficult to say.

Well, I can make a good guess about what happened.

“Was the hero killed?”

“Yes, he was killed. I’m truly sorry. It’s all because of Nyau’s lack of power…”

Even with Nyau’s help, it seemed impossible to avoid the death of Hero Eligion.

“So, did the Demon Lord Zoga resurrect?”

“H-How did you know…!?”

Nyau was astonished when I guessed the resurrection of the Demon Lord.

“I’m good at making predictions about the future.”

“I see… By the way, you already knew that Canaria and Gorgano were traitors, right?”

It seemed that Nyau was already aware that they had allied with the Demon Lord.

“Do you, by any chance, also know what will happen after this?”

Even if you ask me that…

Honestly, I’m not very familiar with what will happen after the Demon Lord’s resurrection. But there’s one thing I can say.

“If we leave the Demon Lord unchecked, the world will be destroyed.”

“Is that so…”

Nyau nodded and then stood up, saying:

“I’ve decided! Even if the hero is gone, I will use my power to defeat the Demon Lord!”

With a determined expression, Nyau made this declaration. Upon seeing her, I couldn’t help but admire her. Despite the seemingly hopeless situation, she hadn’t given up. With Hero Eligion killed and Demon Lord Zoga resurrected, the thought of giving up and returning to my previous state crossed my mind. But perhaps she could be the one to overcome this situation.

“Can I help too?”

Unconsciously, I blurted out.

“Of course! The more forces we have, the better!”

And so, it was decided that Nyau and I would take action together to defeat the Demon Lord.

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“This is terrible…”

For now, Nyau and I returned to Katarov Village. However, the situation in the village was dire. Many houses had collapsed, and injured or deceased individuals were scattered throughout.

“After the Demon Lord’s resurrection, a horde of dragons attacked the village.”

“A horde of dragons…?”

“To be honest, I don’t understand. Dragons have never obeyed the Demon Lord before, so it’s strange that they suddenly follow his commands… It’s perplexing.”

“I see…”

It was indeed mysterious. Dragons were known as proud creatures, and it was generally believed they wouldn’t submit to anyone’s command.

“So, Nyau, why did you bother returning to the village?”

“I wanted to acquire horses and, if possible, I thought it would be nice to meet up with Noct-san.”

“Noct…? Oh, that man with the hood?”

“Is he a trustworthy person?”

“I think he should be, but… In any case, he’s a formidable individual, so I’d be very happy if he decided to join us.”

With that said, we split up to search for Noct, the hooded man. However, we couldn’t find any eyewitness accounts of Noct despite asking around. In the end, we gave up on finding him. Instead, we managed to purchase two horses. With these horses, our mobility improved significantly.

“So, Nyau, what’s the plan from here?”

“Well, I’m thinking of looking for allies who will fight alongside us. Even without the Hero, there are many strong individuals out there. Especially those known as the Masters.”

“The Masters, huh. I remember it’s a rank only the top 10 can achieve.”

“Yes, that’s right!”

“I recall Hero Eligion was also a Master.”

“Hero Eligion was ranked 7th. The Demon Lord Zoga is ranked 5th.”

If the Demon Lord is ranked 5th, that means there are four individuals in this world stronger than the Demon Lord.

“In that case, couldn’t the person in the 1st rank easily defeat the Demon Lord?”

“It’s not that simple. We don’t even have confirmation of the existence of anyone ranked 1st to 3rd. And as for the 4th rank, they’re certainly not our allies.”

“I see…”

“However, at least the 9th and 10th ranks are on our side!”

So there are 9th and 10th rank individuals. They seem to be very reliable.

“What are the 9th and 10th rank individuals like?”

“The 9th rank is known as the Grand Sage, a remarkable magic user. The 10th rank is the Supreme Swordmaster, the strongest sword wielder.”

Both of them sound extremely reliable. With allies like that, maybe we don’t need to rely on the Hero’s power to defeat the Demon Lord.

“Where are these individuals located?”

“The Supreme Swordmaster should be in the capital city. So, I’m planning to head to the capital right now!”

The capital city, huh. Maybe it’s too late to go there now… No, I shouldn’t bring that up for now.

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During our journey, I asked Nyau for more details about the Supreme Swordmaster. His name is Nidorg, and he is known for his significant role in the ‘Battle of Arianne,’ which inflicted a severe defeat on the Demon Lord’s forces. However, due to a severe injury during the battle, he did not accompany the party pursuing the retreating Demon Lord and returned to the capital for treatment.

Seeking him, we arrived in the capital, only to be met with a shocking sight. Well, at least I knew this future.

Yes, the capital had already been devastated by the attack of the Demon Lord and the dragon horde. It appeared to be after the raid, and there was no sign of the Demon Lord or the dragons.

“What’s… What is this…?”

Nyau was in shock, as anyone would lose their composure when faced with such a scene.

“I think we should look for survivors and help them, but what do you think, Nyau?”

“Y-Yes… I guess we should look for survivors.”

After that, we diligently searched for any surviving individuals. However, we couldn’t find a single person. Yes, a whole city had fallen, unceremoniously.

“It’s Nyau’s fault…”

Out of nowhere, she uttered those words.

“If only I had been able to protect the Hero at that time… If I had been able to stop those two… This wouldn’t have happened… That’s why it’s my fault…”

Nyau began to self-reflect, her expression filled with deep regret.

“Hey, are you okay?”

I became concerned and spoke to her.

“It’s Nyau’s fault, it’s Nyau’s fault, it’s Nyau’s fault…”

Afterward, Nyau started muttering the same words as if she had broken down.

“Hey, snap out of it!”

Realizing the urgency of the situation, I grabbed Nyau’s shoulder firmly. When she lifted her face toward me, she suddenly retched.

I flinched and shuddered at the sight. I felt sorry for thinking it was disgusting. I knew it was highly disrespectful to have such thoughts about a young girl, but I couldn’t help my true feelings. So, feeling dirty, I released my grip on Nyau.

She collapsed to the ground instantly, and for a moment, I thought she might have died. However, it turned out she had merely passed out due to the overwhelming shock.

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Chapter 85   Determination

“Un, nya…”

Suddenly, the magician Nyau, lying on the bed, opened her eyes with a feeble voice.

“You’ve finally awakened.”

“Ah… Where am I? What is this place?”

“This is an inn in the capital city. The second floor was collapsed, but the ground floor was intact, so I took the liberty of using it.”

“You carried me all the way here, didn’t you? Thank you.”

Yes, after Nyau lost consciousness, there was no way I could just leave her, so I searched for a place where she could rest and brought her here.

“Also, I thought you might be hungry, so I procured some food. Would you like to eat?”

“I would appreciate that. And if there’s some water, I’d be grateful.”

Ah, I should be able to prepare that quickly since there should be a well nearby.

After giving her some water, Nyau and I had a meal together. It was a modest meal sourced from what was left in the attacked building.

“Hey, Nyau. What do you plan to do from here?”

While eating, I asked that question.

“Well…”

Nyau nodded, her expression somewhat heavy.

“I think we should start by looking for the supreme sword master who is in this capital city.”

There’s a worst-case scenario that he might be dead, but there’s also a good chance he’s still alive. So, first, we should search for the supreme sword master and plan our next move after reuniting with him.

I thought so and said it, but Nyau remained silent without saying a word.

I wondered what was wrong and observed Nyau for a while. Then, she opened her mouth and said one thing:

“I’m sorry…”

After that, she began speaking earnestly:

“Before coming to the capital city, I was so determined to defeat the Demon Lord. I feel really sorry for this, but… no matter how hard I try, I think it’s difficult to turn the current situation around. I think it’s already impossible for me. So, I’m sorry. It’s all my fault…”

“But if we can join forces with the supreme sword master, there’s still a chance to defeat the Demon Lord.”

“I believe the supreme sword master is most likely dead.”

“Why do you say that?”

As I asked, Nyau extended her index finger and displayed the status screen.

“It’s because Nyau has been promoted to rank 10 of the master.”

Indeed, on the status screen Nyau showed, the words “Master” and the number “10” were visible.

Originally, Nyau’s rank was under the Diamond rank, which was below the Master’s rank. The Master’s rank is a special rank that only the top 10 can attain. Nyau’s promotion to the Master’s rank suggests, in other words, that one of the top 10 great swordsmen’s positions has become vacant. That’s the reason for thinking that the originally ranked 10th supreme sword master might be dead.

“Maybe… the supreme sword master may not be dead yet. Besides, there’s also the Grand Sage, right?”

Just because Nyau became a Master doesn’t mean we can definitively say that the supreme sword master has passed away. There’s a possibility that the other Masters are no longer around. Moreover, when Hero Eligion died, a Master’s seat might have opened up, which could have led to Nyau’s promotion to Master.

So, I tried to convey this idea, but…

“That might be true…”

Nyau just nodded with a mournful expression.

Ah, I see. The reason she has become like this is not solely because she became a Master. It was just a triggering event, and the real issue is much deeper.

Perhaps her spirit has simply been broken.

Of course, it’s no wonder. After witnessing the destruction of the city and facing the Demon Lord’s forces, there might not be anyone left who can fight with hope in such a situation.

In this timeline, it might be impossible after all.

If Nyau, the sole hope, is in this state, it’s probably impossible to defeat the Demon Lord.

So, it might be time to give up and reset again.

“I’m sorry…”

“Why are you apologizing, Kiska-san?”

“If only I were stronger, I might have spared Nyau from going through this.”

“N-No… Please don’t apologize. It’s all Nyau’s fault…”

While saying this, tears welled up in Nyau’s eyes.

No matter how much I denied it and said it wasn’t true, it probably wouldn’t reach her heart. So, all I could do was stay silent.

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“Um, Kiska-san, I have a request…”

After searching the capital city in vain to find the supreme sword master Nidorg, we ultimately decided to stay at the inn again.

And as we got into bed to rest, Nyau spoke up.

“Kiska-san… I, um, want to sleep while holding your hand. Is that okay?”

“Uh, well…”

Sleeping while holding hands wasn’t a big deal, but to do that, we would need to share the same bed.

“I think it might be difficult to hold hands without sharing the same bed.”

So, when I mentioned this, Nyau just hung her head in silence.

It seemed quite pitiful in a way.

The Nyau I first met wasn’t like this. She was lively, confident, and more demanding. But now, she had completely hidden those traits.

The current her was just full of melancholy.

“Come on, over here.”

I couldn’t refuse her request, and I guided Nyau to my bed.

She was very short, so even when she got into the single bed, it didn’t feel cramped.

“Just hold hands, alright?”

“Thank you.”

She overlapped her hands with a bashful smile.

Looking at Nyau’s meek appearance, I couldn’t help but think she was like a kitten. Cute like a kitten, it stirred my protective instincts.

“Um, Kiska-san, you’re really kind.”

“…I don’t think that’s the case.”

I had no recollection of being particularly kind to Nyau.

“There’s no such thing. Kiska-san, you’re kind and very dependable.”

“Is that so…”

“Yes, it is. Um… I said something like that earlier, but I want to try a little harder for the sake of defeating the Demon Lord.”

I had thought Nyau’s spirit was completely broken, but she was much stronger than I had imagined.

“So, I would be happy if Kiska-san doesn’t abandon me.”

“If there’s anything I can do, I’ll help.”

“Thank you…!”

She expressed her gratitude with tears in the corners of her eyes.

I hadn’t really done anything to deserve thanks, though.

When I had thought Nyau’s spirit was broken, I considered giving up on this timeline and returning to an earlier point in time.

But perhaps I could still bet on her a little longer.

Nyau’s power alone might not be enough to save the world.

However, I wanted to see how Nyau lived her life in this timeline.

And by spending time in this timeline, I might be able to find clues related to Agetha.

With that determination in my heart, I went to sleep.