BJ Villainess

The location of the raid of the waiters has changed. Originally, Libby would use her experience as an actress in a wandering troupe to join a troupe in this village. When her first play began, she would be attacked by the waiters. However, this time, it seemed they changed the target to the wedding because it was the place where most unarmed villagers gathered.

Clyde dodged the spear wielded by the waiter who ran toward us, then dug into that man’s arm and hit his abdomen. Pow!

“Uurgh—!”

The waiter rolled on the floor like a piece of paper.

“Theresa, come here.”

I quickly grabbed Clyde’s outstretched hand. Even without looking closely, there was no stronger person than him here. Clyde took my hand, and he held the stolen spear in his other hand, knocking out the waiters as we headed toward the entrance.

Ding!

[The Constellation ‘Selfish Gene’ has sponsored 10,000 coins.]

[Obviously, the magic was nerfed, but why does he look stronger?]

Ding!

[The Constellation ‘Scion of Black Flame’ has sponsored 10,000 coins.]

[Hahaha! I like this very much. Sweep away all the bugs!]

The waiters were armed, and most of them were completely unhelpful in combat. Therefore, it was natural for everyone to depend on Clyde.

The waiters shouted. “The soldiers are coming! Retreat!”

As they said, toy soldiers were rushing in. Clyde glanced around, picked me up in the meantime, and ran out at high speed. This made me feel like a bride running away from a wedding.

“Lady! Come here!”

As we left the cathedral, I saw the maids of the lord’s castle beckoning towards us. Clyde and I met eyes for a moment. The demon was in the lord’s castle, so this was an unexpected opportunity.

“Let’s go.”

Clyde nodded to my words and entered into the gap of the door slightly opened by the maids. He then put me down after making sure it was safe.

“Are you both okay?”

“Yes, we’re okay.”

“Ah, that’s a relief. It’s chaotic outside, so stay here until it settles down. Even the lord will allow it.”

It was too high authority for a maid to use. But Clyde and I didn’t point that out.

“Thank you.”

The maid shook her head in disbelief, then showed us to the room we would use.

“Why did such a terrible thing happen… All you have to do is do what you love. If you don’t even want to do that, is it worth staying alive?”

I just smiled quietly and didn’t answer. The maid expressed her uncomfortable inner feelings as if she had said it in hopes of an answer.

“Instead of being lazy, the waiters should have done what they love to do as their work. But they extended their lives through wicked acts like stealing someone else’s bracelet.” Her expression was distorted as if she had seen a bug. It was evident how much she hated the waiters.

The maid opened the guest room door on the second floor and looked back at us. “You two can use this room. Ah, come to think of it, you’re still in your wedding outfits. I’ll return the clothes you were wearing.”

The maid left to pick up the clothes, leaving us alone in the room. I sighed lightly and realized I had been holding the bouquet tightly like a weapon until now, so I put it on the dressing table. Then, before I knew it, a light green bracelet caught my eye.

“I didn’t know the waiters would suddenly pop up in the middle of the wedding. Still, I think my dream has been completed safely.”

Clyde squinted his eyes. “I always think that you’re lucky.”

Ding!

[The Constellation ‘Question Mark Killer’ has sponsored 10,000 coins.]

[It’s a virtual world created by the demon contractor themself, but there are negative elements too?]

That was answered by Clyde.

“Dungeon is a ‘temporary dimension’ borrowed from reality, so things that would happen in ordinary people’s lives often happen outside the contractor’s will. Conflicts between the dreamers and non-dreamers seem to be frequent here.”

“Still, I don’t think the waiters will be able to attack the lord’s castle.”

Tak! Tak! Tak! Tak! Then we heard something approaching from outside, and someone knocked on the door. When I opened the closed door, I saw the one-legged soldier.

“Excuse me, Sir Clyde. As an outside guard at lord’s castle, you must participate in the search for the waiters. Please change into your uniform and come out.”

Reluctantly, Clyde frowned and nodded. Since this was a role given to him by the dungeon, he couldn’t reject it.

“I’ll be back. You should look for things in the castle.”

“That’s my specialty.”

I then told Clyde, who was about to leave the room after receiving the uniform from the maid who had just returned. “Be careful.”

Clyde stopped for a moment and said, without looking back. “…You too.”

Strangely, I was happy that this feisty guy responded at least this much.

Having let him go, I changed out of my wedding dress into a casual dress. Afterward, the maid showed me around the castle and served me well with meals and bubble baths. It was to the point where I felt sorry for Clyde, who would have a hard time catching the waiters.

Then, it was past 5 o’clock. The maid took me to my room and said in a tone that she had forgotten something. “Ah, I have something to tell you.”

“What is it?”

The maid smiled and said, “Don’t come out of your room after 6pm.”

Even then, Clyde hadn’t returned.

* * *

This dungeon had one characteristic, there were clocks everywhere. It was because you had to be cautious of 6pm, the time when evil spirits were active. And while I was anxious, it was six o’clock, the time when the evil spirit filled with despair was active. The knocking sound started then.

Knock. Knock. Knock. Knock. A distinct and precise knock on the door. This was an event you experienced while staying at the lord’s castle. At this point, the options would look like this.

[1. Open the door.]

[2. Ignore it.]

Number 1 was a trap. You would lose your life right away to the evil spirits. So ignoring it was the correct answer…

Knock. Knock. Knock. Knock.

I tried covering my ears and putting the blanket over me, but I couldn’t ignore the knock. I’m sorry, Libby. What on earth have I done? Why did I put a scenario like this? In the past, I must have been a psychopath.

Six hours passed like that.

Knock. Knock. Knock. Knock.

Ding!

[The Constellation ‘I hate romance’ has sponsored 10,000 coins.]

[Why does this evil spirit who has no morals keep knocking at night? Do you want to die?]

Ding!

[The Constellation ‘Betting Your Life on Theresa’ has sponsored 10,000 coins.]

[Gosh, I will possess this broadcast, kill that b*stard, and go to heaven.]

Knock. Knock. Knock. Knock. Knock. Knock. Knock. Knock. Knock. Knock. Knock. Knock. Knock. Knock. Knock. Knock. Knock. Knock. Knock. Knock. Knock. Knock. Knock. Knock.  Knock. Knock.

I was about to go crazy at the constant and repeated malicious knocks.

Please stop!

Kiaaaaaaaaaaaaaak———! Suddenly, a terrifying scream came from outside the door. The scream didn’t end in one. In addition, the sound was getting farther and farther away.

I lifted my wet face with a cold sweat in an incomprehensible situation. It was 1 am right now. It wasn’t the time for the evil spirits to retreat.

“Hey. Are you in there?”

It was Clyde’s voice.

“…Clyde? Clyde, is that you?”

“Yes, it’s me.”

I ran to the door right away. Then Clyde, who heard my footsteps, said firmly. “Don’t open the door. Because the evil spirits will go in.”

In relief, I slid down and leaned against the door.

“Ah, really…”

I felt like I was going to cry. No, actually, a few tears did come out.

“…Clyde, will you be okay on your own?”

I know that even if I opened this door, I couldn’t do anything with the evil spirits. Even though I knew it, I brought my hand over the door like someone who wanted to check Clyde’s warmth. I knew it was pointless. Nevertheless, I felt like I was in close contact with Clyde, so I felt relieved.

Clyde replied a little curtly. “As long as you’re exposed to evil spirits, it’s no use going in anywhere until dawn. I have no choice but to hold out until 5 am.”

I really didn’t expect the day would come when I would be so happy to hear his bluntness.

“Aren’t you scared of evil spirits?” I felt sorry for Clyde, who was exposed to the terrible evil spirits and had to deal with it alone.

Clyde answered like someone who knew exactly what expression I was making, even though I’m sure he wouldn’t be able to see it. “I can’t use the subspace because of the dungeon rules, but the power of the holy relic still protects me. Those evil spirits are no match for me.”

“Right. I knew.”

“What do you mean by you knew?”

I burst into laughter. It was strange. It wasn’t even a funny thing to say, but I burst out laughing.

Clyde beyond the door was silent, but for some reason, I had a strange hunch that he might be smiling too.