Chapter 93 – 93
“I couldn’t remove the curse all at once. It’s a dragon’s curse, after all, so it’s not something that can be easily handled by human power.”
“Come to think of it, you don’t look like you’re in great health.”
“I’m not at death’s door. I’m keeping that in mind as I work. It’s true that I’m consuming my own life force, but it’s not as if my lifespan is being drastically shortened.”
Euro continued his brazen lies. Having seen the wound vanish before his eyes, Gail seemed to believe him completely.
“I can remove the Spioren Family’s curse. And I will.”
“How is it that the Duke is unaware of this?”
“Because the curse hasn’t completely disappeared yet; it’s currently transferred to me. Even if the condition has improved, it’s not fully cured, and since I’m exhibiting similar symptoms, there’s no way for him to know.”
“…….”
“That’s also why it’s taking more time. I’m not in the healthiest state.”
Hearing that, Gail understood why Euro had claimed he was only speaking out of concern to stop him. Using a healing ability while the curse had transferred to oneself certainly wouldn’t be a pleasant experience.
“And I have no intention of making this public.”
“Why?”
“If you wish to know the reason, you must make a deal with me.”
“……A deal?”
“There will come a time in your life when you will desperately need this ability. For that reason, it would be best if Your Highness were the only one who knew this fact.”
At Euro’s words, Gail flopped back onto the sofa and placed the dagger he was holding on the table. He stared at Euro with a complex expression, as if deep in thought.
“Why don’t they know in Norden?”
“The healing ability is related to singing skill. If the pitch and tempo are completely wrong, it won’t manifest properly.”
“So you pretended to be tone-deaf your whole life?”
“That wasn’t difficult for me.”
Euro answered calmly. When one knows exactly what the correct pitch and tempo are, how hard could it be to intentionally miss them? He could do it right now if asked.
“I need to know the terms of the deal first.”
After a period of silence, as if lost in thought, Gail spoke to Euro.
“As you can see, I am healthy. It’s true that it’s an enviable ability, but I have no immediate use for it. The only person I’d want to cure a disease for, even if it meant giving something up, is Clope.”
“…….”
“And I feel like you’d do a good job of that on your own, even if I didn’t offer anything.”
“Does Your Highness believe that he will remain healthy forever?”
“I know who your biological mother is.”
“…….”
“And I am well aware of the fact that her supernatural ability suddenly vanished one day.”
At Gail’s point, Euro fell silent. As expected, he was a formidable opponent.
“I would be entrusting you with something that hasn’t even happened yet, but you would demand something you need right now. Therefore, even if I agree to the deal, I’m the one at a disadvantage if your ability disappears at that future point.”
Euro nodded at the reasonable point. It wasn’t as if Euro hadn’t thought of that. The reason the end for Helen, Euro Leches’ biological mother, had been so grim was that her healing ability had suddenly vanished.
It was known that the ability was not passed down through blood, but there were clearly exceptions. That was the only way to explain the healing ability possessed by Euro Leches. If this was clearly a hereditary ability, then the disappearance of the ability could also be hereditary.
That was why Euro had no choice but to use the healing [visit our site]ability on Melione more frequently [stolen content]and in succession. Of course, the primary goal [stolen content]was to recover his body by any means necessary, but this was a factor.
This was also what he had agonized over on the way to the capital. He had intended to reveal his healing ability from the start and use it as a trump card, but as Gail pointed out, there was a blind spot.
He had to find another way to compensate for this, but nothing came to mind. It was then that he drew a kind of inspiration from Dent’s words.
It wasn’t about ‘saving’ someone. It was about creating a situation where the other person had no choice but to trust him.
Putting one’s life on the line meant that there was a way, even if the probability was low. Euro intended to show Gail that side of himself and perfectly deceive him by disguising it as a deal involving his supernatural ability.
At the same time, he planned to propose one method. It was a method he had wrung out of his brain. To be honest, he had hesitated because he didn’t know if it was feasible, but he had no more room to retreat.
“Then, if I say it’s a deal where you won’t lose out even if the healing ability disappears, would you agree?”
“Hmm?”
“One of the conditions of the deal I’m offering is that Your Highness must marry my sister.”
“……Go on.”
Once Gail gave his permission, Euro continued with a determined expression.
“Once I completely remove the Spioren Family’s curse with my healing ability, will that be the end? No, absolutely not.”
“…….”
“Where would one find evidence that the curse is gone? Unless a vanished dragon were found again to confirm if the curse was truly lifted.”
“You’re saying there’s a high possibility it’ll be used as if the curse still exists?”
“Yes.”
“But even if the curse is lifted, you’ll still be here.”
“Is there any guarantee that I won’t die?”
“……What?”
“The healing ability cannot be used on oneself. And I am a man who has never even swung a sword properly.”
“…….”
“Anyone can be killed if someone sets their mind to it. The same goes for Your Highness.”
Euro stared at the dagger on the table. For someone like him, who knew nothing of swordsmanship, he would be a dead man the moment Gail gripped that dagger.
Even if Euro were to grab the dagger first, there was no guarantee he could win. While he had the healing ability, Gail had innate aura.
Gail hadn’t even blinked when stabbing himself. He possessed strength that surpassed human physical capabilities. That was why, in [unauthorized copy]the novel, he was able to bring down Silon Read on Read BL Novelsalone, kill the Emperor, and become a tyrant.
‘Considering Euro Leches acted so boldly knowing that, he really is an amazing human being.’
Euro let out a hollow laugh inwardly. Since he had nothing, he had lived his life clinging only to his pride.
Indeed, that was probably why he had flown into a rage at Gail’s words, led some third-rate mercenaries to Silon, and met a violent end—unaware that he was hastening his own demise.
“Furthermore, even if I don’t die, I plan to divorce the Excellency immediately after the curse is lifted.”
Gail frowned at Euro’s words.
“Do you know what you’re saying? According to your logic, the moment you vacate the position of Duchess, Clope becomes the one who will die under the pretext of the curse.”
“I’ll try my best to prevent it… but that might happen.”
“And you want me to agree to such a deal?”
“Yes, this is my second condition. In the letter the Emperor sent to the Excellency, it was written that he would not recognize our marriage. Please agree to this, and if the annulment of the marriage is not achieved, please allow the divorce.”
“Why should I do that?”
Gail glared at Euro with a sharp gaze.
“Everything would be resolved if you just stayed in that position.”
“That is why you must marry my sister before then. To allow my divorce, you would have to ascend the throne simultaneously with the marriage.”
“…….”
“That is my final condition.”
When Euro finished speaking, Gail let out a scoff of disbelief. He was appalled by Euro’s audacity—laying out such absurd demands while maintaining a ridiculously serious expression.
“I take back what I said about you seeming like a different person. You’re as stupid as ever. If that were possible, I would have done it long ago.”
“…….”
“This isn’t even a negotiation; it’s just a temper tantrum. Every condition you’ve presented is utterly nonsensical.”
“Even though lifting the curse is only a matter of time?”
Euro stared expressionlessly at Gail’s face, which was twisting with irritation.
“I can run away at any time. To do that, I must lift the curse. My life depends on it. It’s an issue that cannot be delayed.”
“That sounds like a threat.”
“If you willingly agree, it’s a deal. If the situation becomes such that you [Read on Read BL Novels]cannot… then it wouldn’t be wrong to call it that.”
“Then the fastest solution would be to kill you right now. Next would be Duke Spioren.”
Without hesitation, Gail rose from his seat and reached for the dagger on the table. At that moment, Euro shouted at him.
“Killing me now is the worst choice. Looking at the letter, it seems my sister feels a great deal of guilt toward me……”
“You……”
“Ah, of course, I went of my own volition, but I haven’t told my sister this part yet.”
Gail’s hand trembled as he clenched his fist tightly. As expected, there was only one reason why he hadn’t killed Euro Leches yet.
Clope Leches. Because she was alive, he had been able to come this far. At the same time, if she were to die, there was no telling where this rage would be directed.
“There’s no need to be so angry. I told you, this is a deal where you won’t lose out even if the healing ability disappears.”
“…….”
“I’ll tell you how to do it. You can decide after hearing it. In exchange, there’s one thing I want to ask.”
“Everything about this is on your terms……”
Gail grit his teeth. This ephemeral brat, who had once been nothing more than a nuisance, was now openly trying to toy with him.
“I sincerely want my sister not to die. I’ve already married the Excellency in Silon for that purpose, even without the certainty that I could lift the curse.”
“…….”
“I am curious why His Majesty opposes the marriage so strongly. I need to know that to make a more certain plan. After all, Your Highness already knows that whatever you do, it will never be smooth sailing.”
Despite Euro’s request, Gail picked up the dagger. Euro’s eyes widened. Was he really planning to stab him? Just as he thought that—
“What are you—!”
Before Euro could stop him, Gail used the dagger to cut a lock of his own hair.
“That’s because His Majesty suspects that I am not his own child.”
“…….”
“And it’s the truth.”
He dropped the severed hair onto the white table. As he did, the purple hair turned into a brilliant blonde.
“That man wants me to go mad and lose my mind. Because he believes that’s when the truth will be revealed.”
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