After being reborn, I was turned into a slave girl by a princess.

The villagers' current illnesses started from that time.

Of course, the villagers didn't turn into zombie-like puppets at first; they just often sleepwalked at night.

But later, more and more strange things happened: terrifying howls came at night, the ground shook inexplicably, crops in the fields withered and died, chickens and ducks in the village died abnormally, and several villagers disappeared mysteriously.

So, at the priest's urging, some villagers arrested Suna when she came out to resupply.

They will bind Suna in a coffin and burn her, according to the requirements of the purification ritual.

The chosen location was our old ranger's cabin.

Old Hu's narration came to an end, and Lonnies also understood many things through his story.

The vengeful spirit that came to torment them was undoubtedly Suna, and the root of everything seemed to be that ruin... After all, Suna came for the ruin, and it was only after the entrance to the ruin appeared that the villagers fell ill.

So... is Suna really an apostle of the devil?

If that's the case, why did Suna become a vengeful spirit?

Lonnies looked at Elusia, only to find her lost in thought as well. She then said to Old Hu, "Old Hu, I don't think you're lying, but you... hmph, you're hiding a lot of things, aren't you?"

"what?!"

"After Suna's death, you didn't give up on finding the truth... and after that, you must have learned some crucial information, right?"

"!"

"Are you doing this because you think Suna will ever be resurrected?"

Elusia's words pierced Old Hu's chest like a sharp sword.

The weathered man trembled, as if he wanted to escape or defend himself.

But in the end, he had nothing to say and could only lower his head and frankly admit:

"Yes, I have been searching for a way to bring Suna back to life all year. Because I firmly believe that she is innocent! It was only because of that damned priest that she was falsely accused of being a devil."

"Oh?"

"She was a kind person, and even in her notes she wrote... Never reveal the location of the ruins to ordinary people, because the ruins are very dangerous for people without blue cells, and could cause innocent people to die."

"So you continued to hide the truth and let the villagers behave like that at night?"

"What else can we do... The villagers' bodies have mutated; they've become monsters! If the nearby lords and the church find out about this, the entire village could be killed!"

"But it's also possible to get treatment, isn't it?"

“I can’t take that risk, and... whenever outsiders enter the village, I play my flute to lure away the villagers who have turned into monsters. That way they won’t harm innocent people.”

The actions Lao Hu took were exactly what the girls encountered the night before.

Hearing the flute music, Lonnie almost fell asleep. If it weren't for Elusia's reminder, they would never have discovered the villagers' secret.

but……

"Hmph, of course I know you mean no harm, otherwise you wouldn't be standing here alive. But do you really know what you're doing?"

"what……?"

"If I'm not mistaken, Suna came here to obtain the power of the ruins."

"strength?"

"Yes, this power is extremely dangerous, and there is a possibility of sacrificing one's life... If she hadn't been quite prepared, Suna certainly wouldn't have chosen this path. However, she died just before fulfilling her wish. Such a death will become a terrifying vengeful spirit."

"what?!"

"If you can really resurrect Suna, then the one who appears before you in the end will definitely not be that girl, but a terrifying demon."

As she said this, Elusia's expression grew even more somber.

"me……"

"Rebirth is not such a simple thing. Most people in this world cannot bear the loneliness of being dead."

"This kind of thing..."

Old Hu was a bit stunned, while Elusia stared intently at him and continued, "Luckily, you've met me now... Where is that ruin? Tell me quickly."

"what?"

"Only I have the ability to enter that ruin, release Suna's vengeful spirit, and at the same time lift the curse on the villagers."

Elusia's aura was very focused, filled with a commanding presence that did not allow anyone to refuse.

But Old Hu shook his head, trembling, and said in terror:

"No, no! Come to think of it... why should I believe you? You're an outsider here too. You might just be like that priest, making things worse."

"You stubborn fool, are you still so obstinate even now? Hmph, it seems you'll have to suffer the consequences of your refusal to listen to reason."

"Ilucia said viciously, as if she would draw her longsword and cut off the guy's head if he continued to refuse," she said.

but……

Lornish, however, could really understand Lao Hu's feelings.

Perhaps it's because they're all men?

He has worked tirelessly for so many years to resurrect his dream lover. To avoid hurting others, he has exhausted himself, and has no one to talk to.

Now, while Elusia is right, Old Hu is finding it difficult to accept this reality emotionally.

then,

Lonnie stepped forward and said to Old Hu:

"Old Hu, I was once affected by the vengeful spirit of Su Na, and I also know a part of her thoughts."

"what……"

"She's in a lot of pain right now, and she can't find relief. Continuing to linger in this world like that is worse than being freed sooner and achieving complete liberation..."

"!"

"So, please trust us? We have no ill intentions towards the village and hope everything will turn out well. To prevent the worst from happening, could you please tell me the location of that ruin?"

……

……

Lornes spoke very frankly, almost pouring out all her emotions.

Although those many years as a hero seemed to be a simulation in a dream, they also made Lonnie a relatively kind-hearted person.

To give an example, it's like a compulsion for the ending of a family reunion.

Because of her unparalleled power, Lonnies always wanted to turn whatever she encountered into something beautiful.

Are there poor people? Then use your talents to explore new industries that are ahead of their time!

There are wrongful convictions? Then use your authority to forcibly bring out those masterminds behind the scenes!

Demons? Then unleash your power and vanquish those evil monsters!

A brave heart is not afraid of any setbacks; that is Lorne's pride as a hero.

And now,

Although Lornish has become a girl, and although she seems delicate... that feeling remains. It supports her as she journeys to this point.

……

……

However, Lonnie never expected this.

Faced with his own candid confession, Old Hu murmured a question:

"You...aren't you an idiot?"

My feelings

Fool...

Haha, even this guy can tell that Lonnie is an idiot?

Saving the world is a thankless and exhausting task, so why bother doing it?

At that time, wouldn't it have been better to just abandon me?

Sigh, always wanting things to be perfect, what a foolish hero I am...

However, since you have chosen this path of destiny.

Then I will too.

I'll play along with you to the very end.

(P.S.: These minor updates do not affect normal updates)

Chapter 49 The Fate of the Soft Girl

Guided by Lao Hu, the two arrived at the ruins that Su Na had visited before.

However, unlike traditional ruins, there are no tall buildings here: after Lao Hu moved the stones piled up here, an entrance leading underground was revealed.

"This is it. I sealed this place off after Suna died. To make sure no one comes here."

"Hmph, he really does have an annoying aura, just like that guy Kru."

Elusia snorted coldly and kicked the pebbles aside with her high heels: "Old Hu, go back to the village and tell the villagers not to go out right now."

"Uh?"

"The maid and I will go in. If the villagers act strangely again, ignore them and focus on your own safety."