I Became a Villain who Receives Obsession

47 – Midterm (4)

Put your hand on the handle of your attitude, close your eyes, and focus as much as you can.

Afterwards, as I slowly let the mana flow, I recalled a sensation as similar as possible to when I faced the Ent.

Around the time I felt as if my mana was covered with cold blades and my senses were connected.

‘Ishtar.’

called her

The last time I just called, there was no response, so it was an action that stemmed from the thought that if I called with Mana connected like this, wouldn’t it come?

‘Ishtar?’

I felt like I was shouting out alone in the dark, but I kept calling Ishtar’s name.

For some reason I had the feeling that she was listening.

As I continued to call Ishtar’s name like that, my eyes gradually grew darker and the space I had seen before was revealed along with the feeling of being sucked into my mind.

And a girl standing in the middle of the room with a pouty face.

I quietly called the girl’s name.

“Ishtar.”

“Oh, how noisy! Don’t you know what manners are?”

Ishtar came to me while squirming.

Long jet-black hair dragged on the floor.

But can you talk this time?

“of course. Because you came in first.”

“My body still doesn’t move.”

“Even if you came, this is my world. I can’t let you move carelessly. Well, if you ask, I’ll let you move your arm.”

When Ishtar clicked his fingers with a click, his arms became free like a ghost.

The body still did not move.

If you annoy me with this, I might hit you in the head.

“Neither can.”

“ah.”

That’s right, I read your inner thoughts.

The two arms sealed again in seconds. It doesn’t matter because it’s just a matter of talking anyway, but it’s uncomfortable to be there and not have it.

I need to say it quickly or leave.

I brought the main topic to Ishtar, who was making an arrogant expression.

“Ishtar. I’ll tell you directly, can’t the curse be lifted?”

“curse?”

“Ah, the contract I made with my ancestors.”

“Of course not. you’re stupid? Could it be that you woke me up to say that? yes?”

Ishtar frowned and began to press down on my stomach with his fingers.

Somehow, if someone like Bella was like this, I wouldn’t have been okay, but it’s a little annoying to see a little kid like this.

However, it was as expected so far, so there was no damage. If it was enough to release the contract with words, the contract would have ended a long time ago.

I recited the prepared lines in order.

“But aren’t your strengths weakened by repeated failures?”

“So I’m going to do you last. Originally, I would have been rewarded until the end, but if I did, my strength would be drained.”

“Then it would make some sense. I hope you will lend me some of your strength sometime soon.”

“What?”

Ishtar wants to fulfill the contract across generations.

However, as she continued to use her strength to occupy her body, she was now approaching her limit.

She probably wouldn’t want to occupy her body that much.

That said, it took time and time to find another contractor, but it was clear that it would take more power for her to put in on her own. So, you’re still under contract.

“In the near future, an entity that could threaten my safety may appear. For example, demons.”

Ishtar’s eyes shook slightly at the word demon.

At this point, you should have an idea of what I am about to say. I continued talking.

“If I die in that battle, you will be the same as losing the fulfillment of the contract.”

“What, are you trying to blackmail me?”

“It is not a threat. You’re asking for help. In order to find a new contractor, you will have to pay the price of lending the corresponding power. Given your current state, isn’t that a bit overkill?”

“… .”

“Then it would be more helpful to you if I didn’t die. If you want to take the body of a dead corpse and just lie there for a while, you don’t have to.”

Giving strength to a new contractor and making another contract, protecting my body with a little bit of strength.

Ishtar looked down and stayed still, as if contemplating the two for a short time.

“Even if I look like I’m standing still, I know roughly what’s going on outside. Demons do not appear.”

“What if it shows up?”

“How do you know that?”

Ishtar raised her eyes and asked.

That’s because I know the story of this game- I think it’s a stretch to answer.

To be honest, there was no way to prove it.

I was just trying to negotiate about lending my strength when a demon appears here.

So I said it honestly.

“It’s a feeling.”

“what… ?”

“Demons are still appearing all over the empire, but it has been quite some time since the demons were driven out of the central continent. They’re not great people to stay still for centuries, they’ll come back someday.”

“Is that now?”

“Not right away, but not too far.”

“her.”

Ishtar opened her mouth wide as if she was dumbfounded.

“That’s why I want to make you an offer. Surely you wouldn’t want to miss out on the one and only descendant of Altair like this, right?”

“Why do you think I will leave you alone? If you want, I can take your body right here and now. Do you think I will be fooled by your words?”

“And if my body can’t last and I die, you won’t get a body for the rest of your life.”

Having lived her entire life with a sword, it is understandable that Ishtar is obsessed with her body.

So I’ll approach it more cautiously.

“Or are your powers so poor that you can’t even deal with a single demon?”

“Huh, crappy?”

“Isn’t that why you are reluctant to lend your strength? In the first place, Altair also had outstanding talent, so it could be that he defeated the demons because his strength was greater than yours.”

“Hey, this is real! You, cancel that statement right now!”

Ishtar began to beat me in the chest with profit.

It felt like getting a massage rather than being in pain.

It’s to the point where I wonder if it’s true that he actually has powers.

If Ishtar’s body changes according to the size of the power she possesses, it was clear that her power was not yet in a perfect state.

I shed a sneer at Ishtar, who was frowning.

It seemed like it would come over if I did a little more.

“I guess I’m right. Well, there’s no way he could be strong with such a small body. All you can do is threaten the contractor.”

“profit! no! cancel… Cancel!”

“It’s not like I can’t even refute right now, and it’s hard to believe that our ancestors borrowed their strength from such a scumbag.”

The words of the sale came out of my mouth so easily that I wondered if it was right to come out of my mouth.

Could this also be the effect of Altein? I guess so. It should be.

“Chi… .”

uh.

I think something is bugging my eyes.

“Cancel… cancel… .”

The speed of Ishtar’s fist that was hitting my chest slowed down.

His head was slightly bowed, and his tone was a little slurred.

Seeing Ishtar’s mood change, I stopped selling and waited for her.

And the sound of whimpering.

‘uh.’

“No… It’s not crap… .”

isn’t this

“I work hard… I did… hig. just… All I want is to get it back… place.”

Wiping away the tears with both arms, I looked down at Ishtar, who began to cry, and there were already a few drops of tears.

She lowered her face and immediately burst into tears.

An adult male standing still,

A beautiful girl with tanned skin sitting on the floor and crying sadly.

It was a perfect sight to report to the police if anyone saw it.

“This, Ishtar?”

“no… I’m not stupid… Whoops.”

Fucked.

Not only is he young physically, but he is also young mentally.

Isn’t that what you meant?

‘No, what the hell is the power? It’s going to degenerate like this.’

I had no choice but to watch Ishtar, who started crying endlessly.

But since I played with my cousins a lot in my previous life, I have no choice but to try to appease them as much as possible.

“Bird, when I think about it, I think the words came out wrong. It’s not crap-“

The moment I tried my best to make an excuse, the power that had been constricting my body was released and I was able to move freely.

It seemed that Ishtar’s composure was broken when she cried.

Without even time to think, I immediately got down on one knee and brought Ishtar to eye level.

Ishtar, who still cries while wiping away tears with her thin hands, didn’t even notice my movements.

I waited in silence until Ishtar’s cries stopped.

“Hmm. Ishtar?”

“… what.”

Ishtar answered in a hoarse voice.

still keep their heads down

“Which… I apologize for what I said. It’s not a waste of time to create a space like this in the first place. No, rather talented. Who can imitate this?”

“… .”

If it had animal ears, it would probably have pricked up.

Ishtar was listening to me calmly while whimpering.

It really seems to soothe the child.

“I am well aware of your situation. I used my strength, but I couldn’t get the price, so I must feel anxious and unfair.”

sniff-

“But if I die, you will never have a chance to claim this body. Isn’t it?”

“… whatever.”

“When my life is in danger, help me just once. Then I will try to make a successor as much as possible.”

Of course, I have no intention of handing over my body, but for now, it’s important to gain the strength to stand up to the demons.

Ishtar slowly raised her head.

My eyes were swollen and full of tear marks.

Her crimson eyes overlapped with hers, making them even brighter.

Ishtar, who had been tightly closed, opened her mouth.

“… It’s nonsense.”

“It was just a joke. You don’t want me to die right away, do you?”

Ishtar, who sat down, nodded slowly.

There’s no chance you’ll die right away from this.

“Then what are you going to do? If I am in danger.”

“… .”

“If you are willing to help in any way, hold my hand.”

I held out my right hand in front of Ishtar.

When working together, shaking hands is standard.

Ishtar looked at my hand and looked at the liver, rolling her eyes here and there as if contemplating for a long time.

Whether my words are false or true, if the body she will occupy dies, the loss is the same.

From her point of view, it would be safer for me to leave room for an heir than to gamble by taking the body right away.

For that, the premise is that I shouldn’t die.

“… Only once.”

Before long, Ishtar took my hand.

Her hands, which were smaller and more delicate than Elaine’s, were as cold as ice.

“Thank you.”

“As you said, it takes a lot of effort to find a new contractor. It will be difficult if you die.”

“I guess so.”

“That doesn’t mean I want to protect you. I’d rather make a contract with someone else if it’s enough to protect it to the point of pouring my strength into it.”

“That’s it.”

I don’t know how much and how well Altair handled her power, but it wouldn’t be too much for her to deal with a single demon.

I grinned at Ishtar, who still had a pouty expression on her face.

“Then please take care of me.”