Chapter 88: Romes Saintess (9)

Kneel.

A voice that rang out coldly.

He could see the old man called Roberto quickly kneeling on the ground.

Fuck. Whats going on?

Ohjin, who was observing the situation with slightly opened eyes, was shocked.

Wasnt Marco a high-rank Awakener?

He had definitely heard that he was a 9-Star Awakener on the news, but he had ended up dying futilely like some newbie 1-Star Awakener on their first trip to a gate.

This is the power of the 3rd ranking Executor of the Black Star Organization?

Ohjin already had a rough idea of their preposterous strength ever since the Valhalla guild was annihilated by Cheon Doyoon alone, but this crossed the line.

Holy shit.

Shivers ran down his spine.

Gulp

I cant let myself be found out.

Isabella didnt seem to want to kill him at that moment, but he didnt know how her thought process would change if she found out that he wasnt unconscious.

Breath faintly.

Ohjin closed his eyes and relaxed his body as much as he physically could.

He acted like a seriously injured person who was hovering on the line between life and death and focused his mind on listening to the conversation shared between Isabella and Roberto.

Please kill me, your Majesty!!

Oh? Really?

Kugh! Kaah!

Holy crap, shes fucking terrifying.

The way she unhesitantly dug her finger into the back of her subordinates neck was befitting of the title Witch the members of the Marco Family had cried out.

Then Isabella is the main culprit of Italys destruction that will happen in two years?

The insides of Ohjins head felt like they were all twisted up.

But Lee Shinhyuk said that the Pseudo Star Cult will take over Italy.

Then did that mean the current Black Star Organization would turn into the Pseudo Star Cult in two years? If so, it was understandable why there would be no information about the group known as the Pseudo Star cult in the present, however

Damn it.

He felt a sense of disharmony as if misaligned puzzle pieces were being forcefully fit together.

How it didnt all fall into place made an unpleasant feeling keep poking a corner of his mind.

Lets think about this later.

For the moment, he needed to focus on their conversation.

To be honest, it was quite dangerous this time.

Dangerous, huh Isabella said that the stigma of Hirudo will grow several times stronger in the night

In other words, the way she desperately fled from the Marco Family during the day wasnt an act but genuine.

Then if I didnt intervene

In the world Lee Shinhyuk didnt regress

What kind of life would it have led her to in the 1st Round?

It wasnt hard to imagine what kind of things the Marco Family would do after capturing her.

Fufu. In regards to that, Ohjin could be said to be my benefactor.

A benefactor.

If she really thought of him that way

I probably wont end up dying here.

A breath of relief escaped his mouth.

I need to avoid getting involved with Isabella from now on.

Whether she was the main culprit of the mass murder two years in the future or not, now that he had seen Isabellas outrageous strength with his very own eyes, he wanted to avoid getting associated with her as much as possible.

Well, we probably wont see each other after this all ends.

Ohjin was Korean and Isabella was Italian.

Unless one of them came to meet each other directly as Ohjin had, there would be no case of them meeting each other for the time being.

Thats right.

Once it all finished, his relationship with Isabella would naturally come to its en

Ahhh! This sweet smell! It really is the best!

Huh?

Ang! Haa uht!!!

What the fuck? No, no, no it cant be right?

Ohjin didnt actually draw the attention of a slightly no, very crazy woman, did he?

Nah~ no way.

No matter how crazy she was, Isabella wouldnt go following him around just for the simple reason of liking the taste of his blood.

Yeah.

That was but a simple occurrence.

Nothing but an incident that could be brushed past.

Isabella is an Executor of the Black Star Organization, anyway.

Ohjin didnt know how their organization was run, but she shouldnt have the spare time to leisurely follow around a random person while leading a huge organization of thousands of members.

Of course, of course!

Dont worry, everyone!

Im not~~ fucked at all!

I wont ever let you go.

Hm.

Im fucked.

* * *

Ah, ugh.

He opened his eyes while letting out low groans and then looked around with hazy eyes as if he was a person who had just regained consciousness.

O-Ohjin!!!!

Rush!

Isabella hugged him as her eyes filled with tears.

Did you know how worried I was because you wouldnt wake up for days?!

Yeah. Did you know how scared shitless I was because you wouldnt leave my side for days?

Are you alright?

Isabella looked up at him with her eyes filled with worry.

Ohjin might have been quite moved if he didnt know her true identity, however

Fuck.

Now that he had found out, he couldnt help but feel that it was creepy.

Even now, I cant even tell if its an act.

The way she held back her tears even felt adorable at first glance. Her acting skills were certainly outstanding.

However.

When it came down to acting, he wouldnt fall behind, either.

Where am I?

Were in a hospital run by the Colagrande House.

What happened to the assassins? asked Ohjin as he frowned like he couldnt remember a thing.

The people from our house came to our aid after you passed out, and the assassins ran away as soon as they saw them.

I see.

He knew that it wasnt the truth, but he looked at her with an expression of reassurance.

Its a relief youre safe.

Its all thanks to you.

No, I

Clench

Ohjins shoulders shook as he bit his lips.

In the end I wasnt able to protect you.

Not at all! If it wasnt for you, I

No. I passed out pathetically. The one who saved you isnt me but the Colagrande House.

I dont have the face to look at you any longer.

He helplessly dropped his shoulders and looked away from her.

Alright.

Its not too late!

Im going to break ties as fast as possible and escape!!

Whatdo you mean?

For a moment

Isabellas voice turned cold.

A frightening atmosphere filled the room.

Huh?

Didnt you say so? To stay by your side from now on.

Um.

You definitely said that, didnt you? Right? Then youll keep living in Italy with me from now on, right?

Hahaha Fuck my life.

Things really snowballed this way?

I did. However, I wasnt able to protect you in the end. The qualifications to stand by your side I dont have them.

Spare me.

Dont say that! You you are my hero!!

Is that why you kept looking at me while drooling?

When you put it that way, it eases my mind.

Ohjin smiled faintly and gently held her hand.

But even if youre okay with it, its not for me.

Ohjin

Could could you give me a little time?

A voice that faintly trembled.

He stared at her with eyes contained with desperation.

Once I feel that I have the qualifications to stand by your side after returning to Korea Ill make sure to come back to Italy. I promise.

Nope. Never coming back.

Isabella looked at Ohjin with her eyes narrowed.

Gulp

A moment of tension passed by.

And then

Its a promise right?

Isabella extended out her pinky finger.

Alright!

He somehow managed to avoid the livestock captivity ending for the moment.

Yes. Once that time comes, Itd be nice to go sightseeing the city of Rome together with you, Isabella.

Fufu. Leave it to me! Rome is filled with attractions!

Ohjin smiled brightly like a blooming flower in the fields and locked his pinky finger with hers.

You must contact me often in Korea!

Of course.

Blocked.

Wait, then will she come all the way to Korea to hunt me down?

Fuck, what a dilemma.

Now that I think of it, you must be hungry.

Isabellas eyes shone as she continued.

Ill make you some delicious food!

Im not one of the ingredients, am I?

Please wait a moment!

Rush

Isabella ran out of the hospital room.

Sigh.

Ohjin, who finally managed to get alone time, exhaled out a deep breath.

Lying down flat on the bed, he organized his thoughts about her in his head.

She doesnt plan on killing me right now.

Even if he was prey, Isabella had no reason to use an elixir to heal his wounds if she was planning to slaughter and eat him up.

It seems that my blood is insanely tasty, judging from her reaction.

If her goal was purely blood, she could have locked him up in some kind of medieval torture device and farmed the blood out of him.

However

Isabella didnt do that.

She was discontent, but she was even allowing him to go back to Korea.

Just what is she thinking?

It wasnt easy to understand what she truly wanted.

In any case, I need to avoid getting involved with Isabella from now on.

She was the woman who called him top-quality prey.

Nothing good would come from getting involved.

Well, well probably meet each other eventually.

Isabella was the main culprit of the mass murder that would happen in Italy two years later.

He couldnt let her be.

But needless to say

Thats in the future.

The current difference between Ohjin and Isabella was the same as a fly and a toad.

Unless he quickly flew far away, there was no way to survive.

At least she doesnt know that I know her identity.

He knew

And she didnt.

That was the main factor that would enable him to take the high ground in his relationship with her.

Sigh

Ohjin exhaled out a deep breath once again.

Ha-eun. Fuck, I want to see you.

As he laid still for around 20 minutes while reminiscing on Ha-euns face in his mind

Its time to eat, Ohjin~

Isabella held a tray with steaming pasta on top of it and entered the hospital room.

Thank you for the meal.

Ah! Ill feed it to you.

After Isabella stole Ohjins fork, she rolled up the tomato pasta and extended it to him.

Here, open wide~ Ohjin!

He started to doubt if she really was the same person as the bloodthirsty witch he had seen before as she smiled so brightly.

This is an act, right?

Despite knowing her true personality, the way she extended her fork with a flowery smile made it seem as if she was a young lady who had fallen in love.

Unless Im completely unaware in the first place, I can usually discern if its an act.

No matter how outstanding her acting skills were, Ohjin should be able to tell if she was acting or not because he was aware of her true form.

Hehe. Is it tasty? Im not sure if it turned out well as its been a while since Ive cooked pasta.

But for some unknown reason

His mind didnt think that how she smiled so timidly was an act.

Man, wake the fuck up.

Hadnt he seen her kill hundreds of Awakeners in one strike and lick his blood? Her current appearance should be nothing but an exquisitely made disguise.

Her true form was a witch obsessed with blood.

The Black Star Organizations 3rd ranking Executor, the Queen of Leeches.

Its delicious.

Really? Haa what a relief. I was worried it might not fit the tastes of a Korean.

Isabella exhaled a breath out of deep relief and pushed down on her chest.

Jiggle

A certain something with destructive heaviness flaunted its existence.

One Ha-eun.

Two Ha-eun.

Three Ha-eun.

Alright, Ive calmed down.

Thank you for the meal.

Theres still more left! You should eat more!

He had already finished his third plate, but new plates filled with pasta kept making their appearance.

Here, open wide~!

Huh. Is she fattening her livestock?

Nom, nom.

Ohjin got up from the bed after he finally finished his fifth plate.

Then I shall now take my leave.

But your body is still

As you can see, its completely fine.

There was no way it wouldnt be when he had consumed an elixir.

Now that I think of it, what a huge waste of an elixir.

His injuries back then could have been completely restored if he just took a dip in the river.

If it was not Ohjin, but Ha-eun who consumed the elixir

Her leg would have fully regenerated.

It was too bad, but

I can heal them myself one day, anyway.

That was the reason he had gotten his hands on the stigma of Aquarius in the first place.

Ill see you off at the entrance of the sanctum.

Theres no need for you to

Ill see you off.

Yes, maam.

It is my honor, your Majesty.

* * *

When will you return? asked Isabella carefully while looking at Ohjin, who stood in front of the sanctum.

Ill return once I believe Im strong enough to stand by your side.

He gave the vaguest answer he could so that she couldnt find fault in his reasoning.

You must return soon, okay? said Isabella with tears in her eyes.

If it was before he knew her identity, he would have felt like he was seeing a puppy that was parting ways with its owner, however

Thats not a puppy but a bloodthirsty beast.

Ohjin gulped and turned in the other direction.

At that moment

Ohjin.

Grip

Isabella held onto his shoulder.

!

Fuck. Did I make a mistake?

His shoulders shook as he nervously turned his head around.

Smooch

Isabella got on her toes and kissed Ohjins cheek.

Hehe. Th-Then Ill call you later!

She waved her hands wide as she ran far away.

The soft sensation remained on his cheek like a fragrance.

She shes really acting, right?

Ohjin narrowed his eyes with confusion and then walked into the sanctum.