NOVEL NEXT Chapter 42: Flare…
(Syrilblia’s POV)
I decided to ignore Ramona for now, and luckily, the girl had stopped following me around all the time. Instead, I did my own following of Flare.
Any of the students could tell that Flare was acting weird lately. Her classes, though I did not pay much attention to them, as Beatrice was the best teacher around, were odd.
She would do lessons already done, or just teach slightly off information. It got to the point where she even made to take a leave of absence. This did nothing to help her, though.
Students would often find her aimlessly wandering around the campus. Most probably thought that she went insane, but I knew better. The way she was acting…
It reminded me of how I was like in my original life. Flare acted like someone who was being abused. Her eyes seemed to be almost lifeless most of the time, and she would avoid all forms of physical contact.
Beatrice: “I have found out what happened to her, Syrilblia.” She said with an angry tone.
Syrilblia: “You rarely get upset… What happened?” I ask.
Beatrice: “Did you notice how she always has a ring on her finger?” She replied.
Syrilblia: “She didn’t have on when I first started her classes… But ever since she started to wear it, her sanity seemed to decline drastically.” I reply with a thinking pose.
Beatrice: “That ring is a sealing ring, Syrilblia. Flare must have been tricked into putting it on. Now she cannot use Mana at all.” She explained.
Syrilblia: “…Was it her loving husband?” I assume.
Beatrice: “That, I have no idea. I just researched the ring. Without the use of magic, she cannot defend herself at all. Even the body strengthening of magic is sealed by that ring.” She replied with a sigh.
Syrilblia: “Damn…” I say with a click of my tongue.
That was the conversation that led me to follow Flare. Though, it wasn’t that hard of a thing to achieve. Flare didn’t pay much attention to her surroundings at all.
With the crowd, and her inattentiveness, I was practically a ninja right now… Following her along, Flare had gone to a poorer area of the Academy. As I have said before, the Academy was basically a city.
Of course, in such a large place, there is a disparity of classes. It wasn’t like students were the only ones to live in this city, after all. What is she going to this area for, though?…
More Walking Later.
Eventually, Flare had walked to a large and seemingly abandoned storage building. I didn’t see anyone else following Flare or looking out for stalkers. As such, I just quietly followed her into the building.
As I was very powerful right now, Velta and the rest agreed to let me go alone on this little adventure. Besides, more people would just make it harder to be sneaky.
Walking further in, I ended up in an open section of the building. I had taken to hiding behind a wall. Inside were a few men… None looked to be bandits.
Instead, they were obviously nobles. In total, there were five of them. Each had a disgusting lewd expression on their faces…
Adam: “What are you waiting for? Strip already. You know how this goes by now.” He ordered.
That is Adam, Flare’s husband. The way he was brought up in conversation when asked… was not the person before me. A very good act, I assume. Was it all a trick for Flare?…
Flare: “How much longer will this go on for?…” She lifelessly asked.
Adam: “As I have said before, dear wife of mine. Until you break. Having the powerful Flare as our slave… Very few will be able to go against us.” He answered.
Flare: “…”
Adam: “Come on now… You have done this countless times. Just strip and let us use you for our pleasure. Like before, if you’re obedient, then no harm will come to you.” He said with a warm tone.
At his words, Flare started to strip. This put a major damper on my plans… As horrible as it sounds, it will be impossible to seduce Flare after she had been raped for so damn long…
Regardless, I will not hide behind a wall while she gets raped. The men… it doesn’t matter if I kill them. They aren’t anyone I know of, and I doubt that their remaining family would be able to connect their murders to me. Let alone even attempt to do so.
Splat!
Impaled to a wooden support beam with ice magic, the strongest one among the group was dead. As I had skillfully pierced his heart. I gave him a quick death, but just as a precaution. For the others… they will not be so lucky.
Adam: “…”
Quickly rushing over to Flare, I pulled her to safety. Then I started to torture the remaining men in various ways. Murder… I never thought that I could be capable of such a thing.
Let alone being able to torture people like this… Though, as it was in a situation like this, one that I heavily relate to, I am willing to stain my hands in blood.
Lots of Torture Later.
The men were dead. Their body parts scattered around the decrepit building. Blood and gore soaked the place, giving off a terrible smell as a byproduct.
Adam: “Do you not know who I am!? If you let me go, then I won’t do anything to you.” He proposed.
Syrilblia: “I am Syrilblia Sephiranie. Your family means nothing to me. The only reason that you’re still alive… is because Flare hasn’t okayed your execution just yet.” I reply with an angry tone.
Adam: “…”
Flare’s eyes showed life once more. Perhaps now that I have saved her, Flare’s mind decided that it was okay for her to be fully aware now. Painful anger was present on her face. Which, unfortunately, must mean that she truly loved this horrible man…
Flare: “Was it worth it, Adam? You tried to turn me into your perfect tool. Both for sexual, and for powerful. I was such a fool to not realize your act…” She asked, gritting her teeth.
Adam: “Oh, well. It was a gambit, one that I clearly lost out on. But that doesn’t matter. Killing me will not un-rape you, nor will it make you happy. Even in death, I will rejoice in knowing that I had ruined your life, Flare.” He said with a cruel, almost crazy laugh.
Stab!
Turning to look at me, Flare gave me a nod. With that, I had no reason to leave the horrible person alive any longer. Using ice magic, I impaled section after section of his body until he was dead.
Before I started, he was smiling… At the end, his face was twisted in torment. And yet… I cannot find myself to feel any sadness or remorse over this.
Flare, clearly being greatly hurt by what happened to her, hugged me tightly. Crying into my chest, I kept hold of her. I have been through this before, so I somewhat know what I need to do to comfort Flare. Or, at least, I can relate to what she is feeling…