Struggling as a Villain

Chapter 147: Chapter 146- Last moments

"Hey...." very quietly, Nora called out as she entered the infirmary.

On the bed, there sat a familiar blond girl who was looking out of the window. Upon hearing Nora's voice she turned her head and smiled at her, "Good morning."

Emily had a soft smile on her face, and despite her condition, she didn't show any sign of weakness when Nora approached her.

Taking a stool to sit beside the bed, the elven princess held Emily's hand fondly and asked, "How are you?"

Nora naturally was aware of the fact that Emily has taken the role of telling the truth to Ethan before he ends up breaking his morals and committing something irreversible.

Elizabeth initially intended to tell Ethan the truth, despite knowing the consequences. However, Emily didn't want Elizabeth to lose her memories for the sake of the future.

There were many factors Emily had to consider before making this decision. And most of all, among the four, Ethan only relies on Elizabeth so far so snatching her away from him would be unfair to Ethan.

"I...am doing good, I guess?" Emily replied unsure, before raising her hand and adding, "Just that...I lost my powers and will be returning home tomorrow."

Nora's eyes widened, "You mean....your Divine essence or..."

A sad smile lifted the edges of her lips as the blond replied, "I am no longer a magician, Nora. I am a normal human, now."

Nora's eyes parted wide in shock and disbelief. Not only her divine essence but the very gift of ether was snatched away from her?!

One might not understand how big of a thing it is, but ether is like limbs to magicians. Their life support and something on which they hold their pride.

And Emily was snatched away from that gift even though her awakening wasn't a part of the divine blessings but something that she naturally attained.

"How can they do this..." Very seldom it was seen for the elven princess to show anger. However, right now, she looks furious, "All you did was to protect Ethan...and make him see what is right and what is wrong for him. And they....!"

"Nora," Emily's soft voice quieted the other one.

Tears welled in Nora's eyes, making Emily sigh as she extended her hand weakly and held hers.

"Soon...I might not remember those moments we spent in our last lifetime, so can you promise me one thing?"

Sniffing aloud, the girl nodded and heard Emily asking, "Once the war is over, come and meet me. I don't want to die as a loner."

Nora couldn't stop herself from wailing aloud this time.

Emily can feel it....the absence of ether all of a sudden from her body has taken quite a toll on her.

I have nearly died a couple of times...and the only regret I felt in those moments was to not be able to save my family and say my goodbye to you and Amelia."

With a brief nod, he looked into her eyes and added, "It was difficult, Lilia, but when I saw them alive and well, I felt all those days of struggle were worth it."

Lilia smiled, this time without holding back and softly uttered, "You did great, Richard. I am proud of you."

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A few days passed by while they recovered. Richard was spending time with one after another.

Duke Hawkbridge arrived at some point and was dead serious about knowing the whole situation. He and the general public only got the news that a Demon descended from the Dark Star and along with numerous priests, Richard and Ethan defeated the Demon somehow.

In that confrontation, Duchess Bellarine got injured, and that's why she hasn't returned to her Dukedom.

Despite the man's insistence, Amelia stubbornly said that she wants to be with Richard for the time being. That's why after staying here until yesterday he returned...

...only after giving Richard a 'suggestion' to not let Amelia get under such unfavourable situations again.

Richard was asked by the Headmaster to return to the Academy as soon as he could. This surprised the Scarlette heir, given he expected himself to be expelled. However, Marcus always considered Richard as his student and was ready to take him back...

...well, he promised that Richard would be punished for being absent and several other things as well.

Regardless, it was a fact that Richard's life was back on track with all the people he loved, safe and healthy around him.

Now, the most concerning thing was to introduce everyone to each other.

Bellarine might be aware of Amelia as a potential fiancée but she still doesn't know that Richard has already confessed to her.

Then there was Bella who was looking at the other three with a gaze that said she can pounce on them with the intention of hurting them, any moment.

Lilia was aware about Bellarine and Amelia's relationship with Richard. However, she was curious about this sister of his who appeared out of nowhere.

And then there is Amelia, who only knows that Richard is in a relationship with Lilia.

There are many things Richard needs to sort out and this time he wasn't going to hide anything.

About his past, his present and what he has planned for the future, they have all the right to know about it.

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A/N:- Thanks for reading.