Stuck as a Villain!

Chapter 189: Absurd

The first thought that struck Seth upon hearing 'Kyo-chan' was undoubtedly that single mischievous classmate he had in his last life—Sekimoto Kyouko.

The lively and fun-loving girl whom nobody could discern what goes in her head.

She was also one of the closest friends to Miyuki and others in their last life...and surely, she was the sixth person to jump off that cliff from where this all started.

And now, Laila was somehow announcing her identity as that same Kyouko about whom Seth nearly forgot?

...indeed concerning.

"...how is this possible?" Maydeath's concerned tone was justifiable, given how absurd this situation seemed to be.

Laila, who identified herself as Kyouko some minutes ago, was acquiring the center throne and fidgeting left to right while maintaining a broad smile across her lips.

It wasn't just Maydeath but the other four had the same reaction, as they assessed the girl.

"You guys don't seem to be happy seeing me. I feel like sulking you know." Kyouko halted in an instant and began wiping her nonexistent tears since she seemed to be 'hurt'

Saito expressed his thoughts, or more like spoke for all of them. While there was still that foreign lady standing in the middle of the court, Seth decided to first ask some questions from someone he knew.

Kyouko blinked before responding in an uncertain tone, "I...have been reincarnated in this world years ago tho...."

Seth's brows arched as he reflexively asked, "So you mean, you were living inside someone else's body until now?"

It was feasible, given how Saito also reincarnated in this same world once again after he lost his previous identity.

However, little did anyone think,

"Actually, I have lived through twenty-three bodies you know..."

""...""

They all...went utterly silent at that.

To think that not one or two but twenty-three people's bodies were killed by a single soul...was extremely bizarre and absurd.

When the group standing on the aisle seemed to be lost, the elder one spoke up,

[This particular soul has ventured across numerous vessels since her curiosity never receded, even after numerous deaths.]

Hearing the woman's sigh, Seth narrowed his eyes at Laila, only to find the girl hitting her head with her fist lightly and tilting her head.

He always knew that Kyouko was a quirky girl. After all, to kill yourself just because it seemed fun was not something anyone could do.

However, at the moment, there was something that concerned Seth more than listening to Kyouko's story of adventures.

"So Laila...is gone?" Seth felt a heavy lump stuck in his throat when he asked such a question.

Just like him, it seems Kyouko has completely acquired Laila's body, which signifies that Laila's soul has been suppressed entirely.

Although he already realized that...Seth wanted to confirm it. Was he hoping for something here?

How much he wanted to deny it...Seth indeed was hoping that Laila might be alive somewhere inside that body.

The lady remained silent for a bit, seemingly assessing Seth(?) before she spoke in a warm tone,

[Why don't you try calling her? I am sure, if she loves you, she will heed your call.]

Seth scrunched his brows hearing that, clearly not sure what the lady meant. However, seeing how she had no desire to explain herself, Seth turned to once again look at Kyouko.

Sighing, he knelt and brought his hand on her cheek. Kyouko just giggled at the gesture and didn't say anything.

Seth closed his eyes, and called out for her without saying anything out loud,

'Laila...are you in there....try reaching out to me...'

Seth sent out mental signals to her and this time Laila...or maybe Kyouko didn't resist.

Meanwhile, Arata and Saito have gone near the lady to ask some of the things, which the latter was answering, albeit vaguely.

Maydeath and Anabelle were standing on either side, with a lot of complicated emotions weighing their heart. However, they didn't voice their thoughts and continuously observed Kyouko for now.

Just as Seth was about to disconnect himself from her, Kyouko's body slumped back onto the throne with her eyes completely shut.

Seth blinked in surprise before he called out, "Kyouko? What happened?"

He shook her body a little and it seemed to be working as Kyouko frowned while mumbling something.

Finally, after some moment of pause she parted her lids...only to expose the familiar pink shade.

"S-Seth..."

Her eyes were so honest that one could see how her emotions shifted from surprise to elation and finally halted at grief as tears began to drip down her cheek.

"Seth!" Laila didn't even consider what might happen because of her action or whether she was even awake or not. All she wanted was to embrace the person she dearly desired to see and such, she didn't hesitate.

Seth was so dazed upon hearing the familiar voice of the person he once adored, that he nearly fell on his back when Laila threw herself at him.

Encircling his arm around her back, Seth just listlessly embraced her. Somehow, his heart felt light and a massive weight seemed to be lifted off his shoulder once he got assurance of her safety.

Everyone in the courtroom went silent and only the echoes of her wails reverberated across the palace.

Maydeath didn't seem much affected, or more like she knew when to suppress her emotions, however, it wasn't the same for Anabelle as she turned her face away from the duo with her fist clenched.

Until she doesn't see it, Anabelle somehow can control herself...

Not so long after, Laila's sobs calmed down and so did her breathing. Seth slowly detached himself from the girl only to find her asleep.

Her breathing was steady and her complexion was a lot better than before.

Positioning her on the throne comfortably, Seth turned to look at the pale individual in the court before directing his query, "What is happening with her?"

It was too mind-wobbling for Seth to discern everything on his own. And thus, he could only rely on her.

[This child had a desire to retain her consciousness while her body was destined to be used as a vessel for the last Hero. That is why Nexus has decided to allow Laila to harbor a foreign soul while maintaining her own.]

The lady pressed her index finger against her chin, before finishing her response,

[In human terms it would be like, Split Personality Disorder.]

"..."

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