Thought It Was ‘The End’, Only to Return to a Changed Genre - Chapter 184

The moment Genevieve touched the bruises and fractures, they vanished as if they had never existed.

With no visible injuries or traces of blood left, there was no way for Shane to know what had happened. Genevieve, knowing this, only disclosed the truth after confirming everything.

“It’s all over…”

With Harrison down and the sorcerer captured, everything had finally ended.

But then Kaitlyn, still restrained by Lloyd, let out a scream.

“It’s not over yet! I’ll… I’ll kill you all…!”

“Hah.”

Lloyd sighed and drove his knee into Kaitlyn’s back. Despite her arms twisted behind her, Kaitlyn continued to resist. Lloyd, sounding irritated, said,

“Master. Just give the order to kill her.”

“And who’s giving the orders here, Lloyd…?”

“I’m at my wit’s end, so hurry up and say it.”

‘My little brother and servant, so commanding… And I’m thankful for that.’

Since Genevieve had taken his dagger, Lloyd had no choice but to restrain Kaitlyn with his entire body. Thanks to this, Kaitlyn’s face was pressed into the ground as she gasped for air.

“Why did things end up like this…?”

“Master, the order.”

Now he’s not even bothering to finish sentences…

“You, you clueless wretch, why are you so loved? Why is the world so forgiving to you? Why does everything work out in your favor, while all I’ve ever had was filth and rot…”

Adeline scoffed.

If the world had only been harsh to her, that would be one thing, but it had never been generous to her, not even once.

Adeline didn’t know or care about what kind of life Kaitlyn had led. All she needed to know was what Kaitlyn had done and what she planned to do.

‘Keith was likely the original sorcerer in the story.’

And he had probably died trying to kill Genevieve.

If he had survived, things might have played out quite differently. Perhaps they’d reached this outcome because of luck or the changes in many people along the way, after countless turning points.

But what hadn’t changed was that these people had tried to kill Genevieve.

In a world where magic and combat were daily realities, it was common sense to risk one’s own life if attempting to kill someone else.

These people hid safely, concealing their identities, while plotting to take another’s life from the shadows. Complaining now about being hindered was just pitiful, cowardly nonsense.

Villains’ tragic backstories are entertaining only in fiction.

In reality, all that matters are the consequences of their crimes.

“So much talk, coming from a kidnapper.”

At Adeline’s glance, Lloyd grabbed Kaitlyn by the hair and lifted her head. Before Kaitlyn could even open her eyes, Adeline slapped her hard across the face.

“If it weren’t for Harrison, you wouldn’t even be here, yet you’re quick to call others filthy and rotten. If you’re unloved, maybe start by examining your own character. Think about whether you’d even be capable of loving someone like yourself.”

‘Should I spit on her, too?’

She held back, thinking Lloyd might be disgusted.

At Adeline’s cold words, Kaitlyn ground her teeth.

“Hah, so I’m the only bad one here? Don’t be ridiculous—you’re willing to destroy the entire Kingdom of Bruwbein just to catch me!”

“……”

“Thanks to your brother, the Kingdom of Bruwbein won’t even have food by next spring. Crushing the kingdom would be easier for the Green Windsor Empire than twisting a child’s wrist. The only justification needed is that I tried to kill you, as if your life were worth more than the innocent lives of tens of thousands.”

Kaitlyn screamed like a madwoman, her voice filled with desperation.

“Well, I don’t know all the details…”

Adeline looked over at Edwin, Genevieve, and Shane in turn. Edwin shrugged and said,

“I haven’t done anything yet.”

He didn’t say he wouldn’t in the future. There was no promise.

Genevieve and Shane were much the same. Shane smiled lightly, and Genevieve quietly avoided Adeline’s gaze.

This really makes us look like the villains here…

Adeline sighed to herself. Shane’s threats had probably been sincere, too.

What kind of demon lord are you…?

“I don’t care about your circumstances.”

“If only you hadn’t gotten in my way!”

If Shane had been just a little later, Adeline would already be lying cold on the floor, impaled. Everything had been decided in the blink of an eye.

“The one who planned something evil is the one to blame, not the one who stopped it. Don’t expect to die peacefully. Pay for your sins, reflect on every mistake, and regret every breath.”

You know the saying, May you live a long life in suffering.

“Stay alive, until you’re scratching at the walls in old age.”