How a Nuisance Character Survives in a Horror Game Chapter 61

 

[Synchronization is canceled.]

 

“Gasp…!”

 

Evelin took a deep breath and bounced up from her seat.

 

Her pale face and trembling, she was out of breath as if she was hyperventilating.

 

‘How many times do I have to see this?’

 

A terrible heat enveloped her body. In the end, Evelin couldn’t bear it and buried her face in her palms.

 

She didn’t want to see it. It was painful.

 

Her heart was heavy as she looked at the boy who was so thoroughly ruined, even though it wasn’t a crime he committed.

 

Somehow, she didn’t want to run away, yet only wanted to get him out of here.

 

She wanted to hug him. She wanted to reach out to the boy who was so skinny and dangerously close to collapsing.

 

The boy who had been betrayed by the person he trusted the most and lost someone precious to him, didn’t lose his brilliant heart even while receiving such cruel torture.

 

And yet God abandoned the boy… no, everything.

 

They were left here for a thousand years.

 

Even though the boy and those people were clearly the victims.

 

They were the ones who lost everything.

 

Even though it wasn’t something they wanted.

 

The boy’s desperate memories of that day still lingered in her heart, slashing it with a sharp sword.

 

‘…But why doesn’t anyone know about it?’

 

There was no way no one wouldn’t know about an incident of this magnitude. Many nobles and commoners disappeared, and even the emperor of an empire died.

 

And yet this incident was quietly buried.

 

‘There’s something.’

 

Evelin lowered her hands that had buried her face.

 

Holloway silently watched her wet face.

 

Evelin’s face, staring blankly and crying endlessly, as if she hasn’t recognized him.

 

Holloway, who had returned to the form of a child, guessed as he watched Evelin’s eyes widen.

 

‘Did that strange thing appear?’

 

[LOADING =(໑‎ •̀ д •́ ໑)… ]

 

Evelin roughly wiped away her tears.

 

[Completing ‘????’s Past’ =(໑‎ •̀ д •́ ໑)…]

 

[Completing ‘Albrecht’s Past’ =(໑‎ •̀ д •́ ໑)… ]

 

Albrecht was the surname of the royal family of the Vallone Empire. It wasn’t surprising that he had that surname, since he was the Emperor’s child.

 

Cynthia’s surname was also Albrecht.

 

Evelin was curious about the identity of the boy who had gone wild.

 

Is he really…

 

‘Is he Holloway, I wonder.’

 

As if answering that question, the system opened a window.

 

[‘Holloway Albrecht’s Past’ story complete! (*•̀ᴗ•́*)و ]

 

The tears that had barely stopped welled up again.

 

The empty eyes that appeared occasionally, he, who liked warmth, the one who was the main character in the story Evelin had seen.

 

He didn’t want to become a demon.

 

It was because the cruel situation had driven him. Evelin finally understood everything.

 

The fact that Holloway hated humans, that he tried to hide this secret, that he didn’t believe anything.

 

The fact that his favorability rating went up with just one hug.

 

The fact that he had hugged her and held her hand without realizing it, seeking warmth.

 

‘Holloway had no choice.’

 

He couldn’t help it.

 

She felt sorry for trying to avoid him because she assumed it was a horror game.

 

Holloway couldn’t just watch as Evelin cried again.

 

She cried so hard that she almost fainted as he unconsciously reached out, placing his hand on her cheek.

 

Only then did she notice his presence.

 

Seeing her swollen eyes, red nose, and wet face, Holloway couldn’t help but laugh.

 

However, this time, Evelin didn’t scold him.

 

She couldn’t say anything.

 

She knew that no matter what she said to him, it wouldn’t reach him.

 

Instead, Evelin stretched out her arms and hugged Holloway tightly.

 

She held Holloway, who pretended to be fine but was afraid of this laboratory, in her arms.

 

So that he wouldn’t tremble anymore.

 

She wanted her warmth and comfort to reach him.

 

Evelin’s earnest wish became a spring breeze and enveloped him. Holloway, who had been hesitating, slowly faced her and hugged her.

 

[Attachment increases by 1111%.]

 

‘…Huh?’

 

What kind of impolite behavior is this in the midst of such an emotional moment?

 

Evelin felt as if someone had grabbed her hair and forcibly pulled her back to reality.

 

Evelin blinked in embarrassment, and the tears hanging from her big eyes fell down.

 

[Favorability increases by 2311%.]

 

[Pos※!~ in@#$! crease▶.]

 

[Ottach§%!)*]

 

Evelin tilted her head as she looked at the strange window.

 

What’s wrong with it?

 

[Trying to understand the mind of Holloway, the ‘Future Conqueror of this World’ (ఠ ˓̭ ఠ)… ]

 

[Error, error!!? (°Д°≡°Д°)?]

 

[Error, error!!? (°Д°≡°Д°)?]

 

[As Holloway’s magi becomes more sophisticated, the emotional levels of ‘the Future Conqueror of this World’ Holloway, ★★ value, can no longer be known!]

 

[Fortunately, his thoughts can be roughly figured out! Chance of getting it right: 85%]

 

Holloway blocked the energy of the system that had permeated her body.

 

So that the system couldn’t carelessly interfere with her.

 

Evelin, who didn’t know this, couldn’t keep up with the sudden situation.

 

What? Why is his magi suddenly stronger?

 

He couldn’t possibly be going out of control…

 

[Holloway’s emotional levels, ★★ level, is deactivated!]

 

[The condition for activation is ????]

 

What is that…?

 

[Depending on the situation, it may not activate even if the activation condition is met!]

 

Is there such an irresponsible system…

 

[As Holloway’s magi becomes more refined, he becomes able to control his own charms.]

 

Originally, Holloway was unable to control the oozing charm illusion.

 

However, as his magi became more refined and stronger, he was able to control the charm of his own appearance.

 

He hated tempting Evelin with charms.

 

That played a big part in allowing him to control his wildly rampaging magi.

 

[From now on, no one is charmed when they see Holloway. However, his beautiful appearance and figure evoke admiration from everyone.]

 

Not only was it bewildering that the system function was suddenly blocked, Evelin flinched when she felt that Holloway’s body in her arms was strange.

 

She had the illusion that Holloway’s body, which was small enough to fit her body, was gradually getting bigger.

 

‘…Is my body shrinking?’

 

While thinking about such an absurd thing, his body had now grown large enough to cover her entire body.

 

In an instant, the situation changed. She was buried in Holloway’s arms as if she was being embraced.

 

Evelin, who had frozen for a moment, slowly tried to pull her body back, yet a strong arm stopped her.

 

Evelin raised her head.

 

A graceful jawline and long silver hair tickled Evelin’s cheek.

 

His deep eyes and red pupils, his splendid beauty couldn’t be explained with any words.

 

Even without enchantment, Holloway’s beauty was enchanting enough to make one lose their mind and stare.

 

A seductive man who created a decadent yet mysterious atmosphere.

 

“…Holloway?”

 

His red lips opened as his eyes closed gently, as if he had been waiting for his name to be called.

 

“Yes, it’s me.”

 

A low, deep voice.

 

Holloway smiled and pressed his lips to Evelin’s back, fingers, and palm, and finally rested his face on the bottom of her hand.

 

“Are you surprised?”

 

His eyes, which folded beautifully, were enchanting.

 

“You’re Holloway…?”

 

She knew.

 

To the extent of his appearance.

 

Yet Evelin asked back involuntarily, seeing the beauty that couldn’t be captured in an illustration.

 

Holloway wiped her still wet eyes.

 

“You cry every time I see you.”

 

“I must be acting like a fool every time you see me.”

 

I didn’t cry that much.

 

Holloway, who was speechless for a moment as he watched Evelin objectively judge herself, covered his mouth and began to crouch down before starting to shake.

 

“Fu, fufu…”

 

I can hear you laughing.

 

Evelin muttered, yet Holloway couldn’t stop laughing.

 

He touched her cheek and whined softly.

 

“I don’t like the same kind of sympathy as others.”

 

“Is it like the concentration of saltiness is different…”

 

Holloway finally burst out laughing at Evelin’s excuse that she had finally thought of.

 

Even though his past was playing in his head again, he was still laughing.

 

Everything felt light at Evelin’s one remark.

 

An indescribable good feeling enveloped Holloway’s whole body. He had already become numb to common comforts.

 

If she had given him common comforts, he might have been quite disappointed in her.

 

That kind of sympathy and comfort had long since disappeared.

 

However, he never thought she would come out like this when he asked her if she was crying again.

 

Evelin always exceeded his expectations.

 

“Haha…”

 

When he saw Evelin’s annoyed face, he laughed again.

 

It was the first time he laughed lightly in this hellish laboratory.

 

At this moment, he could only see Evelin.

 

Enough to forget everything for a moment.

 

Holloway was happy.

 

Evelin blushed slightly as she watched Holloway continue to laugh, perhaps feeling a little embarrassed by what she said.

 

“Stop laughing, please…”

 

Cheeks that were lovingly flushed.

 

Holloway, who had a smile on his face, raised his head and touched Evelin’s cheek.

 

“I wonder if my punishment is over.”

 

“Pardon?”

 

“I wonder how did they send someone like this.”

 

How, in front of me.

 

Such a shining child.

 

Someone who will make me happy just by being there.

 

“What are you talking about?”

 

Holloway smiled softly as he watched Evelin grumbling.

 

In front of that mesmerizing smile, Evelin, and I, involuntarily lost ourselves as I watched that sight.

 

[Holloway starts to flutter at you!]

 

***

 

When I couldn’t say anything in the sudden situation, Holloway took a half step away from me.

 

I couldn’t take my eyes off Holloway, who I met for the first time.

 

My beauty is now gone.

 

I need to call Alholf to save me.

 

In particular, he was quite tall. Almost like Ectenron.

 

His body was also not worth mentioning. It was a clear difference from his younger appearance.

 

It was an excellent choice for him to wear clothes that shyly revealed his chest.

 

Should I compliment him?

 

“What are you thinking so deeply about?”

 

“Whether I should compliment your choice of clothes or not.”

 

“Ah…”

 

[Holloway thinks that you are amazing for looking at his chest in the midst of all this.]

 

“Didn’t you open it for me to look at?”

 

He stared at me silently.

 

I closed my mouth because I felt sorry for the words that came out without me knowing.

 

Holloway, who I thought would question me, didn’t say anything and just smiled gently.

 

“Yes, I opened it for you to look at. Feel free to look.”

 

“Can I lick it?”

 

“Would you like to?”

 

“I’m joking.”

 

He suddenly grabbed my tongue with his finger and tilted his head.

 

“Your tongue keeps flickering, though.”

 

“Et gaw. (Let go.)”

 

Holloway let go of my tongue with a smirk and brought the finger that had been grabbing my tongue to his lips, licking it like a cat.

 

…Something feels strange.

 

I felt my face flush for no reason and avoided his eyes that had been staring at me since earlier.

 

I think I’m going to get possessed. It said his charm illusions were gone, but that was a lie.

 

He kept wiping my cheek.

 

“You’re still crying, Sister.”

 

“Didn’t I tell you… Sir.”

 

Well, I can’t speak informally for some reason.

 

“You told me you’re good at empathizing with others.”

 

I nodded.

 

And then I realized. Holloway’s trembling had stopped.

 

In this lab, even though he saw the pain…

 

“Thank goodness you’re not crazy.”

 

“Do I look like I’m not crazy?”

 

“I’m glad you’re crazy.”

 

You’re still so hopeless!

 

“Do you know what you’re talking about right now?”

 

“Of course.”

 

Holloway’s eyes grew even more distrustful at my confident answer.

 

When our conversation ended and the playful atmosphere returned.

 

[Would you like to share ‘The Past of Holloway Albrecht’ with others?]

 

[Yes]/[No]

 

Are you crazy?

 

No, of course!

 

I pressed the ‘no’ button.

 

The secrets of the island were shared on their own, but Holloway’s secret was something I couldn’t tell them unless they were told.

 

As much as he wanted to hide it, he might not want to tell me.

 

I wouldn’t even ask if I could tell them unless he told me to. Never.

 

Holloway watched my hand gestures closely. I avoided his gaze by bending my index finger for no reason.

 

Ring.

 

Isn’t it over?

 

[Story Collection (2/7)]

 

[A hint about escape is given.]

 

[Hint: It is somewhere inside or outside the hotel.]

 

Are you going to give me a hint like that?

 

Of course it is inside or outside.

 

[Creating a new story!]

 

[The last story of Holloway and his friends!]

 

[Please fill in the entire story!]

 

[◆ Story List ◆

 

1. +The Secret of the Island

 

2. +The Past of Holloway Albrecht

 

3. +????

 

4. +????

 

5. +????

 

6. +????

 

7. +????]

 

[There is not much time left to escape this rotten place.]

 

[Please stay strong.]

 

[ㅡˋˏ(๑ᵔ⌔ᵔ)ㅡˋˏ(๑ᵔ⌔ᵔ)ㅡˋˏ(๑ᵔ⌔ᵔ)]

 

Just tell me to be strong after giving me a proper hint…