The Villain Can't Lose

The winter night was bitterly cold, and as I stepped out of the dungeon, the freezing air wrapped around me like a cloak. With Nari's body still on my shoulders, I trudged through the snow, the cold crunch of each step ringing out in the silence of the night.

My boots sank deep into the snow with each step, and I had to push harder to keep moving forward. The frigid air bit at my skin, and I could feel my fingers and toes going numb with the cold. Despite the harsh conditions, I kept putting one foot in front of the other, the sound of my footsteps the only thing breaking the stillness of the night.

I could feel my heart pounding in my chest as I made my way towards the mansion, Nari's lifeless body draped over my shoulder. The weight of her body felt heavy against me, and I could feel the coldness of her skin seeping through my clothes.

I knew that time is of the essence, and I needed to find Serenu quickly. But I couldn't risk alerting anyone to our presence, so I moves cautiously, keeping to the shadows and avoiding the well-lit areas of the mansion.

As I entered the grounds, I scanned the area for any signs of danger. The dark wine color of Nari's blood staines my face and my clothes, making me feel exposed and vulnerable. But I pushed the fear aside and focused on my mission.

The mansion loomed ahead of me, a dark and imposing structure that seemed to be brimming with secrets. I knew that Serenu was somewhere inside, but the thought of wandering through the halls, searching for him in the dead of night, filled me with dread.

I took a deep breath and steeled myself for what's to come. With Nari's body still slung over my shoulder, I approached the mansion and started to search for a way in.

Every window was locked, every door bolted shut. I started to panic, wondering if we'll ever find a way in. But then, I noticed a small, hidden door tucked away in a corner of the mansion.

I approached it with caution, pushing aside the vines that have grown over it. With another deep breath, I turned the handle and stepped inside.

The room was dark and musty, filled with cobwebs and dust. But I could sense that Serenu was close by. I moved through the room, my heart pounding in my chest, until I found a hidden staircase leading up to the main part of the mansion.

I climbed the stairs, Nari's body still heavy on my shoulder, and finally, I reached the top. There, in front of me, was Serenu, his back turned to me, unaware of my presence.

I let a long sigh out, as finally able to breathe and call out to him, my voice was shaking with emotion.

"Ple-please… help her!" Serenu turned around, and for a moment, we just stare at each other, both of us shocked and afraid.

But then, I knew that I had to act, "save her!"

The exhaustion took a hold of me as I trudged forward.

My throat felt dry and parched, when I tried to swallow my saliva, a result of the fast walking and the weight of my burden. Even though every step feels like a monumental effort, I forced myself to keep moving, driven by the urgency of saving her.

"…young master?" Serenu raised his eyebrows when he saw me with a maid's body on my shoulder.

"Serenu, I have no time to explain, save her!" I repeated my words, feeling how my throat became more soar.

Without any more questions, Serenu walked towards me and took Nari's body from my shoulder, "follow me," he said in a calm tone, fixing his round glasses, moved forward.

I followed Serenu closely as we made our way up the dark and narrow staircase. The hallway we entered was dimly lit, and I could barely see more than a few feet in front of me. Nari's lbody rested heavily on Serenu's shoulders, and I could sense the weight of the silence that surrounded us.

As we moved deeper into the mansion, the darkness seemed to grow thicker, enveloping us in its embrace. The only sounds were the soft shuffling of our footsteps and the occasional creaking of the old wooden boards beneath us.

Despite the lack of any visible threat, my nerves felt jangled, and I couldn't shake the feeling of being watched by someone, even though the mansion was so quiet that it almost felt as though no one was living there at all.

But I knew that wasn't true. The danger was all around us, lurking in the shadows, waiting to strike. And so, I kept my guard up as we moved forward, following Serenu's lead.

Finally, we reached the door, and Serenu lead us into what appeared to be a small butler's room. The space was sparsely furnished, with a plain bed covered in white sheets and a simple desk fitted next to the wall.

Serenu gently placed Nari's body on the bed, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of relief that we have finally found a safe place to rest. He turned to me and told me to relax, addressing me as "master." I sank down into a plain chair next to the desk, feeling the weariness of the past few hours settling over me like a thick blanket.

As I sat there, taking deep breaths and trying to calm my nerves, I let out a long sigh. The events of the night have left me feeling drained and on edge…

But for now, I tried to focus on the present moment, taking comfort in the relative safety of our surroundings. With Nari's body lying peacefully on the bed and Serenu watching over us, I allowed myself to relax, if only for a moment.