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I treated my death the way people managed their daily lives. From the beginning, it was a little easier for me to die than normal—I could cover my brain with my aura and blow it up. In that way, I would end my life instantly and painlessly. It was easy and simple, which was exactly why I didn’t die like that.
Easy. Simple. Convenient. When people get used to these three qualities, they let their guard down. No matter how sharp someone’s mind was, it would rust someday.
The reason why I was able to kill the Fire Emperor is that he became complacent.
To keep my senses and judgment sharp and fresh, I persistently chose a more painful death. My dagger was ever reliable. That was how I had been doing it, but today was going to be different.
“It’s okay. It’ll be over in an instant.” I slowly released my aura into Lady Silver Lily’s hand.
Lady Silver Lily’s eyebrows rose at the unfamiliar sensation of my red aura creeping in.
“… It’s warm.”
“Is that so?”
“It feels like hot water is seeping into my veins. If this is what your body temperature is like, you’re a little warmer than I am, butler.” Lady Silver Lily looked into my eyes. “… I feel nervous. I’ve never felt this way in any of my regressions until now because I was okay as long as I didn’t lose myself. But… today, I don’t want to lose you. If I regress first and you don’t remember me…”
If Lady Silver Lily’s muttering made...
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