Why She Helps the Villain

"Why are you helping me?"

"Because you wanted me to die."

Bellona, possessed as the friend of the original female protagonist, was currently in the midst of 21 regressions.

This endless cycle of life was exhausting enough for Bellona.

So, she decided to do something she had never attempted before.

To help Deminik, the original's greatest villain, who had already driven himself half-mad after killing himself multiple times during these recurring regressions.

"I hope you survive to the end."

Perhaps a future where you are completely victorious would be my eternal peace.

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But Bellona had no idea her salvation would have such a profound impact.

"Don't love me, Deminik. I can't return your love."

"Then I will always love you, in the next life, and the one after that. I will never forget you."

When Deminik regresses, he loses all his memories. As he has done so many times before. Bellona fell in love with him, only to return, unable to face Deminik, who didn't love her, again.

"I hope this life with you is the most brilliant and last of my lives, Bellona."

"You fool, you don't understand the weight of your words."

Nevertheless, his desperate confession that he would plunge into this hellish swamp of regression with her made Bellona cling to life more than ever.

"I will make it happen."

Looking at Deminik, who had eyes solely for her, Bellona had to admit that she, too, had already fallen in love with him.

...without even knowing what awaited her at the end of this path.