Player who Returned 10,000 years Later

Chapter 352: Broken

A-Aaaahh

Iris trembled as she clenched the dagger that Oh Kang-Woo had given her. She looked down at the sharp dagger in her hands. Her fear of Fidelio overtook her hatred for him.

I-Im supposed to stab him with this?

Her head was in jumbles. She had honestly imagined killing Fidelio with her own hands. No, she had imagined doing things way worse than that countless times, but

Haaa, haaa, haaa, Iris panted heavily.

Her heart beat faster. She could not even look in Fidelios general direction. She wanted to throw aside the dagger in her hands.

Why Why?

Despite all the hatred she had for Fidelio

Why Why isnt my body moving?

Iris aggressively bit her lip. She gripped the dagger tighter and forced herself up. She looked up and stared at Fidelio, who was shaking while bound to a chair.

Clatter!

Then, the dagger in her hands fell to the ground. Iris collapsed and panted heavily.

Wh-What? Wh-Why? Iris expressed confusion.

Kang-Woo looked down at her.

Well, its to be expected.

Iris had never even held a blade before, so there was no way that she would be able to stab someone just because she was told to.

Especially in a situation like this.

Kang-Woo could see that Iris could barely look Fidelio in the eyes even now. The fear that had deeply rooted itself in her soul was getting in her way.

At this rate

She would not be able to stab Fidelio. Kang-Woo walked toward the trembling Iris and crouched next to her.

What are you doing? Didnt you say that you wanted to take revenge?

U-Uhmm Iris gulped while stammering. She slowly handed Kang-Woo the dagger. Actually, c-could you do it for me, S-Sir Kang-Woo? I-Im fine with just watching.

She had changed her mind after actually coming face to face with her fears. She averted herself from her trauma that was Fidelio.

No, Kang-Woo responded firmly as she handed Iris back the dagger. You have to do it yourself.

U-Urghhh.

Iris bit her lip as the hands that held the dagger shook.

If you cant stab him

Mmrp!! Mmmrrpp!

Kang-Woo extended his hand toward the chair that Fidelio was bound to. Clunk. The chains loosened.

W-Wait!! I have what you want Mmrp!

The loosened chains bound Fidelio once again.

Kang-Woo stared at Iris coldly with eyes devoid of emotion. ... I will unchain him.

N-No!

Iris extended her hands out. She could easily imagine what would happen if Kang-Woo were to unchain Fidelio in this situation.

Once again

Iris would fall into that hell again no, an even worse hell would be in store for her. Iris lowered herself to the floor and grabbed the hem of Kang-Woos pants.

D-Dont. Im begging you. N-No, I beg of you, sir. Please Please dont, Iris pleaded while crying.

Kang-Woo did not waver in the slightest from her desperation. Anyone could beg while grabbing on to ones pants. Such an act was meaningless.

In that case Kang-Woo caressed the prostrated Iriss cheek. Stab him.

Iris flinched. She trembled while biting her lip.

Yes, sir.

Iris stood up while crying. She tightly gripped the dagger that Kang-Woo had given her. She took multiple deep breaths.

I-I can do it. No, I have to do it.

If she didnt, Kang-Woo would actually release Fidelio. The sound of her clattering teeth echoed within her mind like thunder. She panted heavily, and her heart was beating so hard that it could burst. She shut her eyes tightly, turned to Fidelio, and slowly opened her eyes.

Haaa, haaa, haaa!

There was fear. There was a monster. There was a demon where she had opened her eyes to look. Her eyes shook. She could barely face him.

- Your Highness.

The demons voice echoed inside her head.

- Please do not be sad. This old man will protect you in place of His Majesty and Prince Reynald.

She should never have taken his hand.

- This is a lesson.

She heard the demons cackles. The memories of pain and agony returned to her.

U-Urgghh!

Iris bent forward like a bow. With the fear spreading throughout her body like a plague, something extremely tiny showed itself. It had been there this entire time; it had just been buried underneath the fear. It was hatred.

You son of a bitch! Iris muttered, her eyes gleaming with bloodlust.

She raised the dagger toward the old man, the hideous monster before her eyes, and stabbed.

Pierce!

Mmmrp!! Urp! Urppp!!

Clatter! Clatter! The chains binding Fidelio shook violently. Iris could feel Fidelios squirms through the dagger that had pierced his right thigh.

Kyaaaaahh!! Iris screamed.

The unfamiliar and unpleasant sensation of stabbing flesh traveled to her from the dagger, and it made her freeze. She fell on her butt with the dagger still in Fidelios thigh. Kang-Woo appeared from behind her as she crawled backward.

Good job, he said as he put his hand on her shoulder to stop her retreat.

I-It felt so weird. It felt m-mushy, and it was squirming

Yeah. Kang-Woo put his hand on the back of her hand as if soothing her, and slowly guided her hand to the dagger. You can do it again, right?

Yes.

Iris nodded and grabbed the dagger that she had stabbed into Fidelios thigh. She felt the unpleasant sensation of a struggling living being.

Im scared. ImscaredImscaredImscaredImscaredImscaredImscared.

Tears flowed down her cheeks. She gripped the dagger and pulled it out. Blood spewed out from Fidelios thigh and splattered on her.

Urpp!! Bleeeeegghhh!! Iris puked with her hands on the ground.

Kang-Woo lightly patted Iriss back as she emptied her stomach.

The first time is always the hardest. Thats true for everything in this world. Once you get through the first time, itll be much easier than you think the subsequent times.

Haaa, haaa, haaa.

Now, pick up the dagger again.

Iris gripped the dagger that Kang-Woo handed her.

A-Ahhhhhhh!

She raised the dagger high again and stabbed Fidelios thigh. Pierce. A chilling sensation traveled up her hands.

Aaaahh.

Kang-Woo was right. The first time she had done it was hard, but the second time was not as bad.

Fi delio!

Iris pushed down her fears and pulled out the dagger.

Stab! Stab! Stab!

Fidelio! Fidelio! Fidelioooooo!!

She stabbed Fidelios thigh again and again with all her might.

Mmrp!! Mrp!

She could hear Fidelios muffled screams and see his face dyed with fear.

Heh. Iris smiled.

The fact that Fidelio was making the face that she had used to make all the time thrilled her.

Whats happening?

She could not understand. No, there was no need for her to understand.

It feels good.

Iris pulled out the dagger and stabbed Fidelios thigh again. Kang-Woo gently held her hand.

You shouldnt be picky, he remarked.

Pardon?

Iris turned around to see Kang-Woo smiling at her. For a moment, she felt like she saw the face of a demon on Kang-Woos. She saw a dark, boundless abyss.

A-Aahh.

Iris trembled. The fear that she had felt for Fidelio all this time felt like nothing compared to true fear before her eyes at this moment.

Now, dont just stab his thigh. Try stabbing him wherever you want, said Kang-Woo.

Wh-Where I want?

Yeah. The demon gave Iriss back a gentle push. He brought his mouth close to her ear and whispered, Release as much of your hatred as you want.

Iriss eyes turned hazy from Kang-Woos sweet whispers. She swung the dagger madly.

IF ONLY!!!

Blood splattered as fingers were cut and fell on the ground.

IT WERENT FOR YOU!!!

Iris stabbed Fidelios cartilage and twisted the dagger with all her might. The cracking of bones sounded out.

YOU MOTHERFUCKER!!!

The accumulation of fear was being converted to hatred. Iris continued to swing the dagger while releasing her hatred. The sensation of cutting flesh no longer felt unpleasant to her, nor the dark-red blood splattering all over her.

Im not scared anymore.

The corners of Iriss mouth slowly rose. She could finally understand what the thrilling sensation traveling down her spine was.

This is fun.

It was fun beyond belief. She felt like she could burst out into laughter at any moment.

I cant believe Ive been missing out on something this fun!

Iris could now understand why Kang-Woo had stared at her in pity. He had likely been frustrated beyond belief.

Haaa Iris sighed in ecstasy as she stared at Fidelio, who had become a rag covered in cuts.

Its over.

Whoever said that vengeance made one feel empty was a complete dipshit; revenge was sweeter than anything in the world.

Thank you Sir Kang-Woo, Iris said to Kang-Woo, her eyes hazy as if she were high.

Kang-Woo smiled. What are you talking about? Were not done yet.

Pardon me?

Its not over? Iris thought.

Weve only just begun.

Kang-Woo bit open his thumb and dripped blood on the bloodied Fidelio.

Urpp!! Mmmmrpp!

Then, Fidelio jumped as if having a seizure and his wounds healed in the blink of an eye.

Wh-Wha Iris expressed while wide-eyed.

Kang-Woo picked up the dagger on the floor and handed it to Iris.

Now then

Lets start over.

The second time will be easier.

And even more the third time.

***

A few days passed. Clack. Kang-Woo opened the door to a room, and was met with a thick scent of blood.

H-Hehehehe.

Kang-Woo could hear a crazy giggle.

Oh, Sir Kang-Woo~ Iris, who was fully covered in blood, turned toward Kang-Woo and smiled as her eyes gleamed with madness. She walked over to Kang-Woo and asked, Have I done well? Have I?

Kang-Woo smiled brightly and patted her head. Yeah, you have.

Hihi, Iris giggled in joy and embraced the dagger that Kang-Woo had given her.

There was no longer any fear reflected in her eyes.