I Sought Out the Tragedy’s Scheming Mastermind

ss, and he wouldn’t ask for more.

Even if he loses control of his power for the rest of his life, the contract will be over when he gets revenge.

Lastly, Eliana wrote that while she helped him, he would protect her from Hera’s threats completely.

Verkley scrutinized the terms of the contract and then plainly said, “If you think of anything later, you can add it.”

“What if I add something weird?”

“Then I’ll kill you,” Verkley whispered in a friendly voice, but his words were brutal.

“…I’m sorry for whatever I did wrong.” Eliana sighed and bowed her head.

Verkley smirked as Eliana looked frightened and signed the contract.

He accepted what she had written without complaining.

Eliana watched him nervously.

All the terms of the contract were small, so there was no nonsense.

Now, she didn’t have to worry about being killed by him.

She was safe as long as he offered to spare her.

At the very least, Hera and Verkley did not need to kill her.

As Verkley offered her the contract, Eliana signed it.

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Watching her, Verkley suddenly grabbed her hand and firmly stated, “That’s not your name.”

“What? That’s right? Eliana Mussieux.”

What does he mean?

Eliana stared at him blankly, and Verkley repeated himself.

“I mean your real name. That is not it.” He pointed to “Eliana Mussieux” scribbled on the paper.

Eliana’s gaze shifted from the signature to him.

His blue eyes were so cold they made her shiver.

Her blank face reflected in his eyes that looked straight at her.

Since when has she had that look on her face?

Eliana was unfamiliar with her expression in his eyes.

It felt strange maintaining eye contact with him.

She didn’t understand the redness on her face.

Eventually, Eliana averted her gaze first.

For some reason, she felt embarrassed while staring at him.

And she repeated his words in her mind.

‘Real name…’

He asked for her name, not Eliana Mussieux.

Eliana looked as dazed as a frozen screen, and Verkley jutted his chin as if telling her to hurry.

“You’re not going to tell me?”

“My name is…” Eliana stammered, her lips barely moving.

It was a name she had not been called since entering the novel.

It was a name that she never believed anyone would use, and because of that, she never thought of it.

No wonder her mouth couldn’t pronounce the words that easily.

After hesitating for a long time, Eliana barely answered, her tongue sitting heavy.

“It’s Sun… hari, my name.”

It was unfamiliar.

She never thought she would mention this name here.

It was as if the name had awkwardly circulated inside her mouth.

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Verkley smiled at Eliana’s answer.
“I was expecting it to be something bizarre since you were taking so long.”

“…”

“They’re similar.
Sunha‘ri’, E‘li’ana.”

[ T/N: In Korean, they actually are similar.
Eliana is pronounced —> El-ri-ana.
Sunhari is pronounced —> Sonha-ri.
]

He pronounced the “ri” strongly.

Hearing the name after a long time was just awkward.

Even though it was originally her’s, it was an unnatural sound, as if the relationship had become estranged.

It was not until he mentioned it that Eliana realized their names had something in common: “Ri.”

“…You’re right.
Sunhari.
Eliana.” Eliana murmured in a sentimental voice.

It was just something they had in common, but somehow she felt like there was a connection between Eliana Mussieux and herself.

Eliana repeatedly muttered, taking turns between their names.

Verkley, who was watching her, grinned.
“All right.
I’ll refer to you as ‘Lili’ from now on.”

“Huh? What’s with that weird name?” Eliana frowned at the unexpected pet name.

Verkley rubbed his jaw without any concern.

“Doesn’t the nickname suit your position? It sounds good for a dog.”

“…” 

Does he think of her as a dog?

Eliana remained silent and stayed still.

She knew it would hurt her pride if she said anything.

It would be like declaring herself a dog.

“Why, you don’t like it?” Verkley asked with a bright smile.

That sounded a lot like, “Do you want to die?”

Eliana nodded straight away and gave a servile smile, putting aside her pride.

“I-It’s nice.
Cute.”

“Right?”

“Yeah…” 

Verkley grinned once again while Eliana trembled in agreement.

‘You’re totally playing with me, play with me.’

It was kind of annoying, and when she secretly glared at him, he tapped on the paper.

“Write down your real name next to it.
Don’t put anything else.”