I Was Reincarnated As The Older Brother Of A Villainess Destined to Die, So I Want To Change The Future By Raising My Younger Sister With My Own Hands. I Am The Strongest In The World, But My Little Sister Must Be The Cutest In The World - Volume 4 Chapter 8.2

Nina had also taken measures against the curse. Unlike me, she relied on swordsmanship, but it was still a countermeasure.

Either way, it was the expected outcome. If Count Kushipos was at a level of over 70, surpassing the final boss, then Nina had reached level 90. The difference in strength was clear.

Count Kushipos wore an expression of disbelief.

“N-No, it can’t be. Lies, lies, lies. I-I can’t possibly lose to such a repulsive beastman. I, who was enhanced by the curse, should have been the strongest!!”

“Repulsive, huh?”

That’s the root of Count Kushipos’ hatred for beastmen.

“Repulsive, right!? To mimic the form of humans and yet possess the ears and tail of animals, it’s nothing but an insult to humanity. Repulsive, repulsive. I endured it because it was the policy of His Majesty the Holy King, but to think my son would even consider marrying you. The blood of beastmen mixing into our family? Just imagining it makes me sick. Impossible, it was impossible. If that were to happen, death would be better!”

Somewhat incoherently, Count Kushipos continued his monologue.

“In a state of despair, unable to find a way to reject my son’s demand, it was at the height of my despair in this world. That woman appeared before me. She removed the chains from my heart. Thanks to her, I could eliminate beastmen without hesitation. I managed to eliminate the beastman nobles, including the Harnus family! It was the best feeling. I couldn’t forget that feeling, so I continued to capture and torment beastmen. But why are you still alive? Even though I tried every method, why won’t you die? Cough, cough…”

Due to his continuous angry shouting despite his grave injuries, Count Kushipos ended up spitting out a large amount of blood. The clump of blood he expelled was pitch-black, and there was no longer any hope for his survival.

It seemed that his deep-seated revulsion towards beastmen had driven him this far. Judging from his words, he had been on the edge to begin with, and the witch probably pushed him further.

His claims were nothing but selfishness. Hopelessly self-centered. How many beastmen had been hurt and killed because of this man? And how much damage could he do to Nina’s heart before he would be satisfied?

I felt the urge to punch him and end it, but I restrained myself. Nina, who actually wanted to kill him, was containing herself despite her trembling shoulders.

She stared at Count Kushipos, intending to witness his final moments.

Count Kushipos, who had been alternating between spitting blood and groaning, eventually succumbed. The malice and hatred that had clouded his eyes disappeared, and he transformed into a lifeless corpse.

“Is it over…?”

Nina, who had been looking down at the enemy in a daze, finally spoke up.

Despite pursuing her formidable foe with anxiety and fear, the conclusion had come too swiftly. Perhaps that’s why she didn’t quite feel the realization of having slain her archenemy with her own hands.

I patted her back and gave a firm nod.

“It’s over. You’ve overcome your fate.”

There was no solid proof. However, I could assert it with confidence. Nina had managed to escape the fate of death.

Over the past eight years of knowing Nina, she had endured rigorous and difficult training. And now, the fruits of her labor had finally borne results.

Gradually catching up with her emotions, Nina’s eyes became moist. Even though her expressions were usually reserved, it was evident that she was experiencing great joy in this triumphant moment.

“Thank you, Zex.”

In a slightly tearful voice, she expressed her gratitude, and I shrugged my shoulders.

“I didn’t do anything. It’s because you worked hard, Nina.”

In response, Nina shook her head.

“No. It’s because Zex was here that I could keep on living. I became stronger. Because Caron and everyone were here, my spirit didn’t break. Thank you so much.”

“I guess so. Then, you’re welcome.”

“Yeah.”

“Hehe.”

“Heehee.”

For a brief moment, we shared laughter. Bathed in a warm atmosphere, we shared a genuine sense of joy.

By the way, the exam that took place immediately afterward ended in Nina’s overwhelming victory. Most likely, after overcoming the fate of death, she had put too much spirit into it. I’ll probably have to console the beaten-up Orka later.