I Married the Beautiful Female Protagonist In Order To Survive

38. You’ve caught my attention, man

Having barely escaped with my life, managing to flee from a group of people who came to “kill me” out of revenge within my own “die-die-die” script, I found myself in a safe place. Unless I was out of my mind, I wouldn’t turn back and plunge back into danger.

But as the script demands, I had no choice!

【Moriarty is being pursued by the assailants who just attacked O’Rare!】

This time it wasn’t me, but the knowledge-driven Professor Moriarty who was in danger! In this hurried script, I didn’t even have the time or opportunity to bring in a supporting character for assistance. I could only quickly inform Kephiel about our imminent danger before turning back to find her!

What’s more important, knowledge or life, my esteemed professor!? That said, I truly couldn’t let Professor Moriarty come to harm. As Kephiel’s mentor for this subject competition, if something happened to Moriarty, Kephiel’s seemingly certain path to promotion would absolutely hit a snag! I couldn’t let my fear of death obstruct Kephiel’s advancement!

If we take a step back, as long as conditions permit, no normal man wants to appear cowardly in front of a girl.

While scanning the script for parts without a “death ending” on my way back, I burst through the door of Professor Moriarty’s office, shouting urgently into the pitch-black room.

“Professor!”

“Wh… why are you back!?”

A panicked voice echoed in the dark room, illuminated only by moonlight, as Moriarty turned to look at me from beside her desk, her eyes filled with utmost surprise!

Of course, I’ve come back. What do you think, that I’d be stuck playing cards with you!?

“Professor, what are you saying about research reports at a time like this! Those documents can be replaced with a bit of time, safety is far more important!”

Moriarty looked at me as if she didn’t recognize me for a moment, then sighed and began to tidy up our research diagrams from today. Once the panic had passed, her demeanor seemed less tense and more… a bit resigned?

“These diagrams are very important; some ideas cannot be replicated exactly. We definitely can’t let our opponents, who are clearly out for revenge, snatch them away. Even if we report it later, they won’t take responsibility.”

Damn! Are you the legendary old lady hearted girl!? What is this, pretending to be a learned scholar at such a time!

I quickly grabbed Moriarty’s hand to stop her from continuing her chaotic tidying: “Professor, as long as you’re here, Kephiel’s research can continue. If something happens to you, we and Kephiel will be done for.”

Moriarty set down what she was doing and smiled at me: “Next time you try to charm a girl, remember not to bring an extra girl along, or it sounds pretty scummy.”

I’m at a loss for words! This isn’t about charming you!

Helplessly, Professor Moriarty was stubborn as an old person and continued to organize the diagrams. Just as I was about to get tough and forcibly take her away, the already dangerous script changed in an instant!

【The assailants who attacked O’Rare have chased in!】

At this moment, no matter how nervous I was, I sensed something was wrong. Tonight’s death script was like a shadow following me. Clearly, I had tried to avoid detection in every way possible, so why were they managing to find me as if they had opened their heavenly eyes!?

Huh, rather than think about that, I should consider how to respond first!?

“Professor, they’re coming! Hide behind me!”

“…”

Ignoring Moriarty’s reaction, I positioned my body to shield her. If I remember correctly, Clefairy once said that Professor Moriarty was once a genius of the Great Yng Empire; perhaps she felt confident enough to return boldly, thinking her self-preservation was secure?

That being said, there are some things a man should feign, and even if I’m a rookie, I have to play my part completely. Who knows what tricks the other party might pull!

Shadows swirled, accompanied by Moriarty’s ominous voice from behind.

“Mr. Clefairy’s fiancé, if it weren’t for unavoidable reasons, I would truly admire you.”

What?

“I think I understand why Clefairy is so fond of you.”

I didn’t have time to respond.

Because several figures slipped into Moriarty’s office from various corners, and the death scripts surrounding me suddenly became clear, as if something was about to happen at any moment!

【Ogilvy was attacked and killed by thugs!】

【Ogilvy died of fear!】

【Moriarty killed Ogilvy!】

Huh!? Wait, the script just now was…

The unmistakable intent to kill rushed at me, and as a rookie, I couldn’t even tell whether this killing intent was coming “from behind” or “from in front.” However, in the next moment, the suffocating feeling I just experienced vanished, and with two cold glints flashing from outside, the two figures in front of me quickly dodged!

Then, at the moment the silver dagger pierced the floor, a familiar figure took the opportunity to burst in like a snow spirit visiting in the dead of night.

I immediately felt relieved because… almost all the death scripts that had just appeared vanished at that moment, so this figure couldn’t be anyone else!

“Professor, it’s okay now! Clefairy is here!”

“How did you know… tsk…”

In the next moment, the figure blocking my way lowered her hat and didn’t turn back, only glancing at me with concern.

“Con artist, take the professor and get away.”