Mystic Eyes of Death Perception from Zero

"Graham-dono, you're quite cunning, but there's one thing you got completely wrong!" said Yae.

"Oh? Do tell..." Graham suddenly opened his eyes, looking at the red-haired maid.

"Even if you imposed the condition that 'I must not harm Priscilla Barielle', I can still kill you. If the caster dies, don't you think this curse-like contract will break?"

Yae smiled sweetly, her eyes gleaming with determination. She would kill Priscilla and make this arrogant man regret his actions!

She did not need his pity!

"Ah, you've just reminded me. Very well, let's add another clause: 'You must not harm me'. There, the contract is in effect~"

As Graham spoke, Yae shuddered, clutching her head in pain.

This was the contract's enforcement mechanism. The moment she entertained the thought of harming Graham, the contract retaliated, inflicting immense pain.

"Yae, you're still too naive. I gave you a chance. If you had left, considering how long we've known each other, I would have let you go...

After all, I know that even if I kill you, other assassins will come in your stead. But if you stay alive, you can delay the mission's progress. At the very least, it'll buy us some peace for a while."

"You're despicable!"

Yae bit her lip, glaring at Graham with hatred. The medium for the curse had been that kiss.

Stealing a girl's kiss to control her, how utterly shameless!

"Whatever. Honestly, you're the one who's winning here really, because I'm about to die... So from now on, it's up to you~" he said.

"Don't even think about it! Even if I can't kill you, I can still leave and abandon the mission! I'll just have to pay some price in terms of reputation!"

"Ah, Yae~! You've reminded me again. Fine, since you insist, let's add another clause..."

"You!" Yae was on the verge of tears. How could this man be so shameless?

She regretted everything...

Why did she take this mission? Running into such a despicable man was truly her misfortune!

And so, the assassin known as Yae, now burdened with multiple restrictions, was forced to become Priscilla's maid and bodyguard.

From now on, she could only move freely within the mansion or when Graham took her outside.

Of course, she could always choose to end her life for the sake of freedom.

Graham would not stop her, but he was confident Yae wouldn't do that.

She seemed to have a compelling reason to be an assassin...

...

Sitting alone in her room, Yae's face was pale. This time, she had lost completely.

This mission was impossible for her to complete. Not only was there Graham, the powerful knight, but Priscilla herself was incredibly strong.

The Yang Sword, which is capable of incinerating everything and with its homing effect, was not something a mere assassin like her, skilled only in ninjutsu and stealth, could handle.

It seemed she would have to stay here for a while. She wondered how her younger sister was doing...

...

"Graham-kun, you're too noisy!"

Priscilla pushed open the door, her beautiful crimson eyes glaring at him. But when she saw his pitiful state, her expression changed.

"What's with this ridiculous look? Didn't I tell you to clean up yesterday?"

"Ah, Hime-sama. That hurts my feelings. I've been risking my life to protect you~!" {T/N: Princess = Hime-sama}

"Enough nonsense. Have the maid clean you up, then come see me!"

"No need. I'm staying like this on purpose."

"What do you mean? Are you mocking me?" Priscilla's gaze turned dangerous as she scrutinized him.

"Of course not. I'm just saying goodbye to you, Hime-sama."

"Goodbye? And where do you think you're going?" Priscilla gritted her teeth, her anger palpable.

"Nowhere. I'm just taking a little break, like old man Leip did..." Graham weakly uttered these words as blood finally began to flow uncontrollably from his wounds, soaking the red carpet.

Grasping the gravity of the situation, Priscilla finally panicked, "What nonsense are you spouting?! Damn it, Yae!"

"Ojou-sama! I'm here... Oh my, Graham-dono, what happened? Did you finally get punished for disrespecting the Ojou-sama?" {T/N: My Lady/Young Lady/Mistress = Ojou-sama in this setting }

"Shut up! Yae, just help me carry him. We're going to visit someone!"

"Yes, yes~! As you wish!" Yae pretended to know nothing as she reached out to carry Graham.

Her expression was complicated, her face dark. As an assassin, she no longer understood her own heart.

But one thing was certain... if Graham really died, she would be deeply upset.

"Don't waste your effort Hime-sama. This is the side effect of my abilities. It's like the sun being obscured by a great abyss, ordinary magic can't restore its light. Likewise in my case, not even the kingdom's most renowned healer, the 'Blue' can restore me..."

"Shut up! Do you really want to die? Yae, quickly carry him!"

...

The luxurious dragon carriage hurriedly left the mansion, and just as hurriedly returned.

Now Priscilla owed a favor to another Royal Candidate, Crusch Karsten...

Crusch had sent her knight, Felix Argyle, the kingdom's most powerful healer who had the title 'Blue'. But as Graham had predicted, Felix's healing magic couldn't heal his wounds.

On the dragon carriage, Priscilla sat in silence, her face grim.

The 'Divine Protection of the Sun' could only work on herself. For others, they were simply destined to become mere fodder in her presence.

For the first time however, Priscilla found herself deeply despising her own blessing...

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{T/N: Yeah, bro is just enjoying the unnecessary drama lol... Someone please suggest a dope fic for me to try, no henta¡ or lolicon please... Even an mtl would be appreciated... }