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<p> I became the younger sister of the male protagonist in a martial arts novel. </p> <p> A terminally-ill side character, who was sold to the Demon Cult for the family's sake. </p> <p> * * * </p> <p> "How come you don't want anything from me?" </p> <p> He, who was to be my husband, would occasionally ask, as if he couldn't understand. Whenever he asked, my answer remained the same. </p> <p> "Because there's nothing I want." </p> <p> However, despite my answers, he would gift me many things. He sent money to my family, bought me jewelry, and gifted me with the ivory and silk from the western lands. </p> <p> "Don't you want anything more?" </p> <p> He asked again if I wanted something, and I still just shook my head. </p> <p> Normally, he would nod and turn away, but today, he stood there staring at me. When I approached him, asking if something was wrong, his head drooped weakly onto my shoulder. </p> <p> "Why do you lie to me every single time?" </p> <p> He slowly lifted his hand and grabbed my wrist. </p> <p> "Why won't you ask me…" </p> <p> He sounded desperate, as though he would fall apart at any moment. </p> <p> "…To save you?" </p>
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