Cursed Villainess’ Obsession

Mary anxiously stared at the magic circle glowing with a violet hue.

What Jerry had proposed to her was simple: uncover Ken's true feelings.

Among Raphne, Emily, and herself—using Jerry's dream magic to determine whom Ken favored the most.

And.

“If… your ranking is low, I’ll make some adjustments.”

Dreams, a peculiar phenomenon where human unconsciousness awakens during sleep, could be manipulated through magic.

Jerry claimed it was possible to subtly shift Ken’s unconscious prioritization of the three women.

“This might be cowardly.”

But Mary was uneasy.

If the scenes she witnessed in last night’s dream came to pass, she would lose everything.

If that were the case, she had no choice but to act, even if it meant stooping low.

Mary could not bear the thought of losing Ken.

“No, surely Ken loves all three of us equally.”

She shook her head to clear the doubts filling her mind.

If the results confirmed that his feelings were indeed fair among them, there would be no need for further intervention.

For now, as she waited, Mary wanted to believe in Ken.

“Hey, I just wanted to say thank you.”

“…What?”

Jerry, her body bound by chains as she focused on the magic, suddenly spoke.

Mary blinked, caught off guard by Jerry’s gratitude, and asked, “I don’t see why you’d need to thank me. This is just a transaction… You’re helping me, and I’m doing something for you in return.”

“Exactly. That’s what I’m thanking you for.”

“What are you talking about?”

“I mean it. Especially for that insatiable greed of yours, doubting your fiancé entirely. I find it truly amusing.”