Playing the Perfect Fox-Eyed Villain Chapter 4

Episode 4. Reaping the benefits (1)

The grounds of the 'Bayer Academy' were truly magnificent.

Even a simple calculation would show that it was so large that it was similar to the area of Yeouido.

It may be a place where the best talents in the empire gather, a place that is literally fit for a cradle of the best education.

“Oh, how are you, Yulian? It feels like it’s been a while since you’ve been to your alma mater.”

As I was looking around the Bayer Academy, Herand, who was next to me, suddenly spoke to me.

“Not bad.”

“Is that so?”

The purple haze that still meant 'fear' was shaking violently.

I understand how you feel, but I feel a little resentful since I didn't do anything about it.

All I did was answer a question.

“You can go back now, brother. Thank you for taking the time to come here and see me off.”

“Oh, no. Since I’m here, I want to see how the ‘Closed Eyes’ entrance test is conducted.”

huh?

I thought you were so scared that you wanted to go as soon as possible… … .

I felt something a little strange here.

According to my trait, <Color of Negation>, the emotion that Herand feels is definitely 'fear'.

Of course, the cause was the unwanted companionship of me, 'Yurien'.

Even so, the fact that he answered like that meant that there was another reason that had nothing to do with his will.

'Surveillance?'

The Cryphat family regarded their famous collateral relative, Yurian, as a thorn in their side.

Even the reputation he built up was often infamous, so he was a headache for his family.

He must have been desperate to somehow stir up trouble in every single case.

'Are you here to monitor this entrance test, exactly?'

Of course, you shouldn't be excommunicated now.

Although he was possessed by Yuri, he was unable to fully regain the power he previously possessed.

In a situation where rumors are circulating that he has lost his memory, if he is excommunicated from his family, his deterrence against external discontent will certainly be weakened.

'Those guys who hold a grudge will come running at us like a swarm.'

This cross-eyed villain character has done a lot of terrible things.

He is a villain who not only tortured prisoners of war, but also killed countless commoners and nobles under the pretext of the imperial order.

There are many within the Empire who dream of revenge against Yurian.

If there is even the slightest opening… … .

'I'll aim for your neck right away.'

I could feel it clearly just by looking around the Bayer Academy.

“It’s Yurian…….”

“Yurian from ‘Closed Eyes’?”

“Why is there a mad dog of the royal family here?”

“Be quiet! Keep your voice down and don’t make eye contact!”

Students gossiping while looking at me.

They all had purple haze floating above their heads.

Just seeing Yulian was enough to make me terrified.

Fear may be a deterrent at the moment, but considering the emotions that lie beneath, it is by no means a reassuring situation.

'Damn… … I can totally relate to that.'

Aren't I also an anti-Yurien fan like them?

I could 100% empathize with the fear, as well as the negative emotions buried beneath it.

But that's not possible now.

What can I do, I am that 'Yurien'.

I sighed deeply at the unpleasant current situation.

Herand, who was nearby, flinched greatly.

At this point, I feel sorry.

I tried to hurry to the place where the entrance test was being held in order to forget about reality even a little.

“Hello, Yulian.”

If only a hoarse voice hadn't come from right behind me.

'You're quite bold, pretending to know Yurian.'

With that thought in mind, I turned my head to check the face of the tall figure.

Dark blue hair reminiscent of the night sea. And green eyes that look like embroidered emeralds.

She was a beautiful woman who would make any man turn his head at least once.

“……Eileen?”

Irene de Donatien.

He is one of the supporting characters appearing in "Let's Kill the Demon King Now".

He was a full professor at Bayer Academy under the Adratan Empire's Magic Tower.

At the young age of 24, he is a magical genius who knows how to control the 5th level of the element 'gold' among the 5 elements.

In the game, he appears in the academy story and gives the protagonist a lot of advice.

But… …Why is Eileen pretending to know Yurian?

‘… … Did you know Yurian?’

I don't know.

The only thing I know in detail is the game's main character, Haydn Reich, and the people around him.

Anyway, I couldn't just sit still since the other person was pretending to know.

It was a moment when I tried to say hello as naturally as possible.

A flame burned above her head.

A red that is almost black like nothing I've ever seen before.

'This color is… … .'

For a moment I was confused by the color of emotion I saw for the first time.

As time passed, I began to vaguely get a sense of it, like when I first saw the 'Purple Azalea'.

aversion.

A feeling different from fear, like the sharp edge of a knife, was strongly imprinted on my mind.

'Why?'

There's no way I know.

Why does Irene have such feelings?

'It's clear that something happened that I don't know about… … .'

Not knowing what happened between the two is a problem, but the bigger problem is that the emotion is 'disgust.'

Although it is better than 'hostility', it is not very good news considering the possible risks.

Even if it's a fearful enemy, it won't suddenly attack you, but if it's a hatred that borders on hostility, it's not at all strange for it to come out with force at any time.

'If Eileen turns into an enemy… … it won't be easy.'

He is a top 5-tier magician with the 'Gold Element'.

With the existing Yurian abilities, I wouldn't be able to defeat him right away, but with my current abilities, I think it's safe to say that I have no hope of winning.

So, we must not show any gaps.

It was necessary to perfectly portray Yurian, who was strong enough to at least dispel the rumors of him losing his memory.

“Half of the Donatiens family, who gave you permission to speak to me?”

I thought about it after putting it in my mouth.

Seriously, no matter how many times this kid dies, he's still speechless.

The problem is that it's me.

What the fu*k.

***

Even for a wizard, being a collateral branch was a disadvantage that he would have to carry with him for the rest of his life.

Wizards placed importance on the purity of mana that accumulates in the body over generations.

Naturally, it was thought that this blessing could only be inherited by the direct lineage and not by collateral lines.

Among magicians, it is said that this is mixed with impurities.

But in reality, there isn't much difference in the ability to use magic.

It was simply a discrimination and an outdated custom prevalent in the wizarding society that valued bloodlines.

'pup.'

Eileen bit her lip.

He remembered what Yurian had said to him earlier.

A derogatory term used to refer to her: 'Half of the Donatien family.'

Although he achieved the feat of becoming the 5th rank gold element at a young age, he was treated as a half-blood because he was a collateral relative of the Donasieng family.

Because half of her blood flowed from commoners who had no connection to magic.

'Saying the word I hate the most without any hesitation… …!'

It was a mistake to pretend to know.

I heard that you had suffered a head injury while hunting a high-ranking demon, so I stopped by to say hello… … .

That shallow personality, which must still be the same, has not gone anywhere.

It was the height of arrogance, with no shame or humility to be found.

'You're in the same group as me!'

What made me more upset was that he said that to someone who was in the same situation.

Irene looked down at the parade ground where the 'Closed Eyes' induction test was being held, her fists shaking.

There is no other reason why she, a magic professor at the academy, came to a place where only knights would come.

A member of the Imperial Agency, the 'Closed Eyes' and a collateral branch of the Cryphat family. It was to witness the fall of Yurian, who was famously nicknamed the 'Smiling Executioner'.

'Huh, I didn't even know the entrance test was a trap.'

Eileen smiled faintly.

Among the hopefuls gathered at the parade ground was the second son of the Torso family, who were close friends with the Cryphat family.

In the entrance test, only those whose skills were acknowledged by the instructor could enter the group.

The method has been to test one's skills through sparring since ancient times.

That is, instructor Yurian must spar with the second son of the Torso family for the entrance test.

'If the second son of the Torso family gets hurt in the process, the Elder Council won't let it go.'

Cryphath, who had previously controlled the council of elders, was looking for a reason to excommunicate Yurian, who was a thorn in his side despite being a collateral member.

This entrance test was more like a play for that purpose.

Even if Yurian enjoys the protection of the royal family, it will be difficult for him to avoid this interrogation.

It won't be easy, as there are even rumors that the nobles belonging to the Senate will stick together and not leave it alone.

Yulian should never have shown up here.

Airi sneered at Yurian, who was about to appear in the parade ground.

But at that time, Yurian, who was looking around at the applicants, made the same expression as her.

“I didn’t know there would be this many applicants. But they’re all just trash.”

The aspiring recruits and spectators start to stir in an instant.

But no one complained.

I was overwhelmed by a strange atmosphere that I knew but didn't know.

Watching this, Eileen recalled the past.

I'm talking about the time when that appearance seemed ideal.

Irene first met Yurian while she was attending Bayer Academy.

At that time, Yurian was the most trustworthy senior of all.

Although they were only one grade apart, he was a very affectionate and outshined other nobles of the direct line despite being labeled as a collateral line.

He quickly rose to prominence as a new talent in the empire with his unprecedented swordsmanship.

In a situation where people of ordinary backgrounds are likely to become just ordinary people due to despair, Yurian was special.

This was especially true for Irene, who wanted to shed the 'collateral' label and be recognized.

I literally admired it.

This person could achieve great feats that would change the world's perception of him as a representative of the 'collateral line'.

Irene, who was too young at the time, couldn't tell the difference between 'admiration' and 'love'.

So, I wrote a love letter to Yurian with all my heart──.

“Ahhhhhhh!”

Eileen, recalling her dark history, held her head and screamed quietly.

I shivered without realizing it, at the extremely embarrassing memory.

“Phew…….”

I finally caught my breath and calmed my mind.

Anyway, Yulian was different back then than she is now.

He was a man of great honor, caution, and ability who was expected to represent numerous collateral lines.

But, contrary to expectations, Yulian changed her mind.

From the hope of a collateral noble to the mad dog of the imperial family.

In order to advance in life, he would even kill children, gradually building up his notoriety for his own honor and success.

Such behavior not only caused a bad reputation among the public, but also drew strong antipathy from nobles of collateral origin, such as Eileen.

Even though they were already receiving bad reviews, Yurian's notoriety further strengthened the perception that 'this is why collateral lines are not good'.

'It's better. I might as well be stripped of my noble title while I'm at it.'

I was a little worried when I heard there was an accident recently, but that was it.

Even though I had confirmed that it was okay on the bad side, I hoped that this would be the opportunity to bring it down so that it could not be installed any more.

Because there is no way out of this situation in the first place.

'How to subdue someone without getting hurt while sparring? There's no way that could happen… . . . '

“To all those who wish to join……”

That was when.

A quiet voice echoed through the parade ground.

Everyone's eyes, including Eileen's, turned to the man who opened his mouth, 'Yurien Kreifart Frasson'.

“Do you know what sound a person makes when he dies?”

Everyone trembled in fear at those words.

At that moment, Eileen felt something was wrong.

That he had greatly underestimated him.