Playing the Perfect Fox-Eyed Villain Chapter 117

Episode 117. An Open Secret (3)

Aiden de Donatien.

When I saw his face at the entrance of the lab, I stuck out my tongue inwardly in disbelief.

'That Corund guy, how on earth did you handle things?'

The barrier has been lifted, but Aiden, the person involved, is still here.

I glanced at him.

The guy with the venomous look and chilling murderous spirit reminded me of a fly.

But it didn't feel like it would be as easy to solve as it was when I cut out the snow before.

The tense atmosphere was just a playground for 'Yurien' to play in.

The venom that pricked my skin was already so familiar that it felt like a fleeting amusement.

The problem is.

'I don't like it here… … .'

location.

Since this is Aiden's lab, there will be a lot of magic installed here that will be helpful to him.

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⇒ <Insight> Discovered an attack magic circle.

⇒ <Inspection> Detecting a defensive magic circle… … .

⇒ 〈Insight〉 Trap magic… … .

⇒ 〈Insight〉 … … .

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Look at this.

As Aiden came in, the magic circles connected to him began to slowly reveal themselves. Damn.

In addition, there were many dangerous things. If you directly receive these, no matter how strong Yurian's body is, it will not work.

'… … Really.'

Here's another problem.

The ego of 'Yurien' was refusing to run away and avoid this place.

This body, unable to overcome its thirst and stimulation for battle, could not overlook Aiden's repeated provocations.

'End it here.'

My body was being so convinced.

'The body goes before the head.'

I never knew a strong ego could work like this.

But this time, I also sympathized with 'Yurien's' thoughts. It was time to conclude it.

“The alarm installed on the bookshelf went off, so I came running to see what was going on……”

Aiden, who had his cane resting on the ground, sighed, his face turned grim, but I could tell.

Although he pretends to be calm, he is filled with tremendous anger inside.

For example, something like a 'red haze' appeared above the guy's head.

“Irene.”

Thump──!

Aiden gave me a hard swing with his cane, then looked at me and then turned his gaze to Eileen.

“Why are you here?”

“……The demonic phenomenon in the slums. While investigating that, I found out the location of this place.”

“Why would a magician of the Magic Tower do something like that! Why not leave it to the dogs of the royal family, like the knights or the closed eyes!”

If a normal person were to see this, they would be most curious as to why the 'Black Knight' was here, but Aiden seemed to be deliberately trying to exclude me from the topic.

'Is that natural?'

There were rumors going around that the 'Black Knight' was punishing corrupt nobles and struggling to ensure the safety of his subjects, but this was not the case.

The 'Black Knight' has been acting to restrain the 'Dawn Society' from the beginning until now.

There's no way Aiden wouldn't know that.

That's why I don't want to mix words with Aiden 'The Black Knight'.

Because of a careless slip of the tongue, the Dawn Society, which should not have surfaced yet, should not be revealed.

“It is the duty of a wizard to resolve curiosity, my lord always said.”

“Excessive exploration invites trouble, the head of the household once added.”

“I would like to return those words to the master.”

When Eileen stepped forward and cut Aiden off, his face contorted.

“Isn’t it Aiden who led the experiment on demonization here?”

Her face was painted with disgust.

“If you were conducting inhumane experiments….”

“How many times have I told you not to pursue magic with such moral standards!”

widely!

Aiden, his expression filled with anger, struck the ground with his staff again.

“I’ll pretend that you never entered my lab without permission. So, come this way.”

The guy who was talking nonsense gestured to Irene.

Aiden's solemn voice would have made the usual Eileen feel intimidated, but she shook her head from side to side and refused to listen to him.

“What I saw today must not be forgotten.”

Aiden clicks his tongue at Eileen's confident attitude.

“You don’t even fulfill your family’s mission properly, so I couldn’t just leave you half-assed.”

With a muttered voice, Aiden thrust his staff forward.

As expected from a wizard who handles the element of gold, sharp metals began to shoot out in all directions.

Sasaak. Sasaak.

It wasn't difficult to avoid or bounce off them.

Even Eileen, who was taken aback by Aiden's sudden attack, used magic to protect herself.

'Is there another way to do it?'

That thought occurred to me, but before that, my body kicked off the ground and closed the distance between me and Aiden.

It's a very easy development considering that you're dealing with a 'Bargo' level wizard.

For a moment, I wondered if there was a secret weapon.

The instinct of Yurian that ruled my body did not stop moving forward to put an end to this evil relationship.

“There, it’s dangerous!”

At that moment, I heard Irene's urgent voice from behind and brought me back to my senses.

'Was it here?'

I noticed a magic circle emitting a soft glow from under the stone right below my feet.

'Is it a trap?'

I hastily stepped back before I could step on it, and the explosion caused fragments of metal to rise up like an active volcano.

'That was dangerous.'

I glanced at the spot where the trap had been triggered, then turned my gaze back to Aiden.

Although I had figured them out through 'Spotlight' before Eileen could warn me, they were so spread out that it was difficult to find them one by one.

Judging by his form, he seems to be relentlessly casting spells.

That's what a wizard does against a knight.

It would be easy to defeat them if they could just approach, but wouldn't it be foolish abuse for a wizard to allow them to approach?

'so.'

I have something prepared for this day!

One stroke of writing

After concentrating all his nerves on the tip of the sword, he thrust out the 'Moonjang Sword' as if drawing a picture in the air.

Aura converted through mana blood.

As they took flight through the air with physical force, Aiden's face lit up with horror.

'I thought this distance was safe.'

As the 'Black Sword' hits Aiden's arm.

“Kuaaaah!”

Aiden dropped the cane he was holding with a shrill scream.

The boy rolled on the ground a few times, then began to search for the cane he had dropped in a hurry.

After a moment, the guy saw me rushing towards him and started to run away into the sewer with a thoughtful look on his face, leaving his cane behind.

‘… … Are we going to continue like this?’

He's a nobleman after all.

Where did he go when he confidently said, 'I am a candidate for the head of the Donatien family.' Tsk.

When I see a guy with such pride running away with his butt turned, I can only laugh in vain.

Just like this… … It’s okay if I let it go… … right?

'no!'

As such a weak thought arose, the hand holding the sword began to tremble.

Both legs were already moving in the direction Aiden had run away to.

'I have to finish it now.'

I condemn those who treat human life lightly. It was not for such a just reason, but for my own safety.

Now that I have the opportunity, I have to grab it.

***

Aiden, who knows the geography of the culvert, remembers everything that was located there, the magic that existed, and the traps that were set.

Running away fiercely is also a process to utilize it… … .

'fu*k, fu*k!'

It's just a cowardly excuse.

I dropped my wand, and got my arm cut by an 'Auror' that flew through the air.

They all suffered because they lacked skill.

'Why is the Black Knight here… … .'

Aiden walked down the dark path, enduring the flowing pain.

'Eileen, that year was the same.'

In order for the royal family to find out that something illegal has been done, the 'Black Knight' and 'Eileen' will have to survive and escape from here.

Even if Eileen were to leave this place and report what happened today.

'With my power, I can make it 'never happened'!'

The problem is the black knight.

'The guy must be killed here, no matter what.'

Losing your research journal is a painful experience.

They also lost the disciples who operated them.

But if only I can survive! If only I can overcome this adversity!

Aiden thought that he would somehow be able to recover.

and.

Why Pintel? Why Gerard.

Aiden had no idea why there was such a fuss about the name 'Black Knight'.

But today was the moment I finally saw his face.

I felt some kind of sticky feeling.

The world would call this 'horror'.

'I felt a strangely strong obsession with him. He would definitely follow me to the end.'

Aiden, who had done so many things, could not find a connection with him, but he could feel that he had a great grudge against him.

Whew.

Aiden stopped running as a wind blew from somewhere.

What you see before your eyes is the end of the culvert, a cliff leading to a dam.

Originally, it was supposed to be a place to collect rain and river water, but it is always open as an unused underground water source.

So, it is a place like a cliff that does not contain any water.

The moment I was convinced that 'if I fall, I will die.'

A familiar voice was heard from behind.

“This is a dead end.”

Turning his head to look at his face again, Aiden felt his body stiffen.

'How is that… … . Could this be the appearance of a hero that is only mentioned in legends?'

Aiden thought that it would be more fitting for him to be a grim reaper who takes lives.

“The height looks incredible. Could you survive if you fell? Otherwise, I don’t know why you fled all the way here.”

“Shut up……!”

A cold sweat ran down Aiden's back, making him feel uncomfortable.

“You bastard, what on earth is your purpose…!?”

“……World peace.”

World peace?

That's not even funny!

Aiden wanted to swear, but instead he turned his gaze to where the 'Black Knight' was standing.

'We need to get a little closer.'

Clenching his fists, Aiden waited for the 'Black Knight' to approach.

“Do you have a grudge against me? Or are you just taking out your anger on the ‘Dawn Society’?”

The 'Black Knight' approached Aiden, who was screaming in agony.

Slowly, holding the pitch-black sword that magically shot out 'Aura'.

“If it’s the latter… I can help you. Information on the ‘Dawn Society’ and the Arch Bishop who currently manages the ‘Dawn Society’….”

“The one currently in charge of the ‘Dawn Society’ is the Patriarch, not the Arch Bishop.”

Aiden flinched as he continued speaking.

“Uh, how…….”

“There is a way to know everywhere.”

As the 'Black Knight' approached again, Aiden began to measure the distance between him and him.

One step, two steps. The last third step.

The moment he set foot on the ground, Aiden activated the 'gem magic' installed on the ceiling and blew it up.

BAM──!

There was a loud noise, and debris flew everywhere, and dust obscured the view.

'Did he die…?'

I'm looking forward to it just in case.

“Useless things…….”

The soliloquy of the 'Black Knight' was heard through the dust.

Aiden also knows that if he was going to die from such a small explosion, he wouldn't have had such a hard time.

“……Ugh!”

But Aiden's plan was to come later.

Something begins to drip from the ceiling, accompanied by a sloshing sound.

Crunch──!

It was hard to see because it was covered in dust, but it was the remains of the 'demon experiment'.

Experimental waste collected for later processing.

It was highly toxic and full of magic, making it ideal for killing someone.

“Kuaaaah!”

Aiden burst into rage as a scream, like a terminal death knell, was heard from the dust.

“K, kekekekekeke! Stupid…… gulp, gulp!”

Chiiik──!

As the 'mucus' poured down from the ceiling and flowed down the cliff, a vicious 'magic' rose up like steam.

If the 'remnant thoughts' of a demon are this toxic, the mana blood in the entire body of an ordinary person who has no relation to a 'demon' will be twisted and contaminated.

If you are lucky, you will become a 'demon' through 'demonization', but that will mean loss of self and biological death.

“You damn bastard, you’re making me spend all the money I saved.”

As the tension eased, Aiden let out a swear word.

He usually criticized those who harbored such vulgar remarks, but this time, he blurted them out without realizing it.

“Next is Eileen. That stupid bitch, put your family’s wishes first above all else…… and…….”

Aiden continued to speak and felt that something was wrong.

However, the mucus dripping from the ceiling still boasted a strong 'magic' and clearly showed off its presence.

'What? What's wrong… … .'

At that moment, a black shadow emerged from the place filled with mucus.

“Ugh, ugh……!”

For a moment, Aiden's breath almost stopped.

The body of the 'Black Knight' was intact despite being covered in 'Remnant Thoughts', but strong cracks were forming on his hideous mask.

“Be thankful you didn’t wear your favorite coat today.”

“Hey, how are you okay!!!”

Aiden shouted in a voice as loud as a wall.

The 'residual thoughts' of the demon contaminate all living things, transforming them into 'demons', limbs of the demon without self.

“How can you…… be…… sane…… with all that mucus on you!?”

"well."

This phenomenon completely overturns the results of his own research.

Aiden was furious that the data he had accumulated had been tampered with.

Thud thud.

At the same time, I felt fear towards the 'black knight' who was slowly approaching me.

Conflicting emotions clashed, and my legs wandered, wondering whether I should run away or fight.

“Maybe it’s because there’s nothing in this damn body that can be called a ‘self.’”

Aiden looked at the 'Black Knight' with bloodshot eyes.

Pitter-patter──!

Meanwhile, the mask of the 'Black Knight' began to crack and gradually fall apart.

“Now, I’m getting to the point where I’m even confused about who ‘I’ refers to.”

Inside, a face was revealed.

“You, you…….”

“Aside from that, I’m glad that there doesn’t seem to be any major complaints about either choice right now. The most important thing, after all… is my mental health, Sir Aiden.”

A familiar, hateful, cross-eyed man.

The moment its outline was clearly revealed.

Bam.

Aiden was pushed by the hand of the 'Black Knight' and was falling from a high cliff.

I blame myself for not believing Gerard.