Playing the Perfect Fox-Eyed Villain Chapter 157

Episode 157. The Mask is Stripped

I was relieved that I had a convincing reason to accompany the Academy students, but at the same time, something inconvenient happened.

“Ahem.”

To have an Academy student accompany us on our journey to the system means that our 'seeing eyes' will be with us.

“Does it have to be this way?”

“Yes, then choose.”

“Ugh…….”

As I watched Zahat sigh, I gave him two choices.

First, do you want to be dragged away tied with a rope?

Otherwise, would you rather ride in a carriage with iron bars?

Hearing that, Zahat shook his head slightly.

“Anyway, being dragged by a rope doesn’t seem very humane.”

Unhumane? Haha. How funny.

Yulian, why is it that the 'Laughing Executioner' runs wild and does whatever he wants without anyone saying anything?

It's all because of the laws of the Adratan Empire.

The imperial family, which is the center of power, extremely hates breaking the rules they have established.

For that reason, 'setting an example' was considered important, and most citizens who broke the law were severely punished.

So that it never happens again.

“But being put in a carriage with iron bars is like being a clown.”

“Tsk,” Zahat clicked his tongue.

“I can’t help it since I’m going to the system with the pets, but it’s really annoying.”

The reason this incident happened is because I ended up leading the academy students.

Even though it's to create a plausible reason to return to the system.

The only reason I came here was to catch 'Zahart'.

If we drag him out without restraint, wouldn't the students be suspicious?

It is none other than 'Yurien' who is showing mercy to criminals.

'You'll think it's strange.'

I smile faintly as I watch Zahat twist his lips in thought.

“Sir Zahat is a criminal.”

"huh?"

“I belong to the Gamnun, an exclusive agency of the Imperial Family.”

“Oh, right?”

“So, please don’t complain and think of it as something natural and cooperate.”

“Okay.”

Zahat showed a troubled expression, but what could he do? He soon nodded.

“If you really don’t like it, why don’t you try both?”

"……what?"

“Can’t you just choose the path you like to take to get to the system?”

“Why don’t you just stand on your head and go?”

“That’s fine too.”

Zahat thought that he felt a bit more human than before and smiled.

“I guess I’ll be able to see my wife now. It won’t be a good thing, though.”

After that, even though his pupils were not dilated, a hazy feeling formed in Zahat's eyes.

The hazy look in his eyes disappeared, and he turned his gaze towards me again.

“That’s why the sharp gaze of the North Pool barrier seems to have receded.”

“What are you talking about?”

“I’m talking about the soldiers’ gaze.”

The gaze? It has changed, huh?

I think I know what you're talking about.

“Yurien, when you served here with me, everyone’s gaze wasn’t so kind compared to the merits you accumulated.”

To be honest, I'm still not pretty.

“Well, that’s to be expected.”

As he said that, Zahat glanced inside the barrier. Perhaps he was seeing something through the 'Aura Sonar'.

'You're a witch.'

I felt like she was hiding her appearance and watching the area.

“I didn’t tell the wedges, but even the great Kaldrak has changed his mind to the point of bringing in a witch who doesn’t even know English. I, too, will want a new leader.”

'What are you trying to say?'

Thinking like that, he looked at Zahat and opened his mouth with a serious face.

“It may be a blasphemous thing to say, Kaldrak.”

What on earth are you trying to say?

“I wonder if you could take control of the North Pool Wall and the Northern Front.”

“Huh huh…….”

I let out a short laugh. I don't know what intention it reflected in Zahat's eyes.

'What are you talking about, you punk?'

It was a laugh that came out without me knowing because I was slightly surprised.

He has no intention of seizing power and taking over the North Pool Wall to sever ties with the royal family.

“I am loyal to the royal family…….”

As the conversation continued, the figure of the 'witch', whose presence could only be detected, was revealed slightly.

“……Ugh.”

As I lock eyes with her from afar, I feel my hands tremble.

Immediately after leaving the cabin, my body starts reacting on its own, perhaps because of the conversation I had with the 'witch'.

“But why, Yurian?”

“I’ll be leaving for a moment.”

After saying that to Zahat, I stepped inside the barrier.

***

Return to the system from the 'North Pool Barrier'.

I know that, but there's one thing I secretly don't like about it.

‘… … This fu*king bastard.’

That is, 'Yurien's' ego began to gradually grow darker.

To be exact, before it was still as if it was sleeping, but now it is slowly starting to raise its head.

To add a little more, after hearing the story about 'Milena', my body started trying to move more on its own.

I washed my face with cold water, and although it calmed down a bit, my eyes kept seeing my trembling hands.

“How about calming down?”

A blood relative who gave her affection, and the only 'human' part that 'Yurien' possesses.

The only time that part reacts strongly is when the name 'Milena' is mentioned.

“Phew…….”

I tell myself to calm down, and I know it won't mean anything, but the face in the mirror keeps talking to me.

Abisha, ask the witch about 'Milena'.

If you don't answer, I'll cut off your limbs, so ask me any questions you have.

“Are you crazy?”

I absolutely hate having to use formal language in situations like this, but this is not the time to focus on that.

If I don't hold on to my ego even a little, I don't know what this body would do.

Moreover, while doing 'Save Road', Kaldrak's feelings for Abisha are not ordinary.

'Knowing what would happen if you killed the witch.'

A rampaging Kaldrak will lead the wedges and try to kill me at any moment.

Even knowing that, he insists on hearing only what he wants to hear.

As expected, he's crazy.

They only talk about the 'royal family' with their mouths, but it's clear that that's not the case at all.

“I know something big is going to happen, and I don’t care what happens to me, so I just want to hear what I want to hear, is that it?”

Actually, if I could communicate with 'Yurien', I would like to tell you too.

That 'Queen of Thorns' isn't a title that only good people can earn.

But even if I say this, you'll want to hear more and be more curious.

“So, please shut up and stay still.”

As I spoke to myself while looking in the mirror, the 'something' that had been running wild began to calm down a little.

Of course, it won't completely sink.

I know full well that you'll be ready to pop up anytime, anywhere.

I also know very well that he is not the type of person that can be solved with words.

If the 'witch' ever catches my eye again, or rather, if 'Yurien' recognizes me, I'm going to have a fu*king illness.

'I think it would be better to leave quickly.'

Because if I meet the 'witch' here, I don't know how 'Yurien's' body will move.

I wasn't planning on staying long anyway, but it might be better to bring it up a bit.

“Phew…….”

I sighed and left the sink, going out into the barrier corridor.

As the cold wind touched my wet hands, I felt as if I was going to freeze, but my eyes were more drawn to the person waiting than to my personal feelings.

“Miss Linne.”

She was waiting for me.

“I have a question.”

I was worried that maybe he had heard me talking to myself, but fortunately, judging from his expression, it didn't seem like that was the case.

'Phew. It only takes one time for a secret to be found out.'

“What happens if Lord Zahat returns to the system?”

“You ask such an obvious question, Miss Linne. Of course you will be brought to trial.”

Although he did not commit any serious crime, his desertion from the 'North Pool Barrier' is reprehensible.

“Then…… how will the verdict be reached…….”

Linne seems worried about Zahat's safety.

I guess it's because they're adults from the same sect that uses the same swordsmanship.

“Perhaps in the worst case scenario, you could be sentenced to death.”

“……Death penalty!?”

Linne was startled.

Still, it seems like he never imagined that the word 'death penalty' would come up.

'It was just one desertion.'

In fact, 'death penalty' would not be mentioned in the case of general desertion.

Even if it is an empire that places the highest priority on the status of the royal family, there is a corner of it that is somewhat indifferent to what happens at the 'North Pool Wall'.

Otherwise, who would go to that cold, hungry place where they might die at any moment?

But what holds him back is the fact that Zahat himself was the commander of the barrier.

There will be many who will not take kindly to the fact that he, who should have been an example to everyone, has deserted.

'Politically too.'

Now that the Sword Master has betrayed them, those who have fallen in love with him will be hoping that the 'blind warrior' will disappear like the morning dew on the execution ground.

“Lord Yurian.”

Linne met my gaze.

Somehow, I feel like there is something I want to ask you, something that feels like a strong will.

From my perspective right now, this is something I absolutely must not do.

“That’s difficult.”

And I thought I knew what it meant without even hearing it.

“I, I still don’t have anything to say…….”

“Miss Linne, discipline must be followed and the law must be obeyed.”

Her heart knows.

Through this journey, even I, who didn't have any special feelings for the character 'Zahart', ended up developing some affection for him.

but.

“I cannot let Lord Zahat go. With so many eyes watching me now, do you think Ms. Linne can bear the consequences of letting Lord Zahat go?”

I can't do that for my own safety either.

Furthermore, it is for the safety of Zahat's family living in the system.

It may seem unrelated now, but once it has come up as a topic, the royal family may engage in useless talk.

***

I know.

That his words were nothing more than childish tantrums.

Still, it is true that I hope that Lord Zahat doesn't suffer such a terrible fate.

Because this man, Yurian Kreifart Frasson, has that kind of power.

You also have the power to release Zahat and not punish him.

Even if it was handled differently, the words of the 'laughing executioner' would have been somewhat acceptable.

“Yeah…… right.”

But she also knows that saying any more would only lead to stubbornness.

At that moment when I was about to give up.

“Actually, I said this, but it could be passed over with a light punishment.”

At Yurian's subsequent words, Linne raised her head.

"yes?"

Linne's large eyes turned to him, but Yurian just smiled as usual.

“Your Majesty, you are very lucky. You have a connection with such a capable member of the Imperial Service. Haha.”

He let out a short laugh. It wasn't the disgusting, repulsive laugh that it had been before.

I feel affection somewhere… … .

'That's ridiculous.'

But if that's the case, then Zahat's sins can be reduced somehow.

Linne thought that if we add in what happened at the 'North Pool Barrier' this time, Zahat's crimes would be considerably lightened.

'thank god.'

As Linne was thinking about this and clearing her mind, she heard the indifferent tone of voice that had become familiar to her.

“Have you asked everything? Then I’ll take my leave.”

Linne opened her mouth again to Yurian, who was about to turn around as if he had no more business.

“One more.”

Yulian turns his head at his call.

Cross-eyed, emotionless.

Will there ever come a day when that face, like an iron fortress, will shake?

As she thought about that, Linne unintentionally blurted out unexpected words from her mouth.

“You are the Black Knight, right?”

'Ugh.'

Even as she spoke, Linne asked herself why she said such a thing.

In fact, I had my suspicions, but there was no confirmation.

It's just that when I killed the 'One-Armed Demon', the 'Black Aura' I saw on Yurian gave off a similar vibe to the 'Black Knight' I saw earlier.

How dare you ask such a question based solely on guesses and no evidence.

At that moment, Linne's eyes felt Yurian's emotions waver slightly.

It felt strange for a moment.

"you're right."

Yulian answered with a still smiling face.

"……yes?"

“What Ms. Linne said is correct.”