Playing the Perfect Fox-Eyed Villain Chapter 162

Episode 162. Guesswork (1)

It was actually something I couldn't understand.

Aiden de Donatien.

As the head of the Donatien family, he must have lived a life without any shortcomings, so how could he have done something so morally disloyal?

“……Aiden.”

Missing. No, the air that had been bustling since Aiden's death began to calm down at some point as if it had been a lie.

The high-ranking officials of the family were looking for a new head of the family to lead the family in the future, and were busy erasing Aiden's traces of his 'illegal' activities.

Eileen muttered to herself as she watched the servants moving Aiden's belongings around the Donatien mansion.

“Yeah, you should have kept your distance.”

Even though I worked so hard for my family.

Coming back is… … .

If you think about it, he wasn't a bad person, he was just focused on his work.

Anyone in that position would have no choice but to act that way… … .

"bad……."

– 'Avoid breathing inside the mansion. Doesn't the air mix with the garbage?'

“People…….”

– 'The reason you are trusted by the Tower despite being a mongrel is because the blood of the prestigious Donatien family flows through your veins. Always keep that in mind.'

“That’s not it…….”

– 'Your father was the most stupid of the family. That's why he fell for the trashy blood.'

Yeah, he wasn't a bad person.

He was a piece of trash!

Even though the head of the household died, Irene wasn't particularly hurt, but the more she thought about it, the more she began to think that she had died well.

“Ugh, ugh!”

A person is dead, and you are having such poisonous thoughts.

Eileen was trying to clear her mind by coughing.

“Irene.”

Turning her head to the voice calling her name and checking someone's face, Eileen greeted politely.

“Master Gadra, are you here?”

“Well… Since the head of the household is dead, I guess I have no choice but to visit the mansion.”

Guarda de Donatien.

The wrinkled old man brushed his beard back in response to Eileen's greeting.

“Why, the endings that the heads of the Donatien family meet always have something in common.”

“……Is that so?”

“In terms of death, didn’t the former head of the household, Toshuang, travel to the Allied Nations for research and return as a corpse?”

Listening to his words, Irene thought to herself.

Is there something wrong with the position of 'head' of the Donatien family?

“Thanks to you, I ended up coming back. I was planning to spend the rest of my life as a technical advisor to the Academy.”

“Come to think of it, when the former head of the Toshuang family passed away, didn’t Gadra take over as the temporary head of the family?”

"okay."

“Then, this time too, Lord Gadra will take on the temporary position until the next head of the household is decided.”

At Eileen's words, Gard ran his hand through his beard with a dubious expression.

“Well, I don’t know. I’m old, after all.”

Guarda, straightening his back, shows the nuance that he should now step away from active duty.

Looking at him like that, Irene smiled awkwardly.

In fact, it was Gard who made it possible for the current Eileen to continue her research in the Donatien family.

Pureblood is good, but in the end, what matters is performance, and he is the only one in the family who supports him.

“I see……”

“Yeah, how about that?”

“What do you mean?”

“Eileen, how about you take charge of the household?”

The moment she heard Gadra's words, Eileen felt her mind go blank.

“Me, me!?”

"okay."

Eileen was fully aware of the consequences of these words.

Even if it was Gadra's words, it was clear that if these words reached the ears of other family members, they would be met with fierce opposition.

The reason is.

“I, I’m a collateral? Half of it is…….”

“Blood from outside?”

When Eileen nodded, Gard laughed heartily.

“But half of the blood in my veins is that of the Donatien family.”

If you say so, that's true, but… … .

“Just look at what happened to those ‘pure-blooded’ people who took over the family. This family would be better off with someone with less ‘Donatien’ blood in it.”

Eileen nodded at Gadra's words, which seemed to convey strong conviction.

Well, that's true.

However, I did not really think that the position of 'head of household' would suit me.

“I’m not asking you to decide right now anyway. I need to hear what other family members have to say.”

“That’s true too.”

As she nodded, several thoughts crossed Eileen's mind.

After being criticized by her family for a long time, Irene has become accustomed to it.

For her, the position of 'head of household' seemed very far away, but she never imagined that it would become this close.

'Go… … .'

If you become the head of the Donatien family, there will be many benefits.

But what caught Eileen's attention more than that was something else.

'If it works… … will I be able to open the 5th-grade library of the Magic Tower?'

Something I wanted so badly, but couldn't see.

It was quite a tempting thing.

I didn't say anything though.

***

“There’s been a lot going on lately. Still, I knew you’d come back. I’m so glad.”

Eileen, who had returned to her teaching position, politely thanked the friendly Bayer Academy vice principal, Alomm Czorni, for asking after her well-being.

“Yes, thanks to the vice principal.”

Despite Eileen's thanks, Alomm's expression began to turn worried.

“Ugh… Even if Sir Aiden went missing, I never thought someone like the head of the Donatien family would conduct such an experiment….”

As he spoke, Alomm began to look at Irene's expression for a moment.

“Did I say something thoughtless? I’m sorry.”

“No, that’s what I was thinking too.”

Inside, Irene thought, 'Wow, this is so cool,' but she tried to remain calm and agreed with Alomm's words.

“So, when will you be able to teach Mana Operations again? If you’re still confused, I can postpone it until next semester.”

In fact, even though 'Aiden' died, only a small ripple occurred in Eileen's heart.

There wasn't really any change in emotions.

The only regret is that the research on the 'Honseok' has been temporarily suspended until the 'Donassien Family' matters are settled.

“Anytime is fine.”

Irene put that fact into her mouth.

“Really? If that’s the case…….”

At Eileen's words, Alom's face began to brighten.

BAM──!

But that was only for a moment.

Suddenly the door opened, and someone who appeared to be a professor from the academy entered.

“Ahem, who the hell opens the vice principal’s office door like that!”

Alomm opened his mouth to express his obvious displeasure, but the professor who had hurriedly entered had a thoughtful look on his face.

“Ah, Vice Principal Alom! The students who went on a field trip to the barrier have returned!”

Are you making such a fuss over something as trivial as that?

“You, with Sir Yurian!”

However, at the professor's subsequent words, Alomm was startled and his face darkened even more.

“Sir Yurian……!?”

Irene, who was listening to those words, was also surprised.

The smiling executioner, because his actions were always bad news for the parties involved.

‘… …Why Yulian?’

Eileen glanced at Alomm Chorni's face.

In the past, it would have been thought that the 'smiling executioners' who liked to show off were doing useless things to make their position known.

However, Irene's thoughts have changed due to his recent actions.

There must be a reason.

That's why I started looking at Aloem's face.

'It's possible that Yurian smelled something inside the Academy.'

It was a valid thought, she thought.

Because he was someone who had attended the academy with me.

And there must be a reason why he sometimes acts differently than usual.

'… Ugh.'

Oh, now I'm thinking about things I didn't want to think about during my time in school.

“Hey, let’s go out first! I have to meet Sir Yurian!”

Isn't that putting the cart before the horse? You're not a student, but you're welcoming Yurian.

Even as she thought that, Eileen stood up from her seat.

I was curious as to why Yurian did this.

***

As soon as I arrived in the system, the first thing I did was to quickly let people know about my 'ball'.

“Thank you for your hard work, Sir Yulian!”

“You’re truly Sir Yurian, going on an expedition to catch criminals.”

When I handed Zahat over to the Royal Guards, they were busy praising me and talking nonsense.

I decided to give them a firm warning with a smile.

“Sir Zahat has not yet been given a proper trial. For now, please treat him with the respect befitting his position.”

As I said that, the royal guards looked at me with blank expressions and then nodded.

Who would dare to disobey?

I looked at Zahat.

He must have noticed my gaze because he was smiling awkwardly.

Nothing will happen.

Furthermore, as Kaldrak said, I will intimidate the Chief Secretary, ‘Seden’, to make things go smoothly.

“Then, you will have to stay inside for a while, Lord Zahat.”

After seeing Zahat nod his head once, I headed straight to the academy.

'Damn, I'm so busy.'

The reason I went to the academy was to show off leading the students.

I didn't want to waste my precious time on this, but it was necessary in order to keep my contact with 'Kaldrak' as hidden as possible.

“You, Sir Yurian! Did you guide our students all the way here?”

Upon arriving at Bayer Academy, the first person to greet me was Vice Principal Alomm Chorni, who I had met before, looking very surprised.

He greeted me warmly, sweating profusely.

“Yes, I ‘accidentally’ ran into you on my way back from a ‘business trip’ outside for another matter.”

“Ha, haha… Thank you. Our students must have had a great experience! Not only did they have Sir Schwartz, but they also had the escort of Sir Yurian!”

That's right, that's right.

It's a huge deal to be escorted by a Knight Commander, but to be escorted by the Laughing Executioners as well.

There was also a demon attack on the way back from experiencing the barbarian raid in North Pool.

There's even me, the smiling executioner.

You must have been so nervous that you even broke out in a cold sweat.

“Shoo, thank you for your hard work, Sir Schwarz.”

Alomm also expressed his gratitude to Schwartz, who was glaring at him with a blunt expression right next to him.

He was greeted with a slight nod of his head, as if nothing had happened.

“Lord Schwarz, are you back?”

At that moment, a voice came from behind Alomm.

At the familiar voice, Alomm turned around and greeted the man.

“Principal Aitel, are you here?”

Oh, the headmaster of the academy that is only known through rumors?

In the game, there are only dialogues, and we have never encountered each other.

The man named Aitel, who Alomm greeted while lowering his body, looked relatively young for a position as 'principal'.

However, his appearance did not give the impression of an intellectual like a 'professor'.

If I had to say so.

'… … A gangster?'

Yeah, that's exactly what it feels like.

“Yes, Vice Principal Alum is also working hard.”

Principal Aitel waved to Alomm, who looked older than him.

The 'Confucian ideology' that remained in that appearance stirred a little, but soon became quiet.

The vice principal isn't someone I need to worry about.

"hmm?"

After that, Aitel met my gaze.

The guy let out a sigh, and a look of trouble began to appear in his eyes.

“Smiling… no, why is Sir Yurian here?”

At the same time, the color of 'fear' seen above the head.

Alomm also showed some 'color', but it was not a color that was this distinct.

When I thought about it, I realized that the picture they were seeing now was not a good one for them.

The smiling executioner came to his jurisdiction, and suddenly, without any report.

It would be natural to be scared in general, but if it's someone who's done 'bad things', it's even more painful.

“Is there any reason why I shouldn’t be here?”

Are you one of those types?