Playing the Perfect Fox-Eyed Villain Chapter 43

Episode 43. Misunderstanding in the middle of the night (2)

As I was entering the mansion after finishing my academy mission, I was taken aback by the sudden change in atmosphere in the mansion, but I maintained a calm expression.

A mansion overflowing with murderousness.

Something unnatural about the outside.

Unstable mana.

'It's come… … .'

I expected something like this would happen at least once after I became the villain, Yurian, of <Let's Kill the Demon King Now>.

There are many who hold a grudge against this cross-eyed villain, as many as the stars that decorate the night of the empire.

It's only natural that there are guys who want to vent that resentment.

'But I have accumulated enough skills.'

Now, unlike before, I have completed the 'Moonlight Sword'.

There is no need to be afraid, as I can easily protect my own body.

I braced myself, slowly opened the door to the mansion, and stepped inside.

The inside of the mansion was a mess.

Unknown fragments scattered here and there, and artworks lying in pieces here and there.

Crimson liquid splashed on the floor and walls, and unidentifiable corpses strewn everywhere.

They were proof that a fierce battle had taken place here.

'What? Why here… … .'

I felt puzzled, but continued walking toward the living room where I felt a presence.

Badly damaged and broken works of art.

I didn't know it, but a feeling of anger rose and fell for a moment, but maybe because they weren't things that I particularly had feelings for, I wasn't that upset.

'If it were the real Yurian, he would have screamed in anger here.'

I felt a strange boundary between 'Yurien' and 'me'.

Although it is the 'Yurien' mansion, it has been quite a long time since they lived here.

But the fact that there was no significant change in emotion at the sight of the mansion in disarray.

'This life won't change my feelings… … huh?'

At that moment, a hot emotion boiled up inside me, enough to make the strange feeling from just a moment ago seem insignificant.

'Angelica!!'

Inside the living room, I saw a potted orchid that I had cherished with great care, smashed and lying in a corner.

– 'How much did you pay Yurian to hire you? Five thousand nares? Ten thousand nares? You son of a bitch, you had no idea that would be the price of your life, did you?'

– 'Wait, wait… … Wait! I, I'm not… … hired by Yurian!'

I heard a groan along with an agitated voice, but I ignored it and approached the broken flower pot.

When I became 'Yurien', the first thing I watered was a potted orchid.

'Angelica'

It's a habit I developed when I started growing orchids in the modern world.

I named it and raised it… … because that way I felt more affection for it.

"this……."

As the last image of 'Angelica' entered my eyes, indescribable emotions began to stir.

Without me knowing, an 'aura' flowed out from my whole body.

I felt some discomfort when using mana, but anger overcame that discomfort.

“Oh, come on…… how…….”

Slurp.

I pulled out my sword, leaving Joshua behind, muttering in a bewildered tone.

Even though I didn't realize it, my sword was dyed a bluish silver color due to the 'Moonlight Sword' skill, and my head was filled with anger towards the two intruders before my eyes.

We must commemorate the death of 'Angelica'.

To do that, we have to… …kill these guys.

'Uh, yeah? … … Wait a minute!'

I was taken aback by myself at how quickly and naturally the thoughts flowed.

I felt no emotion at all at the sight of the house in disarray and the people lying around like corpses, but I couldn't believe I was this angry over a mere orchid.

'No matter how much I think about it, it's still strange.'

Is this also a change that came about as a result of becoming 'Yurien'?

In any case, it is not an ordinary emotional line.

Up until now, haven't you tried your best to act as 'Yurien' and not be influenced by it?

But like this.

'Ugh… … .'

In my confusion, I happened to see a broken flower pot and quickly turned my head away.

Let's calm down.

Don't get carried away by emotions.

It's just a plain orchid.

I just water it every day, move it to a sunny window, clean the leaves before going to bed, and give it special food and nutrients from time to time…

Such an Angelica… … !!

John X is so pissed.

“According to him, I didn’t hire anyone.”

I changed the subject of the conversation because I felt like it was becoming difficult to control my emotions any longer.

The two people who were still conscious flinched at my soft words.

Joshua and William.

The two looked at each other with puzzled expressions.

There was an awkward atmosphere between the two, and they seemed like they could never be called allies.

There were even signs of a fight.

'Did this happen because the two groups that planned to surprise me met?'

It was something I couldn't believe, but otherwise there's no way to explain the situation.

I tentatively came to a conclusion and was dumbfounded, but I looked at the two without showing it.

“So what do you want to do now?”

The two of them, transfixed by my question, looked dumbfounded.

“The surprise attack at night failed. Do you have any plans for the next time, Joshua?”

“……Ugh.”

When I called the name he knew, he flinched and took a step back.

A state of complete surrender.

The color of 'fear' flowed thickly over the guy's head. The other side that was lying down was the same.

Well then, shall we slowly sort this situation out?

The moment I was about to take a step with that thought, a worry crossed my mind.

'… … But the fact that he tried to surprise 'Yurien' in the end means that he has some confidence in his skills, right?'

Joshua, who appears to be the same test subject, would probably be easily subdued. The problem is.

'Is that a wizard… … .'

A wizard stands next to Joshua, holding the fallen staff.

I have never fought a 'wizard' in this world.

Of course, I can guess what kind of magic exists and what it will be used for based on my experience playing the game, but since I have not experienced it, I have become cautious.

'Of course, it seems like an opponent that a wizard alone could easily defeat… … .'

If you try to deal with both of them to sort out the situation, the two of them with the same goal will band together and fight back.

'Then it might be a little difficult.'

I don't have a premonition of defeat, but it seems like it will be annoying.

So what should we do?

After thinking for a moment, a good idea suddenly occurred to me.

First of all, for that method, we need to tell who is in the predator position here.

“You know that two people working together cannot defeat me, right? And I trust you also know that I will not leave an enemy who bares his fangs at me alone.”

As I continued to speak, the color of 'fear' grew darker over their heads.

If they are this scared, they won't be hostile unless you directly threaten them.

“But! I’m in a good mood today, so I’ll give you a chance.”

After thinking about it that far, I sat down on my chair, crossed my legs, and spoke in an arrogant manner.

“You two, fight. Haha. Whoever wins, I’ll let him live.”

I looked at them with the meanest smile I could muster.

***

what?

Joshua, who had been listening to the story in silence, could not believe his ears when he heard Yurian's words.

If I and this wizard fight, whoever wins will live?

Joshua, indignant at the arrogant tone, put strength into the sword he was holding.

'You want me to be a clown… …?'

What's even more infuriating is that Yurian didn't ask either himself or the other party the 'reason' for the surprise attack.

Joshua, who vaguely noticed the reason, trembled all over with anger.

'Huh… … You're saying you don't even care?'

I don't care about the schemes and tricks you've plotted. You're just an intruder in my mansion.

Joshua, who was angry at the atmosphere that was secretly being given off, took a stance to rush at Yurian, but his intuition that he could not defeat the monster alone stopped him from doing so.

Even in an environment where even wizards cannot easily use magic, Yurian naturally used 'Aura'.

'I don't know who it is, but I have to join forces with this damn wizard. And he has horns… … .'

Joshua looked at the storage box he had brought with him.

When he remembered what it contained, the fear in Oshua's eyes seemed to ease a little.

Sneak.

Joshua looked at the wizard.

The original purpose of coming to this mansion was the same, so it would be better to cooperate now.

“Hey, hey hey!”

Boom boom-.

But the terrified wizard didn't even think about casting his spell, and just waved his wand at Joshua.

“This crazy guy……!”

Joshua threw himself back and swore. If we fight like this, Yurian will only get what he wants.

Joshua, who hated it so much that it made his teeth chatter, opened his mouth.

Let's cooperate.

“Hey, don’t make me laugh……! Do you think I don’t know that you’re planning on hitting me in the back of the head after saying that!?”

You idiot!

Joshua trembled at the sight of the wizard William blindly believing Yurian's words, having succumbed to fear.

You're saying you'll spare the one who won?

'The Smiling Executioner'?

Do you really think that will happen?

'He just wants to enjoy watching us struggle!'

Regardless of Joshua's thoughts, William continued to swing his cane with frightened eyes.

Even though he was foaming at the mouth, perhaps because he had exhausted all of the mana in his body, he clung tenaciously to Joshua.

“You little punk!”

Swish- swish.

Finally, Joshua, in anger, swung his sword at William's upper body while avoiding the staff, cutting off his shoulder.

“Kuaaaah!”

With a terrible groan, William fell to the ground, clutching his bleeding shoulder.

“Ugh……. Ugh…….”

Breathing heavily, Joshua glared at William. It wasn't a fatal wound, but he would no longer be able to swing his staff.

Although he had defeated the wizard who had been his enemy, Joshua felt despair instead.

Now it's your turn.

The 'smiling executioner' does not turn a blind eye to those who show hostility towards him.

death.

Those words were distant to Joshua, who had been living a proud life, favored by the elders of the Cryphat family, but now they felt close, as if they were right before his eyes.

“Um….Are you done?”

The 'death' rose from the chair with a sly laugh.

“Oh my… That much blood is coming out… That must hurt.”

The face with the iron mask turned upside down was smiling, but it didn't feel like a real emotion.

What should I do now? Is there any way to overcome this situation?

'horn!'

The demon horn given by Alphas.

It is not clear what the side effects are, but it is said to be an item that allows 'demons' to gain their innate powers.

If you use that horn, you will be able to gain enough strength to kill Yurian, or even if you can't kill him, you will be able to escape.

Joshua quickly turned his head and looked at the storage box he had brought.

'……doesn't exist?'

However, the container containing the horn had disappeared from its original location. After looking around for a moment, Joshua was finally able to find the container.

A storage container with empty contents.

“This, this is… a demon’s horn?”

Ironically, the contents of the vault fell in front of the wizard he had defeated.

Frowning, William held it in his injured hand and brought it to his mouth as if possessed.