I Became the Academy's Kibitz Villain [part 1]

Chapter 115:/115.5 The Battlefield Of Proof, Ulleung (1)

There was nothing as uncool as continuing to question the resolve of a hero who had already made up their mind.

Probing them whenever they wavered was one thing, but questioning them every day was just aggravating.

[I understand your resolve. You've defeated the demon. What will you do now?]

"What do you mean, what will I do? Of course, I'll continue as a hero-"

[I'm asking how you're going to spend tonight.]

"...What?"

I had already concluded discussions on our roles as hero and villain, but Yumir seemed unexpectedly surprised, her mouth hanging open.

"What did you just say?"

[I mentioned a villain has their own circumstances. I'm busy right now. It's a bit much to divulge personal matters, but I'm on the verge of spending a night with an incredibly beautiful blonde.]

"...Are you insane? Saying that in front of the person involved!"

[What are you talking about?]

I shrugged lightly.

[I really don't understand what you're trying to say.]

"Hey!"

[Hey, indeed. I thought we had made our resolves, but it seems like the mood was ruined. Maybe tonight's not the night?]

"That, that's not what-"

Yumir seemed to lose the confidence she had a moment ago, fidgeting and checking my reaction.

"I mean, until we had tea, there was something, but after defeating the demon, the mood is..."

[You said you were ready as a woman, but are you going to disappoint the guy?]

"No...! Why keep doing this?"

[It's disappointing, Solar Platina. You talk about stealing a man who's already taken, but your actions are like a naïve maiden-]

Swoosh!

A red whip grazed my head.

I dodged and quickly closed the distance between us.

[See? You're clearly flustered. Are you single?]

"Sh, shut up!"

[You must be. You aren't denying it.]

"How can someone with this ability have a relationship!"

Yumir screamed and reached out toward me.

"How much have I struggled...Huh?"

[What?]

"No, weren't you dodging? Why were you caught...?"

[Just because.]

Seeing her trying to grab even a handful of my clothes, I allowed her to.

[You closed the distance, so this is possible.]

I moved closer to Yumir and brought my face near hers.

[The distance between you and me is just a mask away, Solar Platina. You have one major misconception.]

"What, what is it...?"

Yumir swallowed, scanning me up and down.

Her face slowly turned red. She leaned back slightly but didn't completely retreat.

[Relationships aren't only between non-ability users and aspiring heroes but can also occur between villains and heroes.]

"......!"