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

Chapter 168: A Chaotic Week (4)

"Yoon Iseon, what are you doing?"

"In the middle of a war."

Yoon Iseon fervently typed something on her smartphone.

"I can tolerate people bad-mouthing me, but I can't stand it when they bad-mouth my number one pick."

"Is it some kind of idol competition?"

"Similar."

With the fire blazing in Iseon's eyes, Yumir found it awkward to say anything. However, she somehow felt the conversation concerned her.

"What kind of program is it?"

"Well, it's not an idol competition. It's more like an internet thread called 'Matched Up'. Ah, but right now, that person over there is pushing some weird thing as their number one pick."

Yumir was not the type to back down in such situations with just an 'Ah, I see...' response.

"Let's take a look."

"......."

"What? Platinum Sun is Goblin's official...?"

"Oh, that's...."

Yoon Iseon flinched as Yumir suddenly leaned in close.

"This is about you, Iseon, right? You said your parents are from Chuncheon. Hmm, I get the 'Fire Fox' part. So, Chuncheon Fire Fox's number one pick is Platinum Sun as Goblin's partner?"

"That, that's..."

"Nice. Thanks. In many ways."

"...Yeah."

Yoon Iseon felt a surge of emotion at the menacing magical power pressing down on her shoulder. However, she was more startled by Yumir's sudden affinity, which had closed the gap between them so quickly overnight.

"But why do you do this?"

"I, I think public opinion should start changing."

"Public opinion?"

"People linked with the Goblin. Even if the government labels Goblin as a villain, he's popular among the people."

"That's true."

The Goblin was popular among the people.

His following was more than just a cult, yet not quite acknowledged openly by the mainstream.

"He's popular, but you can't openly declare your love for the Goblin, right?"

"It used to be like that."

After all, he was a villain.

Officially recognized by the government.

"Until now, people have linked Snow White with him, right? They've clashed quite a bit."

"Right, right."

"Linking Snow White might bring down articles, but linking Goblin with someone else isn't a problem."

"Because he's a villain?"

"Yes. Because he's a villain."

Of course, being a villain made it easier to stir up gossip.

"There's a rumor that scary guys will come after you if you stir up gossip about villains, but it's not like you're insulting them or anything. The guys in black suits with dark sunglasses only come after you if you insult a hero. And the government."

"......."

"If you insult a hero, you might face a lawsuit, but at least villains don't bring lawsuits like that."