I Became A Third-Rate Villain In The Hero Academy [On Hiatus]

Chapter 95: Womanizer (3)

I felt my head throbbing as I quickly spun around.

"Why are you here?"

Just as I thought, Piel was behind me.

She reached out, grabbing the nape of my neck.

"You... idiot! What are you doing alone? Come out quick... cough, cough!"

However, Piel fell to her knees before finishing her sentence, just like me.

This is bad.

I had entered the dungeon with the intent to write a report that I discovered 'such and such trap~'.

I hurriedly rummaged through my bag and drank a [Debuff Recovery Potion] to soothe my spinning mind.

Soon enough, my blurred vision became clear, and the pounding headache eased.

Suddenly.

[You've used an item to counter a debuff for the first time. You've gained 1 shop coin as a reward.]

[Total reward: 1 shop coin]

A window announcing quest completion popped up, but there was no time to rejoice.

"Markvern."

Piel was clinging tightly to me with her arm.

Upon closer inspection, I noticed tears pooling in Piel's eyes.

'Oh, great.'

Markvern, Piel's fourth older brother, was a half-sibling.

In the original game, whenever Piel found herself in a tough spot, she would often quietly call out for Markvern.

Markvern had passed away in an accident when Piel was still young.

I'm unsure about the nature of the accident since it wasn't disclosed in the original game.

Even when Neike, the original game's protagonist, asked about Markvern, she always remained silent.

'Ugh.'

I need to soothe her, and quickly.

Her grip on me was getting stronger.

At this rate, my arm might break.

And my arm is stuck, so I can't hand her a [Debuff Recovery Potion]... sigh.

"Don't worry, Piel."

I somehow moved my trapped arm and patted her back.

I attempted a rough pat, but my arm's restricted movement made it a gentle stroke.

"Why did you... abandon me... why...!"

Regardless of my response, Piel sobbed louder, squeezing my arm even harder.

I felt like I might collapse.

If I could just yell, maybe the pain would lessen.

But enhanced [Twisted Noble's Dignity] wouldn't allow me to express such indignity.

I had no other choice.

I decided to fight fire with fire.

I hugged Piel just as tightly as she was holding me.

Then I whispered in her ear.

"Piel, I'm here right now. I won't leave, even if you let go."

"Really?"

It was only then that I could feel Piel's arms slackening their hold.

Perfect timing.

Now is the chance.