I Became A Third-Rate Villain In The Hero Academy

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Chapter 85: Mischief (1)

A shiver ran through Irene.

"M... Me? You mean... me?"

Irene looked at Theo, her eyes wide and uncertain.

"Yes."

Theo nodded, calm and collected as ever, as if puzzled by her question.

"I... I... I see."

Irene couldn't meet Theo's gaze.

She turned crimson, lowering her eyes to the floor.

Irene and I walked to 'Cheonmihyang,' the restaurant where we planned to eat.

'Hmm.'

At some point, Irene fell silent.

Her cheeks, even her ears, turned pink, and she kept her gaze lowered.

She peeked at me now and then, only to quickly look away when our eyes met.

She smiled softly.

A smile that somehow soothed my mind.

But why this sudden change in her behavior?

'Hmm, is it because I said she's beautiful?'

Indeed.

Few women dislike being told they're beautiful.

I didn't say it with any hidden intentions.

Irene is genuinely beautiful.

From her words, she seems to feel less attractive than Sienna and Aisha, but it's not a matter of looks.

It's like comparing an actress to an idol?

It's a subjective matter. Objectively, Irene is also a beauty.

While lost in these thoughts, 'Cheonmihyang' came into view.

"Irene."

"Hehehe. Ah. Yes, yes? Did you call me?"

Startled, Irene, who'd been looking down, answered.

"We're almost there. It's a restaurant with a chef from the Eastern Empire. Do you enjoy Eastern food?"

"I, I can eat anything."

"That's good. After all, Eastern Empire's food is spicy, salty, and oily. I hope it suits your taste."

"I, I like anything..."

Irene gave a small smile, still avoiding my gaze.

A minute later, Theo and Irene reached 'Cheonmihyang,' where they planned to have dinner.

Theo glanced at his wristwatch and announced,

"We're early. Let's go in."

"Yes...!"

Theo and Irene entered the restaurant.

Shortly after, three girls, seemingly students, followed them into the restaurant.