How to Survive as That Villainess - Chapter 13

Chapter 2: I Won’t Hurt You! (6)

It’s always been like that. When I see someone in need or someone who needs help, I just can’t pass by. My friends often said I live a tiring life, and now I definitely understand what they meant.

Ugh, I nodded for now, but thinking about it, my situation is pitiful. Is my fate to die sparring with that monstrous Kailon? I honestly didn’t expect Kailon to be this shrewd. A small lapse in judgment led me to the edge of a cliff, and now there’s nothing left but to fall.

Maybe I should just quit the academy and go to the countryside. Living a secluded life might be better than dying…

“Let’s die together!”

As I was sinking into extreme thoughts and depression, the furious, burly male student swung his knife at the girl. Despite the dangerous and precarious situation, the girl stood still, seemingly unperturbed. Was she frozen in fear? She needed to be rescued quickly…!

“Kailon, hurry!”

Growing anxious, I urged Kailon, who reluctantly moved at a sluggish pace.

“Who are you?!”

Seeing Kailon emerge from behind the bookshelf, the male student paused his attack, startled. It seemed he didn’t recognize Kailon in his rage. Intent on eliminating the interference, the male student shifted his knife from the girl to Kailon.

“I don’t know who you are, but if you interfere, I’ll kill you!!”

I shook my head at the male student’s foolish words. He’s about to meet his end. From the moment he failed to recognize Kailon, his fate was sealed. I hope you find happiness in your next life, male student.

While I silently offered my condolences and waited for Kailon to handle the situation, a bright laugh rang out from somewhere…

“Haha, who do you mean?”

The laugh belonged to the girl. She laughed with a sharp voice that didn’t quite match her face. Huh, I feel like I’ve seen her face somewhere before, minus the laugh… Who was she?

As I carefully observed her, trying to recall, she spoke again.

“He’s a monster, a monster. The sword monster of Sirius Academy!”

After saying that, she laughed joyfully again. Her words and her clear, bright face didn’t match at all. Who is she, this girl who seems like she would say, ‘I’m the craziest one around here’?

Her appearance, which seemed kind and innocent, was completely at odds with her behavior, leaving me with my mouth agape.

“Sword monster…?”

The male student froze at her words. He mumbled something quietly, and his complexion turned pale.

“Could it be, Kailon…?”

Kailon, nodding at the terrified male student, looked quite annoyed. Regardless of how things turned out, he seemed eager to finish quickly. He stepped toward the male student, who, like a frightened child, trembled and backed away. Finally, cornered, the male student clasped his hands and knelt. His slender demeanor didn’t match his size, and I had to stifle a laugh.

“I’m going to take you down.”

Kailon said, opening and closing his eyes lazily. The atmosphere wasn’t heavy, but his words were quite terrifying. He continued speaking impassively to the trembling male student.

“No objections, right?”

Of course, there were objections. The male student shook his head vigorously from side to side. He looked so pitiful that I instinctively covered my mouth with my hands. I couldn’t quite understand why Kailon seemed more like the villain. Anyway, it seemed like the male student was repenting, so I decided to intervene.

“Kailon, that’s enough…”

“Get out of the way!”

Before the male student could pass away in a flash, I stepped out from behind the bookshelf to stop Kailon. But I froze when I saw the girl roughly push Kailon aside and kick the male student’s legs.

“I’ll deal with this guy.”

The girl, who had somehow taken the male student’s knife, opened her eyes wide and spoke. It was a scene straight out of a horror movie, and I was left stunned and speechless. She’s quite a fierce woman!

“No, I need to spar.”

“What? What are you talking about?”

Suddenly, a fight broke out over who would take down the male student. I never expected there to be a woman who would glare at Kailon without batting an eye. The two of them started a battle of wills, seemingly ready to escalate into a physical fight at any moment.

Oh, no. I need to stop them!

As someone who had to organize the library, I couldn’t let things get any messier. Grabbing a book in a panic, I dashed out and squeezed between the girl and Kailon.

“Stop!”

I jumped in, but I had no idea what to do. Kailon might listen, but the girl seemed like she’d be angry about my sudden intrusion. Hugging the book I brought as a shield, I spoke to Kailon.

“Kailon, stop it. The male student is unconscious already!”

“…You’re right.”

The male student, having reached his maximum fear level, was foaming at the mouth and had passed out. The danger was over, and the problem was solved. But now these two seemed ready to create another issue, which was quite troubling.

“Could you please stop as well…?”

Judging by the color of her uniform, she was in the same grade as me. But why did it feel like I should speak formally to her? Her extraordinary appearance and the impression she left earlier made her seem much older than me. The girl stared at me intently for a moment, as if remembering something, and then clapped her hands.

“You’re Lady Radel!”

“Huh, you know me?”

“Of course! Don’t you remember me?”

Who is she? I really couldn’t remember. Had I met such a beautiful and eccentric girl before? I tried to recall. Sky-blue hair, a smile like a flower. Come to think of it, three weeks ago…?

“Oh, the girl who was stuck under the box!”

“That’s right!”

Three weeks ago, when I first met Aren, I helped a girl at the market. Honestly, I didn’t do much—Aren did everything—but for some reason, the girl seemed more grateful to me. Her smile was as beautiful as a flower, and her voice was pleasant to hear, yet the girl standing before me with a knife in hand was the same person…?

Her image was different from when I last saw her. Before, she seemed like a pure flower, but now she’s like a th*rny, no, a poison-laden flower. A frightening girl. That’s precisely the impression I have now.

“Oh dear, why is this in my hand?”

When I looked at the girl with a puzzled expression, she hurriedly tossed the knife that was in her hand. Watching it stick into the wall, I couldn’t help but be shocked. After throwing the knife, she dusted off her hands a couple of times and then clasped my hands with hers.

“It’s nice to meet you again. I wanted to thank you… Ah, my name is Dia. Dia Reios. Just call me Dia.”

The menacing demeanor from earlier was gone, and a shyly smiling lady stood before me. What is this? Does she have a split personality? Unlike Dia’s bright smile, my face grew darker. It was the same smile I saw at the market, but perhaps because of what I had just witnessed, it scared me.

“It’s too late, your cover is blown. Stop pretending.”

“What’s he saying? Could you please be quiet?”

The two of them seemed close. But what’s with the pretending? As I tilted my head in confusion, Kailon explained.

“This girl, when she’s interested in someone, pretends to be…”

“Shut up..!”

Dia hastily covered Kailon’s mouth. Then she turned to me and gave a sly smile.

“I actually want to be friends with you, Radel. Can we be friends?”

Pushing Kailon aside, Dia approached with a big smile. She said she wanted to be friends with me, and her eyes sparkled with sincerity. It seemed that she liked me because of the time I helped her before. Dia looked at me with earnest eyes, and I ended up answering without thinking.

“…Yes, sure.”

Oops, I regretted answering right after I said it. As I looked at Dia’s face, which brightened even more, I sighed inwardly. I had a feeling I was getting more and more entangled with dangerous people. Will I be okay?

I felt like my future was getting darker.