2nd Round Villain

175 – Regret is always too late

Negotiation is different from discussion. It’s not about winning, it’s about winning each other. That is the essence and purpose of negotiation.

Both the princess and I have something we want. Actually, Albrecht didn’t have anything like that, but I made it by using the empire itself as an excuse. Even if you don’t care about your own life, do you have patriotism?

Anyway, so I tried to finish the negotiations easily… Remnants of the past hold me back. oh why are you doing this to me

“It was unavoidable. To put it mildly, it was a misfortune.”

“scandal?”

“Then how else can you describe it? I was going to continue my academy life peacefully and happily with Maria, but that person suddenly appeared and blocked us. He said that if I tried to stay in the reading club, I would be thoroughly harassed. After knowing the circumstances, he had a terrible grudge against the person who was originally the head of the reading club? A level that will not be solved easily.”

“Is that why you killed him?”

“Is there anything special? Banged with an air gun. I swear to God, I didn’t kill you for a prank. My relationship with Maria is more important to me than anything else.”

I boast proudly, Mary sighing in thought. Would you like to do that? A woman will die from a man who likes her!

“Saintess, it seems like you are going through a lot of hardships. Out of all the many, many people, you have to associate with such a crazy person.”

What, what? What are you talking about? are you ignoring me now?

“hahahaha… no. Rather, because he is such a person, he took my heart.”

“Then you are a madman too. They are a good pair.”

hey! Princess! Just cancel that statement! Do you dare to say harsh words to Maria? Should I cut off that tongue and hang it at the school gate?

… I want to shout out bravely, but for now let’s be quiet. You can’t make the mistake of Sotamdaesil because of the momentary overflowing emotions.

“Well, do whatever you want. As long as you don’t kill the students of the academy, the original girl won’t care whether you get stained or sucked.”

“Don’t worry about that. I won’t kill anyone in the future. I was really scolded by Maria about it.”

“When it comes to the saintess’ words, she speaks like she’s dying. If the saintess dies, I will die.”

“Isn’t that obvious? If Maria tells me to throw myself into the lava, I will gladly jump.”

“Evans, Your Highness! What are those words! Who dies, who dies!”

After hearing Albrecht’s bold statement, Maria embraced me as if escorting me. kid, good I will have to play with words like this more often in the future.

“Considering the murder, why did you hang the corpse as if to show off?”

Albrecht asked sharply. I answered while stealing under my nose.

“I just wanted to show you. Isn’t life a battle of who can leave more footprints?”

“You madman are right. Saint, is it okay to leave this at the academy? Put your hand on your heart and speak with the heart of a confession to the Lord.”

“… Compared to before, you have become more enlightened. Right, Mr. Evans?”

“then! of course!”

Albrecht shook his head with his eyes closed. What does that mean?

“Ugh… What are all those things? Anyway, are you done now? Will you please let go of the original girl now?”

Albrecht said, standing halfway from the floor. My next words threw her back.

“No, it’s true that a deal was signed, but I’m sorry, but I’ll be in the library with Maria all night. In other words, even Her Highness, the princess, must be held here.”

“Isn’t it okay to return the original girl to the dormitory and be alone with you?”

“That starts tomorrow. Why should I spend this precious moment with Maria on you? If I go in and out twice, the escorts might get caught?”

Having said that, Albrecht tilted his head as if sighing. Then, as if giving up, he slumped in his seat.

“… He is an absurdly selfish guy.”

“Originally life is like that.”

“Don’t be arrogant. There are so many good people in the world who share a piece of bread with a hungry child.”

“I agree with that. After all, it is an act of self-satisfaction. Take away empathy, you’ll be dirty like a bug?”

“… .”

Come on, stop now. I don’t want to spend any more time on him. Even with Maria by her side?

Maria, let’s read a book again. as warmly as yesterday. I erased the conflict that I had for a while. Isn’t that just such a trivial thing?

I led Maria and sat down side by side in a chair. Maria glanced at Albrecht like a balloon coming along. Albrecht was contemplating us in a half-lying position for some reason.

Isn’t it normal for normal men and women to shy away from each other when they have a love affair? What are you so brazen about? It’s kind of stuck in a corner. Why are you doing that in plain sight?

“don’t mind. It’s just, um, how to say. It’s just a mannequin. Mannequins who just need to pay attention to each other without paying attention to each other.”

“To be a mannequin to a living person. Please refrain from saying such things.”

“Oh, is that so? So what about dolls? Tow? What do you call it?”

“… I even read a book.”

Maria reached for the bookshelf. Her hand didn’t go well and turned the track.

“No, let’s read the newspaper today. You have to be aware of the new news.”

“It should be. Most likely, it’s just news like ‘then’. There will be any number of variables.”

Albrecht is overhearing our conversation, so he can’t say words like past life or return. Not much of a problem. Mariana and I aren’t that ignorant. If you speak roughly in slang, you will understand.

“So, what newspaper are you going to read?”

At the moment of asking the question, Maria had already pulled out a wide newspaper magazine and spread it out in front of us. The front pages of the newspapers were filled with the all-too-famous academy murders.

pass that All circuses are fun for those who don’t know tricks and tricks, but those who build them behind the scenes aren’t so much fun.

The headline on the next page of the newspaper was “A goblin reaching out to cannibals, is it okay to leave it as it is?” There was a picture of a goblin that was moderately provocative without violating the deliberation.

“Are the goblins running rampant these days? I don’t think it was like this back then… .”

“It’s because Goblin God appeared.”

Of course, goblins were also cannibals, but that was only occasionally. They plunder humans because of greed and lust.

“Look at this. In particular, most of the victims are priests. Why?”

“I am not just a priest. Adherents of Olympian gods or Asgardian gods. they’re targeting them. That’s why Tuguk and Minguk must have been in a mess.”

“Goblins aren’t monsters as powerful as dragons… It’s heartbreaking.”

“With the advent of the Goblin God, the overall level of goblins has been raised. Goblins from higher dimensions, such as Goblin Shaman and Goblin Lord, are also increasing in number.”

“ha… .”

Maria sighs. I think my heart is empty.

But this part is not something I can do.

“Why are the goblins suddenly rampaging?”

“well. How can Maria or I understand the psychology of monsters?”

“I guess so? Umm… .”

Newspapers were eagerly reporting on the danger of goblins and the seriousness of the situation. It is said that goblins from all continents are concentrating on attacking Tuguk and Minguk, but because of that, the two countries are going through unscheduled troubles.

Well, that’s not what I know. Whether the goblins or the humans win, not a single penny will fall on me.

The next pages of the newspaper were usually useless. To be precise, these are things that might be narrators among people, but between Maria and I, they are not interesting at all. For example, there were stories about a politician getting caught up in an affair with a prostitute, and about a brawl between a beast lover and an animal rights group in a forum.

A fight between those who don’t eat animals and those who look at animals with lust. I don’t know which side to take. Maria and I quickly flipped through the papers for that part.

After that, I read a few more pages, but I had to put the newspaper back in place because there was only minor gossip. Maria took out the criminology book she had read yesterday and picked it up again.

I don’t know why Maria is looking for something about the psychology of criminals. Not a detective or cop. Could it be because of me?

Anyway, the time passed helplessly, and the clock pointed to 12 midnight. I lay down on the floor with my arms extended.

Albrecht was dumbfounded and opened his mouth.

“no way… Are you going to sleep here?”

A question not worth answering. Therefore I answer

“Say it for granted. Your Highness sleeps here too. When you return Maria tomorrow, Your Highness will be returned to you as well.”

“ha… I should have brought a pillow.”

“Regret is always too late.”

Of course, my outstretched arm belonged to Maria. Maria smiled warmly and rested her head on my arm. Albrecht looked at the two of us with a gastronomic expression.

Huhu, if you’re envious, tell them to date too. In original love, the envious side loses.