The Villain is Too Good at Sniping - Chapter 141



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Episode 141

Episode 141. Strange Guest (2)

A pre-event was held before the full-scale exchange event began.

Professors from the three major academies gathered together to chat, and students from other places also gathered together to reminisce.

There was no rule against mixing words with the opposing faction, but the cadets did not leave their own groups, perhaps because they thought they would be at odds with each other starting tomorrow anyway.

“…Iri.”

Except for one person, Lilia de Sugarmond.

“What are you doing here?”

“yes……?”

At the cold question, Airi froze, holding the bread in her hand. Lilia quickly scanned the surroundings. Fortunately, there were no people of interest, such as Kyle Ivanstair and Cerin Annette.

I have no intention of picking a fight here, but if those two were here, it would definitely be a hassle.

“Why did you come here…? Sister.”

“Why?”

Lilia’s hand touched Airi’s shoulder.

“We’re going to fight each other starting tomorrow anyway, so now is the only time we can talk.”

“Ahahahaha… … .”

“So, is life easy in Arsene?”

Airi tried to smile awkwardly and ignore it, but Lilia’s gaze was cold.

“Ahem, ahem.”

“Uh… um.”

“This sounds like a serious conversation, so let’s get out of the way.”

With eyes that looked like they were about to cry, he called out to those around him for help, but the students who had gathered just a moment ago pretended not to know him and turned their backs. Since the person he was talking to was someone from Joachim and was in the position of student council president, he couldn’t come forward rashly.

… I understand. But, isn’t this a bit off?

Lilia’s hand on my shoulder gained strength.

“I asked you, Airi. Is life easy in Arsene?”

“Oh, it hurts! Stop it!”

“You said you were going to go your separate ways, but you didn’t send me a single text message after going to Arsene. And here, you’re just talking nicely?”

“Ha, not at all! It wasn’t comfortable… ugh?!”

After a long struggle, I finally managed to escape from Lilia’s grasp. Airi grabbed my aching shoulder and glared at Lilia.

“No matter what my sister says, I won’t go back home.”

“Stop talking nonsense and go home. Or prove it with your sword.”

“With a sword… … ?”

Lilia exhaled calmly.

Airi flinched at the sudden surge of murderous intent. Lilia did not hold her sword or release her magic. She simply stood there and watched, but was instantly overpowered.

Airi looked around. There was no one to help. So, from here on out, there was no choice but to respond as Zion had told her.

-There’s a high chance that Lilia de Sugarmond… that is, your sister will come looking for you.

-Questions and answers are made with a sword. Wasn’t that the Sugarmond family motto? Wasn’t there a need to have this conversation here?

-Just say that. Then he’ll understand and back off.

As I thought about it that far, a question suddenly occurred to me.

‘Mr. Zion, just how far ahead are you looking?’

Airi clenched her fists. She stood up, intending to repeat exactly what Zion had told her beforehand.

Ttukbuk.

But at that moment, heavy footsteps were heard. There was a man blocking the way between Airi and Lilia.

“Lady Lilia.”

“… … .”

Lilia casts a cold gaze at the troublemaker who appeared out of nowhere. Her eyes were saying, “Why are you suddenly interfering?” However, Lilia’s face distorted as soon as she saw the troublemaker’s face.

“You are Zion Illionheart.”

“Conversation is done with a sword, that was the motto of the Sugarmond family I remember.”

“Isn’t it rude to bring up other people’s family rules?”

However, Lilia did not continue speaking. However, Zion saw a strange look in Lilia’s eyes.

“…It looks neater than it did in the picture.”

Lilia spat out a short message and turned around. She had confirmed everything she wanted to confirm, so there was nothing more to see here.

“I believe you understand what I am trying to say. The choice is yours, and you must accept the consequences. If you choose to remain in Arsene, you will have to prove it with the sword.”

Leaving just one word, a savage warning to Airi.

Crack- Crack- Crack… …

Lilia de Sugarmond disappeared into the crowd. Airi couldn’t take her eyes off the spot where Lilia had been standing until she had completely disappeared.

***

And the next day. A morning when the sun began to shine down.

All cadets from the three academies participating in the exchange gathered at Arsene’s parade ground.

Professors were no exception. Unlike the cadets, the professors sat together in one place, not separated by their academy.

“Is it finally starting… … .”

“Aren’t you laughing too hard, Professor Edinburgh?”

“The results of nearly half a year of hard work will soon be revealed, so it would be strange not to look forward to it.”

The female professor next to Professor Edinburgh furrowed her brows.

“Aren’t the professors from Arsene’s side here with you now? Please be a little more cautious.”

“Have you forgotten what happened during the last exchange? Those Arsene guys have been doing this for too long. It’s time for them to come down.”

Even though the female professor warned him in a low voice, Professor Edinburgh raised his voice instead. There was a voice that interrupted their conversation.

“I see you are confident about this exchange, Professor Edinburgh.”

Professor Björn, sitting next to me, pushed up his glasses. The sunlight reflected off his glasses, making it difficult to see his expression. Professor Edinburgh let out a snicker.

“Of course, the new students who came in this time are so talented that the teaching assistants had a hard time. You can look forward to this exchange.”

“Oh, is that so?”

“You’ve been less active on the rooftop recently. Is the research you’ve been doing going well?”

“It didn’t work out as well as I had hoped, but I think we’ll be able to see results soon.”

Professor Bjørn responded calmly to Professor Edinburgh’s provocation. The arrogant voice from last year had disappeared without a trace. Instead, his voice had become calm and composed, as if he had already known his fate.

“I expect you’ll be able to produce results soon. I thought you were kicked out of the tower.”

“I think I would have felt better if I had been kicked out.”

As Professor Björn speaks, his eyes are turned towards Lara Stillheiden, who is standing on the podium.

“If I wasn’t a professor or a magician belonging to the Magic Tower, I would have been able to focus on my personal research without worry.”

Professor Björn’s bitter voice was filled with deep self-mockery.

***

“The academy exchange that you have been waiting for begins today. This place today is designed to explain the schedule of the exchange in detail as previously announced.”

Professor Isabella came up to the podium. At the same time, a large poster was put up on the blackboard. Isabella continued her explanation, pointing at each item with her cane.

“First, the cadets selected as Arsene’s representatives will have a duel with cadets from other academies. There will be no second chance, so you must show off all the skills you have honed.”

Isabella’s eyes, as she spoke, were brighter than before. Having seen the training for interpersonal combat, she seemed to have gained some confidence.

“The core of this exchange is a tournament that the three major academies will conduct together, and as previously announced, there will be joint training. You will work together with students from other academies to conquer gates and dungeons, carry out quests, and compete against each other in academy battles.”

“I have a question for you, Professor!”

At that moment, one of the cadets raised his hand. Isabella’s eyebrows narrowed for a moment, but she relaxed when she saw the cadet’s face.

“Go ahead. Kyle Ivanstairs.”

“What happens if you win the tournament?”

“I was going to tell you after the explanation was over, but let me say it briefly in advance… … .”

As expected, Isabella let out a small sigh.

“I can only tell you that there is a special prize planned. There is a lot to explain, so I will not take any questions until the explanation is finished.”

But the answer I got back was significant. They only said that a special prize was planned, but they didn’t tell me what it was.

Kyle kept his mouth shut, as if he wanted to say something more. The other cadets had similar reactions.

“The cadets selected to represent Arsene’s side are as follows. First up are Kyle Ivanstairs, Serene Annette, and Airi de Sugarmond… … .”

As Isabella continued her explanation, Kyle winked at me. I ignored him without responding.

Even if this world becomes reality, the ‘special prize’ that Isabella spoke of will not change.

Perhaps, just like in the original, Arsene will be involved in a series of events hosted by the Hunter Association, including having members of the Association visit him and receive artifacts. Since Arsene’s ultimate goal is to raise hunters, this was somewhat of a planned outcome.

That’s also why I didn’t want to participate in interpersonal training faithfully.

If you excel in the interpersonal training and are selected as a representative for Arsene’s side, you will have to fight against cadets from other academies, and you will be dragged around wherever the main characters go.

If that happens, the roles will be reversed. I am only helping the protagonists to prevent destruction and prepare for a comfortable old age. I do not intend to become the main character of this world.

That means it’s Kyle who has to roll, not me.

“Lara Stillheiden, Elin Beonard, and… Sion Illionheart.”

Of course, that was a story that had gone too far in the past now.

I was in the same group as Kyle, and I had to get significant results in the one-on-one training to send Kyle up. As a result, Kyle was selected as Arsene’s representative just like in the original, but I, who was also a teammate, ended up being selected as a representative as well.

“I wish you all the best.”

Clap clap clap clap-

Isabella turned her back on the applause of the cadets and disappeared.

After a long exchange program, it was finally time for a break. Kyle Evanstairs sat down at my desk.

“Yes, Zion. What do you think the special prize will be?”

“Well… how would I know that?”

“You said you were a staff member at this event? You seem to be going around here and there. Have you heard anything?”

“No. Even if there were, would it be okay if the staff leaked confidential information?”

“… That’s true.”

Kyle smacked his lips with a bitter expression.

He would soon be fighting with Nam Ki-hyeok and the other students from the Dongbang Flower Garden, but Kyle didn’t show any signs of nervousness. I was a little envious of his calm demeanor.

While I was sitting quietly checking the time, Airi came walking over.

“Excuse me, Mr. Zion… I got my participant number.”

“How many times?”

“That’s, that’s… … .”

Airi carefully showed me her watch. The number 1 was proudly displayed there.

“Number 1?”

“yes…….”

It seems that Airi was also unlucky. Airi was selected as the first participant in this tournament.

That means, you will be the first to go on stage.

“Are you ready?”

“Oh, no? I don’t think it’s finished yet.”

“Then wait, let’s go to the gym together.”

“Why, why?”

“Why?”

I held Iri’s hand and led her gently.

“We’ll have to fight Joachim’s men tomorrow, so now is the only time we can prepare.”

“Ugh… … .”

I only pointed out objective facts, but Airi’s spirit disappeared.