How to Survive as the Academy’s Villain

Chapter 130

“……”

“……”

On the first meeting day of the team formed under Princess Francia, everyone gathered there remained silent.

Especially one person kept glancing at me with a look of displeasure.

‘Is that Fabian?’

Fabian Stockholm.

Heir to the Stockholm Count’s family, renowned for their spear techniques, and a character who, in the original story, was a close friend of the protagonist, Kyle.

He was quite strong, actively participating in battles with his powerful spear skills and agile movements until the middle and latter parts of the novel. However, his fiery and rigid personality caused numerous conflicts with those around him, making him a troublemaker.

‘Judging by his expression, it looks like he’s going to pick a fight with me soon…’

But that wasn’t something I needed to worry about right now.

So,

“Chelsea, hi.”

Naturally, I greeted Chelsea, the person I was closest to here and had a significant connection with.

However,

“……”

Huh? What was that?

She showed no reaction as if she hadn’t heard my greeting, which made me tilt my head in confusion.

At that moment,

“Kamon, are you feeling better?”

Kyle had approached me without me noticing and asked with a concerned tone.

“Oh, I’m much better now. How about you?”

“I’m always the same.”

Kyle replied with an awkward smile, and I thought to myself,

‘I wanted to talk to him anyway, so this is perfect.’

I recalled the subconscious memories from the dream last time.

Although it was cut off at the most crucial part, leaving me unsure of how things progressed,

‘If Kyle really fought Kamon Vade back then, he must have those memories intact.’

If those memories were genuinely from the real Kamon Vade and happened in reality,

‘I must find out.’

I needed to understand the background, settings, and secrets that weren’t revealed in the original story.

So, I planned to ask about that time without sounding suspicious.

“Uh, Kyle, by the way…”

Just as I cautiously opened my mouth with that thought, someone interrupted with a cold voice.

“Wasn’t it a requirement to have unanimous agreement to add new members to an already established team? I distinctly remember opposing it.”

‘Fabian Stockholm?’

Chelsea responded quietly to the discontented voice.

“It’s not absolutely necessary to have unanimous agreement. It’s possible with the majority’s consent.”

“Oh, I see. But hold on.”

Fabian, who had been nodding quietly to Chelsea’s words, seemed to realize something, and his expression hardened as he spoke again.

“Majority consent? So, the other three agreed without me? Kyle, you too?”

“Yes, I agreed to Kamon joining. Why?”

“What?”

Fabian stared blankly for a moment at Kyle’s nonchalant smile, then shook his head.

He then turned to me and growled,

“The problem lies with the bastard who uselessly asked to join.”

Hearing his blatant provocation, I, who had been silent, had to speak up.

“Are you talking to me?”

“Who else here made such a request if not you?”

Seeing Fabian swagger towards me with a smirk, I let out a small laugh.

“Hah.”

“What’s so funny?”

He sharply retorted, glaring at me, to which I replied calmly,

“It seems even insignificant trash is getting bold these days.”

“Trash, you say?”

Just then,

Creak!

The door opened, and Princess Francia, who had called us, entered.

“Sorry for being late. Hmm? What’s going on here?”

Seeing Princess Francia looking at Fabian and me glaring at each other, Fabian shouted in a clear voice,

“Princess, I distinctly expressed my opposition. I said I wouldn’t fight alongside this bastard. Did you forget?”

“No, I remember.”

“But…”

“Fabian, I’m sorry, but did you forget that I have full authority over additional member registrations?”

“No, but!”

“Moreover, I clearly stated that I would respect your opinions and make decisions based on the majority’s consent. Ah, were you unaware that the majority had already agreed, Fabian?”

Chelsea replied in a dry tone to Princess Francia’s words.

“I already informed him that the majority agreed.”

“Is that so? Then what’s the problem, Fabian?”

Looking at Fabian with piercing eyes, Princess Francia asked, making his face harden considerably.

“……”

But he couldn’t say anything more, and Kyle, his friend, gently placed a hand on his shoulder and murmured,

“Fabian, stop.”

With a deep sigh of resignation, Fabian seemed ready to back down.

It looked like it would end without any further incident, but…

‘Who said it would end like this?’

I wouldn’t let it end on his terms after he started this.

“Stop what exactly?”

With a subtle tone, I retorted and then continued, “Did you think it would end just because you picked a fight and then backed off among yourselves? Do you think I’m that easy?”

“Kamon!”

Kyle called my name urgently, trying to stop me, but I didn’t stop.

“Honestly, I have no intention of talking face-to-face with a pathetic guy who hides behind his friend and just runs his mouth.”

“What? This crazy bastard…”

At that moment, Fabian, clearly provoked, looked ready to pounce on me. I took a step forward as well.

Right then,

“Everyone, stop!”

Princess Francia, who had been watching the scene, shouted firmly.

“……”

As I had promised to obey her, I took a step back without a word.

“Fabian!”

“Ugh, damn it. Let go of me!”

Fabian struggled against Kyle’s strong arm.

“Both of you, stop it. If you start fighting like this from the first meeting, how do you expect to clear the ‘novice Challenge’ properly?”

“Princess, but…!”

Fabian looked at her with a frustrated expression, but Princess Francia responded sharply.

“Fabian. Have you forgotten our agreement?”

At her words, Fabian, who had been struggling wildly, froze. He then nodded weakly, looking like he had given up.

“No, I remember.”

“Good.”

Princess Francia, who had answered lightly, then looked at me.

“Kamon.”

“Yes, Princess.”

“The conditions we agreed upon are still valid, right?”

“Of course.”

Ever since I stepped back at her command, her gaze had become quite favorable towards me. It seemed she liked how I followed her orders as per our agreement.

“Alright, now that the introductions are over, let’s start discussing the details of the ‘novice Challenge’.”

Finally, our team—consisting of Princess Francia, Kyle, Chelsea, Fabian, and me, Kamon Vade—began preparing for the ‘novice Challenge’.

* * *

“Kamon, are you really joining… I mean, working with the princess?”

“Yes, President.”

For some reason, I had been suddenly summoned, and the atmosphere in the student council room felt like a kind of hearing.

“Why?”

“To participate in the Novice Challenge, of course.”

“No, I mean…!”

Seeing Lady Cecilia opening her mouth again in frustration, Rosen Ravenia quickly interjected.

“I think our president’s question is why you suddenly decided to work with the princess.”

“Sigh. Yes, Rosen. That’s what I meant.”

Seeing Lady Cecilia nodding in agreement, I thought these two surprisingly got along well.

“So Kamon, why did you join the princess’s side?!”

Hmm? It’s not exactly joining her side, though. Well, maybe to Cecilia it’s the same thing.

“…I just chose the place with the highest chance of success.”

I answered in a low tone and then fell into thought.

‘If I have to do something, it’s only natural to take the easiest route.’

But Lady Cecilia didn’t seem to like my answer, making a strange noise.

“Ugh, still…!”

“Pardon?”

“How can you join hands with the enemy?”

“Enemy?”

“Princess Francia is our enemy. We both fought so hard, risking our lives against her, and now you…!”

Lady Cecilia looked at me as if she felt betrayed by an old comrade, leaving me momentarily speechless.

‘It wasn’t that intense, though?’

Sure, the student council election was quite fierce, and we competed sincerely, but it wasn’t a life-or-death struggle.

And now that the election was over, there was no need to distinguish between enemies and allies…

“Calm down, Cecilia.”

At that moment, Rosen Ravenia’s soft voice was heard, calming Lady Cecilia.

“But, Vice President. Am I wrong?”

Cecilia sought Rosen’s agreement with a frustrated expression.

“No, you’re wrong.”

“What?!”

Rosen replied with a cold, firm tone, shaking her head, leaving Cecilia looking shocked.

“The election is over, so where are enemies and allies? If that’s the case, shouldn’t I also continue to antagonize Cecilia?”

“That’s…!”

“Besides, Kamon is not even a member of our student council. He made a reasonable choice from his own perspective. Shouldn’t we be welcoming this? The ‘novice Challenge’ has become so popular.”

“…”

Faced with Rosen Ravenia’s rational and logical words, Lady Cecilia had nothing more to say and closed her mouth.

Rosen continued,

“Since you’re participating in the ‘Novice Challenge,’ I hope for good results. But…”

Rosen trailed off slightly and looked straight at me, muttering,

“I’m not hoping for remarkable achievements from an adversary. You understand what I mean, right?”

“Yes.”

Once part of Princess Francia’s election team, now Rosen Ravenia served as the second-in-command in Cecilia’s student council and referred to the princess as her adversary.

‘Lois, it’s better to stay away from this woman.’

Getting close to such a cold-blooded and meticulous person would be exhausting.

“So let’s support him, Cecilia.”

“Hmph, fine.”

“What, so you’re not going to support him?”

“No, it’s not that…”

Cecilia, showing a mix of emotions, finally sighed and said,

“Hoo, don’t get hurt and be careful. But don’t succeed too much.”

“…Understood.”

Lady Cecilia set a rather difficult condition, but I just nodded in agreement.

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