How to Survive as the Academy’s Villain

Chapter 163

Yuria Vade.

The woman who was designated as the sole heir of the Vade Marquisate after Kamon Vade went missing.

Before her appearance in the original work, she was known for her outstanding magic skills and ruthless personality.

But when she finally revealed her true self…

‘Everyone was left speechless.’

Why, you ask?

Well…

Tap, tap.

At some point, Yuria Vade had approached me, and she gently caressed my cheek with her hand.

“Welcome back, brother.”

Muttering softly, she continued to speak as if talking to herself.

“Turns out setting up all those traps in Father’s office was the right choice. I didn’t expect you’d get caught, though.”

Then she leaned in, rubbing her cheek against mine.

“Ugh, stop that!”

When I resisted fiercely, Yuria pulled back slightly, a faint smile tugging at her lips as she let out a soft sigh.

“Haa, I missed it… your touch, your scent, everything about you.”

Yes, this woman was a maniac obsessed with her brother, Kamon Vade.

To what extent, you ask?

Even when Kamon went missing and everyone assumed he was dead, Yuria never doubted his survival.

And when he never returned, she ultimately chose to…

‘Become Kamon Vade herself.’

When Kyle first met Yuria during the mid-to-late stages of the story centered around the Vade family, he said:

“Ka, Kamon? You’re alive?”

The person who had perfectly replicated Kamon’s appearance from head to toe was none other than Yuria Vade.

And now, facing such a character while being Kamon Vade myself…

[Ugh, that woman’s eyes are creepy.]

‘Creepy? More like she’s completely lost it.’

The way Yuria Vade looked at me was sweet at best, but disturbingly sticky and unsettling at worst.

But ignoring her was not an option.

I needed to use her to get out of this situation.

“Uh… Yuria?”

“I will never let you go again. You’re mine, brother. Hm? Did you call me?”

As she responded with a bright smile, I sighed deeply inside and awkwardly asked.

“What are these chains?”

“Oh, those? I tied you up so you couldn’t run away. How is it? I’ve improved a lot, right? I worked hard just like you taught me.”

‘What the hell did she improve at?!’

[Kamon Vade, what kind of past did you have with her?]

Airsya looked at me with utter disdain as if she couldn’t believe what she was hearing.

I swear, I really don’t know anything!

What on earth did Kamon Vade teach her to make her act like this…?

But now was not the time to dwell on that.

“Phew, Yuria. Sorry, but I’m a bit uncomfortable. Could you let me go?”

Since Yuria Vade adored and loved her brother more than anyone, surely she would listen to me if I asked nicely, right?

“Yuria?”

“…”

However, Yuria didn’t respond and remained silent, merely staring at me with eyes filled with swirling emotions.

‘What the hell is she thinking?’

And then.

“I knew it.”

“Huh?”

“You’ve changed, brother.”

“What? Changed? How?”

“The brother I knew would never have said sorry to me.”

Yuria spoke as if she were deeply wounded, and I felt my mind go blank.

[So you were even more wicked and ruthless before? Just what are you… A vessel of the Demon King?]

Ignoring Airsya, who was off in her wild fantasies, I quickly tried to calm Yuria.

“Haha, I guess I’ve mellowed out a bit with age? But it’s not so strange to apologize to my little sister, right?”

“No. Brother shouldn’t do that.”

Yuria firmly shook her head more decisively than ever, and her eyes flashed as she turned her gaze.

“It’s the Academy that ruined you, brother.”

“What?”

“That’s why I kept beating her, but it didn’t make me feel any better. Maybe…”

Trailing off, Yuria glanced at Princess Francia, then shouted.

“It’s that bitch, isn’t it? That bitch of a princess ruined my brother, Kamon…!”

With an overwhelming murderous intent, Yuria glared fiercely at Princess Francia before smiling and muttering softly.

“I want to bring brother back to his old self.”

Faced with this unpredictable display of madness, I forced myself to put on a kind smile and called out to her.

“Hey, Yuria?”

“To do that, I should kill them all, right?”

“What?”

But Yuria, abruptly accelerating into a frenzy, declared that she would kill everyone, and I shook my head firmly.

“No, that’s not right.”

“Yes, it is.”

“No, Yuria. Snap out of it. I’m your brother, Kamon Vade!”

As I shouted with all my might, Yuria closed her eyes tightly, her expression twisting in anguish.

“The Kamon Vade I know wasn’t like this!”

[This woman really is insane. A man who’s a vessel for the Demon King and a crazy woman—it’s a perfect match.]

Ignoring Airsya’s continued nonsense, I racked my brain desperately.

‘Damn, what do I do?’

At this rate, Yuria might actually kill Princess Francia and even Fabian.

If I had been caught by Rowan Vade or any other member of the Vade family, my life might not be in danger.

But with this lunatic…

‘Is that the only option?’

From the moment I first faced Yuria Vade, one way out of this situation had crossed my mind.

But it was the last thing I wanted to do.

“…It’ll be over soon, brother. So please, come back like you used to.”

Tap!

As Yuria began to stride towards Princess Francia, I knew I could no longer hold back.

I called out to her in a low voice.

“Stop right there, Yuria.”

Tap, tap.

“I told you to stop, didn’t I?”

Tap, tap.

“Hah, making me repeat myself twice… You worthless insect.”

Flinch!

Yuria’s steps came to a sudden halt, her body reacting instinctively to my words. Seizing the moment, I continued.

“You’ve always been like that. Trash, stupid, a pitiful, worthless creature worse than a bug. And yet, a worm like you dares to ignore me?”

“…”

Yuria remained frozen, not uttering a word, her back facing me. I spoke again, my voice dripping with venom.

“You’re still standing there?”

“B-Brother?”

Yuria’s voice trembled, and she slowly turned her head, her expression filled with ecstasy. I could tell right away—it had worked.

Thud, thud!

Yuria rushed towards me, her hands eagerly touching me, whispering in a crazed voice.

“Our Kamon oppa is back.”

And to her, I shouted firmly.

“Shut up, you insect.”

“Yes, brother.”

[What… what are you?]

‘Shut up. I’m on the verge of losing my mind too.’

I felt like I was going crazy, but I had no choice. This was the only way I could think of to escape this situation.

‘I’m just doing exactly what was in Kamon Vade’s diary.’

As much as it pained me, there was no turning back now.

“Untie me immediately.”

“Yes, brother.”

Yuria’s demeanor shifted instantly, obeying my command without hesitation. She snapped her fingers, and the magic binding the chains around me dissipated.

Click!

Finally freed, I closed my eyes and felt the flow of mana. I could instinctively tell that I could use magic again now that the chains were gone.

“Brother…”

Yuria clung to me even after untying the chains, and I continued my act as Kamon Vade, shaking my head.

“Because of you, the plan nearly fell apart, didn’t it?”

“I’m sorry, I didn’t know… I just thought you’d changed… Please don’t hate me, Kamon oppa.”

Her desperate plea made me sigh deeply.

“Then release the others as well.”

“Okay.”

Thud!

With a simple gesture, both Princess Francia and Fabian were freed from their chains, collapsing onto the floor.

“Brother, what should we do now?”

Yuria asked submissively, and I responded in a stern tone.

“You need to sleep now.”

“Yes, brother. I understand.”

She nodded obediently without any resistance, and I couldn’t help but feel a twinge of pity.

But I couldn’t leave her unchecked in this state.

“Sleep.”

With a simple sleep spell, her eyes gradually closed.

“Snore…”

As Yuria fell into a light slumber, I carefully lifted her and laid her in a corner.

[I can no longer comprehend what kind of being you are. You surpass my understanding—you are beyond anything I’ve known!]

‘Sure, let’s go with that.’

Facing Kamon’s sister and having such a twisted conversation wasn’t something I ever wanted.

What kind of childhood must she have had to turn into such a monster…?

But now wasn’t the time to dwell on that.

Thud, thud!

I hurried over to Fabian and Princess Francia and began waking them.

“Hey, wake up. Wake up, Your Highness.”

Tap, tap!

“Ugh…”

“Ow… it hurts…”

As I continued to lightly slap their faces, they started to react gradually.

Eventually—

“Wake up!”

Smack!

The moment I slapped their cheeks firmly, both Fabian and Princess Francia’s eyes shot open.

“Ugh!”

“W-What’s going on?!”

Startled by the sudden awakening, they quickly realized the bizarre situation they were in and became even more flustered.

“Why am I naked?”

“Kyaaah! My clothes! Where are my clothes?!”

Princess Francia screamed in a panic, causing me to frown as I shouted.

“Shh! Everyone, keep quiet!”

I pointed towards Yuria, who was lying in the corner.

“We were all nearly killed by that girl just now. We barely survived, so let’s calm down and get out of here.”

“What? We almost died?”

“W-What are you talking about, Kamon?”

“I’ll explain everything later. For now, let’s search the area.”

Fortunately, we found the scattered clothes in a storage room in the basement.

But—

‘Why do I only have these left?’

My own clothes were nowhere to be found; only the items I received as gifts in the port city of Califa were tossed aside.

“…”

A cloak, shoes, gloves, and a sword.

Well, I could at least cover myself with these.

After quickly putting on what I could, I stepped outside, where Fabian was already fully dressed, albeit with an uneasy expression.

He looked at me and said—

“…Thanks, Kamon.”

“What?”

“I’m just… thankful you saved us.”

Fabian spoke in an awkward tone, then shifted his gaze as if trying to avoid the topic.

Just then—

Creak.

“Ha, were you all waiting?”

The door opened, and Princess Francia, now dressed, entered the room with a slightly flushed face.

I shook my head and called out.

“No, it’s fine. Let’s move quickly. We don’t have much time. If we’re not careful, someone else might come here.”

“Alright, we’ll hear the full story later. For now, lead the way, Kamon. Where did you say the curtain was?”

“It was in the Lord’s office.”

“Wait, you mean we have to go back in there?”

Fabian’s face turned pale, and he asked with dread. I nodded slightly.

“Yeah, we have to go back.”

And with that, we headed back to the Lord’s office once more.

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