Fated to Be Loved by Villains

Chapter 153: Resolve

Resolve

The unprecedented incident where both the Chancellor and Lady Tristan fainted at the same time ended with surprisingly little repercussions, considering the severity of the case.

Damn it, shit, FUCKKKKK-!

Of course it was Atalante who dragged both of them to the infirmary, wearing an expression that was similar to that of an evil ghost, all while screaming inhuman-sounding screeches.

Please dont blame her for that though. Our Dear Headmistress was always the first one to get swept up whenever such an incident occurred, after all. Also, she always dealt with the aftermath personally.

Fortunately, thanks to Iliyas delicate touch, none of them showed any signs of external injuries. They were just unconscious for God knows why.

The fact that the victims themselves didnt know who to blame or what to blame for was a considerable stroke of luck.

Prior to this, Atalante, with a stiff expression, told me that the two of them didnt have any intention to directly clash with each other for now.

The Petronus Household and the Tristan Duchy have never been on good terms, but they are aware that it wont be good for either of them if the conflict escalates even more than this.

Of course

But thats only because you arent involved this time, Dowd. Theres no guarantee that such conflicts wont happen in the future.

There was an obvious caveat like this.

I nodded at Atalantes words with a bitter smile.

Ill have to find a solution quickly.

I responded with a sigh.

Things wouldnt be limited to those two clashing against each other.

The conflicts between Devils would only intensify from now on. This was just the beginning.

It was especially the case if the number of Devils involved with me kept increasing; The likelihood of such incidents happening would increase exponentially.

Iliya might have acquired the ability to directly hit a Devils Fragment, but I couldnt rely on it consistently.

Although the method might work before a Devil went berserk, there were already some cases in the past that rendered it useless, like back when Eleanor actually unleashed her Authority.

Do you have something in mind?

Well, I do.

You see, it was inevitable that such incidents would occur. That was why the best course of action was to prepare the means to manage the aftermath.

And when it came to mediating fights that were on the scale of Devils, there was only one being that was capable of doing so.

A Hero wielding the Holy Sword.

After growing to their fullest potential, they would be the strongest human in the world.

They were among the top two in combat power, towering above the rest, along with the Grey Devil.

Judging from your expresion, it seems you are not too keen on that method, though.

She was right.

Because both the burden and the danger of the method was far too high.

Not for me, but for Iliya, who would get caught up in this event.

But, it isnt like I have any other choice.

Saying that, I summoned a window in front of my eyes.

System Log

[ The starting point of Chapter 4 Crimson Night has changed! ]

Originally, Chapter 4 would only start a few months from now.

But, as always, due to the twisted scenario, the date was brought forward considerably.

Its such a stupid fucking bullshit, imagine if no, I dont even want to imagine the possibility if she cant wield the Holy Sword.

The Hero wielding the Holy sword was as important as the Grey Devil being designated as the Final Boss in the scenarios progression.

Everything else could be worked on, but this part must not go wrong. The moment it did, the entire world would just crumble.

For example, the False God and Stigma of Ill Omen in the latter parts of the scenario worked on the basis that Iliya was the bearer of the Holy Sword. Without that, there was nothing we could do to defeat those guys and clear the chapter.

However.

The risk is too high.

To begin with, trying to get the Holy Sword to recognize Iliya was easier said and done. The slightest mistake could send her head flying on the spot.

She passed the test with flying colors in the game, but

Most of the ordeals she was supposed to face in the game were dealt by me instead.

So, the key question here was whether her growth meter filled up according to the original game or not.

Her successfully gaining the broken ability to hit a Devils Fragment directly was great and all, but that was a whole different thing to being acknowledged by the Holy Sword.

Also

When does the Hero Selection start, Headmistress?

I heard itll start in a few days. Theyre gathering candidates from the academies of each country. The Holy Sword doesnt allow humans older than a certain age to wield it, after all.

I nodded while listening to Atalantes words.

Just like always, there wasnt much time.

If it was gonna happen in a few days, it meant the main event would probably hit me without leaving me any time to prepare.

Which meant

There was only one option left.

Can you do me a favor, Headmistress?

What is it?

There are about two things. First, I need the contact information of the Senior Professor of the Theology School, as well as the right to meet them.

Atalante narrowed her eyes before glaring at me.

It isnt a difficult favor, so I wont ask you why you need that, but you do know that person is a little peculiar, right?

I do know.

Honestly, if that person wasnt the Senior Professor, I wouldnt want to be involved with them.

Peculiar was a polite way to describe that person.

Because that person was a little bit of a lunatic.

Second

That aside

I sighed and continued.

Please let me participate in the Hero Selection Ceremony.

Atalante looked at me with a stiff expression.

Elfante can only nominate one student.

I know.

In the first place, if you wanted to be nominated in the selection, youd have to be recognized as a Hero Candidate first.

However

I wont ask to participate as a candidate, but as part of the entourage to support her. The other countries would send something similar to accompany their candidates, right?

If thats the case, I can help with that, but itll be nearly impossible to influence the selection process with that alone. You know that, right?

Atalante replied with a sour face.

That was indeed the case.

In the game, during the Hero Selection Event, the candidates had to overcome the ordeals that were presented to them. A supporting attendant or an entourage could only coach them, not helping them directly.

However

Its nearly impossible, but not entirely impossible, right?

Excuse me?

The things Ive accomplished so far Could they even be categorized as something that was possible to do?

This was just the same old pattern again.

I just needed to do what I had always done.

Since the butterfly effect was caused by me, I had to take responsibility for it.

That was why

Ultimately, it would be that girls problem to gain the Holy Swords recognition, but

I will turn her into a Hero, Headmistress. No matter what it takes.

Paving the path for her

Was something I needed to do.

I survived another day.

As soon as I returned to my dorm room, I rubbed my face tiredly.

With such thoughts, I glanced at the small bracelet wrapped around the top of the amulet.

It was an item Iliya had bought from the Tribal Alliance as a gift for me.

In my mind, the conversation I had with Iliya was being replayed.

-The Hero Selection? Ill do it!

-

Because of her overly cheerful response, I barely managed to say my next words.

-Do you even know what youre getting yourself into?

-Hm, judging from the way youre speaking, it must be something dangerous, huh?

-Yeah, you punk. If youre not careful, you could die. So please think about this carefully and

-But it will help you, right Teach?

-

Once again, her words left me speechless, but I kept my mouth shut this time.

When I did so, she let out a wide smile and replied without hesitating even a little.

-Then Ill do it.

-Hey.

-And most importantly

As if to say that reason alone wasnt her only goal, she added with a bitter smile.

-If I become the Hero, maybe I can find Oppa.

In the tone of her voice when uttering such a sentence

Lied an unshakeable resolve.

Thinking about it, even though she always disliked being labeled as a Hero Candidate or whatever, she had still embraced such a title. It was all for the sake of finding her brother who had gone missing.

Caliban.

[]

I know youre awake. Lets talk for a minute.

Since the moment he has been stuck with me, this was the first time that he ever went this quiet.

Right as I was thinking this, Caliban spoke in a low, subdued voice.

[You brat, youve been playing dumb the entire time, havent you?]

What?

[You knew that my little sister would have been thrown into such a place. Its only a matter of time. So, why didnt you tell me about this beforehand?]

He was right.

Eventually, he was bound to find out about it.

[Shes the only family I have left. The only person who carries my bloodline.]

His tone was forceful, as if he was spitting those words out.

[If anything were to happen to her]

Caliban.

I slapped Soul Linker.

This wouldnt harm him in any way, but it should make him pay attention to me and clear up the murky atmosphere a little.

The reason I told you this in the first place is because Im certain nothing will happen to her.

Seriously, did he think I was an idiot?

I didnt let him hear it when the Chancellor was speaking about it, but let him do it when the Headmistress did for a reason, not because I was a helpless fucking idiot.

[]

A dumbfounded pause came from within Soul Linker.

[So what youre saying is]

Caliban hesitantly continued.

[There is a foolproof way to get recognized by the Holy Sword?]

Theres always a way, of course.

[What way are you talking about? Getting recognized by the Holy Sword is one thing, but in the first place, even getting through the selection process seems impossib-]

Nahhhh, that part is easy.

With that, I summoned a window in front of me.

System Log

[ The Sidekick of Survival Rule is activated! ]

[ Target Iliya reacts sensitively to your moment of danger. ]

[ The targets stats increase dramatically! ]

[ The target opens the Eye of Truth! ]

This was the window that popped up when Iliya knocked out both Eleanor and Sullivan.

Putting aside all else, there were just two things to pay attention to here.

Iliyas sensitive reaction to my moment of danger and the resulting effect where her stats increases dramatically were critical points.

No matter how much she increased her specs while training under the Fist Saint

The notion of her knocking out two Devils Vessels without them even realizing it was impossible.

Moreover, it was especially the case when one of the Vessels was Eleanor, someone who was gradually approaching Margrave Kendrides level.

That was why

It was safe to assume that the buff Illiya received when I was in danger was fucking crazy.

And that would be the key for her to secure a superior position in the selection.

Caliban.

I took a deep breath before continuing.

Iliya wont be passing the selection alone.

And, as obvious as it sounds

We will do it together.

[What?]

Its a little hard to explain, but you see, if I get into life-threatening situations, her power will increase

[]

This might sound a bit ridiculous

To constantly let her get that stat boost, I needed to be continuously exposed to situations like where I got sandwiched between two or more Devils Vessels on the verge of going berserk.

It wont be hard to get into that kind of situation, dont you think?

The Hero Selection was an event where the governing body of each country, their selected Heros, and their formidable entourage would all show up together.

Even if it wasnt Devil-level threats, it wouldnt be hard to create life-threatening situations for me.

[So, what youre saying is that]

Caliban responded with a tone of utter disbelief.

[In a gathering where the strongest from the entire continent are present]

Yes.

[Youd be taking actions that are akin to suicide attempts?]

Yes.

[And how do you plan on doing that? Are you going to start picking fights with every single person there?]

Of course not.

[As expected, even you wouldnt]

I need to make everyone there get so mad at me that theyd try to kill me for just being there. Picking fights with them wont be enough.

[]

In my opinion

In order for Iliya to safely pass the selection and be acknowledged as the Master of the Holy Sword, that was the level I had to aim for. Just to be safe.

I had to become Public Enemy No. 1 of everyone present there.

And to do that, I had to do what I did best.

My specialty that everyone acknowledged I was an expert at.

I will become a piece of shit, Caliban. A complete and utter trash.

[]

Hell, I will redefine the meaning of trash itself. Ill show them a whole new realm of how shitty a human being can be, and Ill display it for all the world to see.

Ill leave the clean, upright, and pure image to Iliya.

As for me, Id be scraping the very bottom of humanitys barrel.

[Youre telling me youre going to do that against the powerhouses whose strength are at the continental level.]

Yes.

[]

After a long silence, Caliban finally continued to speak.

[Right. I had almost forgotten because Ive seen you being tossed around so much by others lately.]

Huh?

[You really are the best and craziest motherfucker Ive ever seen in my life.]

Guess Ill take that as a compliment.

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