As a Villain I Really Don’t Want To Be Pursued by the Heroine

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When Roy was instructing, even Carl couldn’t get a word in.

To Carl and the others, Alice’s lineage was the most common “Holy Light” lineage in the Eastern Continent.

However, Roy, who was well-versed in “The Angel’s Waltz,” knew that the so-called “Holy Light” was actually a degraded half-baked version.

Alice was a genuine “Angel.”

It was just that due to malnutrition in her childhood, her lineage had not awakened in time.

Not to mention “Iron Blood,” even the royal “Lionheart” paled in comparison to “Angel.”

No matter how strong the lineage, it was nearly impossible to grow stronger on the path of the extraordinary without a mentor, relying solely on oneself.

Yet, there was a cultural gap between the Eastern and Western Continents. Not to mention “Angel,” Carl and the others hardly understood “Holy Light.”

So, as strong as Carl was, he was a complete novice in this area.

Only Roy could teach Alice to master her true power.

“Do you remember what I told you your core ability is?”

Alice sat obediently on the grass in a duck-sitting posture, raising her little hand high, looking every bit the attentive and well-behaved child: “Holy Light.”

“The ‘Holy Light’ lineage, as the most common lineage in the Eastern Continent, has a core ability that lives up to its name. It can harness holy light to enhance one’s strength, speed, wield light magic, and even heal injuries.”

Here, Roy told a lie, not yet revealing the truth to Alice.

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“Holy Light” was rare in the Western Continent but was the most common lineage in the Eastern Continent.

But “Angel” was different.

Once news of “Angel” got out, it would attract attention from all over the world, be it cults or the Holy Light Church; they would all take notice of Alice’s existence.

Before Alice grew stronger, Roy didn’t want the name “Angel” to get out, attracting unnecessary trouble.

In fact, Alice’s core ability was called “Seraph,” which could enhance strength, speed, cast light magic, defend against extraordinary curses, and even heal wounds.

The true all-rounder, the ultimate powerhouse.

The destined holy maiden, the true protagonist, is like this.

And “Holy Light” could only choose one out of five, its ability seeming similar to “Seraph,” but in reality, it was an ultimate degraded version.

But Roy said it was “Holy Light,” and no one understood, making it a perfect cover.

The only problem was that Alice’s progress was slower than Roy had anticipated.

“If you remember, why didn’t you use it just now?”

Upon being asked, Alice’s expression turned somewhat puzzled: “How do I use it?”

“Just… go with the feeling?”

Roy scratched his head.

Alice would need about ten practice attempts to successfully use her extraordinary power once, but Roy could use it effortlessly.

In “Angel’s Waltz,” the span of time is extensive, so Roy wasn’t sure how long it took the original Alice to master it.

Logically, as the protagonist, Alice’s talent shouldn’t be lacking. Why then, is she stuck on the first step for so long?

At this moment, Carl, who was beside them, suddenly began to explain.

“There’s no need to be too strict. The abilities of the extraordinary are like a new limb; it always takes time to adapt.”

Carl looked at Alice with undisguised admiration and praise in his eyes: “This child’s speed in mastering extraordinary powers is already considered fast. She’ll probably be proficient in about a week.”

“That’s assuming the information you gave her is correct.”

Roy was certainly right. Not to mention his memory of the original work, Alice’s abilities were clearly listed on the panel.

However, his explanation to Carl was ‘knowledge from a book,’ and Carl did not question it further.

“Already fast? But I…” Roy looked at his hands, hesitating to continue.

Setting aside passive abilities like “Iron Bones,” it seemed he could use “Weapon Projection” to play with iron balls the day he became extraordinary!

Carl’s explanation was simple and blunt: “Alice is fast, but you’re faster.”

…It felt somewhat offensive.

Of course, being fast has its advantages.

Could it be that his talent for extraordinary power actually surpassed Alice’s?

Upon reflection, Roy realized.

“Iron Blood” and “Steel Arms” both belong to the Silver Bloodline.

Lei An became extraordinary two or three years before him. Logically, his potion digestion should be higher, but he wasn’t as formidable as Roy had imagined.

Could it be, not that he was too weak, but that Roy was too strong?

“Father, is my speed considered fast for your generation?”

Carl quietly observed Roy’s face, falling into silence.

But his thoughts were far from as calm as they appeared on the surface.

More than fast?

In their era of emerging talents, geniuses were as plentiful as stars. Carl had also been one of those geniuses.

Unfortunately, the “Holy Light” bloodline wasn’t strong.

Otherwise, with a learning speed like Alice’s, if she had a stronger bloodline, she would surely stand out in the future.

But Roy’s speed was beyond description as merely fast.

After Karl became a transcendent, it took him a full month to successfully forge his first longsword.

At that time, it caused a sensation, making him the kingdom’s top prodigy.

But not just Karl himself, even the [Lionheart King] Robert, [Black Iron] Raymond, [Violet] Elven Queen, and the [Sword Saint] of the Church of Light, as far as Karl knew, none of them had the speed of Roy when they first stepped into transcendence.

Roy’s speed could only be described as extraordinary.

If one must compare, perhaps only one person could match him.

Roland, should I say it’s no surprise you’re his child?

Karl put away his sentimental feelings and said sternly, “You are fast, but do not be arrogant. Geniuses are as numerous as stars, and if you neglect your training, even the best talent will go to waste.”

“I understand,” Roy replied, somewhat regretfully.

He had thought his talent was overwhelming, that he was destined for greatness, but it seemed his father didn’t find it anything special.

Was he still lacking compared to his father’s level?

But it didn’t matter, there was still Alice.

Roy turned to look at the obedient blonde girl beside him and clapped his hands, “Alright, let’s continue! This time, pay close attention to the power within your body!”

“Okay!”

“Don’t forget to imagine beautiful things during battle, that’s the essence of [Holy Light] ascension!”

In reality, this was the essence of [Seraphim], although Alice couldn’t grasp it all at once, the constant repetition would subtly influence her, and it was effective.

It’s worth mentioning that Roy could see the rate at which potions were digested from his panel.

[Alice]:

[Angel]: 7%

As time passed, day by day, Alice’s movements with the sword went from initially clumsy to increasingly sharp. And she finally learned how to use her transcendent powers.

One day, a week later, in the morning sun, Alice unleashed a burst of powerful golden holy light during a sword fight.

Under the howling storm, like a dazzling slash of dawn’s blade, she directly broke the sword in Roy’s hand.

After that, Roy had to get serious, giving his all to suppress Alice, and even gradually finding himself outmatched.

“Alice will probably surpass me before long,” he mused.

“Master jests, Alice is still far from matching you,” she replied.

Roy felt a complex mix of emotions.

It was good that the girl was getting stronger, after all, he was counting on riding her coattails in the future.

But the thought of losing those admiring looks from Alice once she surpassed him made Roy feel a bit lonely.

Such an old contradiction.

“If I ever get bullied in the future, you’ll have to protect me, okay?” Roy joked casually.

The girl holding the wooden sword lifted her head, gazing straight ahead with a voice slightly immature yet pure and resolute, she replied: “Alice understands! Alice will work hard and never let Master be bullied!”

The morning breeze lifted petals and dew, swirling the girl’s brilliant golden hair, making the scene almost ethereal.