BJ Villainess

Ding!

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~ Perfect timing~]

“Professor…” Isabel’s face turned pale as she realized she had shown such a disgraceful display to the man she liked. She gripped her skirt tightly and hurriedly bowed. “I’m sorry for showing such an undignified appearance.”

“It’s fine. It seems that this argument was because of me. Is that correct?”

“…” Isabel couldn’t bring herself to answer and bit her lip.

I sighed and stepped in. “There are students worried that I might be receiving special treatment for helping Professor prepare for lectures.”

If you ignored the fact that the ‘special treatment’ students were referring to was Ozworld’s attention and affection, my statement wasn’t entirely wrong.

Ozworld asked Isabel, “Is that true?”

“…Yes.” Isabel hesitated, then agreed with my excuse.

I thought it was time to wrap up the conversation. However, Ozworld continued in his polite but ruthless tone.

“If that’s how you want to pass this off, then I will think the same.” In an instant, he made Isabel feel even more miserable and humiliated.

I frowned in displeasure. If he really intended to let it go, he shouldn’t have spoken like that.

Ozworld shifted his steps in the opposite direction as if the conversation was over, continuing, “Then, Miss Theresa, let’s head to the lab together.

, and Miss Isabel?”

Isabelle, with eyes red from tears, looked up with a glimmer of hope, only for Ozworld to crush it mercilessly.

“I’ve already declined the marriage proposal from the Marquis of Bronte. And I don’t want to see you behaving rudely toward Miss Theresa again.”

Tears filled Isabel’s eyes. “Why do you only favor her?”

“Favor?”

“I understand that Senior Theresa is outstanding, and you see her in a special light. But isn’t it inappropriate to be alone in the lab with a lady of marriageable age, regardless of your professional relationship?”

Ozworld, who had been expressionless, slightly twisted one corner of his mouth. It was a subtle change, but it was a clear sign of annoyance and exasperation.

“I have an interest in Miss Theresa.”

“…What?”

As Isabel, in disbelief, blankly asked again, Ozworld kindly confirmed it for her. “I said I’m romantically interested in Miss Theresa. Does that answer your question?”

Ding!

[The Constellation ‘Romance Pass’ has sponsored 1,000,000 coins.]

[Did he really just drop that bomb like that?]

“Professor.”

I called out, trying to stop him, but Ozworld ignored me and grabbed my hand.

“You already know how I feel about you, don’t you?”

Isabel, who had been watching us in shock, collapsed into her seat, crying. No matter how tough she pretended to be, she was just a 19-year-old who had barely reached adulthood. Hurting her like this was unnecessary.

Holding my hand, Ozworld led me to the lab. As soon as we were out of sight, I harshly pushed his hand away and exploded in rage.

“Why did you say that?”

“I answered because she asked a question.”

“Answered? You just wanted to mess with me!”

“I don’t understand why you think that.”

“Don’t understand? There’s talk of me graduating early. I had to find a compromise!”

Words would spread after today that Ozworld had improper feelings for me and kept me by his side. Ethically, this was problematic. Unless I actually got engaged to him, people wouldn’t accept it.

“Besides, your attitude of toying with people disgusts me. You dragged me into this just to crush someone else’s heart. It’s repulsive.”

Ding!

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[Honestly, I kind of felt the same as Theresa… It seems like Ozworld has some romantic interest, but he’s way too selfish and inconsiderate.]

Ding!

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[I thought Ozworld was the guy who’d regret it, but things are getting weird. It feels like they’re headed for mutual destruction.]

As I lashed out, Ozworld, who had been listening quietly, let out a small sigh, almost like a laugh. “You really are clueless sometimes, Miss Theresa.”

“What?”

“Do you have a quest notification right now?”

“What are you trying to say?”

“If early graduation were truly an issue, you’d have a quest, wouldn’t you? But nothing’s come up, has it?”

“But there is a bad ending tied to early graduation.”

“Then why not just ask me for help? Judging by your reaction, you’ve never even checked my likeability.” His voice, devoid of any affection, mentioned his likeability level as if our relationship warranted such a request. There was an arrogance in his tone as if he would gladly help if I asked.

I checked his likeability with cold eyes.

[Likeability: ❤️❤️❤️🤍🤍]

Three red hearts.

My eyelids twitched at the sight. His deception kept scratching and stabbing at me, testing the limits of my patience.

“I told you, didn’t I? I’m romantically interested in you.”

I clenched my hands together, praying that I could endure this. That I could bear the anger.

I knew exactly what role I had to play right now. Maintain the status quo; avoid any reckless actions. That way, those fighting against Ozworld’s faction outside could continue their efforts without worry. In short, I needed to avoid being a ‘nuisance character.’ Acting impulsively in response to provocation was the worst course of action in any scenario.

While a villainess’s recklessness could open up new paths, a female lead’s mistakes only created crises. I was a villainess, but I had become the female lead. This was just speculation, but I believed my male protagonist existed in the Pantheon to defeat the villain before me. So, I had to endure.

I couldn’t completely sever ties with this man. He was showing interest in me, so I had to use that. But I don’t think I could bear it much longer…

I couldn’t predict what consequences my growing hatred would bring. If my rationality was fully consumed by anger, I feared I would make an extreme decision. I needed to take definitive action.

“I will stop helping with your lectures from today onward.”

Until October, I planned to avoid any involvement with this man. That was my conclusion.

In October, the Gates of Paradise would open. There was a 1/5 chance of finding Paradise, but I no longer cared about seeing that ending. The only reason I was still waiting for that day was simple: I hoped Clyde might appear. That possibility was enough to keep me going.

“It’s not like that’s going to calm down the angry students.”

“I’ll handle it myself.”

“Are you planning to ask Euges?”

That was exactly my plan.

“If you’re not planning on becoming an empress, it’d be best to stop getting involved.”

“Thank you for your concern, but I’ll take care of it.”

As I moved to leave the lab, Ozworld crossed his arms and leaned against the door. “Stop being stubborn and ask me for help, Miss Theresa.”

“It would be better for your reputation if we weren’t seen together anymore. So please, move aside.”

I could have teleported out with magic. But I didn’t, because I knew he would follow me. It was better to settle this now and go our separate ways.

“Not that kind of favor.”

“There’s nothing else I need from you.”

“There is. Instead of cozying up to the emperor, just say the word. I’ll help.”

I glared at Ozworld in silence, my lips pressed tightly together. His words were both insulting and degrading, but he seemed completely unbothered. In fact, it was more like he was getting tired of me.

“When you asked the emperor to help you avoid early graduation, you knew exactly what would happen. Do you think I’m going to let that happen?”

I remained cold and silent.

“That man loves you, doesn’t he? So it must be easier to jump into bed with him than to ask me for help.”

Ding!

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[Ozworld, just die already

ㅋㅋ

. Is this guy totally nuts?]

Ding!

[The Constellation ‘Quiet Spectator’ has sponsored 1,000,000 coins.]

[Was Ozworld always like this? I knew he was reckless, but this is too much…]

The constellations raged. Even those who supported Ozworld were silent this time.

I, on the other hand, didn’t feel angry at his cheap comments. Actually, I should correct myself… There was no point in getting angry anymore; this man was already despicable beyond words.