How to Survive as a Villain in a Novel

13 – Sunlight

Things got more complicated than I thought.

It was good until I sent off an A-list professor with a villain-like touch.

It was also good to exchange the right to re-admission and exemption from the disciplinary committee.

However, the aftermath was the problem.

‘Assault on the disciplinary committee’ At that time, the ambulance crew I had Lee Chae-Yoon request for a perfect exit during the incident.

“Could you drop me off around here?”

“That’s not possible. Once the paramedics are dispatched, you have to go to the hospital.”

-???

I was forcibly admitted to the hospital.

Ah, of course.

There was a bit of bleeding. I understand the concern of the paramedics. But most of it was blood I’d prepared in advance. I’ve clearly discussed this with Han Chaeyoon.

“She must not have gotten the message.”

Anyway, thanks to that, I was completely trapped in the hospital that Han Chaeyoon, or rather, the Black Cat Troop owned. If Chaeyoon has figured out the situation, she should come and release me soon. Ah. Wait. No way.

“Her intention… couldn’t have been?”

Han Chaeyoon.

I said her name once more.

Her sleek black hair that reaches her waist. Her red eyes contrasted with her hair. She is so beautiful that she was often described with various metaphors in the original work.

However, regardless of that, what’s most important is her talents that blossoms in the middle of the story.

‘Ki stagnation.’

When the energy is too strong, an unsustainable state.

In the ‘Black Cat Method,’ which interprets magical power from the perspective of yin and yang and the five elements, Han Chaeyoon’s condition is thus defined.

And the point where she overcomes this is usually the middle of the story.

She appears like a comet in a crisis situation.

[ You weaklings. ]

[ I don’t do things like teamwork. ]

Her haughty rescue scenes were pretty memorable.

“That line, seriously, is the problem.”

In a different direction from Yoon Hyun Jin, this one is also not sane. Treating people like dolls or something?

‘Let’s try not to get involved as much as possible.’

…That was my initial thought.

“Still, it’s better than being expelled.”

With a dull self-comfort, I yawned.

The name of the hospital imprinted on the patient’s gown when I lifted my arm.

[ Restoration Oriental Medicine Hospital ]

“Are you for real with the naming, author.”

Although the name is quite dismal, it’s a high-end Oriental Medicine hospital in the original work. It’s a hospital operated by the Black Cat Troop, one of the world-leading guilds. They allegedly even regenerate severed limbs.

A fluffy bed and a single room bathed in warm sunlight.

With its interior furnished with tasteful wooden furniture, the room was so comfortable and relaxing that it made me wonder, ‘Does a sick room seriously have to be this luxurious?’

“I feel like I’ve become a patient in a drama.”

Hmm. Only third-rate villains do that.

I tried to get up with a kick.

…but the bed is too comfortable. Dammit.

First-rate villains, modest as they may be, sometimes mimic the actions of third-rate villains.

“A villain who knows modesty. That’s me.”

It’s been a bit tough lately, so this is nice.

I took out a notebook and pen.

It’s not a visible habit, but a long one.

Because I can feel the sensation of writing in my mind.

I found a small corner that was folded and expanded it.

Now that I have some free time,

It wouldn’t hurt to organize the situation once in a while.

“First of all, I’ve overcome the crisis of being expelled.”

The saint. The student president. The entities lurking in the shadows.

And a voice of doubt.

I managed to bypass their schemes.

So for now, let’s just put them aside for a moment.

“The most important thing now is the scenario.”

Scenarios kick off from one period after the ‘Orbis Gate Break.’

The story goes that it really starts when freshmen and one re-enrolled student get admitted. Besides, there are not only scenarios but also many formidable newcomers.

“The academy would become a mess.”

Therefore, what’s important is,

Who will survive in this chaos.

No, who will continue to act out the villain.

‘My power.’

There might be a time when I have to scheme intricately or threaten someone,

But what’s really important is my ability itself.

[ Power ]

I wrote it on the notebook, underlining it.

What seems to immediately help ‘strength’ now is.

[ Evils have been collected. }

‘Evils’ that have been collected up to 99% so far.

Based on my experience so far,

Considering the academy as a whole has been cursed…

‘3~4 days will be enough.’

This should be of help in any way. No, they should be forced to be.

“It can’t be helped due to unfairness.”

Okay. Then that’s definitely going to help me get stronger.

Along with the other approach that comes to mind.

Might as well, I’ve just gone out of Orbis…

[ Hidden Piece ]

“Speaking of which, it might be useful to acquire that hidden piece.”

Skills that aren’t being used because they’re not visible.

I can’t just discard them forever.

In this situation, there exists a hidden piece which allows me to travel to another world, albeit incompletely.

‘But I need an accomplice…’

…Yoon Hyun-jin? Han Chae-yoon? I’ll have to think about it.

The stroke of a pen.

The page sanitized after scribbling my own ways to grow stronger.

In a sense, this is the essence.

[Enemy]

Entities to be wary of, to checkmate, to undermine.

* * *

A top-notch villain never forgets animosity.

Returning favours in the same measure,

Repaying animosity threefold, that’s what makes a first-rate villain.

‘The villain shall not forget.’

In the revenge of a top-notch villain,

There must be a deep-seated flavor.

I wrote down three names.

[Holy maiden] , [Student President], [ The mysterious organization connecting the two]

“The problem is.”

It’s not only their vengeance.

They will negatively affect the forthcoming episodes in some way.

Even from a non-vengeful perspective, they are evident enemies.

I emphasized each of them by circling in my mind.

In addition to this.

The ‘Order’ supporting the Holy Maiden.

‘Sunyang Group’ that Student President leans on.

They get lines and asterisks…

Hum… Good.

Does the star shape look well drawn?

Special Villain Trait, good handwriting even unseen.

Laughing to myself.

“Indeed, dealing with the Sunyang Group has its complications.”

I chimed in as I heard the voice from behind.

“Right. We’ll have to strategically penetrate.”

“Hmm. What do you mean by strategic?”

“Looking from the perspective of a villain-style corporate hunting…”

Wait a minute.

Who am I talking to?

“Surprise!…Wow.”

I turned my head reflexively.

– Swoosh

Soft hair tickles my cheek.

The luxurious scent of premium wood.

The bitter smell of ink.

These fragrances suited this place well.

“Are they your enemies?”

Every time she opened her mouth, a sweet scent tickled the tip of my nose.

I unconsciously imagined her red eyes as she looked down at my notes.

Han Chaeyun.

I nodded without a word.

“That’s good. It seems we share similar goals.”

“……”

Han Chaeyun emphasized ‘goal’ as she spoke.

It’s such a relief.

I hoped none of your ‘goals’ would include being a high-ranked villain.

I felt chills as I recalled her objectives in the story.

“Are you still not feeling well?”

“… I’m fine.”

“Do you think you should get a check-up?”

She is an unpredictable woman who might do anything under the pretense of a check-up.

I quickly shook my head.

“I am not particularly sick.”

“Hmm… That’s a problem.”

“…Pardon?”

At my confused reply, she seemed to hold back a laugh.

“In my house, health examinations are mandatory.”

The sound of a contract swinging in the air reached my ears.

A soft wind tickled the tip of my nose.

“…Alright. Let’s get a health check.”

It’s the villain’s trait.

They are good at keeping contracts.

In this industry, trust is as valuable as life.

And come on, what is she going to do? Eat me?

No matter how intimidating she is, a hero is a hero.

Wait a minute.

Come to think of it.

It wouldn’t hurt to attempt a small transaction using this as an excuse.

“Once the examination is over, I’d like to go here.”

I handed over a paper with the location of my hideout written down.

* * *

He is the sun.

The sight of Lee Han entering the cylindrical testing equipment.

Han Chaeyoon watched from a distance.

“All energy, including magic, will be blocked. Don’t be afraid.”

With the lawmaker’s words, equipment clunked into operation.

Soon after.

An endless darkness approached Han Chaeyoon.

– Staggering.

She barely managed to grab the wall to prevent herself from falling.

“Are you okay? You are extremely sensitive…”

At the family doctor’s question, she just nodded.

She knew. She knew she had been born with a horrible constitution. That it was eating away at her life and her spirit.

How could she not?

‘No.’

‘No.’

‘No.’

As the warm sunlight is interrupted, her heart becomes filled with unease like this.

She doesn’t know why.

But when she was with Lee Han,

Her anxious heart and energy stabilized.

The first time she found out.

Was when she transformed into a cat and climbed up a tree.

Being at a high place and receiving sunlight made her feel a bit calmer, she was doing this when suddenly someone appeared and pulled her down. This was the first time this has happened, she was too taken aback and couldn’t react.

Thanks to that, she was able to realize.

When she was in Lee Han’s arms, her constitution calmed down. If she was close, her heart would settle down.

Afterwards, this became her daily routine.

When it was time for Lee Han to go to school,

She would always transform into a cat and climb up the tree,

And wail as if asking to be brought down.

Just by doing this, he would always come.

The short time in his arms was her only comfort.

“Physical examination is complete.”

Lee Han coming out of the machine.

The world, which had been full of darkness, suddenly becomes beautiful.

‘I can’t let go of this sensation.’

Like a drug addict in withdrawal, she yearned for Lee Han.

＜ Temporary Employment Contract ＞

She knew that a contract like this, which she obtained under the condition of helping Lee Han, couldn’t bind him.

Suddenly she remembered her mother, the head of Heukmyodan.

‘If a man you must capture appears,’

‘Even if you have to cut off his arms and legs, make him yours.’

Just as expected, a contract like this.

Nothing is settled.

– Instead of having a health checkup, please accompany me here.

She unfolded the note she had received from Lee Han.

It had the location of a valley within a deep mountain.

‘If it’s here…’

There might not be any noise leaking out.

With eyes containing deeper sentiment than a lover devoid of love, Han Chae-yoon gazed at Lee Han.

Regrettably,

Lee Han couldn’t see her gaze.