The Villain Wants to Change Genres

Chapter 91

What is this? An earthquake struck my mind. I wasn’t sure if I had heard correctly. Of course, as long as it wasn’t Irene, it should be fine, but I had always thought that way, still… not the president! A strong sense of rejection welled up, and I even felt the urge to call Luwen immediately.

Moreover, even though same-sex relationships in this world are not much different from heterosexual ones, wasn’t Luwen supposed to be a sub-male lead? If there were to be rumors of a love affair, shouldn’t it be with a woman, not a man? I wanted to verify the truth first for various reasons.

But if those two were really dating…

‘What should I do?’

My mind felt completely blank. The thought of why it had to be the president just kept spinning around.

“Those two? Wow, they seem to match well!”

Little Norman clapped his hands with a big smile. Even Cadin, who had been focused on studying, pulled up a chair to join, seemingly interested. I was the only one feeling uneasy.

“Is this reliable information?”

Cadin’s question was sharp. Right, there’s my case. This could also be an intentionally spread rumor. The problem is that there’s no reason for it… Anyway, it might not be true. I waited for Nadian’s follow-up with heightened attention, perhaps more focused than I had ever been.

“You all know that Luwen doesn’t leave the Swordsmanship Department, right?”

“Yes, yes.”

Little Norman, always quick to react, nodded.

“But today, he suddenly came to the Medical Department. It seems he was waiting for the senior.”

“Gasp, really?”

“Yeah. They met and went to the garden, which is understandable so far. But the senior sat on the bench right in front of the central fountain! Luwen stood in front of him like a guard knight.”

As I listened to the explanation, I was able to calm down. It seemed too ordinary to call it dating. The two had been on the subjugation team together, so they must be somewhat acquainted. Isn’t this just making a fuss over a brief conversation between them?

‘There’s no decisive evidence. Like holding hands or kissing…’

I shook my head, getting goosebumps from the brief imagination.

Above all, if Luwen had a lover, there’s no way he wouldn’t tell me. I felt uneasy about not having seen the letter he sent last week, but it would be brought from the mansion tomorrow, so it would be certain then.

“In front of the central fountain? Oh my. It must be true that they’re dating.”

But Little Norman’s mouth fell open in surprise. It was enough of a reaction to divert my attention.

“Why? They just sat on a bench.”

“Norman, didn’t you know? That’s a very symbolic place. It’s so prominent that it’s used to announce that a couple has formed. It’s fine if there’s a group, but if only two people sit there, it’s definite.”

“Ah… I see. I didn’t know that.”

There were many things I wanted to refute about Little Norman’s explanation. Didn’t Nadian say that Luwen didn’t sit down? Moreover, would Luwen really know the meaning of that place?

‘But the president would have known.’

Because I didn’t trust the president, the hypothesis that he intentionally took Luwen there seemed more plausible. He doesn’t know about my relationship with Luwen, so he’s not trying to provoke me. It was reasonable to view it as an act for some benefit of the president, with country Norman completely excluded.

‘There’s no reason though…’

Is fame all there is to it? But the president is already so famous that there’s hardly anyone at the academy who doesn’t know him. He’s not at a level where he needs to use Luwen to gain attention.

‘…Could he have a one-sided crush on Luwen?’

If that’s why he’s making these moves?

This seemed quite plausible. Even if Luwen found out the truth later and confronted him, he could deny it. What could he do if the president said he didn’t know about such rumors because he was focused on his studies?

“The senior even laughed loudly! He’s usually such a quiet person. Doesn’t that mean he likes him that much? It seems almost certain since it’s the first time Luwen has been seen talking for so long with anyone other than one friend.”

Nadian’s voice grew louder, seemingly excited.

“And the decisive blow! Luwen brought Senior Alteo here!”

“To the dormitory from the main building?”

“Yeah. This is the undeniable evidence!”

“…”

There’s a distance between the main building and the dormitory. Moreover, it’s in the opposite direction from the Swordsmanship Department, so to return, one would have to pass through the main building again. There’s no reason to come to the dormitory without special business.

‘It’s different from the library. At least there are books there. What’s in the dormitory? Nothing.’

There’s no reason to go to another department’s dormitory unless it’s to meet a specific person.

‘Are they… really dating?’

Even if not, it meant they had a special relationship to the extent of visiting each other’s dormitories, which made my thoughts complicated.

Knock knock-

At that moment, our heads turned simultaneously at the sudden knock.

“Who is it?”

In response to Nadian’s question, a voice came from beyond the door.

“Nadian? It’s me, Alteo.”

“Oh! Senior!”

Nadian stood up excitedly and immediately opened the door. It happened so quickly that there was no time to react.

“Gasp, Luwen? You’re Luwen from the Swordsmanship Department, right?”

I opened my eyes wide in surprise at the following words. Fortunately, Nadian’s build was so large that I couldn’t see beyond the slightly opened door. The situation was probably the same on the other side. I don’t know why Luwen came with the president, but it was a situation where I needed to escape, so I moved stealthily.

Little Norman looked at me quizzically, but I pretended not to see and sought an angle where I wouldn’t be visible from the corridor.

“Is Norman there?”

“Norman?”

Nadian turned around in confusion. As soon as our eyes met, I shook my head desperately.

Say I’m not here! I’m not here!

“Which Norman?”

“The pretty Norman.”

“Ah, that Norman… He’s not here. It’s time for him to be at the library, why?”

“He wasn’t at the library, so I thought he might have returned to the dormitory.”

“Really? He hasn’t come back yet, I wonder where he went. I don’t know when he’ll return, so if you have any business, I can relay it.”

“Hmm. But we brought a guest, are you going to keep them standing in the corridor? Aren’t you going to welcome our guest?”

That bastard president is hinting. No, maybe he knows I’m hiding. Nadian turned around earlier when looking for me. Being a sharp person, he must have noticed that I was hiding.

‘Then why did he bring Luwen?’

If they were really dating, they should have gone to the president’s dormitory, not here. Even if the president had business with me, there’s no need to bring his lover along.

‘Could it be that Luwen didn’t escort Alteo to the dormitory, but rather Alteo guided Luwen? Is Luwen’s purpose to meet Norman? Why is he suddenly interested in Norman?’

Either way, it was full of traps, causing my thoughts to keep breaking off. I was confused about which side to be wary of first.

“The four-person room is quite cramped. The other Norman and Cadin are also here, and as you can see, my size is… Haha… If you don’t mind, shall I buy you something to drink? Would you like to go to the lounge?”

Click. Nadian naturally left the dorm room, closing the door. Only then did Little Norman, who had been holding his breath along with me, let out a long sigh.

“Why were you so tense, Norman? You made me tense for no reason!”

Little Norman whispered with a smile. Still, these kids were quite perceptive. And they even helped selflessly. Feeling grateful, I vowed to repay them someday as I smiled awkwardly.

“Actually… I’m uncomfortable with the president. And I’m concerned about my rumors, so I don’t want to meet famous people. I’m sorry for making you feel awkward too.”

“No, no, it’s okay. These things happen. I’ll go spy and see if Nadian took them away properly!”

Little Norman jumped up and moved stealthily. Walking with a face full of tension like a knight on a special mission, he put his ear to the door to check the situation outside.

“I don’t hear any voices for now.”

Then he turned towards me and whispered before swallowing hard. Actually, it’s a simple matter of just opening the door and checking. Moreover, given how loud Nadian’s voice is, there’s no need to put an ear to the door… Why am I holding my breath too?

Click, creak-

Little Norman carefully opened the door and poked his head out. After scanning the corridor, he soon closed the door and exclaimed with a relieved face:

“They’re gone!”

“Really?”

“Yes!”

His bright smile was innocent. For now, I could feel relieved, but the problem is that I still can’t find answers. I don’t know why Luwen and the president are together, nor why those two came looking for commoner Norman. I need to know their purpose to find a way to respond…

‘I just don’t understand any of this.’

I felt like a complete idiot.

While continuing my scattered thoughts without reaching any conclusion, Nadian finally returned. In his hands were snacks sold at the lounge.

“I’m back. Here, I bought these for you guys while I was out.”

“Come quickly! Sit down, sit down!”

Little Norman made a fuss. He had been curious like me, so he urged Nadian to tell the story quickly. I was glad the stage was set without me having to step forward.

“Alright. But Norman, don’t you want to meet Luwen?”