How to Survive as the Academy’s Villain

Chapter 59

“What? What did you say?”

Naturally frowning at my statement, Princess Francia asked again, prompting me to quickly add more to my explanation.

“Of course, I’m sure you’ve already prepared thoroughly, Your Highness, but with my help, you can secure an even quicker and more certain victory.”

In the original story, the student council president episode at the academy ends with Princess Francia’s victory.

And by a tremendous margin.

‘So all I have to do is ride on that and seize what I want.’

With my thoughts sorted, I didn’t hesitate any longer.

Whish!

“……!”

I immediately bowed my head at a 90-degree angle towards her and continued speaking in a calm voice.

“So, I would be grateful if you would give me the opportunity to assist you, Your Highness.”

“What, this is so sudden…”

“If you need an apology for past events, I sincerely apologize. Also, if you need a promise, or even an oath from me, I can do that too.”

Princess Francia’s expression changed subtly as she seemed a bit taken aback by my earnest plea.

“Why?”

She asked, her lips curling slightly.

“Why are you suddenly acting so submissive towards me, Kamon?”

“……”

“Be honest. Do you want something from me?”

Yes.
The ring on your finger right now.

Her subtle tone made me bite my lower lip hard.

‘Should I just come clean?’

No, that’s not a good idea.

Bringing it up now would only become a weakness.

I should be as indirect as possible…

“I only want a small favor if Your Highness achieves the results you desire.”

“A small favor?”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

“I figured as much.”

As I bowed my head again and answered, Princess Francia covered her mouth with her hand and mumbled, as if trying to suppress a smile.

“So you’re saying you’ll help with the student council president election to receive some kind of help from me? Then what if I refuse? Will you be in a difficult position?”

“Excuse me?”

“Honestly, from my standpoint, I don’t need your help at all. In fact, I think it would be much better if you were the one in trouble.”

“……”

With a faint chuckle, Princess Francia continued, looking straight at me.

“Isn’t it obvious? Kamon, I’m probably the person in this world who most wants to see you screwed over. Don’t you think so?”

Well, Diana might have a different opinion…

But that’s not something to argue about right now.

‘Damn it, Francia!’

I’m lowering myself this much, can’t you just accept it?

I’ll really do my best from now on!

I won’t call you a crazy bitch anymore, just this once…

I sincerely prayed, but there was no wavering in Princess Francia’s eyes.

“And even if you bow your head now, nothing will change between us.”

With a resolute tone, she spoke and then gave me a mocking look.

“Still, it’s quite interesting. Seeing you bowing your head in front of me feels oddly refreshing.”

“……”

“Anyway, my answer is no, Kamon. I don’t need your help to win this election.”

Speaking with confidence, she then added with a bright smile.

“So stop trying these petty tricks and just get out of my sight.”

“……”

I quietly closed my mouth at her near-insulting words.

Seeing this, Princess Francia’s expression changed as she asked in an exaggeratedly concerned tone.

“Oh, did I go too far?”

“No, it’s fine.”

“Really? Then that’s a relief…”

“But are you really confident?”

“What?”

“I asked if you are confident in winning the academy student council president election, as you said earlier.”

“Wait, Kamon. Right now…”

At that moment, as Princess Francia frowned as if annoyed and tried to speak again.

“But what if?”

“……?”

“If I don’t help you, you will lose this election.”

“What did you say?”

“The position of the next president of Flance Imperial Academy will go to Lady Cecilia.”

As soon as I finished speaking with a smirk, her expression subtly shifted.

* * *

“Hah, this is ridiculous.”

Laughing in disbelief, Princess Francia glared at Kamon.

“Is that all you could come up with? Such a nonsensical threat?”

“Threat? Do my words sound like a threat to you?”

Seeing Kamon’s unwavering demeanor, Princess Francia was dumbfounded.

‘What is this crazy bastard saying right now?’

Losing the presidential election to Lady Cecilia?

Without Kamon’s help?

“Hah, this is unbelievable.”

Princess Francia laughed out loud and continued.

“Fine. You don’t want to swallow your pride until the end. Then let’s hear your great reason. On what grounds are you making such claims?”

“I told you. If I don’t help, you will lose, Your Highness.”

“No, so!”

In a moment of unrestrained emotion, Princess Francia shouted in a sharp tone, struggling to control her breathing before asking again.

“Why? Why do you think I’ll lose?”

“Well, naturally…”

“Naturally?”

“Because I’ll be helping Lady Cecilia.”

“Ha.”

Princess Francia sighed, her expression deflating as if air had been let out of a balloon, showing a hint of pity.

“So, Kamon, you’re saying…”

Then her previously lowered lips curved into a faint smile.

“You’re saying that whoever you help will inevitably become the student council president?”

“Yes, that’s correct.”

Without a moment’s hesitation, Kamon answered mechanically, causing Princess Francia to burst into laughter once more.

“Ha, really.”

Shaking her head, Princess Francia soon hardened her expression as she looked at him.

“Enough. Let’s stop this. This is just…”

“How about this?”

“What… what now?”

“If Your Highness wins the student council president election without my help.”

“If I win?”

“I will leave the academy.”

“……”

For a moment, Princess Francia, caught off guard by Kamon Vade’s unexpected proposal, closed her mouth. She then calmed herself and asked with as much composure as she could muster.

“Are you serious?”

“Yes, it’s like a kind of bet.”

‘What is this? Is luck really falling into my lap like this?’

Princess Francia struggled to suppress the smile that threatened to spread across her face.

‘Alright. Finally, a legitimate chance to get rid of that bastard.’

She then carefully asked, trying to keep her emotions in check.

“Hmm, so what if I don’t win the president’s position?”

“Then you’ll provide me with the small favor I mentioned earlier. How about it? I think it’s a mutually acceptable bet and deal.”

“……”

“Or, do you not have confidence in winning the election?”

Despite Kamon Vade’s provocation, Princess Francia remained unfazed. Instead, she tried hard to control the growing excitement within her.

“Hoo, fine. I accept your proposal. But…”

Snap!

“This is a contract. Sealed by the power of a spirit.”

As she snapped her fingers, a translucent paper materialized.

“A spirit contract?”

“Yes, that’s right. If you break the terms of the contract, you will suffer considerable pain.”

“……”

“What’s the matter? Do you want to change your mind now?”

“No.”

Shaking his head firmly, Kamon answered decisively, prompting Princess Francia to continue immediately.

“Then place your hand on this contract and declare that you accept.”

“Very well. I accept.”

Whish!

As the translucent paper shattered and transformed into blue and green light, the two streams of color emitted a cool breeze that enveloped both Princess Francia and Kamon.

Soon, the light was absorbed into their bodies, leaving a refreshing sensation behind.

“Now, the contract is sealed.”

“Is it over?”

“Yes, it’s all done.”

As Princess Francia answered, she tried hard to suppress the laughter that threatened to burst forth.

However.

“Pfft!”

Unable to hold it in, she burst out laughing, sneering at Kamon as she looked at him.

“Even if you wanted to keep your pride, to go so far as to do something this stupid. Really, Kamon, you are…”

With tears forming at the corners of her eyes, Princess Francia finally shook her head and cleared her throat.

“Hmph. Well, I think we’ve said everything we need to, so let’s end our conversation here.”

‘Better get out of here before he asks for anything else.’

With her thoughts sorted, Princess Francia quickly distanced herself from Kamon.

Clack, clack.

Finally.

‘Is this really happening?’

Princess Francia glanced at the wind spirit with a blue glow fluttering around her and smiled.

‘Finally, the end of that loathsome face.’

Although she didn’t understand why Kamon Vade had suddenly come to her and bowed with such a request, she was immensely satisfied with turning the situation to her advantage and using it to cleanly dispose of him.

Moreover, she made sure he signed a ‘spirit contract,’ making it impossible for him to break it.

‘Now you’re finished, Kamon Vade.’

“Humm.”

Humming with joy, she headed towards her private dormitory.

At that moment.

“Your Highness.”

“Hello, Head Maid Sine.”

Princess Francia greeted with a light smile, but the middle-aged head maid Sine replied in a strict voice.

“Your Highness, were you wearing that expression outside?”

“Pardon?”

“I’ve told you repeatedly that as the face and representative of the royal family, you must not show such a foolish expression, even in the academy! It would bring great disgrace to the royal family!”

“Oh, no, what do you mean all of a sudden?”

“Look at this!”

Head Maid Sine immediately took out a small hand mirror from her bosom and held it out in front of her.

And when Princess Francia checked her reflection in the mirror.

“This, this is…?”

Her lips were stretched into a wide grin, almost reaching her ears, and her eyes drooped as if they were about to touch her mouth.

“Was I really making this face?”

“You’re seeing it yourself, aren’t you?”

“No way.”

Startled by her own expression, Princess Francia quickly patted her face with both hands.

No matter how good she felt, she was still the imperial princess.

She was someone who should never wear such a foolish expression!

Slap! Slap!

After slapping her cheeks several times, Princess Francia spoke with a flushed face.

“I’ll go inside quickly. Have you prepared the bathwater?”

“Yes, it is ready.”

“Well, then, I’ll take a bath right away. Haha.”

With an awkward laugh, she quickly ran into her private dormitory.

Watching her retreating back, the head maid Sine shook her head and muttered softly.

“I wonder what made her so happy that she’s overjoyed like she was as a child… Should I be glad about this or not?”