How to Survive as the Academy’s Villain

Chapter 70

“What… what is all this?”

“You mean all of this is real and not fabricated?”

Bren and Elliot asked, their expressions and voices filled with disbelief.

“Where did you get these pictures, Kamon?”

Lois, who had somehow joined our group, was also staring at the photos, clearly shocked.

“These are things you can’t see even if you pay for them. Look closely.”

What they were looking at were hundreds of photos that I had obtained from Senior Rond as a favor (or rather, a threat).

“They’re all genuine photos.”

I chuckled and waved the picture of President Alex, which had become my most powerful weapon in this situation.

In the photo, President Alex was clearly captured enjoying a secret rendezvous with a young female student who looked like a freshman.

“Wow, so Senior Alex is a man after all. I always thought he seemed too perfect… Heh, it’s impossible for a person to be that flawless, right, Bren?”

“S-So you’re saying this is all real? Ha, I can’t believe President Alex did something like this.”
Current student body president Alex Axelion was a figure who received almost unanimous support and respect from nearly every student at the academy.

With his handsome appearance, outstanding abilities, gentle voice, and excellent personality, it was natural for people to hold him in high regard.

But.

‘Everyone has a weakness.’

If there was one flaw in the otherwise perfect President Alex, it was that he was an incorrigible playboy.

Despite having a fiancée, Lady Giselle, he had been involved in countless secret affairs with numerous women.

‘Unfortunately for him, he got caught by Senior Rond.’

Well, perhaps it was fortunate for me.

I could still vividly recall the sight of President Alex, who had lived without fear, suddenly bowing his head in desperation.

“K-Kamon. So, uh… What do I need to do?”

Seeing that bastard, who usually acted so arrogantly, lower his head was quite satisfying.

At that moment.

“Huh?

So Lois and President Alex were related?

‘Ah, damn it. I didn’t think that far…’

“No, no. Cecilia and I are cousins on her mother’s side, and President Alex is related to her through her father. So, there’s no direct relation with me.”

Then he added quickly,

“Wow, but this is shocking. How could President Alex do something like this?”

Seeing Lois look at the photos as if it was nothing eased my tension.

“This is why you should never judge a person by their appearance alone. Right, senior?”

“Huh? Yes, that’s right. What matters is what’s inside. Like me!”

“…?”

“…”

Elliot’s declaration, while thumping his chest, made Bren and Lois exchange puzzled glances.

Then Lois turned to me and asked,

“Kamon, did my sister really give you permission to use these?”

“Yes, she did. That’s why I got them to declare their support for us.”

“Wow, what’s gotten into my sister? I never thought she’d approve given her personality…”

Hmm, Lois.

There’s a lot behind that story.

But you don’t really need to know, do you?

Just then.

“Kamon, but…”

“Hmm?”

When I turned at Lois’s continuous call, he was holding a photo with a serious expression.

“Can I take this photo?”

“Huh? All of a sudden?”

“What is it, Lois? What photo is it?”

Bren and Elliot, too, started showing intense interest in the photo Lois was holding.

“Oh, it’s a friend I know.”

“A friend?”

Elliot and Bren exchanged knowing smiles as their eyes met briefly.

“Hey. Give that photo to me, Lois!”

Thud, thud!

At the same time, Elliot reached out towards him, and Lois quickly retreated, reacting strongly.

“No, you can’t!”

“Oh, resisting, huh?”

Elliot mumbled, looking intrigued, and clenched his fists.

Given their sizes, it didn’t seem like Elliot could match up to Lois.

“No, stop! It’s just an ordinary photo!”

“Would you hide an ordinary photo like that? Then just show it!”

“Well, that’s…”

“What is it? What kind of photo is it?”

“Bren, what are you doing? Grab his arms and legs!”

“Huh? Me?”

“Yes, we need to see what he’s hiding!”

With a fierce glare and a shout from Elliot, Bren reluctantly began approaching Lois.

“No, stop! Don’t come any closer!”

“Sorry, Lois. But I’m curious too…”

“Hehehe, let’s see the photo!”

“No, Kamon, help me!”

Lois looked at me desperately, but I just raised one hand with a faint smile.

“Sorry, I’m a mage. I’m not good with physical stuff.”

And then.

“Got it!”

“Aaaah! Noooo!”

After a long struggle, the two finally managed to wrest the photo away from Lois.

And then.

“Rosen Ravenia?”

What the hell? Why is that crazy bitch’s name coming up here?

Elliot tilted his head and immediately questioned Lois.

“Hey, Lois. Do you and Rosen…”

Thud, thud!

Suddenly, there was a knock on my dormitory door.

“Huh? Who could that be suddenly?”

“Were we too loud?”

“Nah, it’s not that bad.”

Then.

“I know you’re all in there. Open the door. I just want to talk for a moment.”

Hearing that familiar voice from outside, all of our eyes widened in shock.

“P-Princess Francia?”

“What? Is it really the princess?”

“Why is the princess here?”

Thud, thud, thud!

“Kamon? Can we talk for a moment…?”

As Princess Francia’s soft voice came through the door again,

‘What the hell? Why is that crazy bitch looking for me?’

I felt a chill run down my spine.

“What are you doing, Kamon? Are you just going to stand there?”

“Shouldn’t you open the door?”

“Y-Yeah. She is the princess after all. Judging by her tone, she doesn’t seem too angry.”

Of course, they weren’t wrong.

If I didn’t know Princess Francia’s true nature, that is.

‘But I can’t avoid this.’

Ignoring her was only possible for so long.

“Phew.”

With a short sigh, I approached the door.

Creak, thud!

“Kamon, are you just going to keep… Hmm? You opened the door. I didn’t think it would be this hard to see your face, Kamon.”

A beautiful girl, Princess Francia, with a wide smile on her lips stood at the door.

“Oh, so it’s not just the princess who came?”

“Hello, Kamon.”

Kyle greeted me with a bright expression, lightly waving his hand.

And then.

‘Who the hell is this?’

“The… the Sword Phantom?”

“What? Oh, it really is Edin!”

From the voices of Bren and Elliot behind me, I could identify who he was.

‘Ah, so this guy is the Sword Phantom?’

In the latter part of the original story, he appears as a supporting character and an enemy of the protagonist, not quite a villain but still an adversary. I looked at him with renewed curiosity.

“So, Kamon, could we have a chat for a moment?”

“Uh, right now?”

“Yes, I assume that’s what it means since we came all the way here to talk.”

Princess Francia’s words, spoken with an unwavering smile, made me awkwardly laugh and shake my head.

“Haha, what could someone like you possibly have to discuss with someone like me…”

“You’ll find out soon enough. By the way, could we talk just the two of us?”

“Uh, if you have something to say, just say it here.”

Despite my firm stance, Princess Francia looked inside and spoke as if she hadn’t heard me.

“Excuse me. Could I have a moment alone with Kamon?”

“Of course, Your Highness.”

“Yes, certainly. We’ll step outside.”

“Let’s go, guys.”

Before I could say anything, Bren, Lois, and Elliot moved far away, shouting as they left.

“Call us when you’re done talking!”

“Get in touch later, Kamon.”

With the three of them gone, Princess Francia turned to Kyle and Edin.

“Kyle, Edin. Could you both wait here for a moment as well?”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

“…”

Click.

Princess Francia took a step further into my room and slowly moved her hand to close the door.

Creak, thud!

“Now, before we start our conversation…”

Suddenly, she reached into her pocket, and I couldn’t help but be startled.

‘Is she going to attack me out of nowhere?’

“W-What are you doing?!”

“Hm?”

When her hand emerged from her pocket, it was holding an artifact that looked like a candle.

Fwoosh! Zzzing!

As the wick lit up, a blue barrier enveloped my entire room.

“This is a Silence Barrier. It blocks sound.”

“Oh…”

“Were you surprised?”

Princess Francia laughed lightly and asked. I quickly shook my head.

“No, I mean, I was just…”

“Never mind, I’m not that curious.”

Princess Francia then looked at me with serious eyes.

“How did you do it?”

“Pardon?”

“How did you manage to blackmail President Alex, someone so stubborn…!”

Her voice had risen with a surge of emotion, but she took a deep breath and continued.

“How did you make him betray me in the end?”

“Your words are strange.”

“What do you mean?”

“Betrayal? I don’t understand what you mean, Princess.”

I played dumb, maintaining ignorance in the face of her accusations.

Without concrete evidence, it would be hard for her to press me further.

Princess Francia sighed deeply.

“Hah, just as I expected.”

“…?”

“You’ve always been like this.”

She muttered and then glared at me, continuing her speech.

“I came to warn you because you seem to be under some misapprehension.”

“Warn me?”

“Yes, it’s true that I’m competing with you in the President election. But that doesn’t give you the right to engage in such dirty tricks and smear campaigns.”

“Ha, haha. What do you mean? I don’t understand…”

“Kamon Vade.”

Princess Francia called my name in a low voice, interrupting my feigned ignorance.

“I told you. It’s a warning. This might be the last one.”

She took a breath and continued with a calm demeanor.

“The election for the Flance Imperial Academy’s President is not something trash like you should tarnish. Many students are already suffering because of your actions. So, stop with these petty tricks…”

“Excuse me, Princess.”

But I interrupted her, scratching the back of my head.

“I think there’s a misunderstanding.”

“Misunderstanding?”

“The bet we made was that you wouldn’t become President, not that we’d compete in an election.”

“What are you talking about? Are you playing word games?”

Princess Francia frowned and asked, to which I responded with a slight smile.

“I’m not trying to win against you in the election, but to make sure you don’t win at all. Princess Francia.”

I don’t care if students suffer or not.

I just need to win the bet!