Surviving as a Villain at the Academy

25 – Lina Lislaine. (4)

I couldn’t just stand on the street and talk, so I brought him to a nearby cafe.

Because I couldn’t figure out why he was approaching me…… I asked the guy.

“That’s what I said earlier…… What business do you have for me? “If he knew my reputation, he wouldn’t even think of approaching me.”

Lina seemed to hesitate about my question, but then she looked into my eyes and asked.

“Do you have the power to drive away ghosts?”

“…… What? Shade? What are you talking about?”

“It may sound crazy, but I see ghosts in my eyes.”

“I don’t think this is crazy, so tell me in detail.”

It was a story I was curious about as well. Why on earth is he showing interest in me at this point?

It had never happened in the first place, and if it happened to be related to the topic of ghosts, it was necessary to know. The reason I was trying to get him to my side right now was because it was related to ghosts, that is, necromancy.

“Ever since I was young, I have heard the whispers of ghosts in my ears and seen their appearances. “It was an ability I had no control over.”

Lina began to tell me her story in detail. Ever since I was young, I had a hard time because of ghosts. She was having a hard time and wanted to give up, but she thought there must be a way somewhere, so she studied diligently and entered the academy… ….

It was the same after she entered the academy, she was almost half in despair. No matter what she did, she couldn’t escape the ghost’s whispers.

But, something strange happened. It is said that they did not hear any whispers of the ghost just by looking at me and recognizing my presence.

“What? “You can’t hear the ghost’s whisper just by seeing me?”

She tried to respond by asking what all this bullsh*t was all about, but Lina’s expression didn’t look like she was joking at all.

“It’s true. So, without realizing it, I grabbed the hem of my senior’s clothes. “It was my senior’s first time doing something like that.”

Lina looked at me with her earnest eyes. She was probably carrying out a mission given by Nebiros, but her eyes were extremely narrow. Almost like seeing Aris from a while ago.

I also wanted to help her if possible. Because I felt like if she was definitely on my side by helping her, her future work would be considerably easier. However…… In this case, I had no idea what to do.

“So what exactly do you want from me?”

“Please tell me how to chase away ghosts.”

“I’m sorry, but I don’t know.”

“Yes?”

“I don’t know either. Why is that like that? To begin with, I can’t see the ghost with my eyes. So I don’t know why the ghosts become quiet when I’m around, and I don’t even know.”

“Ah… ….”

Her expression became noticeably sour. She was like someone who finally recognized that the hope she had found was not hope. Soon, a look of resignation appeared on Lina’s expression.

That’s not good, that thing. A person without hope may do something. For me, it would be troubling if she committed suicide before her upcoming episode even started.

She, along with Nebiros, must become Ruslan’s ordeal.

Well, no matter how much I thought about it, trying to take advantage of people in one way or another was not a normal way of thinking. If it were like a normal novel, if it were a normal protagonist, he would be thinking of a way to save Lina from the clutches of Nebiros.

But I was not the main character. Although I was the master of my life, I was not the master of the narrative. The master of the narrative is Ruslan. This is a fact that should never be forgotten.

On the contrary, I planned to use them to their core. In a good way for everyone. There may be many problems in the process. There will be many times when you engage in unethical things.

Just because the result is fair doesn’t mean the process is fair. All of that will eventually become my karma. But I just carry it. At least I don’t intend to take them lightly.

Anyway, Lina Lislaine had to survive. So you shouldn’t make that kind of expression. I shook my head. I was wondering if there was something I could do.

A simpler solution than expected was found.

“Then…” … Be around me whenever you have time. “Did you say you don’t like noise?”

“Yes, yes?”

“They say ghosts stop whispering just by looking at me. I also know very well what it feels like to have a noisy surroundings. That’s more annoying than I thought. Should I say that it feels like my mind is being eaten away? So, if possible, stay around me. Of course, it can’t be helped because the classes are in different grades, but other than that, it’s probably okay. “If you really want, I can at least help you study.”

“Are you sure?”

The light of hope fills her eyes again. I nodded willingly, as I was willing to do anything if there was even a moment of quiet time a day.

“Okay. Still…… “You have to be careful.”

“Be careful?”

“As you know, my reputation is sh*t. That’s because I’m the cause, so I don’t have anything to say…… “For no reason, you may be strangely involved with me.”

“Well, that’s okay! Honestly, I don’t care about other people’s opinions, right? I can’t even care about the ghosts in the first place! Rather, I wonder if you are okay…… “I feel like I’m wasting time for no reason.”

“I don’t care. I have a history of often helping people who are in trouble. Of course…… Although the shine has faded a lot due to what happened last time. Don’t you think it’s really dangerous? “I could attack you.”

“I don’t think you are the type of person to do that.”

“You, that is very dangerous. “Don’t trust people carelessly.”

“Does that include seniors?”

“Okay. “Because I could turn around again and do something.”

“Do it.”

On the contrary, it was me who was surprised. Hey, what are you talking about?

“…… What?”

“Honestly, as long as I can drive away the ghosts, I don’t care what happens to me. All day long, a ghost was sobbing in my ear, screaming, scratching at something…… I’m sick of it now. But you can get out of there. That alone is enough. No, you can’t enjoy those benefits with your bare mouth. Well, is there something you want? “I don’t have enough money, but I can do everything else.”

Lina’s eyes were slightly bitter. If I hadn’t even suggested this…… Wasn’t this guy really dangerous?

“I don’t want anything, so calm down. And a girl doesn’t say things like that carelessly.”

Then Lina put her face towards me and said.

“Sir, I feel like I’m in heaven right now. The only sounds I can hear are my senior and I, and the people in the cafe whispering secretly. Has the world ever been this quiet? Oh, and don’t worry. It’s not like I’m being reckless and doing this to just anyone, right? This is my first time saying this to someone else. “It seems like you don’t really know what you’re doing, but you’re like my savior right now?”

I held my face. Somehow, the characters were so different from those simply written down in novels. This guy was also half-baked.

Well. If I was lucky, I would have signed a contract with Nebiros. It wasn’t unusual for Lina to make such a fuss. If I had asked for his body, I would have willingly offered it.

“Hey, calm down first. Huh?”

I said, gently pushing away the head that was sticking towards me.

“Ah, yes, yes. I was so excited, wasn’t I? Sorry. I thought I could escape this hellish life, but without realizing it…….”

“Ah, anyway, I don’t need anything you said, so just come visit me when you have time. “Whether it’s studying, swordsmanship, or magic, I can help you with everything to some extent.”

“Thank you! “I will definitely do that!”

Lina smiled broadly.

* * *

Nebiros, the demon who made a contract with Lina Lislaine, was very uncomfortable right now. Because my contractor seemed in a good mood for some reason.

This is because ‘she’, who works under the name Nea at the Academy, wanted her contractor to just focus on his work. But suddenly a person named Prah Lancel appears and her plans are disrupted.

Linaris Lane had to focus on finding the remains of her saint. To banish the whispers of her ghost. However…… What is the result of hiding and watching now? Doesn’t the ghost whisper to you when you’re with Frach Lancel?

Leaving aside the question of how a mere human could do such a thing, if Lina were to fall for Prah’s suggestion like this, she would be the one in trouble.

Literally, the reason why Lina risked everything on Nebiros’ contract was because of the ghost’s whispers. But then someone appears who can meet the main conditions of the contract? It didn’t surprise her if she became negligent in her contract.

The search for the remains of her saint, which would have been extremely vicious in nature, was set for an indefinite period of time, but in this case, it became a task that she could put off at any time.

This is because there were no restrictions on her not being able to complete her contract. Because Lina was sincere in exorcising her ghost in the first place, Nebiros did not set any restrictions on her.

Even as Nebiros, there was nothing he could do about it, even if he could not find the remains of her saint, Linaris Lane was a person who had to act in many ways. Because it was difficult for her to find someone talented in necromancy. If something were to go wrong due to the constraints of such a person not being able to complete the contract, it would be difficult for Nebiros as well.

In the end, it was nothing short of a disaster.

‘Prah Lancel. That guy…… ‘What on earth is this guy doing?’

Nebiros, no, ‘Nea’, disguised as a human, had his gaze fiercely focused on Prah.

It was then.

“Hello.”

The girl, whose black hair fell over her eyes so that her face could not be seen properly, greeted her.

“W-what’s going on, senior?”

The badge worn on the school uniform clearly belongs to a second year student. Nea asked the senior who approached her with wary eyes what was going on.

And then, the senior standing in front of her…… Asti came a little closer to her and asked in a whisper.

“What business do you have with my contractor, Nebiros, a mid-level demon?”

“Yes, yes? What is that…….”

“Don’t think about acting like a fool. “Because I know everything.”

Asti said that and subconsciously revealed his power to Nea.

At that moment, Nea’s spirit was crushed by tremendous pressure. This intimidation. Nea realized who this senior in front of her was.

Beings who stand at the pinnacle of all demons, capable of crushing even mid-level demons with a single finger.

High-ranking devil.

“Da, who are you?”

“I am the contractor of that boy you are staring at…… High Demon, Astaroth.”

Nea’s eyes widened as if torn.

Why is a high-ranking demon here? Nea’s mind went blank.