How to Survive as a Villain in a Novel

78 – Preparation

“Student autonomy… “What?”

In response to Lee Han’s puzzled question, Elysia opened her mouth as if she knew that.

“You don’t have to worry too much about risk because you are officially dispatched by the Academy. It’s only official.”

“What does that mean?”

“There is a possibility. There is a possibility that Seo Hayoon or the Shenyang Group will turn a blind eye and start a fight with everyone, including the academy.”

“Do you think the possibility is quite low, President?”

“Yes. If that happens, Shenyang will be ruined.”

Lee Han fell into thought at Elysia’s assurance

Of course, from a political perspective, what the president said is correct.

Since a group called Shenyang has set foot in Korea, it is nothing more or less crazy to immerse the students officially dispatched by Orbis Academy.

‘But do you think they’ll just do it without even thinking about it?’

That’s just the realm of normal people’s thinking.

The minds of the countless second- and third-rate villains Lee Han encountered were spinning wildly.

For example, the option of simply treating the death as an accident.

“There might be a way for them to just use a ruse to get rid of us.”

“Of course, I understand your concerns.”

Elysia grinned.

Then she opened her mouth towards the door.

“Please come in.”

Squeak.

The door opens as if waiting for her words.

– Ttogak.

And the sound of shoe heels is heard.

Lee Han slowly raised his gaze.

“…Han Chae-yoon?”

She returned to her academy.

* * * *

“The affairs of the Chinese branch of the Black Cat were sorted out to some extent. So I rushed over right away.”

Smile.

Han Chae-yoon said with a smile.

No. Can that be called laughter?

I should definitely be glad to see them again after such a long time, but a chill ran down my spine.

Why is that so?

“But why is this beautiful woman here?”

Because Han Chae-yoon was angry while smiling.

Her anger was clearly directed at Ryu Seo-ah.

No, is it this way?

Instead of Lee Han trying to answer, President Elysia took the initiative.

“Recently, Seo-ah’s performance has been outstanding, so I added her to the team. If there are at least three of us, your scope of activity in Shenyang will expand.”

“… Well, that makes sense.”

Han Chae-yoon’s bumpy face.

Suddenly, Ryu Seo-ah grabbed her hand

“Are you really Chae and Chae-yoon?”

“…?”

Han Chae-yoon looks at Ryu Seo-ah with an unusually embarrassed expression.

Liu Seo-ah, very excited, poured out her words.

“I liked you so much. You’re already the vice-captain of the Black Cat Order at a young age! I really wanted to talk to you sometime, but you’re always busy and you’re not at the academy!”

“Wow.”

Looking at the two, Lee Han let out an exclamation without realizing it.

Was Ryu Seo-ah someone who could tease someone like that?

Sure enough.

Ryu Seo-ah glares in this direction as if she doesn’t like Lee Han’s exclamation.

Lee Han shook his head silently.

And the same was true for Han Chae-yoon, who was embarrassed.

‘I definitely had a feeling there was something going on with Mr. Lee Han.’

Han Chae-yoon let out a small sigh and took Ryu Seo-ah away.

“Mr. Seo-ah.”

“Your sister!”

“I think I need to finish my conversation with the president first. Could you please let go of my hand?”

“Oh! “I’m sorry.”

Nodding.

Lee Han becomes even more shocked as he sees Ryu Seo-ah lowering her head.

Han Chae-yoon started talking with the president.

“… I don’t think it would be a bad idea to take this child.”

“It’s a good idea, Miss Chae Yun. I assure you, it will be a good force. Of course, it’s best not to start a fight. But you don’t know that it’s a human matter.”

“So, what is your exact goal? You said you would talk about it when everyone gathers.”

“Ah.”

Huh.

Elysia cleared her voice and opened her mouth.

“It’s collecting evidence.”

“…Collecting evidence?”

“Yes. No matter what it is, collecting evidence for something huge that could bring down the Shenyang Group. That is the purpose of dispatching the student autonomous investigation member this time.”

Everyone except Han Chae-yoon was taken aback by Elysia’s declaration Her

“It looks like Orbis and the government have decided to join hands.”

Han Chae-yoon nodded her head as if she knew that.

“Yes. We believe that the Shenyang Group’s actions have recently gone too far. Above all, its power has grown so rapidly that it is already exerting influence here and there beyond the government.”

Of course, Lee Han was not unaware of this possibility.

However, the timing was bold.

Originally, it would have been right to move when it seemed like the Shenyang Group would grow and become really difficult to stop.

‘It’s actually better.’

The greatest evil hanging over the academy.

Being able to deal with them was a clear advantage.

Above all, if you were lucky, there was a possibility that you could deal with the religious order as well.

“In the end, we are like bait.”

Elysia laughed bitterly at Lee Han’s words.

“There aren’t many ways to dispatch people inside Shenyang. I’m hoping to get the best possible advice.”

It was an offer that Lee Han had no reason to hesitate.

“I will participate.”

“Me too.”

Han Chae-yoon followed suit.

“I…”

After thinking for a moment, Liu Seo-ah clenched her fists.

“I will participate too.”

In this way, a three-member organization was formed to collect evidence from the Shenyang Group.

* * * *

“It’s been a while, Han Chae-yoon.”

The departure schedule for Shenyang Group was quickly set.

Since you can use the portal anyway, it only takes about the time for the academy’s official letter to be sent to Shenyang.

Therefore, departure is 4 PM, 4 hours from now.

Ryu-seo said she had something to prepare and went to her accommodation, and Han Chae-yoon had just arrived from China, so she just had to carry her suitcase.

In Lee Han’s case, there were emergency bags prepared so that he could respond to any situation at any time.

Therefore, Han Chae-yoon and Lee Han, who had already finished preparing, decided to catch up and wait for Ryu Seo-ah at a cafe near the portal.

“It’s been a while, Mr. Lee Han. Is this the first time since you started seeing?”

“That’s right. Actually, it wasn’t that long ago. I guess it felt that way because we were both busy with various things.”

“Hehe. Or maybe it’s because we missed each other that much.”

It’s long.

There was definitely something special about my relationship with Han Chae-yoon.

Above all, the ‘eyes of God’ do not exist for her. Although it was a factor that put her mind at ease that she didn’t have to act mean.

It was also because her Lee Han her her her her was with her the moment she regained her sight her her her. It was also because they shared memories with a person called ‘Cheonma’.

“Is Heavenly Demon doing well?”

“Thanks.”

“Thank goodness.”

There was silence for a moment.

However, it was a completely natural silence that was not awkward. Does this mean that we are close enough that even silence is comfortable?

Han Chae-yoon, who had been sipping tea for a moment, slowly opened her mouth.

“Mr. Ian.”

“Huh?”

“You know that this job is going to be quite dangerous, right? Shenyang Group is not ordinary.”

“It would be the same for you. Besides, you are the Black Cat, so they are your competition.”

“That’s why I’m safer.”

“Why?”

“What you do to me is a declaration of war. I won’t tolerate it carelessly, no matter if it’s an accident or not. Unlike Ian or Ryu Seo-ah.”

There was certainly some truth to what she said.

“So, use me.”

“What?”

“You can use me as much as you want, Mr. Lee Han.”

Smile.

Han Chae-yoon smiled.

It’s a smile that’s more relaxed than before.

But immediately her eyes became sharp and she gave people goosebumps.

“By the way, Ryu Seo, what is your relationship with that kid?”

“Ryu Seo? It’s nothing. It seems more like an enemy relationship.”

“An enemy?”

“Yes. He is actually the hero within the academy, and I am the villain.”

“Hmm?”

Han Chae-yoon’s narrowed eyes.

When Lee Han looked into those eyes, his heart trembled without him knowing.

‘Why do I feel like I got caught cheating like this?’

And the feeling was accurate.

“But why does it seem like Lee Han’s scent is on Ryu Seo-ah’s body his?”

“…Well, that is.”

Come to think of it, this woman often turns into a cat.

The senses are no joke.

… However, it is difficult to say that in order to put a tranquilizer in Ryu Seo-ah’s circle, she has no choice but to contact her.

While Lee Han is confused about how to answer.

“I’m sorry! You’ve been waiting a long time, Chae-yoon!”

Ryu Seo-ah arrived, still in an embarrassing state of tension.

– Shaaa!

Ryu Seo-ah, who glared at Lee Han like a snake, sits down next to Han Chae-yoon.

Just by looking at it, Han Chae-yoon looks embarrassed.

“This is my first time greeting you properly. I’m Ryu Seo-ah, a first-year student.”

“I am Han Chae-yoon, a second year student.”

Hehe. Would you like to exchange contact information?”

Lee Han was equally embarrassed for similar yet different reasons.

Were you always that extroverted?

Probably not at all.

Still, thanks to Ryu Seo-ah showing up like that, Han Chae-yoon’s suspicions seemed to have subsided considerably.

Thanks goodness.

Could it be that Ryu Seo-ah is aiming for something like this and is acting like that?

‘No way.’

It is an action that has no benefit to Ryu Seo-ah.

It seems like he was really interested in Han Chae-yoon.

‘But. Considering the scale of the Black Cat Order, it is not impossible.’

Being the head of the Black Cat Order is a significant position, regardless of whether one has actual power or not.

Even in the world, the Black Cat is the highest-class guild.

It is no wonder that Han Chae-yoon has hidden fans.

“… Let’s go and talk first.”

So, three members of the student autonomous investigation team set off for the Shenyang Group to sink the Shenyang.