Stuck as a Villain!

Chapter 136: Kinds of request…

"Your Highness, it's nice to see you in good health."

As Seth said those words in greetings he kissed the back of the royal princess' hand.

In between the contests of the Tournament, students were given some time to prepare and get themselves accustomed to the atmosphere to bring out their best in the matches.

Seth was occupied with several things but the talk with Miyuki yesterday brought a sense of discomfort to his plans and what Seth cannot entirely control, he feels wary of it.

The only source of help he could think of, who can tell whether there is any credibility to Miyuki's words was the first princess, Celine, thus he was here.

Fortunately, the royal family was also here to watch the Tournament since leaving the premise too long might have cost him the tournament. Though it was surprising for someone so isolated and introverted to attend this event, Seth has no motive to question her decision.

Thankfully, Celine accepted the invitation to this meeting and called him early in the morning to her room which was located in another building situated in the same compound.

The place was huge, containing eight complex buildings, two gyms, and two outdoor fields. Many royalties arrive to spectate the matches so it was given that appropriate arrangements would be made.

"You bothered meeting me suggests there's something you want me for."

It wasn't a question from the blond princess but a statement like she just judged Seth's actions like an open book. Seth wasn't surprised by this since he knows how perceptive and calculative the girl is.

And he also knew that Celine was willing to hear his request out without having a pre-determined response since there was no maid or guards present in the room currently.

Seth took the offered chair across her as the tea was already served and still, there was steam blowing off along with a tray of cookies resting beside.

Seth skipped over the pleasantries and jumped on the topic.

"Can I selfishly request for something and in return I will fulfill anything in my power your highness may desire? "

Celine was quite surprised by his changed behavior compared to the last time. He was not entirely different but somehow his tone didn't contain the wariness he held for anyone who was not close to him.

Despite being confined in her room all the time Celine has been keeping an eye on Seth ever since the day he saved her. She usually hears about him from her sibling who was planning to join Pristine Academy this year.

Naturally, she would have never invited him if she couldn't even hear his request.

"I would like to hear your request first. "

Celine took a small sip of the beverage which as usual was to her liking. Her deep blue eyes were trained on the man opposite her, studying him without letting her gaze become obvious.

"Before that, I would like my plea, to use a silencing charm on the room, to be granted, since the matter I have to discuss is rather sensitive. I might have used telepathy but Your Highness has an excellent mental barrier which would take some time for me to interfere with. "

He's anxious about something, she noted.

Seth already had the chance to kill Celine without getting the blame for it yet he chose not to, so by requesting complete isolation he presumably won't slice her throat.

But more than her calculations, Celine found her emotions winning over and bringing up a response soon after the query was raised.

"Go ahead. "

He seemed surprised, she noted.

Well, considering how distant Celine and Seth were and how the blond noble tend to act cautious and indifferent to anyone around her it was given that Seth must not have expected her to wave a green flag such readily.

Regardless, his surprise didn't remain for more than a moment before he took out a strange pendent from his storage ring. Celine was not much good at the subject of appraising and her knowledge of artifacts was something to laugh at considering what kind of nerds the royal family nurtures.

"Ahshley Swmlien Baseetilen: Disperse."

He chanted some ancient language as the crystal gem rotated on an invisible axis and gave off a purple hue before Celine noticed the range of his Soul energy expanding around them.

She didn't question what he was doing since she never felt any animosity from the spell. What bothered Celine was the guards surrounding the room suddenly became restless upon not being able to listen to what was happening inside as they suddenly began to walk in along with her personal maid.

"My lady? "

"Calm down, Karen. I have permitted him as you may have heard so walk out and don't interfere until I don't notify you. "

Her eyes faintly glowed when she said that, relaying how serious she was about her statement, rendering the maid speechless.

The raven-haired servant knew that her lady was well versed in alarming her surroundings and physically she can protect herself up to a certain extent as well which helped the maid to put her mind to a subtle rest as she gestured toward the soldiers to march out.

Once settled, Celine urged Seth to continue.

Seth seemed a little uncertain, she noted.

Nevertheless, he finally threw away the needless thoughts and asked in his usual tone, "Some weeks ago, have you seen some kind of oddity in the astral world? "

It was a bit surprising that Seth was aware of Celine's ability to peer into the world where mortals should never wander. Her eyes not only help her to see anything and everything in the practical world but the world beyond this as well.

A world belonging to the souls.

"I wonder what is bothering Albeck Seth that he has to seek my help. "

She made it clear that she first wanted to hear something useful out of the deal before she could decide whether to tell him about it or not.

It was not that Celine was being cocky here, rather she didn't want Seth to get meddled with this world where Celine knew, he could get hurt. Things related to departed beings were never a good idea to get in contact with but Celine indeed has seen something unnatural sometime before that she might have sought Seth once this tournament would have been over.

Seth is exceptional in hiding his inner turmoil, she noted.

The brief silence between them was enough evidence which told the royal lady, how grave this might be influencing Seth's life and those around him.

"I have killed someone, Your Highness. A person who was plotting against me and was trying to hurt someone I love. I want to ensure whether he has really walked to the other side or... "

For some reason, something in between his words induced a sting in her heart. Celine decided to think about it afterward.

For now, she knows whom he was talking about without Seth verbally clarifying it. And with that, now she knows that her hunch landed at the right spot.

"My cup is empty, hand over yours. "

Seth looked perplexed before he got up and moved his hand toward the teapot, "I will serve you another cup-"

"Consider it as advance fees for what I am going to tell you "

Seth's thin yet bushy brows raised before he looked back at his half-empty cup and with a defeated sigh, passed it toward the lady.

"Which side you were sipping from? "

"A little right from there... "Seth thought that she might have asked to avoid the spot from where he was downing the tea but to his surprise, she chose the perfectly same spot to let her lips interact with the crockery as she elegantly drank the already cold beverage.

Celine finished the drink before she rested it beside her own cup with their handles connected, something Seth didn't notice before she looked back at him.

"As I can conclude after observing you Albeck Seth, you are surrounded by some strangest specimens I have ever seen. "

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A/N:- Let her cook.

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