The Strongest Villain, Who Had Secluded Himself Deep in the Mountains To Avoid the Destruction Flag, Is Forced Onto the Main Stage by the Heroine He Helped - Chapter 3 : The Villian Who Wants To Avoid All Death Flags

The setting of ‘Clearana Fantasy’ is based in an academy.

The Clearana Royal Academy, directly operated by the Clearana Kingdom, annually gathers nobles from various cities, as well as talented commoners and different races, nurturing them for the sake of the country.

It is here that the protagonist and the heroines encounter each other, and various stories begin to unfold.

This moment can truly be called the beginning of ‘Clearana Fantasy.’

Originally, even the antagonist, Alba, was planning to enroll as a member of the duke’s family. However, the academy is full of destruction flags. No one knows which flag will rise depending on his interactions with the heroines.

That was the prime reason why Alba left his home and chose to lead a slow life in a distant mountain.

“Let’s reconsider, Sheria-san. The academy is a no-go, absolutely not.”

During lunchtime after receiving a letter from the church, Alba sat at the table in his mountain hut with a serious expression on his face.

At this moment, Alba exuded an atmosphere as if about to start a crucial meeting.

“Muu… I want to go to the academy.”

Sitting across the table where lunch was laid out was the saintess, Sheria, cutely puffing her cheeks like a hamster. She had ended up staying in the same place after being rescued by Alba.

“I’m a man too. A man should keep his word… but the academy is a place I want to avoid.”

If he were to take back his words about being together, his pride as a man would be tarnished. Once said, he couldn’t simply refuse to go.

Therefore, he had to persuade her and try not to get deeply involved in the story no matter what.

“Why is that?”

“I will die.”

“You’ll die?!”

Sheria, who was unaware that this world was a game world woven by the protagonist and the heroines, naturally had no idea why Alba didn’t want to go to the academy.

“Alba, you’re strong, right? So why would you die?”

“It’s not just about strength.”

“But if you’re strong, you won’t be killed, right?”

Well, that’s certainly true, but even without Alba’s own doing, he could get involved in the revenge of a heroine and be killed by surprise. As Alba said, strength alone isn’t the only survival strategy in this world.

However, he couldn’t possibly tell Sheria something like, “Hey, I reincarnated, and actually, I’m a villain who gets killed by the heroines. Ahaha!”

If he said that to Sheria who is pure and innocent as she was, would surely worry about his head or his heart and would seek for some remedy to his craziness.

So, he had to deceive Sheria with somewhat plausible words.

Literally, whether or not to go to the academy was a matter of life and death for Alba!

“Listen, Sheria. The academy is a scary place.”

“A scary place…?”

With a serious expression, Alba spoke.

“Yeah, that’s right. The academy is where many people gather. There are scary nobles who flaunt their power. Though the country directly governs it, so we won’t be directly targeted by other countries or kingdoms, there are many wolves in sheeps clothing who will be targeting cute girls like you.”

“But, on the other hand, there are also many people you can become friends with, right?”

“…That’s not all. You might be forced to study things you don’t want to and have your free time restricted.”

“I’ve only been studying the scriptures until now, so I’m looking forward to it!”

“…Furthermore, living in an unfamiliar environment might be mentally and physically exhausting—”

“New places are exciting!”

‘It’s no use. I can’t get through to her curious nature.’

In front of a positively thinking beautiful girl, Alba wept bitterly.

“Ah… But if Alba doesn’t want to, I’ll give up.”

Sheria said while drooping her head, picked up a fork. Entering the academy was optional after all. It was only because she had reached the age to be able to enter the academy that the church had made arrangements for her to join. Sheria wanted to experience student life at the academy, but if Alba wasn’t going, she would choose not to go either.

But…

“Ughh… that expression just tears me apart!”

Alba was torn as well. Was it right for him to make such a beautiful girl sad for his own selfish reasons? However, going to the academy could lead to fatal consequences, so he couldn’t easily agree.

A beautiful girl and death. It was a luxurious and ultimate choice that Alba had to face as a man.

“Oh, speaking of which, a letter from the Pope arrived for Alba.”

“For me?”

In curiosity, Alba received the letter handed over by Sheria.

Since Sheria had taken time off, news about Alba had reached the ears of the Pope. Of course, without revealing his identity.

However, why would a letter come from such an important person in the church? Wondering about it, Alba opened the letter and read its contents.

Inside the letter was…

“Dear Alba-sama, the season of spring winds is upon us…

[Contents Omitted]

If you make Sheria sad, I’ll seriously kill you….

[Contents Omitted]

From the Pope”

“…..”

The most terrifying words were the ones without any embellishment.

“What did it say?”

“…I have a question, what is the Pope actually like?”

“He’s like a kind father!”

“I see…”

Then it would be tough for whoever Sheria ended up marrying in the future.

Alba crumpled the letter that was his life’s danger and prayed with both hands for Sheria’s future partner, whoever that person might be…. Though he didn’t know Ch that there were high chances that her future person might be none other than him.

“Now, about the academy…”

“Ah… Yeah, I will go to the academy with you.”

“Really!?”

—Bang! 

Sheria stood up forcefully, slamming the table. She must have been very happy; her eyes sparkled like stars, in stark contrast to Alba’s tired eyes.

‘Why do I always end up cornered no matter which way I turn…?’

The world was very harsh on Alba.

“Hehe~, I’m looking forward to it! I’ve never attended an academy before, so I’m really excited!”

Indeed, with this, he would not see her sad and defeated expression anymore. Sheria, who was born a commoner but received the favor of the goddess, was grateful even for the chance to attend an expensive academy.

Her eyes were shining even brighter, she began to express her gratitude to the goddess, who was like her mistress.

‘She really has a cute face…’

Alba, too, offered a prayer to the god wherever he might be, following Sheria’s example.

‘Hey, you damn god… someday I’ll smash your face in!’

Although it seemed like divine retribution might strike at any moment, it had nothing to do with Alba’s current state of mind.

…And so, with everything in place, the notorious villain finally made his entrance onto the center stage.

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