Chapter 29: A Single Sentence to Shut Down the Little Princess

It’s here. The plot advances with an unapologetic swagger.

Shia wasn’t particularly interested in this aloof princess in white stockings, but fate was bringing Violet’s first major plot point right to his doorstep.

There were two ways to interact with this princess:

The first was to approach her after the enrollment arc, shamelessly trying to win her favor. However, without status, resources, or connections, the effort would hardly yield significant results.

The real chance to impress her would come during the midterm exams. By achieving top academic results, you’d make her reevaluate you, unlocking the subsequent storyline.

The second way, which was the current situation, involved taking her freshman top rank, forcing her to approach you herself.

With Violet's immense pride, there was no way she would tolerate not being at the top. Naturally, she would feel dissatisfaction, confusion, and perhaps even curiosity about the person who took her spot.

Either way, you’d grab her attention.

But for Shia, neither path was ideal—and this second scenario was already unfolding.

A tall, imposing woman stood before Shia, her long boots elevating her height to nearly 1.7 meters. Her curvaceous figure, with its perfect golden proportions, exuded a model-like allure. Not a single inch of her body was out of place—every curve was a masterpiece. Her white-stocking-clad legs added a soft, almost lush appeal to her otherwise pure and elegant look.

Her only flaw? That arrogant expression.

Even from a vantage point where she was technically looking up at him, her condescending demeanor gave off the impression she was staring down at him from above.

Violet scrutinized the young man before her, her eyes flashing with unconcealed resentment. How could she have lost to someone like this?

Violet wasn’t one to mince words. She got straight to the point.

“Shia, male, eighteen years old…”

In such a short time, Violet had thoroughly investigated Shia’s identity, background, and abilities.

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But the more she learned, the stronger her dissatisfaction grew. A mere commoner with no aptitude or combat skills—how could he have cleared a legendary-level dungeon so quickly?

There was only one explanation: cheating.

In other words, he had stolen the glory that rightfully belonged to her.

For Violet, this was unacceptable.

After reciting Shia’s information, Violet issued her challenge—or more accurately, her demand.

“I expect you to voluntarily give up the title of top rank and nullify your previous results. If you don’t, I’ll report you for cheating. Once the academy conducts a thorough investigation, you might not even retain your student qualifications.”

As she spoke, Violet tilted her exquisitely shaped chin even higher. Her noble royal aura radiated an oppressive force that instinctively made others feel fear, reverence, and submission.

But it didn’t work on Shia.

Seriously? Losing in a fair competition, so she resorts to dirty tricks outside the field?

This little princess really was insufferable.

This was exactly why Shia disliked female leads like her.

He examined the silver-haired beauty in front of him. To be fair, she was stunning, with an exceptional figure and those enticing white stockings.

But her personality? Absolutely unbearable.

No matter how much her character might improve later, she was undeniably despicable at the start.

Fortunately, there was a way to deal with people like her.

Here’s the secret to shutting down an arrogant little princess in a single sentence:

“Do you think the academy headmaster is stupid, or are you just that smart?”

One sentence. It wasn’t even a taunt.

Shia’s expression didn’t change in the slightest. To him, Violet’s questioning and imposing demeanor was nothing more than a passing breeze—not even worth a flicker of emotion.

The simple question left Violet speechless.

She had assumed that, given Shia’s abilities, it was impossible for him to break records in a legendary-level dungeon. She hadn’t considered this angle.

The academy headmaster had personally met Shia. If there had been any foul play, how could the headmaster have failed to notice?

While Violet was confident in herself, she wasn’t so conceited as to think she was smarter than the headmaster of the Seven Shields Academy.

Could it be that Shia really had cleared the dungeon through his own abilities?

That didn’t make sense either.

The investigation clearly showed that he was an ordinary person with no cultivation talent and zero combat ability. Someone like that wouldn’t even survive an easy-level dungeon, let alone clear a legendary-level one.

And not just clear it—he’d shattered records, finishing several times faster than her.

There had to be some missing piece of the puzzle that she couldn’t figure out, leaving her completely baffled.

For a moment, Violet stood frozen, unsure how to proceed. She couldn’t believe Shia had genuinely achieved this feat, but she also couldn’t explain why the headmaster hadn’t found any issues.

This was the trouble with Violet’s royal arrogance.

She couldn’t let go of her so-called dignity but still wanted everything to go her way.

You can’t have your cake and eat it too. That’s something even teenagers understand.

Wanting it all? Are you a child?

Sure, both Violet and the succubus princess Rong had their quirks. But Rong’s awkwardness stemmed from her inferiority complex and social anxiety—she avoided interacting with others out of shyness.

Aside from her mild social anxiety, Rong held no prejudices against people or the world around her. She simply didn’t want to engage with it.

Violet, on the other hand, was steeped in royal pride. Her arrogance was ingrained, creating a distorted worldview.

She genuinely believed commoners were inherently inferior to her, clinging to her biases and refusing to adapt.

This attitude shaped her future. No matter how hard she worked, Violet could never connect with the people or win their hearts.

Deep down, she believed she was above everyone else.

She saw herself as exceptional, deserving of the spotlight—even when she disliked it—because she couldn’t accept others taking center stage.

If she were just a typical royal princess, living her life with this attitude would’ve been fine. But she wanted the loyalty of her people.

Yet, she couldn’t empathize with ordinary citizens or understand their needs.

This led to a grim outcome: her kingdom crumbling and the person she cherished…

Of course, that’s the fallen route.

In the game’s original storyline, with Lilith—the classic protagonist—around, such tragedies wouldn’t happen. Saving a few suffering heroines is essential to showcasing the protagonist’s greatness and expanding her harem, isn’t it?

Still, this princess in white stockings was one of the few characters with a fallen route.

Whether she falls or not, the difference is merely in her role as either Lilith’s pet or her girlfriend.