Seeing her, Ethan's confusion deepened. "Black hair? Red eyes? I've never seen anyone like her in my past life," he thought, his mind racing. He felt an overwhelming mix of fear and curiosity, as if the ground beneath him had shifted.
Esdeath leaned in close, her previously expressionless face transforming into a wide smile. She extended her hand toward Ethan, her voice cheerful yet somewhat nervous. "Hahaha... So, you're the genius of this year! Nice to meet you! I'm Esdeath Crimson. Let's get along well!" She scratched her head awkwardly, a small chuckle escaping her lips.
But in reality, it was all an act. Ethan was the main character, after all, and she had to at least stay on his good side for now. "Ugh, I really want to punch him, but I have a use for him later on. Being on his bad side would just cause problems," she thought with annoyance, masking her true feelings behind her bright smile.
Ethan, still reeling from the unexpected encounter, could only stare at her in bewilderment, his mind struggling to process the situation. Suddenly, Violet broke the silence, her voice dripping with jealousy. "For how long are you gonna stare at her, you pervert? Hmph!" She puffed out her cheeks, glaring at him with playful annoyance.
The realization hit Ethan like a ton of bricks, and he snapped out of his daze. "W-what? No... You've got it all wrong!" he stammered, his face flushing a deep shade of red. Hastily, he shook hands with Esdeath, trying to cover his embarrassment.
Esdeath, meanwhile, was silently cursing him in her thoughts. "Seriously, why is he blushing because of a teenage girl? She could be around the same age as his daughter, if he had one. That's why I don't like this guy—he should act his age, darn it!" she fumed internally. Despite her frustrations, her expression remained as cheerful as ever.
If esdeath wasn't a yandere and fallen for lortell mariette, She is definitely not someone who could blush that easily, Forget about falling in love. Even though that she is fallen in love with lortell but their age difference should be around 15 years, Not like the main character and Violet's age difference like father and daughter, I think that's very common problem in every regresson Stories, That's the main reason esdeath don't like Ethan, Since he is childish.
Ding!
"Hahaha... Well then, I'll be going!" she said with a bright laugh, turning on her heel and disappearing from their sight, her exit as sudden and enigmatic as her arrival. Ethan and Violet stood there, still processing the whirlwind encounter, each lost in their own thoughts.
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Esdeath wandered through the academy grounds, her pace slow and deliberate. "Hmm... Now that I'm here, there's so much to do," she mused, her thoughts drifting to her next objective. "First, I need to go near the demon realm, where the body of the only character that i kind of respect lies." A strange connection to that person tugged at her heart. "He might still be alive now, but soon he'll die. If only I were a overpowered character, I would have savee him," she thought, a deep sigh escaping her lips. The thought filled her with regret, knowing she wasn't powerful enough to change his fate.
"But there's no way I can save him in my current condition," she admitted to herself, her expression hardening. "Still, his body holds very very very...precious thing. So, in a way, it's actually a good thing." She calculated the potential advantages, her mind sharp as she considered her options. As she continued walking, a sudden realization struck her, making her scowl.
"But going there will cost money, and I don't have a penny..." she muttered, her frustration boiling over as she yelled into the empty air. The reality of her situation hit hard, and she felt a mix of anger and desperation.
With a sigh, she tried to calm herself. "I have four months to gather the money and get there. Otherwise, there's no point in going at all," she thought, determination settling into her eyes as she clenched her fist. "Alright, before anything else, I need to make a list of all the people I have to kill. Of course, Ethan's name won't be on it. He's the main character, after all," she said with a hint of annoyance, her mind already plotting her next moves.
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As Esdeath was lost in her thoughts, she unknowingly bumped into someone.
*Dash...*
They collided with each other, and Esdeath stumbled a few steps back. The person in front of her, however, didn't even budge. "Who the f—" Esdeath started to say angrily, but as soon as her eyes met the person standing before her, her words caught in her throat.
"Oh, crap! I need to get out of here," she gasped, shock and nervousness flashing across her face. She turned quickly, ready to flee from the scene. But before she could take a step, a voice stopped her in her tracks.
"Hang on a second. Are you ignoring me?" The voice was that of a girl, calm yet commanding. Esdeath froze, her chance to escape slipping away as she reluctantly turned back around.
"Tch..." she muttered under her breath, annoyed by the situation. Standing before her was a girl who was taller than Esdeath, almost the same height as Ethan Rothslayer. She had soft silver hair and piercing silver eyes, her skin as white as jade. Her beauty was on par with even Lortell Mariette, making her a stunning sight to behold.
Esdeath forced a smile onto her face, trying to mask her discomfort. "Hahaha... The Dragon Queen's daughter, Lady Kaelith Maranthia! How could I possibly ignore you?" she said, bowing her head slightly in a gesture of respect.
Kaelith Maranthia was no ordinary jade beauty; she was a dragon, and not just any dragon but the daughter of the Great Dragon Queen, Lilith Maranthia. In the game, she was an overpowered character from the start to the mid-stage, unmatched by even the main character. She defeated every enemy without breaking a sweat.
All of Kaelith's talent and strength came from being a dragon, which also endowed her with a considerable amount of pride. She carried herself with an air of superiority, looking down on everyone as if they were beneath her. No doubt, she was an annoying character to deal with.
But what was a dragon doing here, in the academy? When the hero set out on a journey to defeat the demon king, he wasn't alone. He had a loyal and capable party, and one of them was Lilith Maranthia. After defeating the demon king, humans and dragons forged a peaceful and cooperative agreement, thanks to the hero's efforts. As a symbol of this agreement, Lilith became the vice-principal of the Awakened Academy.
So what was Kaelith doing here? Just like Esdeath, she was also a first-year student, already placed in Class A. She didn't need to take any exams to prove herself; her strength was already on par with Rank C awakeners.
"If I were to make a list of people I want to kill, her name would be at the top," Esdeath thought, her mind filled with anger and irritation. "Kaelith Maranthia, sooner or later, you'll have to die, and I'll be the cause of your demise!" she vowed silently, her inner voice filled with menace. Yet, outwardly, her expression remained calm and composed, her forced smile never wavering.
Hmm... Thinking why esdeath wants to kill her that much? Well let's talk about it when she'll meet, Kaelith's mother Lilith.
Kaelith smirked, a look of pride and authority on her face. "Hmph... Okay, okay. We're in the academy. No need for such formalities," she said dismissively.
"By the way, what's your name? And did you dye your hair?" she questioned, her tone slightly mocking.
"This lowly being is Esdeath Crimson, a baron. I didn't dye my hair; it's been this way since birth," Esdeath replied as politely as possible, though irritation simmered beneath her calm exterior.
Kaelith studied Esdeath for a moment, her gaze piercing. "Esdeath Crimson, huh? What are you, a vampire or a descendant of the demon king?" she snorted, her tone dripping with mockery and disrespect. Esdeath felt a surge of anger but knew she had nowhere near the authority or power to challenge Kaelith.
"Hahaha... Definitely not," Esdeath forced a laugh, hiding her true feelings behind a mask of politeness. Inside, she seethed with frustration, her thoughts racing.
"Hahaha... Of course you're not," Kaelith said, seeming relaxed for a moment. But then, in an instant, her expression changed. She leaned in closer, her face inches from Esdeath's. Her eyes widened, and she stared directly into Esdeath's eyes. "Because from the mana I can sense from you, you're nothing but a weakling!" she said, her voice suddenly cold and frightening. Despite the intimidating presence, Esdeath stood her ground, refusing to show fear.
Kaelith's face twisted with disdain as she continued, "I only said not to bow your head, but how dare a weakling talk to me while making eye contact?" Her voice was chilling, dripping with contempt, and meant to humiliate Esdeath. But Esdeath had anticipated this, steeling herself for the encounter.
Kaelith extended her hand and touched the area around Esdeath's eye, applying just enough pressure to make Esdeath's eye widen. "How about I ask you a question, and depending on your answer, I'll decide whether to pop out one of your eyes or not," she said, leaving no room for argument.
There was a brief pause before Kaelith asked, "If I only use one finger, who would win? Me or you?" Her tone was mocking, intended to belittle Esdeath even further.
Esdeath forced a cheery smile, showing all of her teeth while nervously rubbing her hands together. "Of course, Your Highness, the mighty Kaelith the Silver Dragon would win!" she said, her voice falsely bright and filled with forced admiration.
Inside, Esdeath's mind was a storm of anger and humiliation. She hated how powerless she felt in this situation, but she knew better than to provoke Kaelith. The dragon's pride and strength were overwhelming, and for now, all Esdeath could do was play along, biding her time and waiting for the right moment to strike back.
Kaelith smirked, satisfied with Esdeath's response, and released her grip. "Good! At least you have some self-awareness," she said, her voice dripping with arrogance. She turned and started walking away, but after a few steps, something else came to her mind and she turned back.
"Your eyes and that pale skin remind me of another unsightly person," she said, curling her lips as if she had tasted something disgusting. She leaned close to Esdeath again, her presence menacing.
"So how about I change the question this time?" Kaelith mused for a second. "Between me and Lortell Mariette, who's stronger?" she asked.
At that moment, something snapped inside Esdeath. Her yandere mode activated. Her eyes widened, and her anger peaked. Her red eyes glowed brighter and brighter, the ring shapes in her pupils spinning rapidly. It was like a terrifying red-black death aura began to envelop her body.
Her voice, now far more chilling and frightening than Kaelith's, cut through the air like a knife. It was as if a ghost had spoken. "Don't fuck with me, you lizard bitch!"
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Ummm.. Actually my royal road account got banned and finally unbanned yesterday and i mistakenly published later chapter first adm didn't even realized, So sorry about that. 🥲