Chapter 6: Those Who Create Villains
by AfuhfuihgsThe next day. Inside the classroom.
“…You guys. Why did you do that?”
A boy who seems to be the leader of the group steps forward confidently and speaks to me.
“I didn’t like you from the start. You act like you’re something special, sleeping all the time, right? You’re flaunting your looks, family background, and abilities. You need to know that there are kids like us too… Keoheok.”
“Shut up. That mouth. You should know what you’re talking about.”
In front of everyone, I grab the neck of the bastard spouting worthless words and lift him up.
The girls, surprised by my action, try to scream.
“What are you doing her—!”
“Uung, quiet. If you don’t want to get lewd here.”
Seri stops the girls who were about to scream.
‘…It’s hard to control my emotions after getting Wrath. It’s been a while.’
I let go of the neck I was holding.
“Keoheo…! Heup.”
“A strong ability comes with a price.”
“What are you talking about all of a sudden….”
“Villains are born because of thoughtless little shits like you who dream of being heroes.”
“Wha—!”
‘They must not have a brain. Disgusting. I want to tear them apart. …I have to endure.’
‘Since they don’t have a brain, let’s speak kindly.’
“Especially the 7, the abilities of the seven deadly sins in this school, are not to be trifled with. Among the abilities that affect personality, they are by far the strongest.”
“Like I care, I don’t understand…!”
“The ability to turn into a beast. You know about it. The incidents that happen sometimes. Especially in middle school.”
It’s an accident that happens every year.
The incident where those who were discriminated against and ostracized for having an appearance close to a beast are found torn to shreds.
When an ability first manifests, it’s the most sensitive period.
However, being scared and ostracizing them is not allowed either.
Because that’s also a form of bullying.
They must be treated as human beings.
A law was even made for this reason.
There’s no one who doesn’t know.
“…”
“There are abilities that affect emotions, and you guys are the minority of trash who don’t understand that. You want to be a hero, right? But you almost created a villain in this prestigious academy.”
“Th-that’s going too far….”
“In a society where individuals have abilities, you should know how scary discrimination is.”
“We’ve never, never bullied anyone severely….”
‘They still don’t understand the seriousness. I have to tell them.’
“…If I hadn’t stopped it, you wouldn’t have been asleep for a day, but for the rest of your lives. Lazily. You would have met your death.”
Continued silence.
The kids look scared.
This will make them fear her and keep their distance.
They’ll bully her without seeing their own wrongdoing.
‘…I don’t know if I have the right to say this.’
‘Idiots. In the end, they’re just self-centered.’
“More than 40 people. Could have died like that. Because of incompetent bastards like you. The innocent her would have become a villain.”
“Really, are we ending it like this? I feel like I’d feel better if we made them fall for lust, tied them up, and tortured them a bit~.”
“We have to be moderate. The teacher will be here soon too.”
“Hmph~. Really?”
The seven deadly sins skills are strong.
Beyond imagination.
Strong enough to kill everyone around if they go berserk.
Sloth.
She was good at handling the ability of Sloth.
Among the seven deadly sin abilities, no one can use their ability like that.
When the emotion of anger reached her, she couldn’t control it.
I, too, might become like her.
If it wasn’t weakened and copied, I would have killed all those bastards.
‘…Because I’m an idiot too.’
The ceiling of the dorm.
Looking at the window, it’s morning.
“Uung…, the bed, is nice….”
I hug the pillow and rub my face against it.
“Miss…? What are you doing…?”
‘…It feels like getting caught watching porn. Though I’ve never been caught.’
“Really, I didn’t know when you would wake up…. I was worried….”
“Huh? It’s only been a day….”
“You slept for 2 days. It’s time for school now….”
“Huh? Why did I sleep so much? No wonder I feel less sleepy….”
“Here, shall I get you ready?”
“Ah…, yeah. Thanks, Jia.”
“Will you be okay without eating?”
“…I’m fine.”
‘There’s a boy who feeds me bread every morning.’
I walk out to the front of the dorm.
“Nayun…!”
Osian was leaning against the wall next to the door.
It’s super early in the morning.
It looks like he’s been waiting for a long time.
“…I’m sorry. I couldn’t control it and made you sleep for 2 days.”
“Uung, it’s okay. I slept well thanks to that… haam. Thank you…?”
Osian has droopy eyebrows and a faint smile.
‘Was he really sorry?’
“Aah! I left my comb at home! You guys go on ahead!”
“No, wai—”
“Ah! I’m going to the bathroom too!”
“Okay…, I’ll go first. See you later, in the evening.”
Tatatatatat.
Jia runs off in a hurry.
‘She must be in a real rush.’
“Let’s go, Nayun.”
Osian naturally takes my hand.
“Ah…, um, my hand.”
“…Just let me hold it for today.”
‘What’s with him….’
“Okay….”
‘He stopped me from going berserk because of Wrath. I don’t know what his intentions are, but it’s not like my hand will wear out from him holding it. It’s fine.’
“I’m sorry…!!”
I was sleeping with my head down in class, and when I lift my head, the word “sorry” fills the room.
“…Yeah. …If anything, it’s me. It’s true that I’m lazy, just like you guys said.”
“Hwaaaang! I’m sorry, I’m sorry…. I was short-sighted…. Hic. Heuk….”
Light purple hair, eyes like amethyst.
It’s Min-kyung.
“Yeah…, I’m sorry too. For putting you to sleep without permission and all….”
“Heuk, no…. You can put me to sleep as much as you want…?”
‘No, I’m not going to…. What’s wrong with her.’
“Everyone, you’ve worked hard waiting for Nayun to wake up! Sit down again!”
‘Huh…? Come to think of it, was it class time? They waited for me to wake up? Surrounding me?’
“I was thinking of laying down the law from the beginning, but…. You’ve grown well. I believed in you.”
‘That seems irresponsible. A little.’
“Be careful with your words. Abilities aren’t the only weapon; personality also leans towards matching the ability, so you must understand. You understand now that you’ve experienced it directly. You will become even more splendid heroes. I believe in you, sprouts.”
“Yes…!”
‘Ah, after I introduced myself, I thought he was going to say, ‘I’ll make you a diligent hero!’, but he didn’t…. It wasn’t just empty words. He knew my ability was Sloth and understood.’
“Ah, and. Osian. I’ll turn a blind eye to this school violence incident. For your lover… Keuheup. This Zion.T. is moved.”
“Yes. I will be careful.”
‘…Lover? Who? Him? Violence?’
“…Lover?”
“Ah, yeah. Something like that happened. I didn’t know you knew, though.”
‘Why is he avoiding my gaze and changing the subject? After saying something so vague….’
“Who is it…?”
“Him.”
‘He’s a guy? You’re dating him…?’
“……”
“Why are you looking at me like that? Ah, I choked him. He’s not the lover….”
“…Then who’s the lover?”
“Umm, well.”
‘Why is he hesitating? He held my hand this morning, and he has another girl? Then shouldn’t he not have held my hand?’
“It’s you.”
‘Huh?’
“I said, it’s you.”
‘? Me?’
“Yes, you.”
‘I didn’t know…. So I was in a relationship.’
‘There’s no way, you crazy bastard.’
School rooftop.
Lunchtime.
“…So. A rumor has already spread in school that we’re dating.”
“Yeah.”
“But the source of that rumor is….”
“Huh? Whyyy? Ahit, if you stare at me so intensely, I’ll get shy—”
Thud.
‘Seri…. You sleep for a bit. I’ll throw you in the Han River later.’
‘…I used my ability weakly, so she’ll probably wake up soon.’
“…You don’t like it?”
“Yeah. I don’t want to date a gu—.”
“What?”
‘Come to think of it, saying I have no intention of dating a guy is a bit weird.’
“What were you about to say just now?”
“…That I… have no intention of dating… a guy.”
‘Damn it. I made a slip of the tongue….’
“…Is that your preference?”
Osian said, staring intently at the fallen Seri.
‘Is that my preference? I guess it doesn’t matter as long as someone takes care of me.’
“No….”
“Tell me honestly. Men, or women. Which one?”
‘This is a complete interrogation…. It’s too much.’
‘Come to think of it, I’ve never thought about it. Romantic feelings are a pain in the first place. Let’s just say I don’t like either.’
“I… don’t know……”
?
“Yeah, I’m sorry for forcing you to speak. It was important.”
Osian places his hand on my head, patting and stroking it.
‘What’s with him? Is he trying to conquer me? Me?’
‘Or, …does he like me? Me.’
‘No, no, don’t have strange thoughts. He belongs to the villain guild. I’ve been living without remembering because my thoughts were blocked and I was ordered not to be suspicious.’
‘…He’s really, a good kid.’
‘In the first place, since I can’t be suspicious, it’s better not to bother trying. There’s no reason to be wary now.’
‘Because it’s a bother…. Let’s just trust him and live comfortably. Continuously.’
“Pfft, what are you thinking about so intently?”
“…Huh? It’s nothing. By the way…, the sunlight is warm….”
I lie down on the rooftop bench.
“The skirt, be careful?”
Flinch.
‘What, did it ride up or something!?’
‘…It didn’t ride up.’
“Look at you, all surprised…. Cute.”
“….”
It was a moment I felt more disappointed than I thought that I couldn’t attack him.
‘I’m angry, so let’s relieve it with sleep.’
Heu-geun, heu-geun….
I fall asleep.
“Hahat…, should I…, help, you? Osian….”
“…No.”
“Haaa… haa. Innocent Nayun…. I want to see her break….”
“Just sleep.”
“You too…!”
Thud.
“…It’s peaceful.”
The wind, as if unaware of my feelings, blows pleasantly.
I feel that wind.
I sit next to the sleeping her.
Sensing my presence, she opens her eyes and looks at me.
“Uung…?”
“My lap, want to use it as a pillow?”
“Uuung, yeah…”
She struggles to lift her head and settles it on my lap.
Normally she would have ignored me, but because she’s sleepy, her judgment is clouded, and she acts cute without realizing it, in a way she won’t remember.
‘Should I call this being half-asleep?’
She smiles pleasantly on my lap and falls back asleep.
‘She’s just like a cat. No, since she’s so bewitching, maybe a fox is more fitting. Her hairstyle too.’
‘I wish it could stay… peaceful like this forever.’
The pleasantly blowing wind stops.
As if to argue that it cannot be.
Munch, munch.
While Jia is feeding me as I lie down.
“Miss, did you have an uneventful time?”
“…Yeah. It’s the first time I’ve talked with my classmates like this.”
“That’s a relief. That things worked out well….”
“Yeah, they’re all nice….”
The kids who threw harsh words at me also apologized to me privately once more, and we had several conversations.
They turned out to be surprisingly ordinary, nice kids.
“By the way, it’s the weekend tomorrow, are you going to just sleep like last week?”
“Ah, well…. That is. No, um….”
“Uh-huh, you have plans!”
“…Yeah.”
“Who, who!? Is it a new friend~? Maybe I can come alon—.”
“…Osian.”
When I woke up, the first thing I saw.
Was Osian looking down at me.
“Huh…?”
“Did you, sleep well?”
“Me, I, huh? A lap pillow…?”
“Yeah. A lap pillow.”
Osian was smiling at me.
He was smiling, but he looked sad for some reason.
“You know. Nayun.”
“…Yeah.”
“Tomorrow, are you free?”
“Eh, ah, …yeah. I have plenty of time.”
“Tomorrow morning, I’ll be waiting in front of the dorm.”
‘I can’t even think that it’s a bother. Who could refuse when he asks with that kind of atmosphere?’
I answer.
“Yeah, I’ll definitely…, wake up….”
“Kyaaat. That’s totally awesooome~! It’s a date! Miss. It seems Mr. Osian has feelings for you!”
“Ah…, yeah. I guess so. I don’t know.”
‘Even if he keeps hitting on me, he’s the protagonist…. Hitting on people might be a habit. I shouldn’t get my hop—.’
‘…Hopes?’
“Oh my, hehe, Miss, do you have a cold?”
“Yeah. It’s a cold.”
“Hmph~, yeees, of course you do~.”
“Hurry up and feed me….”
“Yes, yes~. Aah~”
‘Annoying. Jia.’
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