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I was a high-ranking member of the secret society ‘Eden.’

Well, as you know, my job was quite clear.

The archenemy of magical girls. The evil villain.

Personally, I take pride in the fact that I stood alone against 20 magical girls, almost won on equal terms, and even came close to victory, but now that’s all in the past.

Originally, I was just a typical male student in South Korea who liked magical girls, but that’s ancient history now.

Suddenly appearing in a dimensional rift, being sucked in, struggling in endless agony, losing consciousness, and collapsing in the forest.

Growing colder and colder.

Losing everything – money, status, family, even gender.

Yes, it was our boss who personally picked me up, even picking up a lowly maggot like me to be his follower.

But now, even that great boss is no longer around.

I heard that in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, at the bottom of the deep Mariana Trench.

In the cold capsule of the giant-exclusive sealing facility ‘Marina,’ he lies unconscious, unable to ever wake up.

In a way, it’s as good as being dead.

I mean, in the sense that he can never wake up.

“How have I been?” you ask.

Oh, well…

I was involved in many major incidents of Eden. I was active in Eden for quite a long time.

My face became well-known, and I thought I would be sealed in a capsule next to the boss as soon as I was arrested.

Unless there was a strong plea for leniency.

Yes, quite fortunate.

But whether that was fortunate or not is debatable, but let’s move on.

Perhaps it was my appearance, which could pass for a young and delicate elementary school student, that helped me.

Such a taste for young girls, hmm. Maybe I should be arrested for that.

Oh, I’m just kidding. An evil villain like me has no right to discuss such things.

Hmm… why are you looking at me like that?

Anyway, now, it’s as if I don’t exist.

Living day by day in this old and shabby village.

Even if I try to find a job, being a well-known villain, there’s nothing I can do.

I would have been better off spending three years in prison.

At least there, I would have gotten food.

It was tough in many ways, but…

Gurgle—

Oh, sorry. It’s been a while since I’ve eaten…

Where did I leave off?

Ah, yes, the job story.

Didn’t I mention that I lost everything, including my status?

Well, now I still have a status, although it seems forced due to punishment.

Oh, the job, yes…

Sorry, as I mentioned earlier, I’m a bit lightheaded because I’m hungry. I’ve been eating only water and sugar for a month.

The thing is, even if I try to find a job, there’s nothing I can do.

When I went for a job interview as a regular store employee,

They immediately rejected me. They said having trash like me in the store would ruin it. Everyone said that.

Well, I did commit some wrongs. I don’t feel unjustly treated. It’s just a bit disappointing that I don’t have a proper way to earn money…

Yes, that’s right. My hands are truly stained with a lot of blood.

Countless people’s pain, suffering, and screams linger on these hands.

So, it’s safe to say that there’s nothing I can do. My burden is truly heavy.

Well, occasionally I participate in clinical trials or do odd jobs. I help out with miscellaneous tasks.

And in these places, they somehow accept me.

And in these places, being ignorant, having strong physical strength, and a sturdy body comes in handy.

Such a small body, but even if I’ve lost my abilities, I can still wield more than twice the strength of ordinary laborers.

Well, those things were quickly cut off as well.

I heard that using a kid like this would tarnish the company’s image.

I guess that’s what they told you to say. I’m used to it. Things like this. And technically speaking, I’m not a kid. I’m a robust adult. Legally and mentally.

And since I’m an adult, I must have been to that damn prison…

Anyway, that’s why, as you can see, I can’t go out to work.

I was already participating in a clinical trial, but I got cut off right away.

Well, even if I lament to you, what good will it do?

Lamenting won’t make food appear, won’t stop the water from leaking at home, won’t make the cold wind from beyond the shabby wall stop blowing.

I will forever lead a lonely life, rejected by society.

Very miserably.

Well, you don’t have to look at me with those eyes.

This suffering is something I have to overcome. It has nothing to do with you.

And I don’t particularly seek sympathy from you.

Yes.

I am the villain.

The bad guy society talks about.

The cancerous lump of our society.

A being that must be ‘rejected’.

That’s the kind of being I am.

The greatest villainess. A stubborn vine that hinders the growth of justice.

That’s me, ‘Vine’.

And that being has now, excellently,

fulfilled the mission of being ‘rejected’.

Oh, why are you looking at me with such sad eyes?

I have only done my job.

Well, by the way, it seems like you’ve abandoned your own work to come here.

Oh, now that I think about it, I have a question.

Would you please answer it?

So, why have you come looking for me?

Magical girl Blanc.

My long-time nemesis.