episode_0027

27.

“How are you going to socially bury Chris?”

“It’s simple. Chris’s recent stock price increase is largely due to him not doing the same old things as he used to and just being quiet. So what would happen if he did the same old things again in this situation?”

“What happens?”

Howard unconsciously swallowed his saliva as he focused on Bill’s words.

“Rather, it is certain that the expectations that have been built up until now will turn into even greater disappointment and fall into the abyss.”

When Howard thought about it, Bill had a point.

Even if a normally reckless person did something reckless, people would just click their tongues and say, “Hey, he’s reckless,” and it would just pass without any particular criticism.

But what if a person who usually does good deeds gets caught up in a scandal like sexual harassment or bribery? Then, he or she will be criticized and condemned to a degree that the only way to atone for his or her actions is through death.

Meanwhile, what about Chris’s case?

Although he had made mistakes in the past, he had repented and achieved many meritorious deeds, so his public opinion was very positive.

Is this the time Chris will do the same old shit again?

People will say things like, “That’s how it is,” and “People don’t change,” and they will never trust Chris again.

“Phehheh. Very good.”

Howard couldn’t help but laugh as he imagined Chris falling into the abyss.

“I don’t think there’s anything special to do. Just do what Chris usually does and his reputation will plummet.”

“What are you trying to do?”

“Steal Liel Youngae’s gym uniform and put it in Chris’s locker. It would be good to get some semen or saliva on it too. ”

Bill smiled sinisterly. In fact, Chris had a history with Howard for stealing Riel Youngae’s gym uniform at the beginning of the semester.

Bill wanted to recreate the situation again.

“First, steal Riel Youngae’s gym uniform and put it in Chris’s bag. Then, pretend that Howard is looking for the gym uniform and ask him to open Chris’ bag. Since he has a history, everyone will believe that Chris stole Riel Youngae’s gym uniform.”

“As expected, Bill, you are my brain!”

Howard was happy and patted Bill on the back.

If Howard discovered Chris’s misconduct and scolded him, it was obvious that Chris’s stock would drop while Howard’s reputation would skyrocket.

It was a situation where it was like killing two birds with one stone.

“Now that we’re on the subject, let’s get started right away. When is the next PE class?”

“Luckily, I caught it at the second hour this afternoon.”

Bill showed Howard the notebook with his schedule written on it.

“Okay, good. Let’s get started!”

#

Riel Hayes.

As the second daughter of the Countess of Hayes, she was the envy of the male students of the Academy with her long, silky black hair and voluminous body contrasting with her slender features.

However, her stubborn rejection of all confessions, coupled with the overprotectiveness of Count Hayes, who had a strong influence in central politics, made it difficult for the Academy’s young people to approach her.

Riel walking down the hallway to move to a classroom.

At that moment, a male cadet who had been joking and bickering on the other side was pushed by his friend and fell towards Riel.

Riel, who was walking quietly, unfortunately bumped into a male student.

“Ouch!”

Riel is lying on her butt on the floor.

“Oops, sorry!”

The male cadet reached out and tried to help Riel up.

But Riel trembled as the male cadet came too close and she couldn’t even think of holding his hand.

A few seconds passed with the male cadet’s hand awkwardly outstretched.

Then, out of nowhere, a female bodyguard from the Hayes family appeared.

“We will take care of you, Miss.”

“Yes, I’m sorry.”

The male cadet stood up awkwardly at the cold attitude of the bodyguard.

“Are you okay, Miss?”

“Ugh, uh… I’m calmed down.”

Riel got up from her seat, supported by her female bodyguard, Lisa.

“Miss, are you still afraid of men?”

“No, it’s fine most of the time, but you suddenly came closer to me… I was just a little surprised.”

As a child, Riel was kidnapped by thieves who were trying to swindle the Hayes family of property.

Riel was a lovely child who grew up under the protection of the Countess of Hayes and received only love from those around her.

However, the three-day kidnapping experience of being kidnapped by cheap men with scary tattoos all over their bodies and crying in fear changed Riel into an avoidant personality who was passive in everything and extremely afraid of adult men.

Whenever Riel saw the men approaching her, she had flashes of the villains who had kidnapped her.

It was a physiological fear.

Riel felt very awkward talking to male cadets.

Because of that, her parents, Countess Hayes and her personal bodyguard Lisa, were very worried about Riel.

Riel was hurt by the fact that people around her were worried because of her, and she hated it.

I tried hard to overcome my fear of men somehow.

So, I was able to somehow alleviate my symptoms to the point where I could have a normal conversation with the male cadets from the same academy without any difficulty.

But when a male cadet suddenly approached her like just now, she unconsciously remembered the faces of the kidnappers she had been afraid of when she was young, and her mind went blank.

Although Riel tried hard to overcome her androphobia, her symptoms did not improve easily.

“Miss, I’ll tell Professor Berriol that you’re not feeling well. You should rest in the infirmary for a while.”

I hated Lisa’s consideration because it seemed to make my weaknesses stand out even more.

Riel shook his head to appear confident.

“I’m really okay. You shouldn’t miss class because of something like this. Don’t worry too much.”

Riel walked into the classroom, leaving Lisa behind.

#

The next class was gym class.

The Blue Hawk cadets took out their gym uniforms from their lockers and headed to the locker room to change into their uniforms.

Riel also opened his locker to take out his gym clothes.

‘I don’t have gym clothes.’

There should definitely be gym clothes inside, but it was empty.

Riel stood frozen in front of his locker, thinking back on his memories.

Did I accidentally put my gym clothes somewhere else?

There was no way that could happen.

I definitely got my gym clothes, which were washed and ironed yesterday, from my personal maid and put in my locker this morning.

It was just a few hours ago, so I can’t possibly remember it wrong.

So where on earth did Riel’s gym uniform go?

Even if I thought about it, there was no way to know.

“Riel Youngae, what’s wrong?”

I looked back and saw Howard standing there with a faint smile on his face.

“That’s… .”

Up until now, Howard has always been there to help Riel whenever she’s in trouble.

Howard was a burden to me because he tried too hard to look good to me, but I had no one else I could rely on.

“I was looking for my gym uniform because I couldn’t find it. I thought I put it in my locker.”

Howard looked startled and exaggerated at Riel’s words.

“Really? Did you look carefully?”

“Yeah… I definitely put it in the locker this morning… .”

Howard pretended to think for a moment, then opened his mouth carefully.

“Someone might have stolen it.”

“Huh?! What are you doing stealing my gym uniform?”

“Of course, it may be meaningless to most people. But some perverts are said to be lusting after such clothes.”

After hearing Howard’s words, Riel grimaced as she imagined her gym clothes being used to satisfy such a pervert’s sexual desires.

“Is there really anyone in the academy with such a strange sexual desire?”

“We don’t have to go far. In fact, wasn’t there a cadet who smelled Riel Youngae’s indoor shoes and stole her gym uniform a few months ago?”

Howard looked at Chris and spoke loudly.

A loud voice as if to let everyone hear.

“Howard Youngsik! Your voice is too loud… Chris Youngsik reflected on it then and said he would never do it again.”

Riel was so ashamed that the other cadets would remember Chris stalking her again.

I was a little annoyed at Howard for talking so arrogantly.

“What? What happened?”

“They say Riel Youngae’s gym uniform disappeared… .”

“Didn’t something similar happen a few months ago?”

The students began to chatter.

Riel’s face was turning red with embarrassment.

“Chris! What do you have to say about Riel Youngae’s gym uniform being missing?”

At Howard’s words, the cadets’ eyes were focused on Chris.

“Come to think of it, wasn’t it Chris Young-sik who stole Riel Young-ae’s gym uniform before?”

“Wow… That’s true. Could it be that Chris Young-sik stole it again this time?”

“Hey, no way… Chris Youngsik’s image is good these days… .”

Howard felt public opinion was rapidly turning against Chris and approached him confidently.

“What are you suspicious of me for?”

Chris was taken aback by Howard’s sudden outburst.

I thought it was quiet lately, so why is it like this again?

“Chris, you really didn’t steal Riel Youngae’s gym uniform?”

“Do you have any reason to suspect me?”

“What? Of course… You’re the most suspicious!”

Chris shook his head in disbelief.

“Howard, you are a nobleman, so you know what it means to tarnish someone’s honor. If you try to tarnish my honor any further, you must be prepared to risk your life and duel me.”

“Gye, duel…?!”

Chris was definitely different.

He set up a trap that would 100% send Chris to Hell. Howard would definitely win.

It was a situation where Howard had to leisurely eat Chris.

But Howard instinctively hesitated under the pressure Chris gave off.