I Became the Academy’s Kibitz Villain

Chapter 208: A Toast To Your Patriotism (9)

Sigh.

Yumir, observing the unfolding events from the stands, let out a sigh of relief.

She had been concerned that the Platinum Sun might have to step in, but, fortunately, that proved unnecessary.

Instead, she found herself somewhat pleased that the Goblin had independently discovered a method to revert demons back into humans.

Perhaps in the future, if they encountered demons, they might consider sparing them.

What, the Goblin could turn demons back?

So, youre saying you knew how to turn them back all this time, and youve been killing them?

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Whether they were genuinely unaware or skeptically pretending to be.

The E-class ability users, who had advanced to D-class alongside Yumir, questioned the Goblins true motives.

Thats not the case.

Just as Goblin had successfully transformed Ray Hwang back into a human, and Yumir was about to defend him against these misconceptions, someone else intervened to counter their accusations.

If the Goblin had known how to revert them to humans, he would have done so long ago for those who were turned into demons.

Whats with you, picking a fight all of a sudden? Was I wrong? So, the Platinum Sun showed up and figured out how to revert them to humans, is that it?

Yeah. You fools.

What?!

The young man with dyed golden hair and a mask stood tall, mocking them, causing the students to flush with anger.

Who are you!

Me? Someone like this.

Click.

Eek?! Taejo?! Why is Armored Taejo on Sejong Island?!

Theres no reason to tell you.

As the mask slid away like a suit, revealing the face of the blonde young man, the students recoiled in shock.

Always trying to undermine those stronger than yourselves. Its because of people like you, sneering from the shadows, that demons are created. Dont speak so carelessly. Understand?

Ah, but hes a villain.

Villain or not, dont voice such grievances where others can hear. Tsk.

Armored Taejo then dashed out of the stadium.

Flames ignited beneath his shoes as he flew swiftly towards the stadium, while Yumir scratched her cheek, watching his retreating figure.

Tsk.

The students rebuked by Taejo didnt utter a word.

They clearly wanted to say something, but following Taejos admonition, they refrained from voicing their complaints.

Instead, they immediately took out their smartphones and began to type something.

Probably venting online or through SNS what they couldnt say in reality.

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Yumir pondered for a moment.

If its possible to physically silence someone from speaking out in the real world, how could they prevent the unleashing of malice in the virtual world?

Ah.

She realized.

Where the Secret Society was most concerned and the project they were undertaking to quell the chaos of the world.

Perhaps, they were putting their best effort into a task that might be even harder than world conquest, a necessary step towards that goal.

The purification of the internet.

Ah shit, why wont it upload?

Uh? Oh, damn. I just got hacked.

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Yumir slipped the Taeguk Watch back onto her wrist from her pocket and checked the monitor broadcasting the competition.

Crash.

Walls of ice shattered, and new entities began to intrude into the stadium.

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Was it a relief that its not her turn?

Yumir, relieved internally, scanned the beings forming a circular perimeter around the split Goblin.

All S-class.

If, just in case, the Goblin fell into danger, someone would probably appear through spatial movement to assist him.

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It felt somewhat bitter, as if her place in the action had been usurped.

Especially since theres a live feed burning up with speculation about a possible connection between the Platinum Sun and the Goblins purification of the Zenros. What if the Platinum Sun were to assist the Goblin?

That would ignite an uncontrollable flame.

But.

Thats a problem for another time.

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Yumir continued to fasten and unfasten her Taeguk Watch, closely monitoring the stadiums broadcast monitor.

On one hand, she wanted to step in and help the Goblin.

On the other, she desperately suppressed the contradictory emotion of hoping the Goblin wasnt in enough danger to require her intervention.

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Eh? Hey, where are you going?

Bathroom.

Yumir turned her Taeguk Watch to radio mode and listened to the live broadcast through her earphones, quietly heading to the bathroom alone.

Stop, Goblin!

After eliminating the demon Lu Bu and reverting Ray Hwang back.

The moment Doul , who had knocked Hayabusa out of the ring, approached me, ice walls shattered, and others sprang forth from all directions.

[This, this. More big shots were hiding than I thought.]

Thanks for calling us big shots, but dont think you can run away.

In front was Taejo.

Behind was Naeje.

In the distance, near the stands, Baridegi seemed ready to provide long-range support, holding a silver, sparkling bow.

This cruel bastard!

Armored Taejo, after taking off his coat, soon draped it over Ray Hwang.

How can you completely strip a person like thisahem.

He scolded me again after fussily adjusting the coat he had casually thrown, as if making a proper cover.

Unforgivable!

[Im not sure what you find unforgivable, but Ive lost interest.]

What did you say?

[The tournament ends with Hayabusas intrusion. Its unfortunate that the final didnt properly conclude.]

Thi, this!

Stop, villain!

A group of agents appeared behind the S-classes, aiming their guns at me.

[You guys are.]

We are from the Hero Association! Villain, Goblin! Could you please explain the situation at the association?

Park Eun-jung, leading the Purified Patriot Agents, surrounded me all at once.

Even if the Goblin was powerful, they seemed determined to arrest him with all their might.

[The one known as The Dark Charisma really did something pointless, creating burdens just to cause trouble like this.]

Even if they were burdens before, its different now! We wont back down just because youre strong! Reveal your purpose for appearing here, Goblin!

Its truly a sight to behold, Park Eun-jung shouting like that.

Clearly, the moral education imparted by the society under the guise of the Sephiroth Knights had a significant effect, and I couldnt be more satisfied.

[There was no specific purpose. My only goal was to deal with the hooligan.]

I extended my hand towards Doul, and soon she turned into white mist and merged with me.

Whoosh!

White color seeped back into my suit, which had been entirely dyed black, and the S-classes started to direct an even sharper momentum towards me.

[Well, I had my share of gains too-]

Goblin.

Flutter.

Someone from the direction of the stands called out to me and instantly leaped in front of me, blocking my way.

Its been a while, huh?

[Nadeshiko.]

I was about to disappear just like that, but Nadeshiko deliberately blocked my way.

[What do you want?]

Can a hero just walk past a villain right in front of them? Theres no other business to attend to.

[I thought you might have such a business.]

Right. I cant just pass by.

Flutter.

Nadeshiko grinned, holding a black and white fan in each hand.

After capturing you, Ill extract your genes.

[Ah.]

So thats it.

This woman wasnt here as Nadeshiko of the Society.

She appeared as Hero Nadeshiko, as a woman desiring pregnancy.

[Youre going to rape a villain?]

Villains dont have human rights, you know that?

[And its fine for a hero to do such things to a villain?]

Not killing is already humanitarian enough. However I suppress you, the fact that Nadeshiko subdued the villain Goblin remains unchanged. Hehehe. Moreover.

Hehe.

Nadeshiko licked her lips with her tongue, wearing a suggestive smile.

The Goblin split in two. Hehe, even if attacked from both sides, I can capture it all?

[Stop talking nonsense.]

Does it sound strange to you? Not at all.

[It seems pointless to talk any longer.]

I should have given orders to Nadeshiko as a Society member beforehand.

Of course.

While Nadeshiko was talking like that, I found a gap to escape.

Usually, when villains were engaged in such conversations, they ended up finding a way to escape as time dragged on.

Kuh, Goblin!

[Ah, Hayabusa.]

You!

Hayabusa, clutching her shoulder and coming next to Nadeshiko, glared at me with bloodshot eyes.

I will have my revenge, definitely!

[On me? Why? Youre the one who turned Ray Hwang into a demon.]

Thats!

[Think about it carefully. Whether intruding was the right thing or not. If you hadnt intruded, the finals would have ended smoothly, and I would have gladly dealt with you before leaving.]

I lightly flicked my finger, taunting Hayabusa.

[Youre not even worth fighting now. Fighting Ray Hwang would have been more meaningful.]

What, what did you say!

[Rider, you do it. The original.]

Swish.

I released my transformation as Rider.

And returned to my original form, dressed in a black suit, and reached for my mask.

[If being the original Rider causes demons to appear and chaos to ensue, Ill abandon the Rider.]

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Click.

[Im not a Rider-]

The moment I was about to take off my mask, everyone gasped and flinched.

[Im the Goblin.]

With those final words, I was about to explode into green magic power and leave the scene.

[!]

I spotted a small golden circle forming below me, and soon, I jumped through it.

In the blink of an eye.

I moved to a new location.

[you.]

Was it nosy of me?

[Its good there are no people around.]

Atop the womens restroom toilet, Yumir was sitting, greeting me.

I just stood in front of her, saying nothing.

[I should have just disappeared into the sky-]

Click, click.

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Yumir and I simultaneously held our breaths.