Became a Third-Rate Villain in the Hero Academy

200 – goosebumps (4)

Despite being only in her mid-twenties, Claire is one of the best knights on the entire continent.

‘Is it because he is the first man the saintess is interested in? You have a confident spirit.’

The object she is looking at right now is Theo. It is in a state like a living corpse that collapses with the slightest push, but it is still standing.

I couldn’t watch his semifinal game, but I could see his current condition at a glance.

‘You can’t easily acquire that level of mental strength.’

Aside from his skills, his mental strength is astonishing. Even his standing looks close to a miracle.

He would never be able to fight in that condition. A sound mind follows when the body is healthy.

Did you really have that kind of mental strength when you were that age? I can never answer ‘yes’.

‘What makes him move like that?’

As expected, the saintess has a different eye-

With that thought in mind, Claire looked at Theo with even more interest.

···Piel, who arrived late at the [Martial Arts Tournament], Was similar, but with a different mindset.

Is it because he confessed, “I don’t understand his feelings” At the confessional?

‘What is it? Theo, that asshole! You’re going to play the game in that state?’

My inner thoughts were projected as they were.

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Above the stadium.

Irene looked at Theo with pity.

‘I think I’ve recovered a bit, but I’m not in a condition to play.’

He looked tired just standing.

I can’t feel the arrogant ego that I normally spew out at all.

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“Theo, I know how you didn’t give up.”

“·······.”

There was no reply.

No, I didn’t think I would come back in the first place.

‘Theo must be having a hard time too. But since my opponent in the finals is me, I probably wouldn’t have withdrawn.’

Irene continued.

“Theo, let me be clear. I have no intention of ever seeing you. That would be for you.”

“·······.”

As expected, there was no reply from him.

She could be annoyed by the blatant disregard, but Irene was the same as usual.

─For a man, silence is affirmation, Irene! Make sure you know!

Because Mina remembered what she said a while ago.

Irene nodded her head.

‘Yes, Theo is really sincere. I also have to answer his sincerity. Of course… It looks too hard, so I’m going to do it while watching.’

At that time, the host shouted.

─Ellinia Academy Festival [Martial Arts Tournament]! The long-awaited finals begin!

* * *

The finals started, but I didn’t move a single step.

It wasn’t that I was afraid of Irene.

······I was afraid of my body. She barely got up on the pitch, how painful would it be if she moved again.

Wow, that’s a b*tch.

It was only a few minutes ago that I made up my mind that I would not lose to a guy called ‘Spirit Victory’.

But in that short span of time, the body and mind are ready to surrender,

“After.”

Could it be because the pain that was imprinted not too long ago is too intense?

I wonder if it was because of my physical condition that I felt like I would collapse right away when I got back up to the stadium without Amy’s support.

······It’s too hard. Even if the limit has already been crossed, it seems that it has been exceeded for a long time.

Seriously, standing still is all I can do.

It is difficult to lift one finger.

The heavy practice longsword in my hand is too heavy. I want to throw it on the ground.

Yes, I did as much as I could.

I don’t think I can do it anymore.

No, I can’t.

There are too many reasons why not. If I could just be comfortable now, I could quickly name 20 reasons why not.

“······· Ha.”

Before long, anger against myself wells up.

······So far, it’s like masturbating.

Under arrogant and narrow-minded thinking like “I’m a smart guy who knows what my problem is, it’s because I’m not feeling well right now~”.

It’s much better to honestly admit that you can’t do it, rather than giving reasons for this or that.

But why, he said he would pretend to be cool. Didn’t you act tough in front of Amy just a moment ago?

Why did you do that? Because it’s in front of a woman? Because it is in front of the user?

Before I knew it, had I been eaten by Theo inside me?

Disgust over my weakness.

Enough to shed tears.

······It seems that the moisture under the eyes is actually flowing.

“Theo, go, why are you doing this all of a sudden? Ooh, are you crying?”

I can hear Irene’s panicked voice in my ears.

“·······.”

She probably doesn’t know what’s on my mind right now.

She must have asked because I was crying out of nowhere, because her fiancé, Theo, was crying.

But her sympathetic words are so sweet.

To the point where it gives goosebumps.

It sounds like you support my decision to give up.

To the point where it gives goosebumps.

That Irene also says that, but wouldn’t it be okay for her to give up?

“Ah.”

At the same time as I thought, a terrible self-loathing came up.

I really hate myself for this.

──At that time.

“What are you doing, Theo you asshole!”

A voice that pierced my ears came from the audience.

“What are you doing embarrassingly!”

Voices heard in succession.

I turned my head like a broken wind-up doll and looked at the source of the voice.

······Piel was there.

“?”

Her stadium All eyes on her were on her.

But she didn’t care and screamed loudly.

“You bastard is embarrassingly procrastinating! If you’re going to do it, do it, and if you’re going to say it, don’t!”

“Ugh, ugh.”

The price of [Twisted Noble Dignity] Rises intensely.

From Teoi’s point of view, she feels like she’s publicly humiliated in front of the girl she likes.

“What do you know?”

Is it because of physical pain or mental rage?

Furious, I stammered out my voice.

Piel shouted, frowning.

“What are you talking about, you asshole! I can’t hear anything! Wipe away some tears and tell me! What, are you upset? Won’t you hurt Gao in front of your fiancé?”

I frowned, raised my index finger and wiped under both eyes.

Seeing Piel’s ignorant hooligan behavior, I hate to admit it, but… I feel like I’m coming back to my senses.

For some reason, her voice filled with cursing was warm.

My heart, which had been filled with self-loathing, was instantly filled with a desire for improvement.

·······.

Yes, when you look back on yourself, do what you want so that you don’t feel ashamed.

Let’s do it.

······I returned with a nonchalant expression as usual and picked up my practice longsword.

Pain boils deep inside the body.

I want to sit down right now, but… Well, I have to die.

Let’s do it.

I looked at Irene in front of me and calmly uttered it.

“You showed ugliness. Then I’ll go, Irene.”

I ran straight to Irene.

* * *

Theo and Irene clashed.

After several clashes, Irene naturally realized that Theo’s condition was more serious than it seemed.

When swords collided, the power transmitted was too weak. She didn’t even need to use breathing techniques.

However, he had a somewhat relieved face.

‘······Theo has some really good friends.’

Teo, who would be second only to being conscious of others’ gaze, shed tears in the presence of thousands of people watching.

It is clear that it is not simply because the body hurts.

By the way.

He was like that until just 30 seconds, why does he look so relieved now?

······After hearing Miss Piel’s words.

From the outside, it’s clear that a friend comforted Theo, who was sullen, in a warm situation.

It’s really nice to see him looking at ease now.

‘······But why is it in such a bad mood?

I don’t know why, but I feel really bad.

Irene, with a hard expression, dug into Theo right away.

Chae Chaeng, Chae Chaeng——!

Irene swung her longsword vigorously.

It’s just that I didn’t apply the breathing method, but it’s a slash attack with the same power as usual.

“·······Big.”

Theo struggled, and received her attack.

His relieved face contorted with pain.

······But Irene had no intention of doing it in moderation.

Currently, Theo is the enemy. He is an opponent that must be defeated in order to win the [Martial arts competition].

It’s rude to him to deal with him with moderate strength on a stage like this.

If he was in the opposite situation, he would have accepted it as well.

······Irene’s sword began to gain momentum.

Chang—!

Chaechaeng——!

Chae Chae Chae Chae Chae Chae Chae Chae Chae ───!

Sword and sword collide.

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Every time the swords collide, unlike the quiet Irene, Theo continues to groan in pain.

But Theo wasn’t perfect, but he was blocking all of Irene’s attacks.

Irene’s facial muscles, which used to be straight, relaxed a little.

‘As expected, Theo is doing his best. Oh, what a bad idea I had.’

Irene smiled.

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Theo who blocked Irene’s attack was to die for.

‘Ha, f*ck. Why did I catch Gao? I’ll just embarrass myself.’

Chae-chaeng, Chae-chaeng, Chae-chae-chaeng—!

It’s not like I was hit, I’m just blocking it, and it feels like all the bones in my body are being shattered.

Fortunately, Irene didn’t use the breathing method, so it’s a shame, if she did, she would have been scattered on the floor long ago.

‘As expected, I can’t see any gaps.’

Irene’s swordsmanship has improved since she studied at Siena.

This is a remarkable speed of development.

Theo had no choice but to block it until his body was about to break.

His spirit is already over. Your body reacts subconsciously.

───At that point, there were about 30 seconds left until the end of the match.

[Reaching the limit of the body, additional special effects of natural power are unlocked.]

[Special Effect: Overrun]

[Do you want to open?]

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A bluish window appeared in front of me.