Became a Third-Rate Villain in the Hero Academy

204 – Pills (3)

Alps’ pupils fluctuated wildly, as if an earthquake had struck.

She said, barely calming her eyes.

“Uh, how long have you been here…?”

“About 5 minutes ago.”

Theo answered plainly.

Alps looked at him.

Notice. It was her habit, now a habit.

But he still had the same expressionless face. He just couldn’t read his emotions.

What should I say at this time?

“·······.”

“·······.”

But no one spoke first.

Theo was sparing his words for an extremely strategic reason, and Alps had a pile of things he wanted to say, but it was because he was busy paying attention.

In the end Alps, who pulled out the white flag first in the desolation, spoke first.

“I… Theo. You asked me to come out at this time today during the [Night of Lights], So I came out-“

“I did.”

“What did you do that for…?”

After that, Alps immediately looked at Theo.

He was afraid that the words he had in mind might not come out.

‘I’d rather you keep your mouth shut.’

But that worry didn’t last long.

Because Theo immediately opened her mouth.

“Alps, I want to be with you.”

“・・・・・・Yes?”

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“Hmm, did I turn around?”

Theo continued, still sitting gracefully on the bench.

“I want to recruit Alpine Supreme as an aide to me, Theo Lynn Walderk.”

“·······!”

Alps’ eyes widened.

Of course, I guessed that Theo would offer to help. The [Night of Light] Was originally intended for that purpose.

However, since what he had hoped for had never come true, it was surprising that Theo told him directly about the speculation he had been avoiding.

Alps hurriedly managed his expression.

However, habits that have been ingrained in the body for many years do not go away easily.

She said hesitantly.

“Why, why… Why is Theo like that…?”

A low profile that comes out naturally.

Seeing that, Theo frowned.

‘It’s clear that he’s in a serious state of self-deprecation.’

First, because I thought there was a long way to go.

‘A kid with ridiculous potential is so restless.’

It’s because I didn’t like Alps’ attitude like a deceiver.

He possesses a character named Theo, a trash of garbage character with no potential, and lives his asshole every time.

‘However, Alps is a talent that must be recruited unconditionally.’

Feelings of inferiority rose, but Theo decided to hold back.

‘No, no. I don’t like these feelings.’

I just made up my mind to accept reality as it is.

‘Let’s just look at the goal and go.’

Theo spoke softly, making eye contact with Alps.

“Do I really need a reason?”

“·······.”

There was no reply.

Theo looked up at the silent Alps.

Looking very anxious, it seemed like a proper reason was needed.

However, it doesn’t make sense to say “I’m a possessor, but in the future you’ll have your potential burst and become a strong person”.

Theo quickly turned his head around and came up with an appropriate answer.

“To be honest. I am overlapping you with me.”

“・・・・・・Yes??”

Alps asked.

An expression that doesn’t understand anything.

But she managed to get her attention.

······ Theo intuitively convinced her that her emotional arm would work better for her than her rational persuasion.

“My current grade rank is 181st out of 200 students. But it’s not like there are actually 19 people behind me. There is a big belly behind me called Balderck, so even if I was in 200th place, I would have given him 181st place. If you are a student at Ellinia Academy, you would of course know, but the bottom 10% in the Faculty of Bravery are all in the bottom ranks.”

“・・・・・・That, that’s right.”

Alps nodded.

Theo continued.

“But no matter what, the current me has become a recognized student in my own way through my own efforts. Then I thought of this.”

Theo paused without saying more. It is to make the Alps ask a reverse question.

One of the basic principles of persuasion is to arouse the curiosity of the persuasion target.

Theo was acting based on that principle.

“Uh, what do you think?”

Alps took Theo’s bait.

That’s right too. As proof of that, Alps, who hadn’t looked at the opponent for more than 3 seconds, couldn’t take her eyes off him.

Theo knew that too, but she never showed it.

“The fact that God never abandons those who work hard, and that there must be a reason why God sent me to this world.”

“Are you saying that God answered Theo?”

Alps asked. It’s not just a reverse question, it’s a serious question.

‘Okay, it’s going as planned.’

Theo let out a glee on the inside, but likewise never showed it.

“No, that is self-consciousness. Just-“

“······Just?”

“That is what I believe. Why did God send me to this world—”

After Theo said that, he stood up.

And then, Jerbuck, Jerbuck- approached the Alps.

Close enough that the sound of each other’s breath can reach.

Alps flinched greatly at the closer distance than he could have imagined, but he did not avoid his seat.

Theo said as he bent his knees, leveling with the Alps.

“It is to comfort those who have suffered the same hardship as me. Alps like you.”

“·······!”

Again, Alps’ face turned red in an instant.

Her eyes were shaking as if she had been struck by lightning. Embarrassed, she could no longer meet Theo’s eyes and avoided her gaze.

But Theo wasn’t going to miss the timing.

Chin.

Theo put her right hand on Alps shoulder.

“I am sure that Alps, you are a being with shining wings that is incomparable to the likes of me. Please come with me.”

Her right hand gripped her shoulder, and she squeezed it tightly.

“······That, that, that…!”

Her face didn’t turn red, and Alps, who was on the verge of exploding, let out a scream.

‘Huh, huh!’

She didn’t expect such a loud sound to come out of her own mouth, so she covered her mouth.

Then he hurriedly looked at Theo. He still had the same expression.

But his red eyes were burning straight like a scarlet flame. He seemed to have no doubts about himself.

·······.

There was no conversation between the two for more than 30 seconds.

Theo’s eyes were still on the Alps.

Alps felt dizzy, probably because of the rave reviews he had received for the first time in his life. At the same time he had the courage to question what he normally wouldn’t have.

“That, Theo. Thank you so much for taking such good care of me. To be honest, I have no expectations for myself at all. Theo-sama’s other assistants are Miss Irene, the head of the Faculty of Knights, and Miss Seria, the head of the Faculty of Magic… They seem too distant from me.”

Theo didn’t answer. Because he was reasonably right, he was thinking of an appropriate answer.

‘Still, I’m almost done.’

Alps is referring to Irene and Seria. Simply put, she’s considering her own place after joining her team.

‘Okay, let’s drive a wedge here.’

Theo thought so, and she concentrated on coming up with an appropriate comment.

To Alps, he was perceived as someone who was serious about himself.

Said Theo.

“Yes, I don’t believe in myself either. Around me, there are all-time great geniuses like Neike and Piel who are said to be talents that only come out once in decades. And there is so much distance between me and them.”

“····

“But that’s what it is.”

“・・・・・・Yes?”

“Every person has a different speed. Right now Neike, Piel’s speed is just fast. Until the end, no one knows.”

Theo put his hand on Alps shoulder again. This time it was both hands.

“·······So believe in yourself. If you don’t believe in yourself—”

Surprised by the sudden skinship, Alps trembled with his body, but was overwhelmed by his spirit and could not say anything.

Instead, he looked at him without averting his eyes.

Theo said forcefully.

“—Believe me who believes in you.”

“·······.”

Hearing those words, Alps stared blankly at Theo.

······It seems filthy to say in this situation.

‘That person really shines… Mr. Theo.’

Now he was so beautiful.

Her attitude toward life was beautiful.

‘Ah, of course, the looks… Are cool too.’

Alps couldn’t take her eyes off his unwavering red eyes.