Breaking Up With the Heroine in an Otome Game

62 – Villain’s Appearance (6)

062.

Yoo Da-hee is the representative antagonist of the Romance Hero Academy.

Just as the protagonist Jin So-yeon serves as the antithesis, various details and information about Da-hee’s character are exposed through character guides, fanfiction, novels, game texts, and more.

Past, interpersonal relationships, hobbies, personality, preferences, likes and dislikes, skills, abilities, habits, bad habits, supernatural abilities, and so on.

Among them, even minutiae like basic behavior patterns are described in great detail.

For example…

When deciding to attack, she slightly raises her eyes, or before using the Illusionary Divine Step, she subtly shifts her left foot back, or there’s a peculiar preparatory movement before using the skill called Poisonous Engraving Hands, and so on.

Additionally, there’s a setting that when ambushing an easy opponent, Da-hee deceives their eyes with the Illusionary Divine Step, moves behind them, and attacks the Mingmen acupoint—a habit.

Thanks to this, Da-hee’s first ambush could barely be thwarted.

However.

“I didn’t see it.”

Teleportation or something.

It’s not easily visible.

No, she only blinked once, and she was right behind Jin So-yeon.

“This is a big problem. I don’t have confidence in blocking the next attack.”

Dealing with Da-hee’s habits and preparatory movements allowed for some coping, but it was partly reliant on luck, speaking frankly.

Unlike a game where one memorizes all of Da-hee’s behavior patterns and repeats a set pattern, reality has numerous variables, so there was no confidence in thwarting it again.

Originally, being able to block Da-hee’s first ambush was because she wasn’t sincere, and she was complacent.

But now, there’s no room for complacency.

“…Ah, really. I had no choice but to step in because So-yeon might be in danger, but what do I do now? Da-hee isn’t targeting me now, is she?”

It’s understandable, considering Da-hee was staring at Jin-hyuk with a strange gaze. Why is she looking at me like that? It’s creepy.

“….”

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Da-hee wiped away the droplet of blood flowing down her knuckles.

It was just a small scratch, but there was a slight interest in having inflicted an injury on a hero trainee.

Was that man named Jin-hyuk?

He’s quite well-known as an aspiring hero these days.

But he’s incompetent, and he didn’t pay much attention to his combat abilities.

I thought he was just a mediocre guy.

Did he have hidden skills?

Or maybe he was concealing his true abilities.

“…Hmm.”

Yoo Dahee glanced at the other trainees with a quick sweep.

Earlier, her body had been frozen in fear and apprehension, but now her expression seemed to have relaxed considerably.

This was because Yoo Dahee’s initial surprise attack had not only failed but had also resulted in a counterattack from Lee Jinhyuk, leading to the shedding of blood.

She had initially scattered an immense aura to set the mood, but in the end, she had spilled blood at the hands of a trainee like Lee Jinhyuk, who seemed inexperienced. Was it worth trying when even someone like Lee Jinhyuk could make her bleed?

Now, Yoo Dahee let out a short, scornful laugh in her mind.

“How amusing.”

Was that all she had hoped for?

I’m sorry, but what you will experience from now on is not hope but despair.

Yoo Dahee slowly began to channel her magic.

As a considerable amount of magic gathered, the trainees swallowed dry saliva, gripping their weapons tightly.

As the dark and ominous magic surged like a razor’s edge, sweat formed on the palms of the children.

The white-haired woman.

Is she really going to make a move now?

The atmosphere is quite different from before.

It seems she is planning to act a bit more seriously than the dry laughter and carefree movements earlier. As an unknown energy surged, the children shivered involuntarily.

Suddenly, biting their lower lips, they resisted the fear.

“Alright, all of you.”

Was Lee Jinhyuk’s action just now a display of skill, or was it a stroke of luck?

Well, it doesn’t matter.

Unless you’re a high-ranker, you can’t dare to threaten her. Therefore, Yoo Dahee…

– Ring, ring.

“Ah.”

Yoo Dahee, who was about to make a sudden move, halted.

The ringtone of her cellphone echoed from Yoo Dahee’s pocket.

Ah, really.

Just when things were about to get interesting.

However, if it was a direct call instead of a message, it was undoubtedly something important. Yoo Dahee hesitated for a moment, then eventually answered the phone with one hand.

The children were momentarily dumbfounded.

To receive a call out of the blue in the midst of a fight.

But they didn’t dare mess with Yudahee.

It could lead to unnecessary trouble.

Perhaps letting the call be was a way to secure more time.

“Now was a crucial moment. What’s going on?”

“Hong Da-ye and several security teams are approaching your location.”

“Oh, already? No, why here of all places?”

“The speed suggests it would be best to leave immediately.”

“Sigh. Got it.”

Yudahee regained her composure and ended the call.

Hong Da-ye, Hong Da-ye… Sigh.

Currently, Yudahee found her to be quite a formidable opponent. Despite suffering from significant trauma due to past events, Hong Da-ye was a former Top 10 candidate and a High Ranker.

That’s why during the assessment, she released powerful monsters to attack Hong Da-ye. But could novice trainees really defeat the Black-Handed Long-Armed Monkey?

Those guys did it, though.

They defeated the Black-Handed Long-Armed Monkey.

Back then, it seemed like sheer luck, but was it really?

“…It’s a bit boring to just withdraw like this. How about a parting shot before leaving?”

Yudahee briefly considered using her Welcome Shinbo to launch one last attack before retreating.

“…Huh? What’s this?”

In the brief moment of hesitation between the attack and the retreat, Yudahee and Lee Jin-hyuk locked eyes.

What’s this?

Could he have noticed?

That I’m about to attack? How?

“…”

“…”

Yudahee and Lee Jin-hyuk locked eyes for a moment.

During that brief moment, their gazes intertwined, and Yudahee soon let out a small laugh, shrugging her shoulders.

No, forget it. It’s fine.

Let’s postpone it for next time.

“Today doesn’t seem to be my day.”

It was a bit disappointing, but there was no help for it.

There’s no need to push myself unnecessarily.

After all, opportunities won’t be limited to just today.

Since this is my debut match, let’s leave it at that.

I’ve achieved my goal in my own way, so to speak.

“Well, let’s stop here for today. Goodbye, young heroes. Oh, don’t get too excited. You’ll meet me again if you’re going to be active in this field anyway.”

“…”

Yudahee glanced at Lee Jinhyuk and suddenly disappeared.

The kids, still tense, looked at the spot where Yudahee vanished. Soon, when they saw Hong Daye and the security team coming from a distance, they finally relaxed and slumped to the ground.

“Phew, we’re alive.”

“I really thought I was going to die.”

“Who is that girl? Is she our age?”

“Damn villains, causing trouble!”

While looking at the instructors and the security team, taking a sigh of relief, Lee Jinhyuk touched his forehead, wearing an awkward expression.

…Could this have been caught on camera?

Maybe Yudahee did it to pique interest.

Of course, she probably won’t do anything to Lee Jinhyuk specifically, but just the fact that she might have piqued her interest was burdensome enough.

If they meet again later, he’ll probably be the first target of an attack.

“Lee Jinhyuk, I was surprised that you blocked that attack.”

“Huh?”

“Indeed, you.”

“Lee Siwoon, why are you suddenly saying that? It was just a coincidence, you know?”

“Yeah, it must be a coincidence. Don’t worry, I won’t say unnecessary things.”

He seemed quite surprised at having read the movement path of the Illusion God of War, blocking the ambush in advance.

But, wasn’t that partly a coincidence?

Why is he suddenly praising me like this? Could it be because of using the swordsmanship earlier, making them accept without suspicion that I’m a ‘master hiding my skills’?

“…Well, anyway. Yudahee and the Rebellion members are attacking the Union sooner than expected.”

It’s faster than anticipated.

And the situation is not ready, not even for my discharge.

“This situation calls for both me and Soyeon to quickly become stronger.”

Now is not the time to nitpick about the interest I’ve gained from Yudahee.

Although I tried to grow a bit more safely, the circumstances are not favorable, so I have no choice but to use methods to become stronger, even if it’s a bit forceful.

***

“…something happened. I thought it was just a pyramid, but it turned out to be quite interesting.”

In the spacious reception room of the vast mansion.

Seong Yura and Yudahee were sitting facing each other, engaged in casual conversation.

“I did achieve the goal I wanted, but how about you, Seong Yura?”

“Hmm.”

“Did you achieve your goal too?”

“Well….”

Seong Yura placed her tea cup down with a light tap.

“That’s something to consider.”

“Huh? Really?”

“I initially tried to find out any possible background threats to Roksan and its surroundings, but for now, it’s…due to your subordinates retreating in the middle. Oh, sorry, sorry. Don’t say anything bad about them because of me.”

“Well, not just because of that.”

Seong Yura lightly sipped her tea.

“Anyway, I’m showing Mateo the videos you shot and the ones I shot. The opponent we fought at Yookseongsan might have hidden their identity and joined as a guard.”

“Ah, that noble woke up? That’s good.”

“He’ll probably suffer from aftereffects for a while, though.”

“But still, what happened has been revealed, right?”

“By now, he should have watched all the videos.”

When Seong Yura subtly hinted, Yudahee chewed on the pastry for a moment and then abruptly stood up from her seat.

“Alright, alright. I got it. Stop giving me that look. I’ll be on my way now.”

“Sure. See you next time, Yudahee.”

“Oh, Seong Yura.”

“Hmm? Why?”

At the moment Yudahee was about to open the door and leave, she turned around and spoke.

“Even if you find out about the opponent or their background, don’t try to handle it all alone. You might not be able to handle it, you know?”

“Turn off the nerves.”

“Well, his pride.”

“I’ll handle my own affairs, Yudahee.”

“Sure, whatever.”

Eventually, Yudahee closed the door and moved away.

Sungyura clicked her tongue in annoyance.

Could I not handle it?

Considering how Sungyura had lived until now.

Dare to say such things.

“If you’re seen as weak in this underworld, you can’t do business. In the midst of rumors that Matteo was trampled, I can’t seek help from others. I have to thoroughly trample on my side.”

Sungyura moved slowly.

She moved to the sickroom in the mansion.

There was Matteo.

The injuries were severe, requiring focused recovery for a while.

If it weren’t for the superhuman ability related to recovery, he might have either lived with a disability for a lifetime or not been able to get up.

Matteo, who had finished watching the video, lifted his head slightly.

“How’s it going, Matteo? Did you find out anything?”

“Bizillante.”

“What?”

“There is a person in the video who is presumed to be Bizillante.”

“Bizillante, the one from the rumors?”

Sungyura also had memories of hearing about him.

A person who had been eliminating various villains for the past few years.

The person Matteo had originally infiltrated the organization for was this Bizillante.

I heard he was a skilled individual, equivalent to a superior or top-ranked hero.

“Who is it?”

“That man over there.”

Matteo pointed to the man.

It was Lee Jinhyuk.

“…Him, really?”

“Yes. The bow and sword used during the attack on Roksan… that man is wearing them.”

“Oh, come to think of it, isn’t that training gear? How did he bring it into the exam room?”

Seong Yura glanced briefly at Lee Jinhyuk in the video.

Is that guy the Vigilante?

Vigilante has been active for at least two years.

If that’s the case, he must have been secretly taking down villains since middle school…

“Well, whatever. There are cases like Yoo Dahee, after all.”

If you call her a mutant like Yoo Dahee, it’s not entirely unbelievable.

“Body shape and voice can be deceived with various items.”

For a moment, Seong Yura got lost in her thoughts.

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Come to think of it, that trainee named Lee Jinhyuk said he blocked Yoo Dahee’s attack.

Even for Seong Yura, it was quite challenging to read the movements of the Illusion God.

But a mere academy trainee read it?

Moreover, he pierced through Yoo Dahee’s impregnable defense.

It was just a scratch, but the fact that he inflicted a wound on Yoo Dahee surpassed the level of an ordinary trainee.

…Yoo Dahee was also quite surprised and made a noisy fuss about it.

“What should we do?”

“Don’t you know, and that’s why you’re asking?”

Seong Yura smiled coldly.

“We have to show our true colors.”

As previously thought, if you show weakness in this field, business won’t thrive. How dare you challenge me? How dare you feed me water?

“If he’s a person on the level of Vigilante, we can’t just attack. Maybe we need bait after all?”

“…Yeah.”

“Hey, you guys. I’ll give you three days. Bring me all the information on Lee Jinhyuk. Every little detail!”

“Yes!”

Some attendants waiting nearby bowed their heads and left the hospital room.

“No matter how strong a person is, they have weaknesses. You also know that, so he must have hidden his identity while operating.”

Seong Yura casually swept her hair back.

“He might be affiliated with some organization, so we should try to capture him alive, if possible.”

Oh, of course, if the resistance is too strong, there’s no choice.

We’ll have to kill him.

Well……

Whether it’s capturing them alive or killing them, the ultimate goal is to end their lives.