How to Survive as a Villain in a Novel

42 – Interview

I headed to the main building with somewhat nervous steps.

The president’s office is the main building of Orbis.

It was on the top floor.

“You have to get off at the 76th floor and walk”

As the guide said, the elevator only went down to the top floor.

However, there was no need to get lost.

There was a neatly carved wooden staircase that looked like it was heading to the top floor.

As I climbed up the spiral staircase, I reached the last floor of this building.

It was only then that I understood why I had to walk all the way up here.

This floor gave the illusion of being in a forest rather than a modern building.

It seemed as if the scenery in a mountain had been copied, with a dirt floor filled with the smell of grass and small trees.

The ceiling was as high as three floors, and it seemed like the highest sky in the sense that this was inside a building.

I was a little embarrassed, but the location of the president’s office was in my mind.

I stood in front of an antique wooden door.

I thought about knocking, but soon the door opened on its own.

Sunlight shining dazzlingly beyond the transparent window.

An image of a beautiful woman appeared in my mind without any need to close my eyes.

Hair like thread made of gold one by one.

Pure white skin and pink lips that look like accents.

Her body, lying on the wooden window as if leaning against it, had a flowing curve all the way down to her pink, flushed toes.

“……”

I was at a loss for words for a moment.

It was a surprise that such a beautiful being could exist.

President of Orbis.

Elysia.

She is an ‘elf’ that exists in this modern setting.

There are a small number of elves and beastmen in this world.

This was due to the phenomenon of race transfer that occurred in some people with special abilities. Elysia’s dazzlingly beautiful appearance is proof of that.

Her delicate grass-like long eyelashes slowly rise.

Infinitely deep dark green eyes.

The president made eye contact as if he was looking into my mind’s eye.

“You are Lee Han.”

An elf’s age cannot be judged solely by appearance.

Her voice was soft, but traces of the years she had lived were felt in it.

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“Yes, President.”

Surrr.

She moved her body gently, like a leaf falling in the wind.

She leaned her body on a large wooden chair, smiled at me, and pointed to the chair opposite her.

“Would you like to sit there?”

Her magic gently guided me on the path I needed to take.

It seemed like they were considering me by acknowledging that I was blind.

“It must have been quite difficult yesterday, so thank you for coming so soon.”

Elysia smiled while saying that.

An infinitely soft and warm smile.

“……”

But I know Elysia’s real personality and traits.

Her outward appearance, which looks elegant, noble, and even sacred at first glance, is just acting.

Because she wasn’t the type of person to invest time simply to check and worry about a student’s condition.

It was clear that there was a clear purpose for calling me like this.

;And speaking of the purpose…’

The president’s lips fell softly.

“Do you know why you called student Lee Han?”

…You probably didn’t read my mind, right?

I instantly got goosebumps.

Even if you line up talented people from all over the world, Elysia stands out on both hands.

Because she might be able to do it.

“There is nothing to be concerned about.”

Elysia slowly nodded her head.

Fortunately, he didn’t seem to be able to read her thoughts.

But it didn’t mean much to her.

“I’m asking what you know about this lost relic.”

Because she hit the painful spot right away.

* * *

The president’s dark green eyes slowly looked at me.

After being overwhelmed by her mood for a moment, I managed to open her mouth.

“I don’t really have anything to focus on about that either.”

There was no reason to answer.

After reading my will, the president gently tilted his head to the side.

Snort.

Beyond the flowing blonde hair,

Dark green eyes are curved like a half moon.

“You’re a child with a more shameless side than I thought.”

“…This is the first time I’ve heard of an artifact disappearing.”

It was true.

I took care of it, but someone said, ‘The relic is gone!’ They never even told me.

“You could have heard at least a rumor.”

“Because I don’t have any friends.”

Pajik.

I don’t know why, but for a moment, it felt like veins appeared and retracted from Elysia’s beautiful forehead.

Immediately she regains her smile and opens her mouth.

“While the relic was disappearing, there were people who were not caught by the surveillance system.”

“…”

“There were four people in total. One went out, so it was meaningless.”

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“One of the three remaining is Kwon Ho-rang, a student council member. He was unable to obtain the relic in the end. The other is an unidentified member of an organization disguised as a student.”

The president who had said that far took a deep breath.

“And the one left is you.”

The majesty in her voice, as if she was about to put an end to it.

Silence itself longs for answers.

Considering that it was she who had been setting the mood of her room up until now, the president pressed me in a natural and wonderful way.

“……”

Unspoken pressure.

Considering her abilities and authority, it can actually be said that even reaching out like this is a reckless decision.

But.

I know.

The president’s current attitude is all about concept.

“……”

I smiled at her without her answering.

* * *

Elysia was not called to interrogate her. Her curiosity was more driven by necessity than that.

Whenever a big incident occurred in Orbis, there was always a vague trace of Lee Han left around it.

‘This is not an ordinary child.’

Not many students can maintain composure in front of the president of Orbis.

But this child was just smiling.

‘That’s great composure.’

She felt a composure that she knew and could only see in those with the highest level of ability.

Can we say that he is like a snake that seems to know everything?

“Hmm.”

Her attitude changes in an instant.

Her mysterious and sacred aura suddenly disappeared, and instead, a bit of easygoingness and playfulness appeared in her eyes.

“First of all, the mentality passed.”

Elysia rested her chin on her table and waved her fingertips in circles.

The opposite of what she has shown so far.

But rather than being surprised, Lee Han was the one who slightly raised the corners of her mouth.

It was as if she knew that her actions just moments ago were just acting.

‘How much does he know?’

Elysia looked at her Lee Han with eyes that seemed to see something strange about her.

Do you have the ability to see everything behind your closed eyes?

She shook her head and brought up her main point of calling Lee Han here.

“Actually, there is another purpose for calling this student.”

“Then I don’t have to exercise my right to remain silent anymore?”

Elysia couldn’t hold back her laughter as she heard the bold words.

“Phew. That’s right. Anyway, the culprit in the relic case is probably not student Lee Han.”

Relic robbery incidents occurred simultaneously not only in Orbis but also around the world. Thefts occurred in multiple cities, including MOMA in New York, London, and Tokyo. Demons were pointed out as the mastermind.

“Recently, the demons’ movements have become quite rough.”

The president displayed the map on the table but missed it.

The magic power spread thinly from the tips of her fingers, spreading along the lines of the map.

“A large number of monsters were also confirmed in the Great Rifts located in China and North Korea.”

She glanced at Lee Han’s expression and remained silent.

This is because Lee Han frowned as if he was in agony.

“Orbis Academy will become important.”

Elysia almost applauded without realizing it at Lee Han’s answer.

In fact, her interest in Orbis is increasing significantly.

Amid the chaotic situation, there are only about three academies in the world that can select talented individuals with proven practical skills.

‘…Hmm.’

Unbelievably accurate and quick political calculations in the student’s opinion.

Furthermore, as the dean, the ability to derive answers from the desired perspective.

Elysia’s eyes became more serious as she looked at Lee Han.

‘I’m sure I can get them to participate in the plan.’

Enough? No, it is a passing grade that exceeded expectations.

A talent of this level would be coveted by even the highest level guilds.

Rather, the president was in a position to ask people to participate in the plan.

But she decided to test Lee Han a little more.

This is because curiosity was aroused.

How much does this child know?

“Then, can you guess why I called you?”

At Elysia’s words, her friend scratched her head as if troubled.

Well, this is not an area where students can make inferences.

Just as Elysia was about to explain while laughing.

“The president is the weakest.”

“…Huh?”

“Shenyang. Church… And President. Among the forces dividing Orbis into three, the President is the weakest.”

“Gehehehe!”

With a strange sound, the president heard the case.

I sneezed repeatedly and was only able to come to my senses after wiping my tears with the handkerchief that Lee Han gave me.

‘How much does he really know?’

It’s been a long time since I met someone who seemed to know everything.

Whoa.

Elysia sighed inwardly and got to her point.

“A disciplinary committee for student council executives will be convened soon.”

“… You are giving me unexpected information.”

A question as if why are you telling me that?

Elysia responded with a smile.

“There are some students I am watching closely. Please guide them.”

“… Are you suggesting that we form a student council that can stand on the president’s side?”

In response to the somewhat lukewarm response, Elysia hastily added her words.

“Ah! Of course, you don’t have to be on my side. You just have to not be biased to one side. And there is no need for this student to take the lead. Looking at the student’s style so far, you can see that he has been able to work without being noticed. “It seems like they enjoy causing trouble.”

She seemed to be thinking for a moment, and then Lee Han opened his mouth heavily.

“By any chance, do you mean these students were watched by the president?”

“Hyunjin Yoon, the leader of the second-year leadership team. And Chaeyun Han, the successor to the Black Cat.”

“…And?”

“Ryu Seo-ah, a first-year student.”

Lee Han’s body trembled.

Why? Is there some ill-fated relationship?

‘Hmm. ‘It’s difficult to do this.’

I have explained it up to this point, but if it is rejected, the president himself will be in an awkward position.

She was fiddling with the box she had prepared for Lee Han.

I wonder if it wasn’t a waste… In fact, it was a waste.

‘But.’

There is no doubt about Lee Han’s abilities.

Besides, he is clearly not a good person.

Because I could see some unknown darkness in her eyes.

If you want to control these people… There is only one way.

A clear reward for ability.

A lot of money that is hard to refuse.

“I wanted to open it and see the surprise, but that seems difficult.”

She closed her eyes tightly and held out the box she had prepared.

“It’s an egg found in a crack.”

There was no need to add an explanation.

If an explanation is needed, it is because it is a worthless item.

On the other hand, if you know the value of this, you will definitely nod your head.

The corners of Lee Han’s mouth, who was absent-mindedly fiddling with the egg, went up.

“Okay, President. Let’s give it a try.”