I’ll Just Live as a Villain Chapter 7

Chapter 1. Grasp your weakness and shake it. (7)

“Is that possible? I just said this because I thought you might be tired.”

“Not at all.”

I added in a mocking tone.

“Thank you for your concern.”

Actually, I wasn’t grateful at all.

“……yes.”

Relief and a faint sense of helplessness flashed across Philip’s face. I snorted inwardly as I looked at that.

‘Instead of worrying, I’ll be praying every day for you to die.’

If I had to choose the person in this territory who worried me the least, it would definitely be him.

Unfortunately, Abel’s body was very strong. So much so that I felt refreshed even after finishing the mountain of documents.

‘Now for the last time.’

I stamped the document and put it down. While Philip was organizing the documents, I stood up and relaxed my tense shoulders.

“Whew.”

Today’s agenda has been concluded, so let’s move on to the next task.

“Master, put on your clothes.”

After finishing tidying up, Philip put a coat on me. As soon as I finished adjusting my clothes, I opened the office door.

“Yes, master.”

Philip hurriedly chased after me.

“I wonder where you are going now….”

“Can’t you tell by looking?”

“Well, are you going to your room today too?”

“uh.”

As I crossed the hallway, the servants around me quickly lowered their heads. They seemed full of fear that they might go against Abel’s wishes.

I walked past them like a king and headed to my room. When I opened the door, I was greeted by a different landscape than before.

A cellar full of expensive wine was pushed to a corner to create a large space in the center. A soft mat was laid out on the floor, and a heavy pole was provided next to it to hold and lift.

‘This is… … .’

Indoor exercise, so to speak.

These days, I’ve been devoting all my free time to building up my physical strength.

‘It’s such a weak body.’

Abel’s body was agile, but his overall physical strength was weak. He also lacked strength, so when he picked up his sword, his arms would quickly start shaking.

‘If you want to hold and wield Requiem, you don’t even have the strength to do this.’

Of course, Requiem is much lighter than an ordinary steel sword. However, it has excellent cutting power and even takes away the vitality of creatures it touches.

but… … .

Excited.

Suddenly my heart started beating irregularly.

“…….”

I stopped in place with my eyebrows pressed together.

‘Here we go again.’

Abel’s mania would come on suddenly even during normal times.

‘I thought the killings would subside if they stopped.’

The destructive urge to tear the visible life into pieces and take out the heart and burst it rises.

To be honest, it was fortunate that Abel didn’t go crazy.

‘Oh, no. ‘I guess I did that because I was crazy.’

I shook my head and closed my eyes tightly. Then I jumped up and hung on to a pole higher than my height.

‘I can’t lose to this kind of impulse.’

If I can’t control my body, I won’t be able to control the whispers of Requiem either.

A strong mind resides in a strong body. and,

‘I have to learn swordsmanship soon.’

It was also preparation for receiving sparring guidance from Liam. It was clear that my time with him would be harsh.

“One, two, three…….”

I started doing pull-ups.

‘First, build your arm strength first.’

After that, I need to increase my stamina, so should I at least go around the castle?

While I was doing some calculations, I suddenly felt eyes on me. I saw Philip standing in the doorway with his mouth open in a daze.

He looked very confused,

‘Why are you doing this, Master?’

was saying.

He deserved it too. The Abel he knew was a crazy man who tortured people every day.

But it hasn’t done anything since a few days ago. Plus, I’m so focused on training my body that I haven’t done before, so I guess I can’t figure it out.

“…….”

It seemed like the sound of Philip busily shaking his head could be heard all the way up here.

Even if that were the case, there would be no income.

“Just leave. I’ll call you if I need to.”

I blurted out the words bluntly.

Then, he lowered his body and then pulled it back up again, repeating the process.

“……Twelve, thirteen…….”

it’s tough. It’s so f*cking hard. I feel like my arm will break off.

But efforts are not betrayed. There is no better way than to train consistently.

‘No, there is a better way.’

The problem is that this method cannot be used now.

‘As expected, it would be better to take care of it together then.’

I organized one future option in my head. At the same time, I felt the limits digging into my body.

“……fifty.”

I fell off the pole and landed on the floor.

“Whoa, whoo.”

Sweat poured down my back like rain. The palm that was holding her baton also tingled.

“Whoa, I’m dying, whoo.”

When I looked down at my palm, the part where I was holding the baton was already red and swollen.

‘It would be much better if I had calluses.’

I was clenching and unclenching my hand, but I still felt eyes watching me.

“Philip.”

I furrowed my eyebrows.

‘Why are you still standing like that and not going?’

Philip had a mesmerized look on his face, as if he was deep in thought. His eyes wandered aimlessly, and eventually they landed on my furrowed eyebrows.

“Master. By any chance… did something happen in Kader’s territory?”

I twisted the corner of my mouth.

“Do I have to tell you everything?”

“I’m just worried about your well-being, Master.”

“Stop talking nonsense.”

I turned towards Philip. Even though he flinched, he never avoided my gaze.

‘aha. Are you going to come out like this? ‘

I guess I’ve been too quiet these past few days. Look at you losing your head like this.

“It’s not me I’m worried about.”

Chimi did not hide her sneer.

“I guess I was worried about what they might have been doing.”

He knew the mania Abel suffered from. So, it was natural to think that it was quiet because I had done something in Kader territory.

But there is a problem with revealing it in this way.

“Philip.”

I smiled, showing my teeth.

“How is your daughter?”

Philip’s face turned white, as if his color had been bleached.

‘You may need to pull the leash periodically.’

The reason why Philip despises me but cannot budge from my demands. It was because I held his secret.

Philip would take a portion of his salary and send it to his wife and daughter who lived far away every month.

The problem arose when the daughter wanted to go to the academy.

The Imperial Academy requires high admission and tuition fees. It was a difficult situation for him, the butler of a single estate, to handle.

In the end, he took advantage of Diego’s absence to embezzle the estate’s taxes. By resorting to manipulating the ledgers.

Diego, who was not good at handling money, did not notice this. However, it was of no use to Abel, who could accurately remember the numbers recorded in the ledger.

‘Is this money different from what I remembered?’

In the end, Abel even found the original ledger hidden by Philip.

From then on, Philip became Abel’s faithful dog. As long as he has the ledger, Philip will forever obey his orders.

Like right now.

“Master, please forgive me.”

His back was bent and pointed towards the ground.

“I was rude.”

The power to make a young man 20 years younger than himself bend his straight back and bring out a servile voice.

‘Fatherhood is scary.’

I spoke leisurely, looking at the top of his gray head.

“I thought my memory wasn’t that bad. Was I mistaken?”

“sorry.”

I reached out my hand and squeezed Philip’s shoulder.

“Don’t wonder what I do or ask me why. Just follow. Understand?”

“yes.”

As soon as my hand fell, Philip immediately lifted his waist. There was no trace of emotion left on his face.

“I’ll just leave now.”

I just nodded without replying.

Philip turned and disappeared outside. It was an obedient look that I really liked.

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After spending the afternoon leisurely without any disturbance, we even finished a light dinner.

When I put down the spoon, the maids serving me widened their eyes.

“Do you want to stop eating?”

“Just put it away.”

I waved my hand and left the restaurant.

I had a big appetite, and I was even hungrier after sweating during the day. But I deliberately stopped here.

Because I have to meet Liam soon. If your body is heavy, it will be difficult to follow him.

“It’s about time.”

I rolled my shoulders and headed to the meeting place.

A large open space behind the stables.

A quiet place where no one comes and goes after 8pm. A place with enough space to swing a sword.

This is the only place in this castle where you can spar away from people’s eyes.

I deliberately stayed around, and came in at exactly 8 o’clock.

“…….”

Is there anyone?

The moment I thought,

“young master.”

Liam, who had been hiding behind a pillar in the stable, appeared.

I hid the smile that was slowly blooming.

“You’re here.”

Liam looked at me warily. But she soon swallowed a shallow sigh and slowly approached me.

The orderly steps typical of a knight are accompanied by the clanking sound of the sword hanging from his waist.

“I have one question.”

The youthful look on his face revealed that the road to this point was not easy.

“Why…did you choose me?”

From the following questions, I was able to find out what troubles he went through to get here.

“Are you dissatisfied?”

“It’s not like that. It’s just….”

Liam’s eyes were calm, as if he was just asking a question.

“I just want to know the reason. You have other options besides me, right?”

It was a valid point. I had several options.

I looked at Liam’s waist.

‘You came wearing a sword even though it wasn’t your working day.’

He was already ready to make a deal. Since I had stabbed him where he was weak, there was no other option for him.

So his question was just a meaningless confirmation procedure. I had no obligation to tell the truth.

“That doesn’t matter.”

I spoke in a voice devoid of emotion.

“I proposed, you chose. All that remains is to follow.”

He stretched out his finger and pointed to his waist.

“More than anything, it seems like your answer has already been decided.”

Liam’s hand twitched. He unconsciously placed his hand on her waist, but then removed it.

“What you said is correct, Master.”

A sigh-like reply came out, and soon his eyes were fixed on me.

“It was an unnecessary question.”

Liam put his hand on the handle of the sword at his waist again.

A completely different atmosphere than before. A sharp and blue energy radiated out.

“let’s begin.”

I suppressed my laughter as I looked at him.

‘Yeah, I knew it would come out like that.’

It was obvious what he was thinking now.

I’m planning on just pretending to teach and put an end to the immature master’s tricks.

‘You would think that an ordinary person who has never held a sword would be able to learn it properly.’

I didn’t necessarily correct his thoughts. Anyway, as time goes by, he will realize it on his own without me having to say anything.

“Okay. But before that, just a moment.”

I stopped him with my hand and unwrapped the sack I had brought with me.

fantasy,