The Villainess Whom I Had Served for 13 Years Has Fallen - Chapter 353



353 – Bet-3-

The capital’s giant gambling house.

▶Match the academy’s top rank with your choice.

[Mikhail, the owner of the holy sword]

Odds: 1.2x

[Yuria, the dark horse of the healing department]

Odds: 3x

[Hystania Hanna, the youngest aura awakener]

Odds: 1.5x

[Sartia, the noble blood]

Odds: 2x

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[Shuen, the lewd stalker]

Odds: 100x.

“Oh…”

Before the round of 16 began, the woman who had pulled her robe deeply looked at the high odds and fiddled with the pouch of gold coins.

“Odds of 100x…”

High dividends meant a 100% chance of not being able to win first place, but the woman in the robe thought differently.

“I believe in myself.”

Because she was the protagonist with a 10,000% dividend rate.

“Ji Shuen will definitely win first place.”

Shuen touched the heavy money pouch and fell into thought, then imagined a happy future with a serious expression.

While pondering what to do with that money.

She could buy a house.

She could buy gifts for the commoners.

She could quit the academy and open a shop.

And so, the round of 16.

– Hehe… I’ve investigated everything about you. You have a girl you like, right? You confessed recently and got rejected.

– You… you!!!

– Hehe…! It’s a weak spot!

[Cursed Mouth Tetra Shuen]

Dividend: 50 times.

Quarterfinals.

– You… actually like the senior director, don’t you? I’ve seen it all. Sneaking letters into the senior director’s office…!

– What are you talking about…! Why would I like that person! It’s just that… to make a good impression!

– Hehe… Your taste is quite unique! Everyone, breaking news!

– Shut up!

– Hehe…! Now!

[Black History Excavator Tetra Shuen]

Dividend: 30 times.

Shuen, who had made it to the quarterfinals, was trembling with a fist in her mouth.

“This is a miracle…!”

By luck, all the strong people had been avoided. As if the goddess of fortune was on her side, all the strong people went to Group A, and only the power monsters Shaltia and the crown prince were left in Group B.

If she could just endure until the semifinals, a huge sum of money would come back to Shuen, who had poured all her salary into gambling. If by any chance she won, she would earn enough to buy a decent castle.

“Hehehehehe.”

Shuen looked at the employee with a chilling smile.

“Hehe…”

The employee gave Shu-en an awkward smile. It was as if he was looking at someone who was somehow wrong.

“Um… are you here to collect your dividends?”

“…How much would it be if I take it now?”

“Did you place your bet during the round of 16?”

“Yes…!”

“What is the alias of the person who placed the bet?”

“Shu-en-gel.”

“Pardon? Uh… just a moment.”

“Whooosh.”

“…Yes, Mr. Shu-en-gel, confirmed. You placed 100 gold on ‘Black History Excavation Tetra Shu-en’ advancing to the semifinals… just a moment.”

The employee’s hand, which had been tapping on the abacus, stopped, and Shu-en’s pupils trembled greatly.

“You know that if you give up on guessing the winner and take it out midway, you won’t get back 50% of the dividends, right?”

“I know.”

“Then you would receive roughly this amount.”

“Oh… oh… how many zeros…?”

Seeing Shu-en’s ecstatic expression, the employee gave an awkward smile and congratulated him.

“Congratulations. It seems you have a talent for gambling.”

“…I’m not addicted. I did it for fun…!”

“Hahaha! Of course. So, you’re withdrawing now…”

“Wait a moment!”

Shu-en grabbed the departing employee’s hand and fell into deep thought. If he withdrew now, he could earn enough to live in the capital with a commoner… but if… really if he won first place, he could buy a decent castle in the outskirts.

-Oh ho ho…! This is my castle! Are you surprised? Commoner!

-Ah… no, how did you get such a splendid castle…! I see you in a new light. Shu-en… no! My lord!

“Hehe…”

“Um… customer?”

Shu-en wiped the drool from his mouth and shook his head. He thought it wasn’t the right time yet.

“I’ll watch a little longer.”

“Pardon? No matter how you look at it, it seems difficult for this student to reach the semifinals.”

“What did you say?!”

“N-no, nothing.”

Shuen came out of the casino slowly, humming with a smile.

Since the capital’s casino was operated by the royal family, there was no need to worry about losing money. What he had to do now was to withdraw at the right time. And to reach the championship, that was the task at hand.

“The strongest thing in the world is not philosophy or magic, but money…!”

Shuen’s steps were lighter than ever.

“Wait for me! Crown Prince? Or Princess! This Shuen will splendidly disgrace the royal family!”

*

-The match is over….

I sighed bitterly as I looked at the chaotic arena. I was surprised by those who showed fierce contact points.

-The winner of this match is…!

“I didn’t expect to hold out this long.”

-Mikhail, a third-year student of the Swordsmanship Department!!!

The arena was filled with traces of battle.

The sword energy I had unleashed had deeply gouged the arena floor, and the two warriors who had participated in the match were breathing heavily, as if to announce that they had fought with all their might in this duel.

-Haa… Haa…

-Ha… Really… Annoying.

It was a match between Hannah and Mikhail.

The winner of this duel was not Hannah, but Mikhail.

I looked at Mikhail standing alone in the arena and muttered quietly.

“I didn’t expect this much.”

“…I think so too.”

Honestly….

“You’ve become a monster now, Hannah.”

I didn’t think Hannah could hold out this long against Mikhail. It wasn’t that Mikhail, who had just awakened the holy sword, was weak. Rather, he was stronger than I thought, which surprised me.

I thought Hannah would lose without being able to use her strength in the battle against Mikhail. My prediction was completely off the mark.

-It’s been a while, senior.

-Yes, it has.

-You’ve got a good sword.

-Haha… Thanks to an excellent helper, I was able to get it.

-It’s okay. I received a ‘sword’ as a gift from the butler….

-Ha.

-Why?

I should have known something was off the moment the two started their battle of wills.

-I won’t lose.

-Neither will I. I’ll show you the dignity of a senior.

-You say that, but you’ve already lost to me twice. Oh… and if you count the unofficial matches, I’ve won countless times.

-…I won’t go easy on you.

-You talk too much, senior.

Malik and I were too busy watching the explosive battle between the two to even breathe.

“When did they become so strong?”

“I think the same.”

“Is this the power of the Histania swordsmanship family?”

“I don’t think so. If you look at me, you’ll find the answer.”

“Oh… but you’re strong too, boss.”

“Not as much as my sibling.”

-Tok. Tok.

Mikhail extended his hand towards Hannah, who was kneeling on one knee.

“You’re a monster.”

“So are you, senior.”

“…”

“…”

Mikhail must have known too. If they had fought with regular swords instead of holy swords, Hannah would have won overwhelmingly.

“You know the holy sword saved you, right?”

“Of course.”

Both of them had smiles on their faces. Despite having dueled, they both maintained their pride.

The most surprising thing about this duel must be Hannah’s growth.

“…”

I let out a hollow laugh as I looked at the large sword marks on the arena. The technique Hannah used in the duel was definitely Histania’s.

Amazed by Hannah’s talent in mastering Histania’s swordsmanship in such a short time, I started walking down to the arena.

“Where are you going?”

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“To the bathroom.”

“Are you going to comfort her?”

I shrugged at Malik’s words and retorted. Comfort is cumbersome for someone who has fought a great battle.

“I’m going to praise her.”

“You’re better than me.”

I let out a hollow laugh and shrugged.

“Isn’t it obvious? I’m an expert in winning hearts.”

“A philanderer, huh.”

“I can’t help it.”

Malik let out a helpless smile and spoke softly.

“Come up quickly before the next match starts. It’s the match between the princess and the crown prince.”

*

In the infirmary, I could see the tips of Hannah’s toes lying on the bed.

-Sniff…

-Hic…

-Haa… Hic…

Carefully entering the infirmary, where the sound of sniffling could be heard, I slowly walked towards Hannah and placed a chair next to the curtain and sat down.

-…!

Hannah, who had stopped crying at the sound of someone approaching, was tossing and turning while making hiccuping sounds.

Imagining Hannah’s appearance, I spoke softly. She was amazing.

“I watched your match.”

“Sir…?”

“You were really amazing.”

“…Were you watching?”

“Of course. I watched all of your matches, Hannah.”

“Haha…”

Hannah let out a sad voice.

“I wasn’t amazing.”

“…”

“I just screamed and lost without even fighting properly.”

Seeing Hannah’s shrunken figure beyond the curtain, I shook my head and replied. Her overcoming trials was always amazing to see.

“It wasn’t like that at all. You looked really cool.”

“Liar…”

“If I were lying, would I have come to find you?”

“…”

“When did you become so strong… When you broke through Mikhail’s protection, I was really surprised.”

“…Really?”

“Of course. Whoever your teacher is, they taught you really well.”

“Yes. They are an amazing person.”

Hannah, who was lying on her back, turned her body towards me and gave a faint smile.

“It looks like you’ll catch up to me soon.”

“It will take a long time to catch up to you, Butler.”

“But compared to when we first met, haven’t you improved a lot?”

“..Please don’t talk about when we first met…! It’s embarrassing.”

“Why?”

I said to Hannah with a smile full of laughter.

“You were cute.”

“…That’s unfair…”

“What?”

“It’s unfair… If you say it like that, I…”

“Haha…”

I drew the curtain that was covering Hannah and looked at her face.

Beyond the curtain, Hannah, with bandages and plasters, was sitting with her knees hugged.

Seeing my smiling face, Hannah’s pupils trembled as she looked at me, then she blushed and lowered her head.

“Really…!”

Hannah nodded as if she had made up her mind and looked at me.

-Thump…

-Thump…

-Thump…

“Do you have something you want to say?”

Hanna bit her trembling lips once and took a deep breath before opening her mouth.

“Um.. Butler..!”

“Yes?”

“…That, that.”

“Yes.”

“That… that… the promise from last time…”

It was at that moment.

-Bang!!!

“Histania Hanna!!!”

A new doting father was coming in.

I greeted Rowen, who came in with urgent eyes, and then gently stroked Hanna’s hair.

“Well then… I’ll be going now.”

Hanna blushed and bowed her head.

“Sigh…”

Really.

Truly…

It feels like my heart is going to burst.

*

At the same time.

“Eeeeeek!!!!!”

Olivia was flying in the sky, held by Darvav.