Taming The Villainesses

Ggang, ggang, ggagak-!

Sounds of the blades hitting each other resonated violently in the surroundings.

Whenever the big halberd and the slender sword collided, it would create sparks, which brightened up people’s faces.

━I’ve never seen such a high-level fight, I can’t even see their hands move!

━A necromancer seems to be strong even without their undead. Do you see those burning talismans?

━As expected of those that defeated Professor Balan…

Mirna and Elga clashed fiercely against each other.

Elga pressed her gigantic halberd on Mirna.

“Do you really think you can stop my Crusher with that thin sword just by putting on some talismans? I’ll make that high nose of yours flat!”

“Keueuk.”

Mirna could barely block the attack with her thin sword. Her knees were bent, seemingly about to get crushed to the ground.

Then, Mirna swung the fan she was holding in her other hand. Probably because she couldn’t stand Elga’s offensive.

Hwiik jak-.

Something similar to a purple talisman, hidden behind the fan, was stuck on Elga. At the same time, it exploded, spreading white smoke.

“Tsk. Too shallow.”

The surprise attack was a success, yet Mirna’s expression wasn’t bright. After all, it didn’t have enough firepower to take down Elga.

“Your petty tricks are only annoying me.”

Elga just waved off the smoke with her arm. Meanwhile, everyone was looking forward to what would happen in this tense confrontation.

“This reminds me of the old days…!”

Professor Stella was also looking at the two Young Ladies with interest.

“We used to fight like this before. At first glance, it might look like a necromancer without their undead would be at a disadvantage. However, the Draco Family are also fluent in rituals and talismans.”

“I see.”

I moderately nodded.

Actually, I didn’t pay much attention to the battle between Elga and Mirna.

Rather, I was really curious about Professor Stella’s past. There was also the fact that she used to be friends with the fathers of these two girls, back when they were still undergraduate students.

So, did she know about Isaiah?

To my question, Stella only ambiguously answered, “Who knows.”

My ability might not be like Aira’s, but I still had ways to detect lies.

And, I did not miss the fact that Professor Stella’s pointy ears perked up when she heard the name Isaiah!

Kang, kagang, kang-!

The sound of metal grazing against each other was ringing in my ears.

I then said to Stella.

“Professor Stella. I’m not asking as your student, but as the Inspector of Angmar Kingdom. As a member of the four great families of Angmar, it would be better if you tell the truth.”

Seureuk-.

Only then did the 132-year-old fairy’s gaze turn away from the duel. Her amber eyes had a patronizing glint as they looked towards me, as if saying, “Oh, look at this guy-.”

“Inspector of Angmar Kingdom?”

“That’s right. I have been entrusted with great responsibilities by the current Queen Aira. It would be good for you to help me out and honestly relay some information.”

I didn’t like to flash my authority.

My theory was that, if one had to use authority just to solve some problems at work, there would undoubtedly be backlash one day.

… But, sometimes, it was better to use it.

Just like right now.

“So it’s Queen Aira’s order….”

Professor Stella was exiled from her own family, the Bellhawk.

Thus, it would be beneficial for her to help me, especially if she wanted to return to her family one day. At the moment, as a professor in Ark, she would not be able to ignore that.

“…….”

In fact, Stella was clearly in silent agony. I wasn’t insensitive enough to miss her internal worries and hesitation.

In the end, Professor Stella let out a helpless sigh.

“… I don’t know why that name was brought up again. But, whatever it is, things might be different from what the Inspector is thinking.”

“I’ll be the judge of that.”

In response to my firm answer, Stella spoke in a voice only I could hear.

“Adventure party.”

“Yes?”

“That’s all I can tell you. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to get moving.”

Kwang-!

An intense explosion suddenly warmed the air.

When I turned my head, I could see Elga holding her halberd to the sky, wielding some sort of electricity.

Facing her was Mirna, who had scattered dozens of talismans on the ground.

━Run, run away-!

━This is no longer a spar! You will get hurt if you get caught up in it!

The crowd was running away with their ąsses in order not to get entangled in the fight.

“That’s enough, you two, this is not a life and death battle!”

It was a situation where I didn’t know what would have happened had Professor Stella not intervened and stopped the fight.

“Now, both of you, cease! Otherwise, I’ll penalize you.”

Eventually, the duel was stopped.

Elga and Mirna, who were severely wounded, separated from each other and went to their respective corners.

“Hey, commoner, come and help me.”

Mirna, who was bleeding with cuts all over her face, called me.

However, my eyes were on Elga. Her school uniform was torn and there appeared to be burns on her arms and legs. At the same time, Elga was also looking at me with her blue eyes.

“What are you doing? Come over here and help me put some band-aid on my face.”

My heart went to Elga, but I was currently known as Mirna’s suitor.

If I went to her, people would definitely gossip. And, Mirna would also get very angry before trying to pull my head off my shoulders…

─I can’t forgive you for playing with a woman’s heart!

─Hieek…!

… That was probably what would happen.

Elga and I already had some talk, so should I go to Mirna for now?

However, when I took a step towards Mirna.

━Hey, look at Lady Lioness-.

The buzzing crowd buzzed even more.

Turning my head, I saw Elga’s flushed face with tears running down her cheeks.

Rather than tears of sadness, it seemed more like anger because she couldn’t control her emotions…

Badeulbadeul-.

There was no mistaking it, Elga was crying!

Swish.

Finally, Elga left her seat altogether, with people in an uproar because of her departure.

━She must have felt bad for not being able to finish the fight. I can’t believe she cried….

━I’ve heard that the Lioness’ risk their lives in battle. I really have nothing but respect for them.

━Truly a role model of nobility living in honor and glory!

These were what people said. However, I could see that Elga wasn’t crying because the duel was stopped.

She was crying because of me!

I made a woman cry! I was more afraid of Elga’s tears than her clenched fists.

And then, everything went dark.

• Edited by: faker