Became a Third-Rate Villain in the Hero Academy chapter 247

247 – On Sight (1)

6:30 PM.

Theo arrived at the reserved restaurant.

This is a restaurant with a private room. It’s a bit more upscale than the place she previously had dinner with her team.

Kkiik─

When she opens the door to the private room and enters, she sees Amy, who had arrived earlier and was waiting for her.

Amy stood up from her seat and lowered her head.

“······Are you here, master?”

“Yes.”

When Theo was about to sit next to Amy.

“Nice to meet you. Theo, Miss Amy. “I see this again.”

A man followed Theo into the private room.

Hearing a fairly familiar voice, Theo turned her head and looked in that direction.

“······Deputy Manager.”

The man’s identity was Taylor, the deputy manager of [The Hilte], The only (healer) guild located within Ellinia Academy.

“hahahahaha. Why did you see it even though you couldn’t see it? Hmm, I guess I can sit here.”

Taylor smiled and sat across from Theo and Amy.

Theo was startled, but soon calmed down.

This is because he recalled an anecdote he had with Taylor in the past.

‘Well, if he’s that weird guy, it wouldn’t be strange if he occupies a place in Equilibrium.’

The character named Taylor, whom Theo had encountered so far, had such outstanding abilities that it was strange why he did not show his presence in this work.

Although it was an imitation, he created elixir at will, and even though he was not a high-ranking noble, he had a suspiciously generous household.

In addition, the fact that healing magic is skillfully used with built-in mana instead of divine power is also the case…

In addition to this, there are more than one suspicious thing.

“······.”

There was silence in the private room for a moment.

Theo spoke to Taylor instead of Amy, who still had her eyes wide open.

“······Are you an Equilibrium executive?”

Taylor answered with a smile.

“To be precise, one of the executives. “It is a place with roots all over the continent, so there are quite a few executives.”

“······Have you been watching me this whole time? She gave me the Imitation Elixir, the crystal ball for communication, and the fatigue recovery potion.”

Taylor looked at Theo, who spoke calmly, and shrugged her shoulders.

“hahahahaha. Surveillance, Mr. Theo. As I said before, I just wanted to have good exchanges in advance with talented people who will raise their names across the continent in the near future. “In the first place, I was at Ellinia Academy even before Theo entered.”

“But didn’t you know that I am subject to Equilibrium’s surveillance?”

“Of course I knew. But Theo. “Do you know that there are over 300 people subject to surveillance within Ellinia Academy alone?”

Taylor continued, still looking at Theo with a smile on his face.

“Even if we narrow down the surveillance targets to just the first year students of the College of Heroes, there are more than 20 people in addition to Theo. “Not only are Neike and Miss Piel, who are the top and second top students in the class, but there are many other students as well.”

“Did you approach them the same way I did?”

“No? As I said before, I just wanted to interact with Theo rather than spying on him. Maybe it’s because of my natural personality, but I’m not that interested in other students. Anyway, out of all the people under surveillance, Theo is the only one who knows my identity. “Is this enough of an answer, Theo?”

Theo was lost in thought for a moment.

‘What does Taylor want from me?’

There is no interest without purpose.

A talented man like Taylor is constantly giving him time, money, and other attention.

Judging from this, what you want from yourself is not small.

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It was difficult to come up with an answer.

‘Hmm.’

I kept thinking about it, but my thoughts only increased and did not get deeper.

I think it would be more efficient to just hit it.

If you’re going to be together, don’t even give the impression that you’re going around like crazy.

Theo blurted out.

“Branch manager, what do you want from me?”

“Well, I don’t really want anything right now. Since Theo is only a first year student, his movements are limited. When I get stuck while working on a project, I think it would be good to just give some advice. Of course, if necessary, we will take steps to ensure that you can receive support from the organization immediately.”

It was an unprecedented condition.

However, the more appetizing the food, the more likely it is to contain poison.

Theo said.

“What are you going to do if I go around spreading the word about Deputy Manager’s ‘real’ identity?”

Theo looked at Taylor with calm eyes.

Taylor looked at Theo and burst into laughter.

“hahahaha. I’m sorry. I didn’t laugh because Theo looked funny. I never once thought that I would be asked this question. Well, if you think about it right now… Hmm. I guess it can’t be helped, right? “I don’t want to put a magical safety device on Theo.”

“It doesn’t matter if you put on a safety device. “As long as there is a corresponding benefit.”

Theo was sincere.

The safest transactions occur when there are no escape holes.

Taylor waved his hand.

“That’s it, that’s enough. As you may know, I think highly of Theo. “I don’t want to look bad for doing something like that to a talented person like Theo.”

“I don’t like people who change their attitude quickly. “Then, could you please give me one thing I want first?”

“Hoo, what is it? Say anything. They can also give you legendary artifacts. “It might take some time to get it.”

“From now on, don’t use Amy as Dan’s hand and foot. “Amy is my secretary.”

“······Hmm. I hear a lot of unexpected things today. Since that matter is not my responsibility, I will ask my superiors. I’ll tell you as soon as I get the answer. So, I think we’ve talked to each other to some extent…”

Taylor smiled brightly and held out her hand to Theo.

“······Shall we eat? “I’m very hungry today as I’m treating many injured people.”

“I understand.”

Theo held Taylor’s hand.

* * *

After the meeting with Taylor,

Theo contacted Piel through the communication crystal ball.

As soon as I made contact, a voice was heard through the crystal ball.

─Uh, uh, uh. It gives me goosebumps.

“What do you mean?”

─I was just about to contact you.

“Hmm. “What happened?”

─Yes, it works. They say my father will come directly to the academy’s main gate at 9 a.M. Tomorrow in a carriage.

“I see. Would it be possible with a wider carriage? “A 6 to 8-seater vehicle would be appropriate.”

─······? Well, there’s nothing that can’t be done.

“Then please do that. I’ll see you tomorrow.”

─Uh, um, uh… I understand.

That’s how the call ended.

‘I guess I should tell the kids.’

They were told to wait at the warrior department training center after dinner.

Everyone should be here by now. There was a lot of conversation at the dinner with Taylor, so it was quite long.

I spoke to Amy who was standing next to me.

“Would you like to accompany me when I visit the Avenue des Chalons tomorrow? “You can refuse.”

“······You told me so.”

“What?”

Amy made eye contact with Theo. Her eyes were somehow warm.

She said.

“I am your secretary. “I must accompany you wherever you go.”

* * *

The next day, 9 a.M.

“······.”

Piel arrived in front of the main gate of Ellinia Academy, humming to her, and frowned at her.

Because she saw other people besides Theo in her eyes. They all had large bags of clothes with them. As if I was going on a trip somewhere.

‘What are they all about?’

Piel approached them.

One of the crabs said hello to Piel.

“Hello, Ms. Piel. My name is Irene Aslan, Theo’s fiancée. “I’d like to take care of you for a few days, so please take care of me.”

“······.”

Instead of answering, Piel glared at Theo, who was standing behind Irene. The look in his eyes was as if he was asking me to immediately explain what the current situation was.

Despite Piel’s gaze, Theo remained calm as usual.

He said, standing next to Piel.

“Isn’t it a rare opportunity to visit the Chalon family, one of the most prestigious families on the continent? “She wants to broaden the horizons of aids.”

“······Anyone wants.”

Piel looked up at Theo without stepping back an inch.

The eyes of Alps, who was standing behind, were about to be colored with anxiety──

“Daughter! Why are you looking up at Theo with a sore throat? Let’s get on the carriage first. “I have a lot of things I want to talk about with Theo!”

A middle-aged man stuck his head out the carriage window and said. His identity was Maximin de Chalon, Piell’s father and owner of the Duchy of Chalon.

Theo nodded.

“It seems like the head of the family has given permission. Then let’s all get on board.”

Theo got into the carriage.

After that, Amy, Irene, Ceria, Alice, and Alps also boarded the carriage.

“······.”

Piel stared at his father in silence for a while and then got into the carriage.