I Became The Villain The Hero Is Obsessed With chapter 334

334 – Her Misunderstanding

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Now, at the point where my real retirement is not far away.

Perhaps it’s because I’ve already announced that I’ll quit terrorizing and messing with Stardust by next month. There was a lively atmosphere at home.

“Uncle Death! Please dig more on this side!”

[Alright!]

Everyone seemed excited, and now they were building a huge swimming pool in front of the house.

Since I was retiring, they said they would play here before the summer ended. I didn’t stop them since everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves.

…However, as far as I knew, it took several years to build a single swimming pool… In just a few days, the rough outline was already visible.

Maybe it’s because all we need to do is dig the ground, and when it’s time to fill it with water, Eunwol or our water ability user Ariel could do it quickly. The water they created would probably be cleaner than groundwater.

Anyway, while everyone was thinking about my life after retirement,

I was alone, thinking about what kind of terror I would carry out.

“Ugh…”

…Since there were only a few days left to cause terror, I needed to make each one count. I had a desire to make it more spectacular.

Hmm, should I break into a department store…? Or should I kidnap a ship for the first time in a while?

Even while I was thinking like this,

In fact, I wasn’t interested in the content of the terror itself.

…Upon reflection, there was only one reason why I caused terror.

‘…It’s because of Stardust.’

I had such thoughts as I rolled the pen.

Stardust.

My favorite character, and the existence that became the driving force for me to live in this world.

If everything goes according to my plan, after my last terror, I wouldn’t have much chance to see her.

Especially, after seeing the happy ending of this world by defeating even the Sun God… If I survive until then by luck. Even so, I wouldn’t see her for the rest of my life.

Therefore, it was natural to think that the remaining few terror opportunities were precious.

It’s one of the few chances to meet the person I liked the most before saying goodbye.

‘Of course, Stardust would be the happiest if I quit terrorizing…’

Still, I was a little sad.

…In fact, I was much sadder than what I showed on the outside, but I didn’t want to create a gloomy atmosphere, so I didn’t show it.

“…Anyway.”

I put down the pen and thought quietly.

…Stardust. She didn’t treat me with hostility like before… Instead, perhaps because of the things I’ve done, she treated me more gently than I thought.

‘…Not just a little gentle, though.’

…There was a possibility that I might have mistaken her for liking me, as she approached me without hesitation.

Anyway.

Perhaps, in the end, we might be able to part ways with a smile.

…A villain parting with a hero while laughing. What a great fortune that would be.

With such thoughts.

I firmly made up my mind and decided.

‘Alright.’

From now on, let’s stop avoiding Stardust.

Running away could never be a solution.

With that resolve, I called Seoeun and Eunwol.

“Alright, I’ve decided on the next terror attack. Let’s get started.”

“Yes, brother. What is it?”

“Listen up…”

And so, I planned a terrorist attack.

Hoping to have more conversations with Stardust before leaving.

***

Just like that.

The day of the terror attack had come.

And, of course.

My terrorist act was accompanied by a broadcast.

“Hello, everyone. It’s Ego Stick!”

*

[Angel Stick! Angel Stick! Angel Stick! Angel Stick! Angel Stick! Angel Stick! Angel Stick! Angel Stick! Angel Stick! Angel Stick! Angel Stick! Angel Stick!]

[I jumped over like a dog as soon as I heard Ego Stick’s broadcast notification. So excitedㅋㅋㅋㅋ Me firstㅋㅋㅋㅋ]

[The day of Mango’s broadcast <- It should be designated as a public holiday for humanity]

[Sob sob, I can’t live without Mango Stick now]

[An S-class hero who regularly communicates with us… Isn’t she the best?]

[The reason I keep living = Knowing that Ego Stick’s broadcast will come someday]

[These guys are already trained, so they just laugh and enjoy it when they see my egotistic faceㅋㅋㅋㅋ Actually, I do tooㅋㅋㅋㅋ]

[Defender of South Korea, representative of God, and savior of the world, MAN-GOAT… It’s you again…]

*

High above the sky of Seoul, South Korea.

As soon as I turn on the camera there, as usual, the chat fills with rambling messages.

…I won’t have much time left to see these things.

With that thought, I shook off the feeling of regret that I couldn’t explain.

I opened my mouth with a smile.

“Yes, yes. Nice to see you all. You must be curious about why I turned on the broadcast today. Well, do you see this department store below me?”

I said that and turned the camera to show the rooftop of the department store beneath me.

Then I turned the camera back to me, laughed slyly, and opened my mouth again.

“That’s right! Today, a very fun event is scheduled to take place here! Haha, you can look forward to it. By the way, it’s impossible to leave now. It’s too late to try to escape?”

As I said that with a playful smile,

The rapidly rising chat messages.

*

[Who would leave??? One of the bucket list items for Koreans is to experience MangoStick’s terror attack at least once!]

[If I can’t leave now, can I enter now? I really want to get in…]

[??? What’s thisㅋㅋㅋㅋ I’m inside the department store right nowㅋㅋㅋㅋ The lights are turning off and it’s going crazyㅋㅋㅋㅋ]

[Ah, I’m so jealous]

[Mango’s Terror Park surpasses theme parks ONㄷㄷㄷ]

*

…As always, there was no sense of crisis in the messages, just a feeling of safety complacency.

Well, still. Even though they talk like this, when the Moonlight Bridge incident actually happened, everyone ran away quickly, so there’s nothing to worry about.

[Bro, preparations at the department store are complete.]

As I was thinking that, I heard Seo Eun’s voice.

At her command, I looked at the camera and said,

“…Anyway, before the terror begins, I’ll wait for my hero, Stardust. I wonder if they can overcome this elaborate terror attack as well! I’m looking forward to it!”

*

[The inevitable Stardust shoutoutㅋㅋㅋㅋ]

*

And so, after calling for Stardust.

Not much time had passed.

“…There she comes.”

From the distant sky, I could see her flying towards this place.

Stardust, with her long golden hair fluttering in the wind, approached in a tight-fitting red suit.

As always, upon seeing her, my heart skipped a beat, and I suppressed it with a smile.

Soon, Stardust stood right in front of me in the sky.

…Really, every time I saw her, I felt she was beautiful. To the point where one might wonder if it was even possible for a person to be this beautiful.

Anyway, that’s not what’s important. First, let’s greet her with a smile…

With that, I opened my mouth and offered her a greeting.

“Hello, Miss Stardust! It’s nice to see you again since our last encounter at the beach.”

“…..”

In response to my words, she looked at me with a cold expression and remained silent.

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…I sensed something was slightly off.

If she were her usual self, she would have smirked and said something like ‘Yeah, that’s right.’ But for some reason, today she remained expressionless and silent.

…What’s going on? Is she not feeling well today?

With that concern in mind, I opened my mouth again.

“Haha… Anyway! Today, I have prepared a very novel act of terror for you!”

Upon hearing my words and seeing my smile.

…Finally, for the first time, she opened her mouth.

“Sigh…”

And then.

Her words were the coldest I had ever heard from her.

“…You miserable brat. What have you done this time?”

As she glared at me,

Her cold words were spat out.

And as I looked into her blue eyes,

“….”

I felt my body freeze.

…Ah, this kind of hostility from Stardust is, um, quite rare. It’s been a while.

As I listened to her words, I still managed to smile.

…Internally, however, it was a different story.

‘No, why is she acting like this? Did I do something wrong?’

I felt as if cold sweat was pouring down my face.

…Of course, it wasn’t strange for a hero to scold a villain, but considering the recent relationship between her and me, it was unexpected. No, it felt like just yesterday when we held hands and walked through the maze together…

And I wasn’t the only one who felt that something was off.

*

[??????]

[What’s going on… Our Stardust is acting weird…]

[Are they fighting?]

[Breaking) Stardust, jealousy towards the angel ruins the taste]

[Being called trash by an SSS-ranked hero… Go!!!!!!!!!!!]

[Watching a couple’s quarrel live ONㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ]

[What is this, did Mango get caught cheating?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ]

*

Everyone was bewildered by Stardust’s strange reaction.

Anyway, as I diligently assessed the situation internally.

…For now, I had decided not to avoid her today and approach her, so I forced myself to smile and opened my mouth.

“…Haha. All I did was play a small prank at the department store. There’s a rumor of a bomb in the closed-off fifth-floor area, which is currently under construction, you know?”

“Ha, how tedious. A truly garbage-like method, just like you.”

As she coldly responded, I shook the detonator in front of me with a smile.

“Well! Time is running out, after all. If you don’t hurry… you know, right?”

“Tsk…”

With one last annoyed glance at me, she flew off towards the department store.

…And so, I watched her disappearing into the distance with a smile for a long time.

With the chatroom on fire, asking why Stardust was acting like that, I also temporarily turned off the camera.

And then, in the sky where no one was watching me.

“…..”

I quietly wiped off my smile and stood in the sky.

…What could it be? Why is she acting like that?

Her demeanor, so different from how she usually approached me without hesitation.

As soon as I became suspicious, a thought crossed my mind.

‘Why, you ask? You know it too.’

…Was that her true intention?

As I had suspected, her friendly attitude until now was a ploy to make me let my guard down, and that was her true intention. For some reason. Perhaps because I didn’t fall for it… she decided to abandon that approach.

“Haha… I knew it would turn out like this.”

I forced a laugh and muttered quietly to myself.

Right, I knew this would happen, didn’t I? I knew exactly what Stardust was like in the original work. She would never compromise with a villain, and yet she became friends with me? What a joke.

What did I say when I lost my memory? Something like, Stardust likes me? Hahaha, I was right in the end. I thought it was some nonsensical speculation.

Well, it’s actually quite refreshing.

I genuinely thought that.

[Brother, are you crying?]

“…Be quiet.”

…It felt like a small part of my heart had been crushed.

It must be a mistake.

***

At that moment.

Stardust, covering her face with her hands, sobbed quietly in a corner of the department store.

“Ugh…”

…Is this right?

I feel sorry for cursing at him and want to apologize right away, but?

Even while thinking that, Stardust muttered quietly to herself.

“…But still.”

…There was an effect, right?

Unlike how he used to avoid me, now he continued to talk to me face-to-face.

Even though he cursed at me… he kept smiling.

‘…Does he like this kind of thing?’

With a confused heart,

…She decided to stick with this approach for now, determined to see it through.

My intuition failed to sense the fierce warning.