For the Young Villain’s Happy Ending - Chapter 145

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Chapter 145

“I… I saw it…!”

It was Pialtis Asperada who shattered the sweet atmosphere of budding romance.
He stumbled out of the Subspace, trembling violently as he cried out.

“Father?!”

Vivian rushed toward him in shock, and the Butler who emerged alongside him ushered the servants away.

“Everyone return to your quarters and wait there.”

Even while in the Subspace, I had pretended not to notice the terrified Duke under the Butler’s command, so the servants obediently withdrew.
The only living beings remaining in the room were the Grimoire of Magic, Vivian and Tiernan Fargan, the Duke, and the Butler.

“Butler, what is the meaning of this?”
“…It appears His Grace witnessed something my lady did, and the shock has been quite severe.”
“Ahem, ahem. For him to gape like that… No, wait! What did I see! I, I saw nothing at all—.”

Vivian conversed with the Butler while the crouching Duke sat between them. Tiernan Fargan observed the situation in silence, while Sieghard flipped through a book without interest.

“How did this happen…”

Since they had no opportunity to meet in all that time, this was essentially their reunion after seven years. Vivian could not believe how much her father had changed.
Then Pialtis Asperada suddenly sprang to his feet and rushed toward the doorway, prostrating himself flat. A pair of shoes stood directly before his forehead.

“Your Majesty, oh, great sun of the almighty Heteroven. There is a monster in my residence… a monster…”
“…”

It was Kevenriak Heteroven and Raina Hart, who had just arrived.
Sieghard flew toward them like a puppy, wagging his tail before Raina Hart, while Tiernan Fargan once again questioned the true identity of Raina Hart as he observed the scene.

“…Your Majesty…?”

The Butler muttered beneath his trembling lips.
Kevenriak Heteroven gazed down at Pialtis Asperada quietly, then uttered a simple remark.

“How absurd.”

After that, I was about to leave. I had come to this place where the Subspace existed only because Raina Hart was worried about Vivian.
There were no victims, and Duke Asperada had ended up in such a state—there was nothing left for me to do here.

“Rai—”
“…Miss, would you not consider returning home?”

It was the moment I was about to call out to Raina Hart.
The Butler, seizing the opportunity, pleaded earnestly with Vivian.
It was a matter of the Duke’s household, so she could have ignored it and left, but the problem was that Raina Hart showed interest in the Butler’s words. I paused to observe them as well.

“Since the Duke returned from his travels, his condition has not been good.”
“That is…”
“The household needs someone to lead it.”
“That’s just it…!”

Vivian trailed off in difficulty. It was the Duke’s household she had decided to leave.
She had even made grand plans to run a restaurant. But the household—. …How could I possibly do this?

“Do as you wish, Vivian.”

At my resolute voice, the wavering Vivian looked toward me. Upon seeing the Emperor’s face and meeting eyes with the Grand Mage beside him, her wavering heart solidified.

“I’m on your side, Vivian.”

After all, I have a reliable backing I can depend on at any time.
And besides…
Vivian turned to look back. Tiernan Fargan nodded.

“I’ll help you too.”

There was someone to stand beside her as well. Vivian expressed her wish to the Emperor.

“I want to protect the household.”
“I see.”

Then the Emperor’s heel touched Pialtis Asperada’s arm.

“Y-Your Majesty, the monster…”

Pialtis, trembling violently, vanished in an instant through teleportation.

At that same moment, Person, who had been investigating the Imperial Palace Underground Prison, was startled by Pialtis’s sudden appearance, but quickly grasped the situation.
So it was the work of one of those two.

“My daughter… Vivian… becoming Empress to face that monster…”

Person observed Duke Asperada, who was huddled in the corner of his cell muttering to himself, then retrieved a bundle of keys hanging on the wall.

“Congratulations, Duke.”

I had a premonition that he would never escape his life behind bars until his final breath.

“You have obtained your desired position within the Imperial Palace.”

Creak—the rusted iron hinges groaned as the barred door closed. The sound of the lock being fastened followed, but all Duke Asperada’s ears could register was the horrifying sound emanating from the monster.
This was Duke Asperada’s end.

Back at Asperada Duke’s Castle.
The Emperor spoke of Pialtis’s punishment with cold eyes and merciless tone.

“In exchange, the Duke is guilty.”
“W-what do you…”

The Butler stammered in shock as his master vanished.
Just days ago, that beautiful man had been passionately confessing his love to the young lady during breakfast. Now he appeared as an entirely different savage beast.
The Butler had suspected it when the Duke called that man “Your Majesty.” That’s why he had held onto the young lady before that man departed…!
Truly—.

‘The highest-ranking Mage and the mad Emperor of the Imperial Palace.’

Goosebumps covered his entire body, but the Butler strove to maintain his composure.
To protect the Asperada family, which his lineage had served for generations, it was paramount that His Majesty the Emperor now recognized Vivian’s authority as the next head of the household.
However, the mysterious beauty standing beside him looked familiar from somewhere. Pale purple hair. An expressionless face resembling His Majesty the Emperor, yet with features appearing younger than His Majesty…

“His Majesty’s disciple…?”

This time too, I muttered softly between my lips, but Vivian heard it.
Vivian startled and glanced at the Butler. Just moments before, she had also been shocked by Pialtis’s disappearance, but her faith was strong that His Majesty would not have killed her father without saying anything to her.
More than that—the Emperor’s disciple? The Butler was referring to someone, and she understood who, but that was a topic the Grand Mage subtly minded.

“Butler, that remark is….”
“Pialtis Asperada.”

A sharp intake of breath.
Vivian and the Butler froze like frightened rabbits, their mouths snapping shut.
Raina Hart glanced sideways at Kevenriak Heteroven.
Merely speaking the Duke’s name carried considerable pressure. Even Tiernan Fargan had nearly reflexively grasped his sword hilt.
The way he effortlessly conjured such an atmosphere, even unintentionally, proved he truly had the makings of a villain.

“If I charge the Duke with treason from two years ago, his entire house would have to be annihilated—.”

A hard swallow.
The sound of two rabbits’ throats constricting as they gazed at the Emperor.

“I’ll simply attach some appropriate charge instead. The Duke will be exiled.”

Vivian and the Butler exhaled in relief. Exile would be harsh, but they were grateful he still drew breath. And that the house wouldn’t be completely destroyed.

“However, between the two of you….”

Once the situation had calmed somewhat, the Butler opened his mouth while gauging the four people’s reactions. There were two couples, yet it seemed his young mistress’s partner had changed.

“Who is the young mistress’s lover….”

The silver-haired handsome man was the prospective lover, the black-haired handsome man was the passionate confessor of love—the former(?) lover.
And newly appeared between them, a beautiful woman with violet hair as lovely as his young mistress.
To the Butler’s question, Vivian linked her arm with someone’s and spoke.

“This one is my lover!”
“…?!”

Once again, Tiernan Fargan’s face flushed red, Kevenriak Heteroven wore an expression of utter indifference, and Raina Hart burst into light laughter.
It was the protagonist’s happy ending.

***

“Waking a creature with such stubborn sleep habits requires proper preparation.”

And the momentous hour to restore Tunchara was drawing near.
Two things were necessary to awaken the Dragon.
The precise coordinates of the Dragon Lair—information even Sieghard could not access.
And….

“Are you ready, Keri?”
“Yes.”

Kevenriak nodded with unwavering resolve at Raina Hart’s question.

“My friend has a favorite meat dish. The moment he catches that scent, he’ll go mad with hunger and wake right up.”

“It’s time to showcase Keri’s culinary mastery.”

Kevenriak Heteroven
…
Occupation: Mage (7th Circle)
Specialty: …
Carnivorous Cuisine (S)
…

“M-Master!”

The Grimoire of Magic, hiding behind Raina Hart as it read Kevenriak’s information, spoke up. The thought of meeting an awakened Dragon made it so nervous that even the metal ornaments along its edges trembled.

“Now that we know Rare’s coordinates, w-wouldn’t it be better to teleport to the location without waking the Dragon?!”
“Dragons despise having magic cast on them while they sleep, or so I’ve heard.”
“Eek-! P-Please forget I said anything!!”

The Dragon’s astral form, which I had encountered in the cave, had warned me solemnly: never use magic under any circumstances.
And—.

“Creating a dramatic moment requires proper presentation.”

Raina Hart smiled wickedly.
Kevenriak and the Grimoire of Magic exchanged puzzled glances at her.

***

At the news of Tunchara’s return, mages and teleportation scrolls were hastily gathered, and roughly ten thousand of the three hundred thousand Rebel Forces assembled in Tunchara Land.
And then.

“A, a Dragon!”

The Rebel Forces gasped as they witnessed the crimson Dragon emerging from the fractured earth.
The creature they had only heard of in legends was truly colossal and divine. Awe welled up from deep within their beings, causing the soldiers to tremble.
Some among the mages shed tears of repentance, realizing they had dared to build a city atop Rare, while most of the Rebel Forces felt their skin crawl with reverence.

“The entire Continent truly….”
“Nearly perished.”

The Dragon, a creature of such magnitude that it appeared to be half the size of the great city of Tunchara itself, spread its crimson wings wide and soared into the sky. As the wings beat, powerful winds surged forth, prompting the mages to hastily deploy their shields.
A massive droplet fell from the heavens and struck the mountain peak, cascading down like a tremendous waterfall.
Witnessing the brilliant rainbow that formed above the waterfall, the Rebel Forces were moved to tears once more.

“…Those are tears.”
“The Dragon is moved that there has been no damage.”
“This is all thanks to the Witch, …the Grand Mage.”

Reverence and praise for the Dragon and the Grand Mage never ceased.
The Grand Mage herself was now upon the clouds with her beloved.
Before descending from Rare, she had teleported to confirm the Dragon’s departure.

“…Keri, surely it will return again.”
“Yes.”

Raina Hart and Kevenriak Heteroven gazed down at the earth as they conversed.
When one awakens from sleep, one’s appetite is naturally diminished. How much more so when that sleep had lasted over a thousand years.
The cost of the meal alone rivaled Hibei’s annual finances.

“And he devoured every last bite, even drooling as he departed. This is all….”
“…?”
“Because Keri’s cooking is far too exceptional.”

At Raina Hart’s earnest words, Kevenriak Heteroven smiled warmly, his eyes crinkling with amusement.

“Shall I do this for you for the rest of your life?”
“….”

At the enchanting proposal, Raina Hart covered her mouth with both hands.

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