I Became Close to the Villain - Chapter 20-2

“If it’s early this morning, did the news leak out late?”

[Last night, we kept the security as high as possible.]

“I will reward you when I return.”

[Thank you. But… when are you planning to return?]

“Is it urgent?”

[It’s not that. Sinahan and Michael are running happily.]

They were the two most crazy people directly under the archmage. After hearing their names, Idris decided that he could take a longer break.

“Wipe out Becan in three days. If you think you will fail, contact me through these coordinates.”

[Alright.]

After finishing his business, Idris dispelled the magic.

If the communication magic was connected for too long, the coordinates could be tracked by the enemy.

The sound got cut off. Inside the room, Idris thought.

‘Should we keep Camellia by Vianne’s side?’

In other words, he was thinking of taking out the second strongest mage directly out of the mage’s island. Camellia could have risked his life to protest if he had heard of it.

‘Sinahan and Michael are dangerous.’

Both of them would also have gone wild if they had heard it.

‘Eustave couldn’t come out, so let’s exclude him. And other mages…… It’s not enough.’

Idris considered several options. As a result, he came to the conclusion that Camellia seems to be the right person.

‘If he gets rid of Becan within three days, I’ll send him here in the name of a reward vacation…’

Eventually, he came up with a plan.

After that, his anxiety seemed to subside a little.

He has been dipping his feet in death for ten years. Now he thought he had gotten used to it enough.

But why was he so impatient and anxious just thinking Vianne? 

His red eyes were filled with anxiety.

His hand, which was hurt in his final battle with Oscar, twitched. Even with the perfect treatment, he occasionally felt pain.

“Idris? Are you okay?”

It was then.

Her clear voice hurriedly pulled his consciousness back that had been hovering in the dark abyss.

Idris turned his head.

Before he could say anything, she grabbed his hand. Her hands were small.

“Why are you holding your hand like that?”

Vianne returned to the room and was perplexed. She was worried about him.

He liked it and hated it at the same time. He likes Vianne taking care of him, but he hates making her worry about him.

In an instant, Idris eased his anxiety, trembling hands, and pale face.

The archmage had the ability to do that.

“It’s nothing, Viamne.”

“Don’t lie, tell me the truth.”

“How is your headache?”

“Are you changing the subject?”

Vianne was tenacious. Idris was not confident he could beat Vianne. So he told her the truth.

 “I’m hurt.”

 “What? Oh my God! Did you use any healing magic?”

“I was hurt before and everything’s fine now, so it’s okay.”

“I got better, why are you hurt now instead?”

“It’s a psychological problem.”

Vianne was more bewildered than before and was at a loss.

Idris regretted that he said that a little.

“You, what happened to you on that island…”

Vianne embraced him and patted him gently as if he was a child.

“Everything will be fine, it will be. I will cook all the things you like.”

 “……”

He tried to say that he’s fine, but he couldn’t do it.

Idris was engulfed in an unknown emotion and was silent.

“By the way, is it okay if you don’t really go to the mage island? I came to check if you had gone while I was washing, but you didn’t.”

 “……”

 “Huh? Idris.”

 “They don’t need me in that battle.”

 Idris smiled slightly.

 “I could be here for about three more days.”

 “You added more time. Did you communicate with them?”

“How did you know?”

“Just guessing.”

 “… okay.”

Idris found it a bit surprising that Vianne knew the existence of communication magic.

 Vianne released Idris’ hand, which had stopped shaking.

“Anyways. If you’re not going, let’s go eat.  Liliel is waiting for us.”

“Me too?”

 “Well… It looks like Liliel isn’t waiting for you, but… let’s just go and eat.”

Vianne laughed softly as she led Idris.

He meekly followed Vianne.

 ***

Actually, I was a little anxious. Because my friend appeared as the archmage.

 How could I hide him well?

When Idris took off that damn white robes, I crumpled it. I only tried to crumple it but because of the use of mana, it almost turn into dust.

Fortunately, the clothes worn inside the robe were just ordinary. Otherwise, I would have had to buy him clothes.

Wait, did anyone notice the white robe last night? 

“Did you sleep well yesterday without being caught?”

As soon as I sat down, the thought came to my mind.

 “I use a spell on as soon as I arrived yesterday. You and Liliel are the only ones who have seen me.”

“Yes, good job.”

I put the salad in my mouth with peace of mind.

But Idris added.

“Anyone who possesses a magic detection item will soon recognize my magic.”

Damn it. I cancel my reassurance.

“I must not let them come near you, especially the knights.”

 I firmly established my will. Liliel asked me,

 “Then what about Marquess Lahrat?”

“She was also the commander of the knights, so it would be better not to see hee for a while.”

“What? But she’s quick-witted… she’s worried about you a lot these days, so maybe she’ll be here soon.”

“First of all, Liliel, it would be better for you to open the cafe and invite the Marquess today.  If you lure her there, she won’t come this way.”

“Okay, then I’ll get up first to get ready for work.”

“Yes.”

Liliel seemed to want Idris to return to the mage’s island at once.

But she didn’t say anything about it. It was because Idris’ mana were needed to monitor my condition.

Liliel glanced at Idris and finished her meal quickly.

Idris seemed to have roughly guessed what was needed from our conversation.

He didn’t ask why we were referring to the Marquess of Lahrat or the knights.

I stayed and ate slowly. The chicken soup was very tasty. 

Liliel said that she had taken my share from her house.

‘Well, after all, Liliel’s family are really good at cooking.’

Idris didn’t even know he was eating, but he suddenly saw that the plate was empty.

“Idris. What are you going to do today?”

He sat next to me and turned his head to meet my eyes.

“I should be by your side.”

He said in a sweet and relaxed tone.  

Does he talk to his friends like this?

“Is that it?”

“Yes.”

“Have you not thought about it? You’ll be here for about three days. How can you not be bored?”

“I don’t think I’ll be bored if I’m with you.”

“What are you talking about?”

 “It’s always been like that.”

Really?

Well, there was always something to play with when we are together.  

At least we would weave together. However, there is no grass in this house.  

As I recall the past, he just looked at me calmly.

Look at him laughing, he’s still very easygoing.

 ***

After Liliel made sure I was going to my room, she went to work.

I just stuck to the bed. Idris sat down near me.

There was really nothing to do in the morning. 

Instead, I had a lot to think about, so I could only think about it and roll around in bed.

I closed my eyes as I rest on the bed.

When I finished doing it and opened my eyes again, Idris was standing by the window.

I couldn’t hear him moving.  

Just like when I was eating before, he moved so discreetly.

I was going to ask what he was thinking, but then dismissed it.  

Because it was obvious that he would bring out sad stories one after another with a tone as if they were not a big deal.

 “……”

I gave up talking, but I couldn’t take my eyes off him.

His face was visible. 

His eyes were looking at something far away.

The weather outside was not good, and even though I didn’t use the curtains, the direct sunlight on him was not strong.

It was the first time I had observed him as an adult like this.

Our first reunion was in the middle of the night, and the second was also the same. 

I put down all my thoughts and plans for a moment and admired him.

His features are soft, but the lines are strong.

It was like a piece of white stone being carved. 

He had a unique kind of beauty.

It wouldn’t be unreasonable to be captivated by it as soon as you see it.

Once upon a time, I thought that he would be my type when he became an adult. And that prediction is right.

What a brilliantly beautiful villain. 

It was clear that the author of the novel knew what they were writing.

“Vianne.”

Then, hearing my presence, Idris turned his head to this side.

The beautifully crafter person kindly said my name.

 “Are you awake already?”

He walked over to me. I pretended that I wasn’t looking at him all this time.

He is the most dangerous person in the world right now, but he made me feel safe.

 “Yes.”

 I smiled softly.

My plan ten years ago was clearly successful.

The only downside is that that success did not guarantee my survival.

“Sleep more.”

His low voice said it to me gently, but I shook my head.

 “I’m fine. My head doesn’t hurt anymore.”

 “Was the headache temporary? Thank God.”

 “Maybe.”

Hearing my reply, Idris sat down on the edge of the bed.

“Now it won’t be like before. Still, it would be better to keep reducing your mana.”

“If it is an interval of three days to a week, I don’t think it will be daunting enough. Idris If your schedule is okay, I want to ask you for it.”

“I want to do that too.”

Idris paused and glanced out the window. I figured it out too.

It meant that it was difficult for him to stick with me like that because of his work.

It was the expected answer.

“I know your situation very well.  Then, Idris.  How about this?”

I offered him the alternative I had thought of earlier.

“You kidnap me.”

 “Vianne?”

 Surprised, he called my name.

“Right now, this place is not suitable for me to stay. I accidentally got involved with the knights and the Marquess of Lahrat. It’s just a matter of time before I get caught. So I’d rather you get me out of here under the pretense of kidnapping. I’m trying to use your name as a dangerous person in the empire.”

“If we hide our relationship, I can be with you?”

“Exactly.”

Idris understood what I was saying. But he had a look on his face as if he didn’t like something.

“Vianne. Like I said, I’m not taking you there.”

 “……”

 “It’s not good for you or for me.”

 “…… I think I heard this before.”

I know it’s bad for me, but what is bad for him?

Anyway, he was pretty stubborn. I could tell just by hearing his voice

I just folded my arms.

“But Idris, what about the situation? You have no choice but to protect me.”

I brazenly insisted. Even if Idris burst out laughing, there’s nothing else to say.