Malice

“Sorry, I don’t have time.” If it were an invitation from a beautiful girl, I would have gladly accepted it a million times over. An invitation from a pretty boy? Forget it!

“…” The moment I spoke, the Guild fell silent.

One second, two seconds, until the third second, I personally understood what “brainless fans” meant.

“Who do you think you are, a fresh radish peel! To refuse Lord Romeo B’s invitation!”

“Exactly! People lining up to drink with Lord Romeo B would stretch all the way to the tavern entrance! To refuse an invitation from Lord Romeo B! Unbelievable!”

“Wuwu, I want Lord Romeo B’s invitation too! To cruelly refuse like that, I’m so envious, no, I’m so ungrateful, are you even a woman!”

I’m not a woman, and even if I were, I wouldn’t be like you shameless fangirls!

“Heh, it’s alright. Let’s have a drink together next time when you’re free.” Romeo B’s expression turned unsightly for a fleeting moment, but he quickly recovered. It seemed my refusal had dealt him quite a blow.

“Mm, then next time.” Next time? Next time I’ll give you an official position. Did you really think you pretty boys are that handsome?

Uh, you are actually quite handsome. Around 180cm tall, with electric eyes under short blonde hair, a prominent nose, and slightly sexy lips with a soft facial contour. Combined, it gives off an incredibly handsome aura. No wonder he has so many brainless fans.

Unfortunately, this young lady only likes beautiful girls and not guys.

Even if this guy were handsome enough to charm the heavens, to me, he’s nothing but utter garbage, as disgusting as can be.

The malicious gazes around me felt like thorns pricking my back. Realizing I couldn’t stay here any longer, I immediately turned to leave.

However, before I could take two steps, a sudden chill ran down my back, followed by a sharp killing intent that made my body tremble involuntarily.

I looked back in the direction the killing intent came from and met the icy gaze of Juliet, the girl with the wavy curly hair.

What’s with this woman? I don’t recall having any conflict with her.

No, we haven’t even spoken, let alone had any interaction. To send such a terrifying killing intent my way, isn’t that going too far?

“…” We stared at each other for a moment. Juliet suddenly smiled, giving me the illusion of being targeted by a venomous snake. She didn’t speak, but her cherry lips moved a few times.

b*tch! For some reason, I, who had never learned lip-reading, could understand what she was trying to convey.

“f*ck your sister!” An inexplicable rage rose three thousand feet high! I am the princess of the Wind Kingdom! When have I ever suffered such an insult!

Is this rage Liv’s, or mine? I don’t know, perhaps it’s both. A destructive urge welled up in my heart, making me want to tear this b*tch apart!

Go on! Kill her! Drink her blood! Eat her flesh! Beat the drum with her bones!

The crazy thoughts spread like a plague, quickly conquering my reason.

I took a step forward, my eyes locked onto the target, my right hand preparing to condense a Shadow Spear.

If nothing unexpected happened, I would charge at Juliet and fight her in the next moment. But just then, the unexpected occurred.

A warmth suddenly emanated from my chest, instantly restoring my thinking to normal.

Almost fell for it!

What an advanced taunt skill. To affect one’s spirit to such an extent, it’s truly worthy of an adventurer infinitely close to Platinum level.

If I had condensed a Shadow Spear and attacked just now, she would have undoubtedly drawn the sword at her waist and slain me without hesitation!

Level 29 killing Level 2. It’s easier than crushing an ant.

To want to kill me upon our first meeting, what deep-seated hatred could there be? Did I kill her entire family?

“Romeo B, how about coming to my house for a drink later? Mother brought back quite a few special products from the capital this time.” Noticing that I hadn’t made any hostile moves, a flicker of surprise flashed across Juliet’s face. She stopped paying attention to me and turned towards Romeo B, who was sitting at a round table wiping a black longsword.

“Sure, I haven’t had tea with Auntie in a while,” Romeo B said, looking up and smiling. Juliet looked at his smiling face, her gaze gentle.

… You damn pretty boy! Go to hell! Why don’t you go and die!

Finally realizing how I had angered her, I mentally sliced this bastard pretty boy thousands of times. Why the hell are you flirting with girls when you have nothing better to do!

This is collateral damage, isn’t it?

If it weren’t for the necklace Lis gave me waking me up just now, there would be a fresh corpse in the Guild right now.

Damn it, you two better not fall into my hands later!

With a belly full of anger, I left the Guild and returned to my room, collapsing onto the bed.

It seems I won’t be able to take any quests today.

“The gap is too large.” A 27-level difference. While it’s not enough to cause despair, it’s still difficult to overcome at this stage.

And this matter probably won’t end here. After all, that crazy woman doesn’t seem like the type to be magnanimous. My future days might be difficult. No, it’s questionable whether I can even survive.

“Flora.” My biggest trump card is undoubtedly my Level 60 minion, the little demon Flora.

However, ever since I recalled her into my body, she’s been like a lost shadow, unresponsive no matter how I call her.

Could she have been too badly injured?

Recalling the scene where I hit her down to one HP with a single move that day, I suddenly felt the urge to slap myself. What is called destroying one’s own foundation? This is it.

“What should I do next?”

No one answered. Even System sis is ignoring me.