3-13 - How Could the Villainous Young Master Be a Saintess?

Return Volume 3, Chapter 13: Marsmo Civilization - How Could the Villainous Young Master Be the Saintess? Home Lights Off Eye Protection Font Size: Large Medium Small Previous Chapter Table of Contents Next Chapter Top Advertisement Volume 3, Chapter 13: Marsmo Civilization Author: HanTang Revival Updated: 2025/8/26 20:30:01 Word Count: 4015 Not?! Wenny stared blankly at Ishtiya's departing figure. Why are most of these destined heroines such enigmatic figures?? Oh, except for that little fool Shikondell, who, with her limited intelligence, probably doesn't even know how to speak in riddles. Wenny began to ponder the words Ishtiya had just said to him, which seemed to completely diverge from the historical records describing the downfall of the Tyrellis Empire. Which is the real history?? However, hidden histories are bound to have inconsistencies, even if they're not easily detectable, they must contain some illogical aspects, no matter how they are embellished. Wenny's gaze involuntarily shifted to the energy spire on the main island of Carriliman Academy that could be seen from any point or position. It is the most mysterious place in the entire Carriliman Academy. Wenny recalled that in the original work, the academy was considered a demonic pillar in the eyes of demons and cultists specifically because of the presence of the Order Spire. Mysteriously enough, the demonic pillar led by Eurnes had shown great interest in it, and many demonic pillar followers likewise. And what was the academy's response? They surely must know that the aim of those demonic pillars and followers is the Order Spire, yet they have never disclosed the reasons, tacitly acknowledging this fact. Is the 'thing' stored within the Order Spire the same type as the 'thing' that destroyed the Tyrellis Empire?? If Ishtiya is telling the truth, why haven't they dealt with such a dangerous thing already, leaving it in the academy, unafraid of it blowing up one day and taking the entire faculty and students with it?? Or is it that Carriliman Academy is stuck at this point? The legacy of the Tyrellis Empire's times has no solutions even as the empire fell, and the academy can't come up with any new technologies to resolve it?? That seems plausible. After all, Carriliman Academy was initially part of the Tyrellis Empire. When the empire, their direct superior, suddenly vanished, the academy would also become headless, likely having split into several factions internally, each with its own ideas. Oh well, why bother thinking about this? Let the heroines favored by destiny and fortune worry about shifts in the world line and its trajectory. Why should he concern himself? Isn't there still a little white-haired midget to hold up the sky if it falls?? Wenny returned to his dormitory since the next day was the start of the school year, a return to work. The following morning, Wenny, awoken by Shikondell, put on his uniform and stood dreamily in front of the mirror. His confused, sleepy state and the syndrome brought by the start of school magically cleared up, rendering him instantly awake. Oh wow, has he gotten more handsome again? Hmm, once again, he is woken by his good looks, it can't be helped, he's too darn charming! Wenny slicked back his hair, thoroughly indulging in his narcissism. After having breakfast prepared by Shikondell, the two headed to school together. "Dell, Dell! Over here, over here!" Along the way, they heard a familiar, slightly youthful voice. Hmm, this familiar sound, Wenny recognized it immediately, and he turned his gaze sideways, seeing the golden-haired young elf girl chattering incessantly at Shikondell like a little magpie. "Dell, Dell, where did you go over the break?? I invited you to come with me to the Elven Forest to meet my sister, but you said no." Clad in a female student uniform, full of energy with her single high ponytail, the lively golden elf girl Mirexia nudged forward, completely disregarding Wenny beside them, seemingly trying to shove him aside. Oh ho? This pesky little elf girl completely disregards the infamous villain of the Capital, does she?? "Hmm, nowhere worth mentioning." Shikondell’s attitude cooled significantly upon seeing Mirexia, showing no intention to elaborate. Yet this little golden-haired elf girl seemed completely oblivious to the indifference and kept babbling, well-accustomed to forcing conversations. "Eh, so you stayed at the academy all by yourself? That must've been so boring! You should've come to the Elven Forest with me. There are so many of our kind there, everyone sympathizes with your experiences, isn’t that nice? Unlike here, with all these pesky humans around." Mirexia spoke, puffing her cheeks, and throwing Wenny a reproachful glance. Wenny chuckled; here he is, not picking a fight, but this cheeky little elf seems eager instead?? "Oh ho, you foolish little golden-haired girl, they say one should read the room, yet you clearly can't." Wenny remarked seriously at the little blonde. "Dell doesn’t want anything to do with you, isn't it obvious? Yet here you are, persistently asking, which is really lacking perception." "Hmph! You lousy blue-haired human! Just because you share a dorm with Dell, don't think she'll have any favorable feelings towards you!" Mirexia retorted defiantly, casting a wary glance at Wenny as an adversary. Ah, his assumption was mostly correct; this golden-haired little elf does hold some feelings for Shikondell. Well then, since that's the case, he ought to tease her a bit more. "Little fool of an elf, did you have any idea where your dearly thought-of Dell went over the break?" Wenny teased gleefully. "What’s that got to do with you? …Wait?! You, it can't be?? Dell, you?" Realizing what Wenny was implying, Mirexia's eyes widened in shock. "Hehe, why don't you guess?" Wenny deliberately left her hanging, letting Mirexia stew in suspense and anxiety. "Dell, during the break, you didn't… go with this lousy blue-haired guy… to his place??" Mirexia assumed in disbelief. "That's none of your concern, Mirexia," Shikondell replied, dismissing Mirexia’s question without providing a direct answer. Which implicitly confirmed Wenny’s account. Mirexia immediately felt as if multiple arrows pierced through her heart, leaving her feeling completely deflated. It's heartbreaking, truly heartbreaking. It’s like seeing a childhood friend, a soulmate, be swept away by this lousy blue-haired human. And she thought she was the golden hair. 'Virtue +150.' 'Current virtue: 10734.' Thus, the golden-haired elf girl left slumping her head, face blank, even her little ahoge drooped as she departed in defeat. Phew, having bested the annoying little elf yet again, it feels satisfying! And reaping so much virtue in the process. With so much virtue accumulated, it’s time to find an opportunity to spend it all. Wenny eagerly thought. Students gradually filed into the classroom; Wenny glanced around at his classmates, many familiar faces were reuniting, sharing tales of their long vacation adventures and experiences. Wenny didn’t have all that many tales to share. What could he do? Poverty limited his range of activities; had he money, he’d have spent the break traveling the world. Moreover, he didn’t have many friends in the class, virtually no male friends, and among female friends, aside from Shikondell, the only other he could barely converse with was… "Good morning, Wenny~" Watching from not far away, the white-haired beauty propping her chin elegantly with one hand, Wenny couldn’t help but click his tongue emotionally. The white-haired petite nut seemed in good spirits. Judging by her appearance, Angel’s Kiss was effective, and her injuries were gradually healing. Eh, the otherwise unpleasant start to school just became even more so upon seeing Aesphyra. "Hm? What's this expression, Wenny? Not happy to see me?" Aesphyra tilted her head, narrowing her charming eyes, feigning ignorance. "Oh, Aesphyra, you attending class today is quite the example of perseverance," Wenny nonchalantly replied. "Oh? What do you mean by that?" "Literally, didn't you tell me just a couple of days ago that you were experiencing coldness in your palace, and asked me to excuse you from classes? Have you forgotten? Why are you here attending class? You should be resting in your dorm if you're not feeling well," Wenny said. His voice wasn't loud, but it was enough for Shikondell standing nearby to hear. The young elf girl immediately covered her mouth, her eyes wide with surprise as she glanced at Aesphyra. Aesphyra gave Wenny a smile that didn't reach her eyes. 'Virtue +40.' 'Current Virtue: 10774.' "Wenny, you really reminded me. When you rushed over yesterday to deliver something, I didn't even get the chance to offer you a cup of tea, did I?" Aesphyra said with a sweet smile. "Aye aye, isn't that a bit over the top? What's our relationship? You saying this means you're not treating me like an outsider. It's just a cup of tea; no big deal whether I drink it or not," Wenny said, slightly shifting his seat closer to Shikondell. "Oh no, that's not acceptable. I haven't expressed my gratitude to you yet, Wenny," Aesphyra said, her smile like a blooming flower. Gratitude? If he had stayed longer yesterday, he might not have been able to leave at all! Wenny thought silently to himself. "How about this, Wenny? If you have some free time, let me treat you to a meal. You've helped me resolve a major issue, and it's only right for me to show my gratitude," Aesphyra said, resting her chin in her hand, her smile as sweet as ever. "A meal? Where to? Not the maid café again, is it?" "Well~ if Wenny wants to go, it's not impossible," Aesphyra replied with a laugh. "No, no need. Let's do it another time," Wenny said, waving a hand in refusal. Soon, the long-missed school bell, which hadn’t been heard throughout the break, rang out, bringing with it the unique piano melody of Carriliman Academy. The head teacher, holding a textbook, walked into the classroom, adjusted his glasses, and looked at the neatly seated students. Listening to that familiar melody, Wenny felt a bit nostalgic, despite suffering from a severe case of the new semester blues. "Students, it's been a semester since we last met, and I hope you haven't completely neglected your studies," the head teacher said. "Before my opening remarks, let me pass on some reminders from the academy." "Recently, a new entrance to an ancient historical ruin was discovered on the southeasternmost island of Carriliman Academy. The stability of this ruin is still uncertain. To prevent any incidents, you all are advised not to approach that southeastern island for now. However, that island wasn't developed much anyway, so I imagine you wouldn’t head there," the head teacher said. At this, the students' curiosity was immediately piqued. Ruins are generally remnants left by once-glorious entities, with the ancient Tyrellis Empire’s ruins being the majority. "Teacher, which era is the ruin from? Is it left by the Tyrellis Empire?" a student immediately asked. "The current situation inside is still unclear, but it can be confirmed that this newly discovered ruin is certainly not from the Tyrellis Empire," the teacher replied. "Huh??" This made the students even more curious. The Tyrellis Empire is the most renowned recorded empire in current human history— the sole unified empire of humanity. Its long rule unified all human cultures, forming a common cultural identity. However, the oldest civilization is clearly not the Tyrellis Empire. Before it, numerous scattered human forces existed on the continent, constantly in conflict without unity. Many of those forces conquered others, growing into powerful nations, yet ultimately they all couldn't escape being erased by Time. Even the Carriliman family, which controlled time itself, was ultimately undone by the favor of sainthood they wielded, vanishing into the annals of time. "Is it a ruin of human civilization?" a curious student inquired. "For now, it appears so," the teacher stated. "Teacher, based on current research, can we determine which ancient civilization's ruin it is?" another student asked. "It can't be confirmed yet, but based on the current research, it seems likely to be a ruin from the 'Marsmo' civilization." Marsmo?? Wenny frowned slightly, feeling like he'd seen the name somewhere before, yet he couldn't recall where. But wait, he's never been particularly interested in history. He wouldn't have intentionally read historical books, so why does this name ring a bell?? Wenny found it puzzling until he inadvertently glanced at the black-haired girl sitting by the window, who had set her book aside and was now attentively focused on the front of the classroom. That's when he realized. The Marsmo civilization... wasn't that what Ishtiya had been researching earlier?? If he remembered correctly, during that incident when Ishtiya fainted onto him, she had been reading a book about this civilization.