I Became The Villain The Hero Is Obsessed With

391 – The Incoming Sun

After my meeting with the president of the International Hero Association was over.

Having made somewhat adequate preparations, I was now busily spending my time waiting for the day of God’s prophecy that was fast approaching.

‘…Definitely.’

After God’s declaration of judgement, the time until the day of destruction would truly pass in the blink of an eye.

In other words, this meant the end of the story was now very near.

‘It feels like I first fell into this world yesterday…’

I couldn’t believe the end of the original story was right before my eyes.

Of course I had to do my utmost not to let the end of the original story become the end of this world.

To make that happen, I was busy today as well, standing in the Cathedral giving lectures for that purpose which was most important.

“Do you remember when I said last time that there are three gods in this world?”

In the great hall of the Cathedral.

Standing there, I spoke those words as I looked upon the villains gathered from all over the world.

It was a cultural lecture by Egotist, held especially with Celeste’s permission.

While called a cultural lecture, since this information got close to the secrets of the world, everyone was listening quite attentively.

“These three gods are known as the Sun God, Moon God, and Star God…”

As I wove my words, I began explaining about the three gods.

Naturally, my reason for explaining the gods like this was simple. So that when the revelation of the Sun God came, everyone would not panic.

Because I had to have them armed and ready to face the threat.

Anyway, I gave my explanation while observing the villains sitting in their seats.

The common trait I felt was…

‘Hmm…’

They all seemed to be in quite high spirits.

Perhaps because usually they were threatened by the Hero Association and could only be villains, but now with the Cathedral’s support behind them, they had become leaders starting a full-fledged revolution.

Especially some of them who had overthrown the previous government and sat in the seat of power, they seemed very content with their new social status. As expected, when your back is warm and your stomach full, the world seems happy.

Seeing that, I

‘So they have a high probability of resisting rather than agreeing if the gods try to destroy this world.’

I judged dispassionately.

This was also what I had aimed for.

It would have been troublesome if the villains went ‘Yay, let’s destroy the world!’. I had to give them things they wanted to protect and let them taste honey, so they would want to continue living in this nice world.

Since the world was too much of a mess, who the leaders were right now wasn’t that important anyway.

“Anyway… to tell the truth, I don’t know exactly what gods are either. I only found out about them through ancient texts too. Some say they may just be ordinary beings similar to us, only a little more powerful.”

While explaining about the gods, I casually mentioned that such a perspective existed.

I had to sprinkle these seeds in advance so that later when I said to fight the gods, no one would shrink back in fear or hesitate to accept it.

“Ahem.”

Of course, at my words, Celeste immediately clears her throat as if uncomfortable.

So I had no choice but to swiftly U-turn and continue speaking quickly with a smile.

“Of course, that’s just speculation. In any case, one certain thing is that among these gods, the Sun God was an extremely benevolent being who cared for humans. That must be why our leader Celeste follows him. A kind god watching over us is surely worth following, right?”

Thus I immediately praised the Sun God.

…Naturally, even this was laying the groundwork of ‘the Sun God is good’ and ‘that’s why Celeste follows him’.

Why? So that later the logic of ‘the Sun God is bad so Celeste doesn’t need to follow him’ can be established.

“…That concludes today’s lecture. Thank you.”

After my explanation about the gods ended, carefully calculated and designed word for word.

I sat down to the sound of applause.

“Haha, well explained, Egotist.”

“…Gods, is it. It’s still amazing every time I hear that such beings exist. I wonder why they don’t reveal themselves?”

“Hehehe. Mr. Egotist. Would you like to research the gods with me privately? I’m so curious. Hehe.”

As I took my seat, countless villains spoke to me. Especially the last woman with a pink cat-ear hairband seemed most interested in me. She was probably a villain from France…?

Anyway, thanks to me diligently helping everyone, they were showing me quite a bit of favor, amidst

“…Then let’s end today’s meeting here.”

Celeste, who had been looking at me talking with others as if uncomfortable, closed her eyes and spoke our way.

“And Egotist must come with me, so please make way.”

“Hey, Celeste whyyy~ Please lend me Egotist for a bit…”

The moment the woman with the cat ears said that.

Celeste quietly opened her eyes and looked coldly at the woman with golden eyes, saying just one thing.

“Move.”

“…Y-Yes….”

Unable to do anything but shrink back at that fearsome reaction, the woman stammered…

“Hohoho, I’m joking, Isabelle.”

“…Huh? Ahahaha…”

“Yes. But I need Egotist right now so I’ll take him, please understand. Alright?”

“Y-Yes…”

…Of course, after closing her eyes again, Celeste smiled lightly and said it was a joke as if nothing had happened, but that was even scarier.

That didn’t seem like a joke at all!

“Let’s go. Egotist.”

“…Haha. Yes.”

Anyway, I was apparently dragged by Celeste to the room behind, the Chamber of Truth… no, her office.

In any case, this was my daily life nowadays.

I was now spending more and more time stuck to Celeste in the Cathedral. While the pretext was planning tactics and leading the organization together, well, was that really all?

Of course, with the revelation of the Sun God approaching, I was also putting more effort into Celeste.

So she could feel happiness in the current situation and trust and rely on me even more.

…To be honest, at this point she trusted me far more than my original plan, which was very fortunate.

As a result, the exhilarating time working with Celeste after she returned.

“Egotist. What do you think is the best way to go about this?”

“Hmm… In my opinion…”

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“Ah, let’s discuss it while eating snacks.”

“Okay. …Hmm hmm. Anyway, regarding this…”

While working on this and that with her like this.

She suddenly asked me offhandedly.

“Oh right, Egotist. When’s your next terror attack scheduled in your country?”

“…Huh? My terror attack?”

“Yes. I was wondering how the Korean occupation is going lately.”

Seeing her ask so casually, I tensed up alone inwardly.

‘What is this? Did she notice I’m collaborating with Stardust?’

Sensing danger in that moment, my mouth opened swiftly.

“Haha, no need to worry. It’s going well. We’re planning the next attack the day after tomorrow too.”

“I see…”

After a brief silence at my words, she suddenly asked a bewildering question.

“So is Stardust coming too?”

“…Huh? Of course, since I’m the one carrying out the terror attacks. She’s a hero after all.”

“Okay. Just wondering.”

With that, she turned her head again and ended the conversation, looking over documents.

…What was that about? Why ask that?

Anyway… she didn’t find out, right? Maybe she just randomly thought of something and asked.

Thinking that, I swept my chest with my hand.

…And, I didn’t know it then.

But I should have. What would happen next…

***

Two days later.

Egoistream mansion.

“Alright. It’s time for the regular terror attack.”

Thinking that, I took a seat.

I didn’t have to go out myself today. After all, I don’t carry out the terror attacks myself these days.

The reason for that was…

‘Oppa. What exactly do you and Stardust do every time you go out for a terror attack? You two are never seen. …It’s suspicious. You aren’t doing anything dangerous, right?’

‘…Uh, what?’

There’s truth in the saying that long tails get stepped on.

Lately I’d just been going on dates with Stardust behind the scenes after saying we were carrying out terror attacks, and the Egoistream members were starting to get suspicious, so I had no choice.

Well, since I wasn’t the one doing the terror attacks and was using the angel soldiers from Celeste instead, there was no problem.

Of course, the viewers complained the broadcasts were boring without me, but that wasn’t a big issue.

Anyway, this was the current situation after doing this continuously, with these remote terror attacks somewhat settled in.

Since it was staged with Stardust anyway, there wasn’t much to worry about.

In other words, I could just not care much.

…That was why even though the terror attack was underway, I was lying in my room.

I had Uncle Death summon and prepare the angel soldiers beforehand. I should do some work during this time. The prophecy was approaching.

And that was when it happened.

“Oppa!”

When Seoyeon suddenly opened my room door and entered.

“Something big happened!”

“…What is it?”

Seeing her flustered, I knitted my brows and said that.

What could it be? Nothing should be happening.

And my thoughts were

…ruthlessly shattered by Seoyeon’s next words.

“Celeste. That villain Celeste suddenly appeared in front of Stardust here? In our country?”

“…What?”

I couldn’t help but bolt up in shock at the unbelievable words that I doubted my ears.

No. What is she saying. Why would Celeste suddenly come here.

What I saw on the TV when I hurriedly went to the living room was.

[[Breaking News] Celeste, Leader of Cathedral, Clashes with Stardust in 1 Minute!]

That was written largely against a red banner.

And there was the scene of Stardust and Celeste facing off against each other, glaring.

Seeing that sight.

“Oh no…”

I couldn’t help but grab my face.

No. What is going on here?