The Villain Saint is my secondary account

But since he was already in the same boat as Prince Raymond, he reluctantly agreed in the end.

Currently, the approval ratings of Prince Raymond and Princess Skadi are projected onto the main hall via a special magic circle. This is done to ensure fairness and transparency, allowing the two crown princes to see the changes in their approval ratings in real time.

Three days is neither a short nor a long time. Raymond had originally planned to set off with Ella, but suddenly felt a slight vibration from the pendant on his chest, and his expression changed. "Miss Ella... you go first, I just remembered that I have some things to do."

“Yes, Your Highness.” Ella smiled meaningfully, her crimson eyes seemingly unintentionally touching Prince Raymond’s heart. Then, under his stunned gaze, she led a few attendants away.

Her petite and graceful figure and the glimpse of her fragrant shoulders beneath her flowing silver hair made the prince's mouth go dry. It wasn't until a few seconds later, when the pendant on his chest vibrated again, that he snapped back to reality.

Oh no, we have to hurry.

Prince Raymond then hurried to a room in a side hall, leaving his men at the door before pushing the door open and entering alone.

The room behind the door was luxuriously decorated, exquisite, and spacious. Though seemingly empty, a cold female voice rang out, "Is this the answer sheet you've given me over the past two weeks?"

The voice sounded calm and even, but Prince Raymond, who was familiar with the voice, broke out in a cold sweat, because this was proof that the other party was furious.

"Teacher...I..."

"What, what excuse do you have now?"

“…I’m sorry, teacher, I didn’t expect there to be so many opportunists among the reformists,” Prince Raymond’s voice trembled slightly, but he still managed to answer.

To be honest, the result of the second round of recommendations was indeed unsatisfactory. He had cultivated his influence in the aristocratic circle for so long and made so many preparations, but in the end, his younger sister, whom he once thought was a simpleton, caught up with him in just half a month of last-minute cramming.

"But, but this is all because of those bastards at Samuel's clinic. Even though Evans is gone, they're still haunting us."

“Teacher, but I assure you this is their last stand. They won’t have another chance. Miss Ella has already… no, no, I mean I’m already preparing to persuade those old nobles who are still wavering. I’ll be able to take them down soon…”

"enough!"

A roar interrupted Prince Raymond's trembling monologue.

"For five whole years, Raymond, I taught you magic, politics, and human nature, guided you to become a priest of the Life Cult... Is this how you repay my investment in you?!"

“No, teacher… I…” Prince Raymond felt he had no way to express his suffering. After all, it was Samuel Clinic’s desperate counterattack. He could only do so much, risking sect resources to garner votes and undermine their members.

Moreover, these nobles should, in principle, be people the Church of Life should keep in check, and things that Leonard's brother, who is responsible for liaising with the Church, should handle.

Leonard should have told me in advance which nobles were interested in the supernatural and which nobles might have contact with the people at Samuel's clinic as he took on these matters related to the cult.

How can we blame Raymond for everything at this point?

But Prince Raymond dared not say this, because although he was the one chosen to be king, he knew that Leonard had always been the teacher's favorite student.

It was only because of Leonard's extremely taciturn personality that Raymond was chosen as the king's candidate.

"I've had enough of your excuses for your incompetence!" An angry female voice echoed in the room. "If I had known things would turn out like this, I should have replaced you with Leonard a long time ago!"

Leonard, Leonard, it's Leonard again...

Prince Raymond lowered his head, and a hint of impatience began to show in his eyes, which had previously held only awe.

If she likes Leonard so much, why doesn't she just let that guy come?

I'm still in the lead, at least for now. Without the conservative nobles that Miss Ella and I worked hard to win over, the royal selection might have been over by the other side!

And Leonard came too? That guy couldn't utter a single word for ages. Even the nobles he should have protected were poached. Why should I take the blame for his mistakes?

Prince Raymond grew increasingly frustrated and grateful. If it weren't for Miss Ella securing support from the conservatives at a crucial moment, he would probably already be exiled by Queen Skadi.

"Speak! Are you mute???"

"Yes...I'm sorry..."

"What exactly are you apologizing for here?! And that woman, Ella Havil, I've warned you time and time again to keep your distance from her. You should also know her identity as a deity behind the scenes..."

Oh yes... a deity, Miss Ella is a deity, isn't she?

The teacher also calls herself a lost god, but we are both gods, so why can Miss Ella understand me?

Hearing the angry, shrill female voice, Prince Raymond inexplicably began to picture the beautiful and lovely face of the silver-haired girl in his mind.

Once I think of those captivating, rosy eyes, I can't shake them off.

Yes, if it were Miss Ella, she would understand my predicament.

Miss Ella wouldn't ridicule me like that, nor would she compare me to that damn Leonard.

She always seemed to sense my confusion and was always able to solve the problems I encountered.

So beautiful, so wise...

She is said to be a deity, but shouldn't a deity protect mortals?

Isn't this exactly what a truly worthy deity should look like?

"...Raymond, did you understand?! That manipulative woman is just using you..."

Ugh, this sound is so annoying, it's like a fly buzzing in my ear.

When did I start feeling this way? I don't know, maybe half a month ago, or even earlier...

He was bossy and treated me like a dog.

Exploitation, exploitation...aren't they exploiting each other?

He calls himself my teacher, but when it came to replacing me with Leonard, he didn't hesitate at all.

To put it bluntly, I'm just a tool. We're all just tools. If Miss Ella can use me to become king, what's wrong with that?

With Miss Ella around... as long as it's Miss Ella, there's no problem at all.

Chapter 152 No Matter What

"Raymond!!!"

Prince Raymond snapped back to reality with a loud shout.

Immediately afterwards, a deep, gloomy chill rose in his heart.

That is the deep-seated fear that mortal beings feel when facing beings of a higher dimension.

Two long gloves adorned with pale silk patterns rested on Prince Raymond's shoulders. He trembled, looking down at the ground, not daring to look up and meet the gaze of the unknown being.

“I think I’ve been too lenient with you all along.”

"To the point that you now dare to have some thoughts you shouldn't have."

From Prince Raymond's perspective, with his head bowed, he could see layers upon layers of white yarn spread across the ground, trembling in the misty air like living folds.

The hand that was on his shoulder moved down to his head and slowly lifted his chin with its fingertips.

"look at me."

Despite the commanding tone, Prince Raymond dared not disobey in the slightest, and merely raised his head tremblingly.

What appeared before me was a huge woman, as if she were wearing a thick white wedding dress.

The layers of fabric on the dress covered almost half the room, like jellyfish, completely concealing her figure.

Her face was completely covered by a white veil, and only a pair of dark and empty eyes could be vaguely seen through the fine lace mesh.

A cold and desolate atmosphere filled the entire room, and Prince Raymond was trembling all over. Even so, he was only regretting why he had thought about those things in front of him, thus revealing something.

He should be patient and wait until he leaves before thinking about those things.

"This is the last warning."

This time, the voice beneath the white veil, while clear and cold, also contained a chilling killing intent.

"If there is a next time, I will not allow my subordinates to produce such a failure as you."

"Do you understand?"

"Yes...sir...teacher."

Prince Raymond's voice trembled, but his fear contained a hint of resentment.

A chilling sensation shot into his brain from his chin, which was being held by the other's fingertips. Prince Raymond immediately clutched his brain, which felt as if it had fallen into an ice cave, and collapsed to the ground, groaning in pain.

Just because someone is a god, they can oppress him without reason.

Because of the difference in strength, he could be ordered around and he wouldn't dare to complain.

If Leonard is punished for his mistake this time, then next time he can be punished for other mistakes.

Once again facing the true form of the opponent, and tormented by a terrifying aura casually uttered by the opponent, Prince Raymond realized that his past obedience was actually nothing more than fear of this extraordinary power.

His thoughts were completely controlled by the other party, simply because the other party understood him so well that he dared not have any disloyal intentions.

But now that he has met Miss Ella, he has been thinking about so many things about her that she has not been able to see through.

Does this mean that even teachers aren't omnipotent? Is it possible that she herself was afraid, as she kept herself away from Ella?

Yes, if it's Miss Ella... if it's Miss Ella...

Prince Raymond knelt on the ground, howling in agony. The pain had rendered his mind incapable of rational thought, leaving only chaotic resentment and hatred brewing within him.

……

Several minutes later, Prince Raymond, having recovered, was finally allowed to leave.

His teacher reverted to his ethereal, intangible form, and the entire room seemed to instantly become empty again.

But she did not leave; instead, she called out softly again.

Not long after, another man dressed in royal-style attire pushed open the door and entered.

This was none other than the Third Prince Leonard. He entered the room without saying a word, but instead bowed deeply to the center of the room.

"Leonard, your brother Raymond really disappoints me."

When it was Raymond's name, Leonard's body trembled slightly, and he immediately knelt down.

"You want to beg for his life?"

"But unfortunately, I don't think he'll appreciate your kindness."

Leonard remained kneeling silently, motionless.

"You know, you're the one who has to make up for your brother's mistakes."

"Time is running out. Take the people of the Church of Life and do what you must do."

Leonard's body trembled suddenly, he visibly swallowed, and slightly raised his head, as if he wanted to ask for something.

"Go down, or do you want to see Raymond suffer because of your hesitation?"

However, the woman's voice did not retract her command.

Leonard nodded, then reluctantly got up and slowly left the room.

……

The imperial city, which had seemed calm for a few days, was once again plunged into turmoil.

In just one night, three nobles died unexpectedly in their mansion.

They were all nobles who had once been reformists, but when it came time to recommend them, they switched their allegiance to Princess Skadi.

Their relatives naturally inherited their fathers' noble titles and voting rights temporarily, and all switched their votes to the fourth prince, Raymond.

Day two.

In the main hall of the Septian Guild headquarters, Skadi looked at the news in the tabloid and slammed her fist on the table in anger.

"How shameless! How could they do something like this?!"

"Your Highness, your appearance, your appearance." Li Cheng, standing to the side, adjusted his non-prescription monocle with both hands.

"Ugh!!! It must be that bitch's idea again!!!" Skadi, however, didn't back down, still standing with her hands on her hips and cursing, "Only she would pull off such a despicable tactic!!!"

"The Holy Maiden wouldn't stoop to such a thing..."

Li Cheng and Commander Isaac exchanged a glance and shrugged helplessly.

When Ye Xiao is not around, this princess's temper can be really maddening, and no one can control her.

However, to be fair, the methods used by the Fourth Prince this time were indeed disgusting.

Kill those you can't win over, threaten their relatives to force them to change their votes—this is tantamount to overturning the table. Going even further could lead to them amassing an army and starting a civil war.

Fortunately, the Imperial City Guard and the Royal Knights are both on this side now; otherwise, if one side were on the other side, war might not be out of the question.

However, Princess Skadi cannot do the same thing.