My villain wants to save himself, but the yandere heroine disagrees

"According to your instructions and arrangements, Master Orsen, it is true that my subordinates' industries are expanding in an orderly manner, but I really didn't expect to be reported by others."

"I didn't know this would happen." Orson sighed, then said, "Anyway, this matter hasn't reached the board of directors yet. Those classmates seem to be saying that if you voluntarily apply to drop out of school, the matter will be over. Otherwise, more people may be involved..."

"In that case, I'll apply to drop out of school tomorrow." Virgil certainly heard the implication of Orson's words.

The life he has today is all thanks to Orson. Even outside the Imperial Academy, it does not affect Virgil's work for Orson at all.

"Don't worry about it." Orson said, shaking his head. "Right now, there is no school rule that says you have to drop out."

"But if it drags on..."

"It's okay, Virgil. If the other party really wants to be an enemy of me and Lit, do you think they will only attack you?"

"So, Mr. Orson, what do you think?"

"I think this should be a warning." Orson thought for a moment and then spoke. "It should be a warning to us not to continue to expand our influence in Saint Laurent City."

Indeed, this is the only reason Orson can think of for the other party not to take action immediately.

"Try not to interact with your subordinates during this period. Leave work to people you trust. It's best if you don't attract attention these days." After Orson gave Virgil a few instructions, he left.

No. 58 Oak Street, Orchid Tavern.

"Mr. Orson, I knew you would come to see me." A familiar voice with an indeterminate gender and a hint of hoarseness sounded from under the cloak.

"It seems that you have grown a lot during this period of time. Compared with the last time we met, you have become much more powerful."

"Do you know why I came to you?"

"Well, your black business was suddenly targeted by someone, and you don't know the specific power behind that person, so you had to come to me. Am I right?" The Killing Angel said with a smile.

"Yeah." Orson nodded. When he approached the Killing Angel about Mudrick's matter, the other party had vaguely mentioned the underground force that Orson was cultivating.

"Other nobles at most hire a few people to open a few shops. It would be strange if you, Master Orson, who has developed an entire industrial chain, were not targeted." said the Killing Angel.

Of course, Orson understood this, but he knew even more clearly that if he wanted to make the black industry a little "cleaner", he must have his own industrial chain. Otherwise, being located in the middle of the upstream and downstream industrial chains would be more or less stained with "blood".

At the same time, a complete black industry can provide more intelligence.

The premise is not to be discovered.

"So, I'm asking you to help me check the forces behind those people. Since you know I'm coming, you should be able to tell me their information here, right?"

"Of course." The Killing Angel nodded, then took out a card from the cabinet.

"There's something you want on it, but what are you willing to exchange for it?"

"You name a price. As long as it's not too outrageous, I can accept it."

"Well, thank you." The other party said this and made a five gesture.

Of course Orson understood, and without hesitation, he handed the money to the other party.

"This money is not black money. It does not need to be transferred and can be used directly." After Orson added these words, he took the card from the other party and read the information on it.

After seeing the name above, he frowned.

"Royal family? Are you kidding me?"

"Mr. Orson, what kind of joke do you think this is? Do those people have royal backgrounds? Or do you think we can get information about the royal family?"

"It's a bit of everything." Orson said this, trying to see through the other person's thoughts through the shadow under the cloak.

"However, I am more curious about who is behind you, who can obtain royal intelligence and open a business in Saint Laurent City openly?"

"I'm sorry, we are neutral. As for why we were able to obtain intelligence about the royal family, I'm sorry that I can't tell you for now. When we find that you are more valuable in the future, we will take the initiative to inform you."

"It's only been a few months since we last met, but Master Orson has grown so much. I believe it won't be long before we're truly standing together."

Hearing this, Orson nodded silently and then left the room.

After learning that the mastermind behind this was the royal family, Orson finally became a little panicked.

There are currently three forces in the royal family. One is the faction of Emperor Odysseus, which is also the most powerful force in the royal family. The other two are the factions of Prince Arthas and Princess Elsa.

Excluding his ally Elsa, it would be too easy for both Odysseus and Arthas to take action against him.

I really need to take the other party's warning seriously this time.

As expected, it is better to let Virgil give up some industries later. This beating is enough to illustrate the problem.

But can he really trust the group of people called the Angels of Death?

It is obviously impossible for an organization that claims to be neutral and has top-notch business capabilities in the industry to not have its own interests.

Shortly after Orson left, another person came to the Youlan Tavern.

"Long time no see, Your Highness Arthas."

"How's the matter I asked you to do?"

"According to your arrangement, Master Orsen has been reminded. I believe that he will soon appropriately restrain his power."

"Okay, although this is my first time working with you, I hope it won't be the last."

"of course."

Chapter 53: Disappointment

After sending Arthas away, the "Angel of Slaughter" took out a contract document from the desk drawer and began to read it carefully.

"Mr. Orson, you really did not disappoint me." Saying this, the "Angel of Killing" put the contract in his hand into the drawer.

……

On the other side, Orson returned to the Imperial Academy and met Virgil again.

"I have already dealt with the matters in Saint Laurent City... let's just let it go for now." Orson said this and sighed.

"But, this is something you, young master, had been planning a few years ago..." Virgil said this with a hint of hesitation in his eyes.

"Is it because of me? If it is my problem, I will apply for withdrawal from school today. I will support you, Master Orson, both inside and outside of school."

"It's not your problem." Orson shook his head. "For some reason, we have to transfer the power of Saint Laurent City, otherwise we will be attacked from above."

Orson said this and pointed to the sky, his meaning was self-evident.

Hearing Orson say this, Virgil could only nod.

Granted, Orson’s power is strong, but his background is different.

It is obviously not possible to let Orson, who only has a ducal background, fight against the forces with a royal background at the moment.

Moreover, no matter what, Saint Laurent City is the royal territory after all, so Orson has to be restrained in whatever he wants to do.

"But, Virgil, you still have a job." Orson immediately said, "I have arranged a position for you. You can take this and go to a place when the time comes."

Orson said, handing Virgil a business card.

The latter took the business card, looked at it and nodded.

……

After returning to the dormitory, Litt was reading a book in his room, and Orson knocked on Litt's door.

"Leet, starting tomorrow, you won't have to go to Virgil's place."

"Eh? Orson, why?"

"Our forces in Saint Laurent City have been targeted by others, so we have no choice but to resort to this last resort." Afterwards, Orson explained to Litt the reasons for doing so. Of course, he did not mention going to the Orchid Tavern to find the Killing Angel.

After hearing the news, Litt nodded.

She understood that giving up appropriately was the best way, otherwise it would only attract more attention.

The next day came. After dealing with these things, Orson took a leave in the morning and went to Dorothy's house.

Standing in an ordinary room in front of him, Orson knocked on the door.

After a while, footsteps were heard inside, and then Dorothy's face appeared in Orson's sight.

"Hey, Orson..." Dorothy was stunned for a moment, then she remembered that Orson had told her before that he had something to talk to her about, so she quickly said, "Please come in, Orson, is it what you told me before?"

"Yeah." Orson nodded and walked into the room.

Dorothy's room...

It can only be described as a mess. The table in the living room is piled with all kinds of books, and it looks like it hasn't been properly maintained for a long time.

"Miss Dorothy, your home..." Orson thought about it and decided not to comment.

But Dorothy could clearly see Orson's embarrassed expression. She was stunned for a moment, then quickly protected the pile of debris and said, "Ahem, I didn't expect you to come today, Orson, so I didn't take care of it. It's more convenient this way...so usually...anyway..."

Dorothy began to babble.

Seeing the other party's interesting reaction, Orson didn't say anything else. After all, he didn't come to see if Dorothy's house was clean.

Then, he changed the subject and said, "Miss Dorothy, you must have read a lot of ancient books, right?"

Dorothy was stunned when she heard this.

"Well, I have seen quite a few." She nodded.

"Well, I wonder if you have ever been to the library in the Elf Forest?"

"The Fairy Forest?" Dorothy thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement. "I did work as a librarian there for a while, and took the opportunity to read a lot of books. Why are you asking this, Orson?"

"I would like to ask, Miss Dorothy, have you heard of the name Paradis?" Orson went straight to the point.

"Paradis?!" Dorothy's eyes widened instantly when she heard that, and her whole aura became different from before.

"Orson, why are you asking this suddenly?" Her voice lowered, becoming more serious than before.

"It's like this..." Orson modified his experience of going to the Orc Desert and the Temple of Limusa, and then told Dorothy.

"If it is an ancient book written in the language of the ancient continent, the name of Paradis may indeed be mentioned..." Hearing this, Dorothy rubbed her chin with her fingers and nodded.

Then she looked up at Orson again.

"But, Orson, since you told me this, it is obvious that you are not simply asking who Paradis belongs to, right?"

It must be said that Dorothy's sixth sense was very sharp, and she accurately guessed that Orson's purpose was not simply to ask who Paradis was.

"Yes." Orson nodded. "I want to know more about Paradis, or rather, about the entire demon race."

"You know, the Empire's attitude towards demons is to kill them, so the demons almost disappeared in the Empire after the last war. But there are still many mysterious organizations studying how to turn humans into demons." Orson said this and brought up Mudrick's matter.

"Last time, the leader of a mercenary group named Mudrick turned into a demon in the forest outside Saint Laurent City. He was a demon transformed from a human. So, I want to ask, as the ancestor of demons, whether Paradis's bloodline is still there."

"Also, if demons give birth to children with other races, what state should the race maintain to be correct?"

"..." Hearing Orson's question, Dorothy was silent for a while, and then said: "Orson, you should know that I am not a human being."

"Yeah." Orson nodded.

"After all, your appearance has not changed in ten years, and you have traveled in the Fairy Forest. Miss Dorothy, your race is obviously not human."

"You should know that a long time ago, humans joined forces with other races to repel the invasion from demons. One of the races was the dragon race, and I am a member of the dragon race." After Dorothy finished speaking, there was a hint of nostalgia in her expression.

"According to the records of our dragon clan, Paradis, the leader of the demon army that invaded the continent, did not leave any descendants. As for your other question, what would happen if demons and other races gave birth to children? I cannot tell you the specifics because there is no such precedent."

When Orson heard Dorothy's words, although he was prepared, he still felt a little disappointed.

Chapter 54: Do me another favor

After saying goodbye to Dorothy, Orson was not in a happy mood.

At the end, Dorothy and Orson said:

"Paradis has left many scars on the continent. Some ancient races or civilizations have kept records about demons, but these are all considered taboos without exception. If you want to peek into the mysteries, you must become someone worthy of the trust of that race."

"As the most typical long-lived and gregarious species, elves undoubtedly have the most complete records of demons. If you have elf friends, Orson, you can ask them to take you to the Elf Forest to take a closer look at the books inside. After all, it's been a while, and it's hard for me to remember many details."

To put it bluntly, it is obviously impossible to solve your own problems by relying on hearsay from others.

Then, on the way back, Orson met a few people dressed elegantly.

"Excuse me, are you Mr. Orson?"

"Yes, it's me." Orson nodded, then asked, "What can I do for you?"

"Our boss wants to see you." The leader said this and pointed to a carriage behind him.

"He said he wanted to discuss the matter with you regarding Miss Chelinina."