I, the Villain, Want to Save Myself, But the Yandere Heroines Disagree
Chapter 118 - Trust Me Again

“Resolve the battle within a month. This way, I can still return in time for the collective practical training after the midterms.” Orson sat in the Student Council office, looking at Elsa who had walked in, and stated his estimated time for the battle to end.

“A month... Is that really enough time? Is it a bit too rushed?”

Compared to Orson’s composure and confidence, Elsa was a little worried.

Before definitively appointing the commander-in-chief, it was naturally necessary to ask for Orson’s opinion.

Orson had no dissatisfaction with the support given to him by the Imperial Family. And when asked about the estimated time for the battle to end, Orson surprisingly only needed a month.

“Orson, please reconsider. Although the academy’s assessment is very important, in such a situation, the academy will not make things too difficult for you if you delay.”

A month was still a bit too crazy in Elsa’s mind. Even if Orson were to lead the army directly south now, it would take ten days to half a month to reach the front line. So, he planned to defeat the mysterious army, which Giovanni was using as a trump card, in half a month?

Wouldn’t that mean that Scaloni, who was somewhat battered by this army, was useless?

Furthermore, once Orson told the Imperial Family that he would secure victory within a month, and then failed to achieve the goal, his reputation would also decline, which would be detrimental to the subsequent efforts to secure the ducal title of Napoli for him.

“Your Highness Elsa, I know you might be worried about me having a bad start, but please rest assured. I said I can win within a month because I am confident of victory.”

“Since that’s the case, I will not interfere with your plan,” Elsa knew that her military judgment was not as good as Orson’s. She would not use her limited skills to hinder a true professional.

She recorded Orson’s requirements, then left to report the requirements to Odysseus.

“Sigh, my fiancé is truly a busy man,” Olivia sat beside Orson, propping her face with her hand. Only after Elsa had left did she sigh faintly.

Turning her head, her wine-red eyes stared at Orson, her gaze filled with resentment about Orson leaving her again.

“Since you returned, you’ve been busy dealing with Student Council matters. I was planning to find a time to go out on a date after finishing things today.”

She pouted, her tone expressing her displeasure.

“Olivia... I’m sorry, I...”

“Of course I know. This is for the good of the Empire, and you have to do it. Of course I understand,” Olivia quickly went along with Orson’s words.

“But, I can’t help it. I also get a little selfish sometimes. Seeing my future husband being treated like a brick, moved wherever he is needed, I also get unhappy.”

“...” Orson heard this, moved closer to the side, and leaned towards Olivia.

Olivia was about to continue saying something jealous, but at this moment, she suddenly felt Orson put his arm around her left shoulder. Then, she naturally leaned into Orson’s embrace.

Her face instantly turned red.

“You’re doing this again...”

Olivia’s resistance to Orson’s intimate actions was zero.

“There’s nothing I can do. This should be the last time, right? Anyway, when I return this time, let’s consider the practical training in the Alps as a date trip, how about that?” Orson said, embracing Olivia, and discussed plans after returning from the war.

“Then I don’t want you to say that.”

“Why?”

“If you were to delay the battle because you were thinking about me on the front line, wouldn’t you come back even later?”

“So, from tomorrow onwards, until you return, you are not allowed to think about these things.”

“Alright, I’ll do as you say,” Orson heard this and laughed wryly.

It seemed Olivia was very supportive of him, after all.

“However, tomorrow, I will be taking someone you know with me.”

“Who?”

“Laina.”

...

The next day, in the carriage heading to the military camp outside the city.

Arthas looked at Laina, who was sitting beside Orson and curiously looking around the carriage, and felt somewhat embarrassed.

Although he had heard before that Laina was very strong, which was why the Imperial Academy was willing to change the rules to admit her, upon their first meeting, the contrast between Laina’s appearance and the previous rumors was too great.

In Arthas’s expectation, Laina, if not fierce and intimidating, should at least be heroic and spirited. But the real Laina gave people the feeling of a girl next door, and she was also very inexperienced, curious about everything new around her.

The carriage he was used to riding in was like a children’s picture book in Laina’s eyes. She wished she could look at it dozens of times.

He truly couldn’t imagine if a person with such an immature mind, no matter how strong they were, could truly perform on the battlefield. Was Orson bringing her here for sightseeing?

It wasn’t until they reached the military camp outside the city, and Orson temporarily left Laina in the military tent and went out to inspect the army with Arthas, that Arthas finally couldn’t help but ask.

“Young Master Orson, the young lady beside you, Miss Laina, right? I’ve heard her name before, but seeing her today, she doesn’t seem to be as the rumors say.”

“Ah, of course I know the saying ‘you can’t judge a book by its cover,’ but isn’t it a bit much to bring a child like this to the battlefield?”

Seeing the straightforward Arthas directly express his concerns, Orson also stated his reasons.

“Your Highness the Prince, there is no need to worry. Although this child Laina seems unreliable, since I brought her, she definitely has her uses. Her strength is very great. With proper guidance, she will be of great help to the Empire. My purpose in bringing her out this time is to guide her well.”

“...Alright,” Arthas heard this and nodded.

“As for you, Your Highness the Prince, why did you also come along? Are you worried about the front line?”

Hearing Orson ask this, Arthas shook his head.

“Young Master Orson, I certainly believe in your abilities. However, I also want to do my part in this matter.”

“When I was framed before, my reputation among the nobles plummeted. I hope to regain the trust of the nobles by leading by example this time, and also to make those who framed and betrayed me pay the price.”

Arthas said this, looking south, his gaze sharp and cold.

The people he referred to as framing and betraying him were, of course, Giovanni.

It had now been confirmed that the culprit was connected to the Napoli Duchy, so there was a high probability that Giovanni had hired assassins and framed him, intending to cause a civil war in the Empire.

This conclusion was also logically sound.

Before, because he was not aware of Giovanni’s secret actions, he had been tricked by getting too close to Giovanni. Then, this incident happened. As one of the people who had suffered the most, he would definitely not let Giovanni off the hook.

At the same time, by joining the army this time, he could also serve as Orson’s adjutant and gain second-in-command authority.

At that time, when the military merits were being divided, he would also have room to maneuver.