55. O’Keefe (Monthly ticket request at the beginning of the month)

In a continent divided by various empires, talents abound, and strong individuals are as numerous as clouds. Although there are few who are called “Saints,” the tier five, six, and seven powers, when counted carefully, still number quite a few , and people can’t possibly memorize them all like a textbook.

However, things like “heroes” and “strong individuals” may never decrease and are hard for everyone to remember, but “villains” can achieve that! Speaking of the recent infamous “bad guy” who has become widely known, even used to scare children into sleeping early, there’s definitely only one person!

That is the notorious charlatan, O’Keefe, who spreads falsehoods, is utterly wicked, and infamous! You might not know the genius Kephier of the Great Yng Empire, but you absolutely cannot be unfamiliar with O’Keefe! Because his numerous misdeeds are spread across various nations, wherever he goes, he attracts a bunch of evil organizations to stir up trouble, making him a living death god, a walking Conan.

That’s right, it’s me!

In the process of constantly enhancing my “villain persona” for self-preservation, I have unknowingly become the number one wanted criminal jointly pursued by all nations! Even though I haven’t done anything wrong, and even secretly reported evil organizations, to save my own skin and preserve the script, I still have to take this blame.

And now, the once-missing O’Keefe, who was suspected to be dead, is about to make a comeback! Not for self-preservation, as I now have Kephier’s strong support; rather, my appearance is to help Kephier navigate a dangerous script. A favored daughter of heaven cannot easily be defeated by a mere villain!

So, without much hesitation, after simply telling Kephier my thoughts, I immediately relied on the intelligence support provided by Louis IV, along with the guidance from the script, to find a way to sneak into the location of the old man Louis XIII.

At this moment, it was several nights later, and the silent room was empty. Just as I was pretending to examine the letters on the table while watching my “various death scripts” increase in the script, the person I was waiting for finally appeared !

【Click】

A figure pushed the door open, and it was none other than Louis XIII, who had previously been bold enough to barge into Kephiel’s home to cause us trouble. Most likely, he had acquired some means to “mock and disgust” the queen. Seeing him again, the old man’s face was no longer pale from being threatened by Letty; confidence and pride had returned to the wrinkles on his face.

【Louis XIII had found a way to deal with Louis XIV, and he was in a very good mood.】

The script reminded me just in time, as expected. How could a clear-cut villain like Louis XIII simply vanish after a setback? The recent lack of news about him was entirely because he was planning something grand, a big story that would put Kephiel and even Louis XIV in crisis.

At such a moment, I could not afford to retreat.

“Ahem~”

I intentionally coughed, drawing Louis XIII’s attention. I watched as he looked at me in terror, then reached to pull something out of his clothes!

“Who are you!?”

【Louis XIII used a disposable magical item to kill Euclid!】

The death script arrived immediately! But since I had already decided to come out as Euclid, even changing into a robe and wearing a mask, there was nothing for me to fear now!

“Stop pulling things out of your pocket; I’m not an assassin sent by Louis XIV.”

“You…”

Surprised, Louis XIII halted his movements for a moment, staring at me with panic, tension, and suspicion.

The fact that he didn’t “take me out” right away during our first meeting meant that I had successfully taken the first step towards approaching Louis XIII!

I breathed a sigh of relief but didn’t dare to let my guard down. I immediately began to scrutinize the current script from all angles to ensure “I looked just that mysterious”!

“Having seen Louis XXV and now having some leverage, but don’t you think you’re a bit too eager to deal with Louis XIV? Thinking you can solve that woman with just a few words…”

I smiled coldly, “You’re thinking too beautifully, old man.”

“!”

This time, Louis XIII could no longer pretend to be calm!

He hurriedly stepped back to ensure his escape route, then trembled as he pointed a shaky finger at me.

“Who are you…”

Hmph, that’s exactly what I was waiting for!

With a flick of my hood, the mask was firmly in place on my face. Through the limited view, I immediately stood up and looked at Louis XIII.

“Euclid. Otherwise, who else would come to your study to look at these boring things?”

“What…”

Louis XIII, who had been preparing to flee, gasped for breath. With an unusually suspicious gaze fixed on me, he began to calm down slightly, though still filled with doubt.

“Hmph, I don’t even know who you are. Take off the mask, you sneaky guy!”

“Sorry, I still have things to do later, so I can’t let you see my face. Otherwise, if I showed my face to everyone, Euclid would have been finished long ago.”

“Then how am I supposed to know who you are!?”

【Louis XIII is suspicious of Euclid’s identity!】

Ha! This is promising; it turns out even a villain can’t resist Euclid. After all… although Euclid has a notorious reputation, his miraculous deeds have spread far and wide.

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If it were confirmed that I am Euclid, Louis XIII would absolutely not think about “killing me” anymore; the first thing on his mind would definitely be how to use me!

And this is precisely the purpose of my risky approach to Louis XIII under my true identity! As the saying goes, fortune favors the bold. I don’t want Kephir to handle the crisis herself; I can take care of it as her loyal servant .

“Do you want me to prove it? Today, the Lord Louis XIII is wearing black underwear?”

“Cough, cough, cough!”

This old man coughed with such force that it seemed he might cough out his very organs. After finally calming down a bit, he looked at me in a panic.

Hmph, after all, the only one who could guess such a secret matter, aside from the peculiar “prophet” Euclid, would be no one else. The script is somewhat useful at times like this.

After calming down a little, Louis XIII no longer regarded me with suspicion; instead, he cautiously leaned closer while meticulously observing my every move, whispering a question.

“Euclid, how did you end up here?”

“Hmph, shouldn’t your Great Yng Empire know best why I’m here?”

“Could it be that…”

Hoo~ Everything is ready; now, I just need Louis XIII to take the bait and fall into the trap I’ve set! And I’m sure that this Louis XIII, who indeed wants to do something bad, will definitely be fooled! Because I am Euclid, and he knows my prophecies; he can’t possibly let this opportunity slip by!

It takes a villain to deal with a villain; so what if I use entrapment against Louis XIII? After all, I am the ultimate antagonist; I have no shame. To cling to Kephir’s favor, to appease that dangerous big BOSS queen, what’s a little mischief?

“It’s exactly the reason you’re thinking of.”

“Though I enjoy stirring up trouble, I never take the blame without reason.”

“This time, I’ve heard that your noble queen of the Great Yng Empire is using my reputation for her own misdeeds. Am I right, Lord Louis XIII, who despises the queen?”

I said to Louis XIII with a smile.

Then I watched as his expression changed like a kaleidoscope, shifting vividly before me.

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First, let me clarify a point: to avoid some intellectual breakdowns, I’ve never explicitly stated that the queen is the intellectual pinnacle of this story. I hope this can explain to some readers who find the characters foolish why the protagonist is always being targeted. By the way, she is the BOSS, the villain; I never claimed she was a good person. This is how I write the BOSS side, using “indirect strategies and unintentional tactics.” It’s already the second volume… and I’ m going for a direct approach with Kephir.

Now for the much-anticipated news: it’s March, and I hope everyone will support me with more monthly votes! Monthly votes are very important~ This month’s lottery can feature more queen-themed pillows, which I’ve illustrated. There are also more characters available for standees, along with consolation prizes.

The activity chapters and winning lists will be updated beside the chapters shortly. I hope everyone will cast a vote; I’ll do anything for it!

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