I, the Villain, Want to Save Myself, But the Yandere Heroines Disagree
Chapter 52 - A Warning and Restraint

“In any case, I’ll go find Virgil first. As for the Student Council matters, Olivia, please help me handle them.”

“Alright,” Olivia nodded, then instructed with concern, “Be careful on your way.”

“Mm,” Orson said this, left the office, and then went straight to Virgil’s dorm.

Virgil shared a dorm with another ordinary student. The two did not interfere with each other. When Orson arrived at Virgil’s dorm, his roommate had not yet returned.

“Young Master Orson, why did you suddenly...” Virgil was sitting in the living room drinking coffee and reading. Upon seeing Orson open the door and come in, he was also startled.

“Virgil, there is something I wonder if you have heard about.”

“Hmm?” Virgil heard this and showed a puzzled expression.

Seeing this, Orson knew that Virgil definitely did not know about the crisis he was facing, so he spoke, “In any case, Virgil, has the scale of your businesses outside expanded? Someone is reporting that you are operating illicit businesses outside the academy, and wants to use this to kick you out of the Imperial Academy.”

“What?” Virgil heard this and showed a surprised expression.

“According to your instructions and arrangements, Young Master Orson, the businesses under my command are indeed expanding in an orderly manner, that is true. But being reported by others... I truly did not expect this.”

“I also didn’t expect something like this to happen,” Orson sighed, then said, “In any case, this matter hasn’t reached the Council yet. It seems the students mean that if you voluntarily apply for expulsion, the matter will be resolved. Otherwise, it might involve more people...”

“If that’s the case, I will apply for expulsion tomorrow,” Virgil naturally understood Orson’s unspoken meaning.

He owed his current life entirely to Orson. Even outside the Imperial Academy, it would not affect Virgil’s ability to serve Orson in the slightest.

“No need to rush,” Orson said this, shaking his head. “From the current perspective, there is no academy rule that says you must be expelled.”

“But, if we drag this out...”

“It’s alright, Virgil. If the other party truly wants to be enemies with me and Litte, do you think they would only target you?”

“So, Young Master Orson, what do you think?”

“I think this should be a warning,” Orson thought for a moment, then spoke, “It should be a warning to us, telling us not to continue expanding our influence in Saint Roland City.”

Indeed, this was the only reason Orson could currently think of for the other party not making a move immediately.

“For this period, try to minimize contact with your subordinates. As for work and such, leave it to trustworthy people. You should try not to attract attention these days,” Orson instructed Virgil a few things, then left.

Number 58, Oak Street, Hidden Orchid Tavern.

“Young Master Orson, I knew you would definitely come to me.” Under the cloak, a familiar, gender-indistinguishable, slightly hoarse voice sounded.

“It seems you have grown quite a bit during this time. Compared to the last time we met, you have become much more capable.”

“Do you know why I am looking for you?”

“Mm, your illicit businesses were suddenly targeted by someone else, and you don’t know the specific power behind that person, so you had to come to me. I didn’t guess wrong, did I?” The Angel of Death said with a chuckle.

“Mm,” Orson nodded. When he had sought out the Angel of Death before because of Mudrick’s incident, the other party had subtly mentioned the matter of the underground forces Orson was cultivating.

“Other nobles at most hire a few people to open a few shops. For someone like you, Young Master Orson, who is developing an entire industry chain, it would be strange not to be targeted,” The Angel of Death said this.

Orson naturally understood this, but he also knew more clearly that if he wanted the illicit businesses to be slightly “cleaner,” he must have his own industry chain. Otherwise, located in the middle of the upstream and downstream industry chains, he would inevitably be stained with “blood” because of it.

At the same time, a complete illicit industry could provide more intelligence.

Provided it was not discovered.

“So, I asked you to help me investigate the power behind those people. Since you knew I was coming, you should be able to tell me their information here, right?”

“Naturally,” The Angel of Death nodded, then took out a card from the cabinet.

“Above is what you want, but, what are you prepared to exchange for it?”

“Name your price. As long as it’s not too outrageous, I can accept it.”

“Then, here you are,” The other party said this, making a gesture of five.

Orson naturally understood. He did not hesitate and directly handed the money to the other party.

“This money is not illicit money. It doesn’t need to be laundered. It can be used directly.” After Orson finished adding this, he took the card from the other party’s hand and looked at the information on it.

After seeing the name on it, he frowned.

“The Imperial Family? You’re not joking with me, are you?”

“Young Master Orson, what kind of joke do you think it is? Is it that those few people have Imperial Family backgrounds? Or do you think we can obtain information about the Imperial Family?”

“Both aspects, I suppose,” Orson said this, trying to see through the other party’s thoughts through the shadow under the cloak.

“However, I am more curious about who is truly standing behind you, who can obtain information about the Imperial Family and openly operate in Saint Roland City.”

“Apologies, we are neutral. As for why we can obtain information about the Imperial Family, please forgive me for being unable to inform you for now. We will proactively inform Your Excellency in the future when we discover you have greater value.”

“It has only been a few months since we last met, and Young Master Orson has grown so much. I believe it won’t be long before we truly stand together.”

Orson heard this, nodded in silence, and then left the room.

Upon learning that the mastermind behind this was the Imperial Family, Orson finally felt a little panicked now.

Currently, the Imperial Family had three factions. One was Emperor Odysseus’s faction, which was also the most powerful faction of the Imperial Family at the moment. The other two were Prince Arthas’s faction and Princess Elsa’s faction.

Excluding his ally Elsa, whether it was Odysseus or Arthas, it would be too easy for them to make a move against him.

He truly had to take this warning from the other party seriously.

Indeed, he should still have Virgil shut down some businesses later. This warning was already sufficient to indicate the problem.

However, could he truly trust this group of people, the Angels of Death?

Claiming to be neutral and possessing top-tier professional capabilities, it was clearly impossible for such an organization to not have its own interests at stake.

Not long after Orson left, another person arrived at the Hidden Orchid Tavern.

“Long time no see, Your Highness Arthas.”

“How did the matter I asked you to handle turn out?”

“According to your arrangements, Young Master Orson has been warned. I believe the other party will soon appropriately restrain his influence.”

“Good. Although this is my first time cooperating with you, I hope it will not be the last.”

“Naturally.”

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