I, The Villainess, Will Seduce All The Heroines Instead
Chapter 125: The Villainess’s Get To Know Each Other

Chapter 125: The Villainess’s Get To Know Each Other

[Warning: This Chapter is full of magic/lore dump.]

The Astral Vanguard Trials this year were rumored to be overwhelmingly combat-oriented, less about strategy or finesse, and more about raw, brutal magical power and who could punch the hardest while still looking fabulous.

Whispers in the halls spoke of enchanted coliseums, obstacle gauntlets from hell, and one-on-one duels designed to showcase not only a student’s strength but their flair for theatrics.

It wasn’t just about winning—it was about putting on a damn good show while doing it.

And how in the seven constellations am I supposed to pull that off?...

First of all, it’s been ages since Verena last held a sword without accidentally stabbing the dirt or herself.

Second, her Zodiac Weaving? Practically gathering dust. She hadn’t touched it in so long, it might as well have filed for abandonment.

Third, her mental health had taken a nosedive straight into the abyss. She’d been juggling too many disasters, and let’s not forget—she technically still had a bounty on her head.

And fourth? Well, everything just kept spiraling into a cosmic mess, like the universe had placed her life on Hard Mode for its own entertainment.

"Well, ladies," she said, clapping her hands once with false cheer. "Since we are now a totally legitimate, vaguely terrifying, and likely-to-fail Novae Covenant, how about we do the adult thing and introduce ourselves, hmm? And your Natal Affinity."

Penelope was the first to take the stage, of course she did.

With the poise of someone born for dramatic monologues, she launched into a detailed exposition about her prestigious bloodline, her family’s illustrious legacy, and, naturally, herself.

The confidence was almost admirable, considering the scandal still nipping at her heels. And yet, here she was, smiling like a debutante and pretending the universe didn’t currently hate her.

"And as for my Zodiac Weaving..." she paused. "It’s Glamourveil magic from the constellation of Leo..."

The core theme of her Natal Affinity lies in illusion, glamour, and charisma-driven manipulation.

Penelope draws power from the Leo constellation, weaving magic that cloaks her in radiant charm and illusionary brilliance.

She can veil emotions, project false auras, or appear more confident, composed, and commanding than she truly is. She is a living spotlight, whether she deserves it or not.

Her casting style is delightfully theatrical: all sweeping gestures and dramatic flair.

She excels at performative, distraction-based magic—conjuring dazzling decoys, sound-based illusions, or radiant "spotlight" flares that dazzle or disorient her enemies.

She thrives in group dynamics, naturally drifting to the center of attention like a sun-demanding orbit.

Her signature spell was "Crown of Applause"—the louder her audience (or allies), the stronger her magic surges. Praise is power. Cheers are fuel. She weaponizes validation.

However, her fatal flaw is simple: irrelevance.

Penelope’s magic flickers in solitude. When ignored, she withers. Silence isn’t just awkward for her, it’s disarming.

Even her Natal Affinity reeks of emotionally neglected childhood trauma...

"Then, how about Isolde?"

Honestly, Verena wasn’t even sure about this woman yet, but she had to play it cool and keep things casual.

"Oh? Me?..." She grinned.

For Isolde, her Natal Affinity is "Frostfall Magic" based off Capricorn.

Frostfall Magic is a form of elemental control over ice and frost, but with a twist, it manipulates the very essence of time within the frozen landscape.

Isolde’s abilities can freeze both physical elements and moments in time, allowing her to trap her enemies in frozen states or distort time within her vicinity, making her incredibly dangerous in battle.

Her magic is highly strategic and precise, like a finely crafted blade, often used to manipulate the flow of time and create barriers or traps.

Her powers can slow down time in specific areas, freeze enemies or even manipulate the growth of frost-based structures like walls or barriers.

The more focused she is, the more dangerous her magic becomes—once she lets her emotions get the better of her, however, her abilities can become unstable.

Her signature spell is "Chrono Frost."

Isolde freezes not just matter, but time itself, slowing down her enemies’ movements and making them vulnerable to her attacks.

"What... You’re powerful," Penelope said, her voice laced more with awe than her usual self-conscious fluff.

"I know," Isolde replied, unbothered and unapologetically smug. She flicked her hair back like she’d just won a beauty pageant and a war in the same breath. "Now then... what about our fearless leader?"

Verena swallowed hard. Oh no. Here it comes.

She hesitated.

Admitting her Natal Affinity out loud always sounded like she was lying or planning a cult. And honestly, she’d believe herself too if she weren’t the one living it. Fate was a complicated, messy thing—not a singular thread, but a tangled tapestry.

"My Natal Affinity is..."

Both women leaned forward.

"Fate Manipulation."

"WHAT?!" they screamed in unison, nearly flipping the table with their reactions.

...

[System Notification: Friendship Update!]

[Target: Penelope Vexian]

[+20 Friendship Points Earned!]

[Affection Points: 41]

[Your Friendship Points with Penelope have increased! She now sees you as her anchor, her savior... and her ticket to social clout. She’s officially decided that social climbing with you is a worthwhile investment.]

’Naturally...’

Meanwhile, Isolde was cupping her chin, deep in thought, eyes gleaming with silent calculation. For once, her usually aloof expression had sharpened into something almost... businesslike.

[Isolde’s perspective of you has shifted.][She now believes that investing in you might just yield a promising return...]

’Why do these women insist on treating me like a walking stock option?!’

:

[WARNING NOTIFICATION] [System Alert: Consequence Triggered][Due to the public reveal of your Natal Affinity: Fate Manipulation, the balance of perceived power has shifted.]

[Sera is now flagged as a high risk potential rival.][Your influence has unintentionally raised her threat level in the eyes of Isolde.]

[Predicted Outcome:]

[Increased envy from Isolde]

[Heightened tension within the circle]

[Probability of intensified bullying directed toward Sera: HIGH]

Great. Now I’ve accidentally made things worse just by existing again.

It’s not like her abilities were some grand secret—people just didn’t understand how it actually worked.

Unfortunately, she’d forgotten one tiny, dangerous detail: Isolde was far too clever for her own good.

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