How to Tame That Gentle Male Lead - Chapter 2.5
“Sis, I thought you only had one place? Don’t tell me you’ve made six months’ worth of plans elsewhere too?”
Haha. Resena laughed awkwardly.
“That’s right. I’ve made six months’ worth of plans elsewhere too. But there, I just need to cancel, without paying any cancellation fees. I’ve already paid everything in advance there.”
“I see…”
“I won’t ask for the money back, I just plan to ask them to cancel the plans as they are. Of course, since that place isn’t as reputable as this one, you and the knights will need to accompany me.”
“Hmm…”
Renard seemed to think for a moment but soon grinned.
“Alright, sis. I’ll accompany you there too. I came as an escort, so I should see it through to the end. But is there anywhere else besides that place? If there is, tell me in advance.”
Resena shook her head.
“No. Once that’s resolved, I won’t have to worry for a while.”
‘Of course, I’ll have to remove all the events where I appear in high society…’
Even if a villain protagonist like herself was removed, the other villains weren’t, so she would need to warn the male lead in advance as she had planned before the incidents occurred.
Recalling how she had verbally persuaded him when he was about to use an instant death skill right after the female lead had just died, she would need to appeal to reason and emotion to dissuade him from using the instant death skill.
‘Moreover, if I remove all my incidents, he won’t be able to easily become close with the female lead. The other villains were more like supporting characters to showcase the male lead’s power, not to develop emotional connections.’
But of course, among them, there were some troublemakers who shouldn’t be taken lightly.
‘The serial killer Tom Baker and the dark mage Zergard revealed their true nature by getting close to the male lead’s circle and then killing his acquaintances one by one. The male lead, who was kind to everyone, didn’t realize until it happened, so he could only watch helplessly as the female lead died.’
Suddenly, she remembered.
The first warning she should give to the male lead.
‘I should think about how to prevent the killing of the male lead’s loyal subordinates and acquaintances, but the factor that builds up and eventually explodes is just one thing… Lorona’s death. So the most important thing now is… to protect just one person. So I need to give a warning accordingly.’
After reaching some conclusions in her thoughts, Resena boarded the carriage.
Before long, the carriage gradually approached the slums. This was an area where guards were on high alert, as accidents could happen at any time. Resena truly thought that her previous self must have been incredibly bold.
To enter such a visibly dangerous place without any escorts, demanding that they follow her plans, and then leaving.
“Is this the place, sis?”
Renard, who was on horseback, asked as the carriage stopped. Resena nodded and got out of the carriage with his escort. A shabby inn stood before them.
“Don’t tell Mother and Father about this place. They’ll worry.”
“It does look worrying… Sis, don’t use places like this next time. And don’t go alone. It’s too dangerous.”
“I understand. But once we’re inside, you need to be quiet. The people here really dislike interruptions while they’re talking.”
“Okay. I’ll keep that in mind.”
“Then, let’s go in, everyone.”
“Yes, Miss.”
Burly men followed behind her small figure. As soon as they entered the inn, all eyes were on them.
Inside the inn, some were playing with daggers, while others were muttering about targets in low voices. As the group entered this inn run by an assassination guild, there was a moment of silence. Sensing the dangerous atmosphere, both the knights and Renard seemed tense.
“How many nights will you be staying?”
When an old woman at the counter asked this, Resena replied,
“Until worn-out shoes fall apart.”
“….”
The woman looked Resena up and down, but she maintained a calm demeanor. Soon, the woman raised her arm, pointing upstairs.
“What you seek is inside, go up to the second floor.”
“Understood.”
Resena climbed the creaking stairs to the second floor. Renard, who had been tense until the moment the second-floor door opened, felt goosebumps all over his body when he saw the Assassination Guild Master behind his sister.
Of course, being a Sword Master himself, he could easily handle most opponents, but… the person before him shouldn’t be taken lightly. His level seemed to be that of a Sword Expert, but the aura he exuded was truly as sharp as a blade.
‘How on earth did sis come to know such people?’
While Renard’s curiosity grew, Resena looked at the Guild Master she had encountered in her third life.
He appeared to be a young man with a youthful look, but terrifying skills were hidden beneath that neat appearance.
He removed his hood.
“As I always say when taking on a request,”
He spoke calmly while fiddling with a dagger.
“Once an assassination is requested, it’s not easy to cancel, right?”
“That’s right. But when I made the request, you added one more sentence after that. You said this was a special case, and I could come to cancel anytime if I felt like it.”
The man with the husky voice furrowed his brow.
“That’s true… Hmm, you were the crazy woman who asked for six months’ worth of assassination attempts, after all.”
“What did you say…? Crazy woman?”
As Renard frowned and took a step forward, Resena extended her arm to stop him.
‘Renard. Don’t interfere.’
She mouthed silently, and Renard frowned. But soon he closed his mouth and stepped back behind Resena.
“Yes. I was a crazy woman back then. But now I’ve come to my senses. I’m here to cancel.”
“Is that so…? That’s good. That request was truly insane.”
‘It was a request to assassinate the Crown Prince and Saint Lorona Weiz…’
She remembered it was a request to kill them and bring them into her embrace if the Crown Prince couldn’t be entirely hers.
The master of this assassination guild couldn’t win against Eldis in a direct confrontation, but his skill with poisons was unparalleled.
Of course… this person would fail in the assassination too.
‘It was also the only request I couldn’t cancel in my past lives.’
Resena continued calmly.
“I paid everything in advance, but I won’t ask for it back. I just want it canceled.”
“Alright. You’re a good client. Then I should cancel it without any fuss.”
However, he added.
“Don’t make such requests in the future. No matter how much you insist, I won’t accept things like this. Use us for more trivial matters, like when you have a grudge and want to kill some tavern wench.”
“I don’t think I’ll have anyone I want to kill, but I’ll keep it in mind.”
“Good.”
He continued, stroking the well-sharpened blade of his dagger.
“Now, you can go. It’s been canceled.”
“Then.”
As Resena turned to leave, she felt relieved that this villain wouldn’t try to kill the Crown Prince using her name anymore. Lorona Weiz would still be targeted by dark mages, but the Holy Knight Order would protect her much better than she could.
As she came down, the old woman came out from the kitchen where she had been cooking. She was looking greedily at the luxurious robe, so Resena quickly went outside.
“Phew. Sis.”
As soon as they got out, the already darkened night air greeted them. Taking a deep breath to calm herself, Renard, who had been watching from the side, spoke up.
“Never come to a place like this again. And that Guild Master from earlier. He looked really strong. Although his level seemed to be just a Sword Expert, I could feel his immense accumulated experience.”
“That much?”
“To properly face him, His Highness the Crown Prince might have to step in personally. Even if I were to face him, I might struggle a bit.”
“He was that strong…”
