The Villainess Whom I Had Served for 13 Years Has Fallen

Another peaceful day in the middle of the Hamel mountain range.

-Squawk!

“Got one!”

While standing with my arms crossed, ensuring the students’ safety, I yawned, acting as if I was doing nothing for my 300,000 gold salary over three days.

“Nice and sweet.”

I should have found a job like this earlier. Thinking back on my past, hammering away on construction sites, I grimaced and nodded.

Indeed, the boss is always right.

The boss, who has a lot of money, surely has a reason for the tasks he gives. Why did an insignificant transmigrant like myself complain?

“Group 3 students. You’ve gone too far. Return if you don’t want your body and head to disconnect like Bluetooth.”

“Group 6 students, you’re also too far. That’s the elite orc habitat.”

Serly climbing towards the peak without restraint.

Eager to impress their long-lost friends and apply the lessons they learned at the academy, they excitedly rampaged forward.

They’ll get themselves killed at this rate.

Sighing deeply, I shook my head.

‘Ah. I don’t want to work.’

I’d like .

From a bit of a distance, I could see Ruin struggling to cast a spell.

“Kuh!”

Ruin was sent flying by a punch from an orc.

Seemingly aspiring to become one with the ground, Ruin’s clothes were covered in dirt as he repeatedly rolled on the ground.

The spells forming in Ruin’s hands went ‘phyoong’ making insignificant noises failing to penetrate the orc’s skin.

For Ruin, who lost his fundamental talent, these enemies would be difficult.

In the novel, Ruin primarily used his unique ability, ‘Fire Script,’ as his main skill.

An ability that dramatically increased his efficiency with fire attributes. Although he had more abilities, this was all he could pull off at this moment.

Of course, now it’s all useless.

“Damn it. Damn it. Damn it…!”

Ruin was fighting with all his might.

Rolling on the ground and uttering vicious curses desperately.

The members of his group were looking at Ruin with disapproval.

Ruin’s magic, far below their expectations, was a burden to his teammates.

They must have expected more from him.

Being grouped with Ruin, the pride of the magic department, they likely thought they’d breeze through the tasks. Instead, they found him a hindrance.

And his bad temper didn’t help.

He neither cooperates nor works collaboratively.

Had he been as competent as me, it might have been forgivable, but since he wasn’t, Ruin was simply a foul-tempered liability.

His distancing himself to keep his pathetic state out of my sight also seemed to be Ruin’s request.

Recovering his magic wasn’t going to be easy.

Rebuilding lost relationships either.

Unlike before when everything went smoothly, everything will keep falling apart. But that’s not my concern. There’s no need to ponder it deeply.

Shrugging, I turned my gaze away from Ruin.

‘He’ll figure it out.’

Failing to seize numerous opportunities was Ruin’s fault.

While restricting the students from straying beyond defined zones, a familiar voice reached my ears.

“Mr. Butler!”

A girl approached with light footsteps.

Turning slowly, I looked at the girl’s face.

“Hanna.”

“So, how is your work? Not too tough?”

Histania Hanna stood with hands behind her back looking at me.

Bending slightly at the waist, Hanna looked at me with an innocent face, prompting a smile as I shook my head.

“No, I want to go home.”

“What? It’s only the first day.”

“Exactly, it’s only the first day, and I’m already tired.”

“Isn’t that neglecting your duties?”

“And what about you, Hanna?”

Hanna averted her eyes, clearly revealing she had indeed left her group behind.

“I don’t know.”

I responded to Hanna with a ‘tsk…’ for her ambiguous reply.

“If you don’t know, that’s a problem.”

Hanna clicked her tongue and turned her head. Watching Michail and Yuria taking down orcs at the edge of the forest, she muttered.

“They’re doing just fine.”

“Indeed they are.”

Those two certainly knew how to handle themselves. They are the main characters, after all.

But it’s still wrong to leave your party behind.

As I was about to nag her.

“I’ll take that!”

Hanna suddenly embraced me.

Caught off guard by her warm embrace and seeing Hanna’s giggling smile, I burst into laughter.

“What’s with the sudden hug?”

“You were about to nag me.”

“It wasn’t nagging; it was wise advice.”

I answered, patting Hanna’s head.

“Michail might submit the task without your name. He might tell the professor you did nothing.”

“It’s okay. I’ll just ace the rankings exam.”

“What’s with that arrogant statement?”

“Didn’t you say humility is not a virtue?”

Hanna giggled, burying her face in my broad chest. Her sniffing sounds caused a blush to creep up my face.

“I taught you something bad.”

“Hehe… It’s your fault, Mr. Butler.”

“Oh dear…”

Hanna sighed deeply and looked around.

A year ago.

Hanna’s eyes held complex emotions, recalling the place where we trained with swords.

Happy memories and nightmares.

In a hushed voice, Hanna started speaking.

“It’s been a while since we’ve been here.”

“Indeed. It’s been about a year.”

“Has it really been that long?”

With a bitter smile, Hanna looked at the spot where we had our first class.

“To think it’s been a year since you left me here to fend for myself during our first lesson… Time flies.”

“…Well, that was necessary for smooth lessons. Time was short…”

Recalling h, the harsh training left me speechless.

Finding my flustered reaction amusing, Hanna blossomed into a bright smile and murmured in a low voice.

“I know…why you taught me that way. And also…”

“If it weren’t for you…”

Hanna looked at me with eyes filled with grim feelings. Her embrace tightened, as if holding onto her lifesaver.

Shaking off the sad smile, Hanna nestled her face into my broad chest, inhaling deeply and rubbing her head against me.

Hanna’s behavior was like a puppy’s, perhaps because she was Malik’s sister.

“Now, you should go back to your work, Mr. Butler.”

“My job is being a butler.”

“That’s true, but today you’re a teacher.”

“That is also true.”

Reluctantly, Hanna let go of her tight grip, showing a face that didn’t want to part.

“I’ll get going then.”

“Yes. I’ll be cheering for you.”

“Hehe. Thanks.”

Hanna walked towards Michail.

Pouting and looking back occasionally, I waved with a smile at her reluctant walk.

As Hanna’s figure grew distant.

I called out to her.

“Hanna.”

“Yes?”

“It seems like it’s going to rain.”

“Rain?”

Hanna looked up at the sky with a puzzled expression. Under the clear, cloudless sky, she held her hand out and said.

“True. It does look like it might rain.”

Hearing her words, I smiled faintly and replied.

“You’re not saying anything?”

“If you say so, Mr. Butler, then that’s how it is.”

It makes you want to be nice.

There aren’t many people in this world who trust my words without question.

With a worried expression, Hanna turned to me, concerned about my talk of rain.

“What should I do? I didn’t bring an umbrella.”

Smiling, I said to Hanna.

“Fortunately, I brought a few spare umbrellas. Come get one. I’ll give it to you for free, just for you.”

“I don’t like freebies… How about we share the umbrella instead?”

“No.”

“Darn it…”

Hanna re to tease me more, made me laugh, even though I shouted ‘Go quickly!’

Unwilling to give up easily, Hanna stopped and stood still.

“Let’s share it!”

“No!”

“Why not?”

“Because it’s cramped.”

“I’ll make room for you.”

“Isn’t that something a man should do?”

“You said it’s cramped!”

Seeing Hanna puffing her cheeks, I finally gave in to her stubbornness.

“Alright, we’ll share.”

“Promise!”

“Yes.”

As Hanna walked away, she kept looking at the sky.

“I hope it rains a lot.”

End of Chapter