Struggling as a Villain

Chapter 159: Chapter 158- I am fine

Max had been through the same phase Richard was experiencing now—the overwhelming urge to kill someone for hurting someone close to you. Max knew that feeling all too well.

However, with that feeling, he also knows what kind of consequences one has to suffer if they don't think rationally.

A murder conviction would ruin Richard's life as a student and lead to his arrest. The law clearly states that all crimes must first be reported to the authorities—no citizen has the right to pass judgment. At present, Richard hasn't reached a position where he could lawfully pass judgment, no matter the severity of the culprit's crime.

"Richard, you need to calm down and listen to what we have to say," Lucy argued, however,

"He won't listen to you or anyone right now, Lucy," Max responded in Richard's stead as he prepared to counter any attack that Richard might release.

Richard's eyes sang the tale of his emotions and intentions. He was not in agreement with resorting to anything other than killing Kevin. And as a teacher, Max has taken the role of protecting him.

"If that's your choice," Richard growled, his voice a dangerous whisper. "Then burn."

With a flick of his wrist, a fierce blaze erupted from his hand, surging straight at Max. The ground beneath cracked and blistered, peeling away as the searing flames tore their path forward.

Max's eyes narrowed. Without hesitation, he clapped his hands together, fingers locking tightly. In an instant, he formed a hollow shape, palms open and poised.

A violent, ripping sound exploded from his hands, sending brutal sonic waves barreling into the fire. The force shattered the flames, scattering fiery embers in every direction as they clawed their way toward Richard.

Kevin staggered back, clamping his hands over his ears to block out the deafening blast. The air crackled and split, both fire and sound raging in a fierce clash of power.

Richard clicked his tongue, springing back and narrowly evading the vicious wave of sound.

In mid-air, he brought his hands together in a forceful slam, his lips moving in a relentless chant. His eyes burned with focus, channelling overwhelming energy.

"Damn..." Lucy gasped, watching as seven massive magic circles ignited around him. Richard, barely sixteen, unleashed a power that made the air tremble.

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From the centre of the circles, a colossal dragon roared to life, forged entirely from blazing flames. Its scorching glow lit up the dark clouds, casting a fierce light across the battlefield. The dragon's eyes bore into Max, a silent, fiery promise of annihilation.

Max narrowed his eyes; as he thought, the scion of the strongest witch could not back down just by a single spell.

"Lucy, back off!" Max ordered, his tone edged with urgency. He twirled his finger in the air, etching the chant of a spell he never imagined he'd use against a student.

With chilling, unblinking eyes, Richard unleashed the blazing dragon, a serpent of death hurtling straight toward the professor.

In response, a massive, radiant frog took shape around Max, its pure light casting a protective aura like an ethereal guardian. Max's eyes glowed fiercely, his hair lifting as raw energy surged through him. Fixing his gaze on the incoming dragon, he opened his mouth wide.

The frog mimicked his movements, and with Max's voice, the beast let out an earth-shaking, ear-splitting soundwave. The wave ripped through the air, colliding head-on with the dragon, a storm of fire and sound colliding in a devastating clash.

She faintly heard the students' murmurs and understood the whole situation.

'I have to inform the Duchess...' Considering Amelia killed Kevin and Richard attacked a professor, surely some action would be taken against the two.

If Amelia had killed Kevin back when he was still in her room, then no one would have raised their voice against her. After all, Kevin would have been charged with sexual assault.

However, things have turned problematic now that Amelia beheaded Kevin in front of everyone's eyes.

But naturally, she wouldn't get imprisoned, given the other party in question already had several allegations pending. And even Viscount Butcher wouldn't interfere considering his relationship with his son.

'In the end, all that matters is Lady Amelia's feelings.' With those thoughts, Lilia entered the mansion not so long after the two.

Richard led Amelia to the reception area and made her sit down.

He asked for some water which Lilia instantly brought.

Kneeling before the girl he asked, "Are you fine now? Did he harm you in any way?"

Amelia drank a few mouthfuls of water before she shook her head, "No, he just touched my shoulders, and that was enough for me to know that it wasn't you."

Richard's eyes went to Amelia's shoulders as a rush of anger surged within him. However, to not make Amelia worried, he contains his emotions and asked her,

"He didn't use any spell on you, right? I have a healer-"

"Richard, " She suddenly held his face so his eyes could only remain on hers before the raven-haired clearly stated,

"I am completely fine. Until you are here, I know nothing can affect me. Neither physically nor mentally."

Amelia was aware of Richard's source of worry. She was recently kidnapped and just a few days after that, someone came into her room with evil intentions.

Any person would get paranoid, however, Amelia wasn't. As she said, the only thing that can shake her up is something happening to Richard. And until he is with her, nothing can go wrong.

Richard leaned forward and planted his head against hers. With his eyes closed he softly whispered,

"I love you, Amy."

"The feeling is mutual~"

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A/N:- I think we got an arc with every heroine by now. Thanks for reading.