Erotic RPG: I am in the Game world, But My Heroines are Villainesses Chapter 344 Another Talk With Seraphina 2



When you're making a deal with soone, knowing your value and understanding your opponent's value are crucial factors. These considerations shape the negotiations and help you make inford decisions.

"Headmaster Seraphina," I began, allowing a small smile to form on my lips. Her deanor remained composed, a clear indication that she was expecting my next question.

"What is in it for ?"

And the mont those words left my mouth, Seraphina's expression hardened slightly, but at the sa ti, a knowing glint appeared in her eyes as if she anticipated my practical approach.

"Rest assured, Callius," she responded with a slight smile, "your efforts will not go unnoticed. Your role in the student council will naturally connect you with influential individuals, provide you with opportunities, and amplify your impact."

Her words were aligned with my expectations. Just as I considered before, she also thought I would blindly believe that the opportunity to form connections would be simply enough.

Yet, while I saw the potential, I wasn't about to accept blindly. "It's indeed an enticing opportunity," I acknowledged, my tone asured. "But I also recognize that such chances can be obtained through other ans."

My words simply implied that while knowing this opportunity was good for , I could easily make such opportunities whenever I wanted. After all, I was the first-ranked student inside the academy, and even if I was banished, the blood of Augustrides was still flowing through my veins.

Seraphina's gaze remained steady, a testant to her understanding of the intricate dynamics at play.

"I'm sure you're aware, Vice Headmaster, that there are various paths to influence and connections," I continued, implying that I could achieve similar gains without necessarily committing to the student council.

Seraphina, ever composed, didn't let my subtle challenge unnerve her. "Of course," she replied, her tone holding a touch of bluff, "you're free to explore your options as you see fit. But don't underestimate the depth of what the student council can offer."

Her words held an air of confidence as if she had sothing up her sleeve that could sway even soone of my caliber.

But, it was a bluff. Even though the reason she called here was probably in favor of the princess, she also needed to put a leash on those nobles.

"Vice Headmaster, you should also not overestimate 'the depth of what the student council can offer.'"

With my words, I can see her face hardening again. As I said, she was a woman that I had an improving relationship with, but this is how the nobles' world worked. Business is different from private life.

"I appreciate the offer, Vice Headmaster, and I'll give it due consideration. However, keep in mind that in a world where influence is currency, I'm already wealthy enough."

Of course, those words were also not that wrong, but they were not that true either. I didn't have an incredibly strong backing aside from Aliya's money, which is not that powerful in the world of raw power; however, I am already on my way to forming it.

But, from an outside perspective, this is by no ans true.

I am a person who was banished from my noble family at the age of 13, and I was a person who was not awakened both as a knight and as a mage while I was at that age.

However, suddenly, I appeared inside the academy, acquired the first rank with my skills alone, and displayed an imnse amount of magical prowess.

Even though it was not that common, there are so cases when a person awakens at a later age or a person's blessing activates later than the age of 10.

What would you think as an observer from the outside?

But, even with this, my rank was still 4-star, which ant either I had a strong backer, or I was a genius that would co very rarely.

And both cases have their own advantages. If I had a strong backer, then I would not be in a hurry to make connections, and if I was a genius, then I would also not be in a hurry to make connections unless soone was targeting openly.

This is how the business works; sotis, you need to take the risk.

And with that, I turned and was about to leave the room.

"What do you want?"

Only to hear those words.

Four simple words, spoken with a directness that matched the weight of the situation.

I pivoted back to face Vice Headmaster Riftwind, surprised by the sudden shift in her approach. She was relinquishing her initial position and seeking common ground.

From this point, she was acknowledging that I held a certain advantage, and by eting on this level, she aid to find common ground.

A small and short play of words was enough to make her think in such a way.

With a brief pause to collect my thoughts and put more pressure on her, I t her gaze evenly. This was the most important mont.

"Headmaster, you do know that there are eyes everywhere inside this academy, right?"

I asked, looking at her with a smile on my face. This was the ti when I could finally push one of the things holding back.

"Yes? Of course, it is the academy's policy to observe students and supervise them."

As expected, the first answer that ca was the formal one expected from the vice-headmaster.

"But, is the only one that is observing the student's academy?"

The mont my words sank in, I reminded her of the words she had first spoken to when she called here.

At that ti, she reminded that there were clearly people who held so significant power inside the academy belonging to another faction.

Seraphina's gaze held a flicker of understanding, and her subsequent question carried a more genuine curiosity. "What do you intend to gain by ntioning this?"

The opportunity I had been angling for was finally at hand. My smile deepened, lacing my words with purpose. "I want to have a special bracelet that can't be tracked by any ans inside this academy, just like yours. I also request unfettered access to the library's restricted section."

I allowed my words to hang in the air, their implications clear. This wasn't just about acquiring knowledge; it was about securing my autonomy creating a space where my actions and research wouldn't be scrutinized.

I needed to develop my knowledge of other magical affinities, and I also needed to know about other restricted magical knowledge.

The way of chants made feel suspicious from the start, and it was now ti to observe that.

Seraphina's expression shifted, a mixture of surprise and skepticism. "You ask for quite a lot, Callius. Unrestricted access to the restricted section and a bracelet akin to that of the instructors… These are privileges that co with responsibilities. Are you prepared to handle the weight they carry?"

I t her gaze without hesitation, my resolve unshaken. "Yes, I am fully aware of the responsibilities and consequences that co with such privileges. I believe in a fair exchange, Headmaster. In return for my commitnt to the student council and my efforts to bridge the gap between commoners and nobles, these provisions would facilitate my role effectively."

Of course, both she and I knew that those words were not that strong, but in the end, I was a person who believed in fairness. I was not soone to cheat and stab others from behind.

There was a mont of silence as Seraphina considered my words, her fingers lightly tapping against the armrest of her chair.

It was evident that she was weighing the pros and cons, evaluating the potential benefits of having play this unique role within the student council.

Finally, she let out a soft sigh, her gaze shifting to so unseen point in the room. "You are a shrewd negotiator, Callius. Very well, I will agree to your terms, but with one condition: you must uphold the values of fairness and equality that the academy stands for. Use your position to guide, not manipulate."

Hearing this, I couldn't help but smile inside.

Guiding and Manipulating can be the sa from one perspective; after all, manipulating is guiding under disguise.

It was quite an ironic choice of words, but it didn't matter. In the end, the important thing was the fact that my conditions were t.

For the ti being, that was enough.

I nodded in agreent though, looking like I was recognizing the significance of her condition. "I understand, Headmaster. My intention has always been to bridge the divide, not widen it further. Rest assured, I will approach this role with the best interests of the academy in mind."

The play of words was the way people lived as adults after all.

Seraphina's gaze returned to et mine, and I could see a mixture of expectation and curiosity in her eyes. It was the curiosity that was not there at first, but it seed my proposal sohow made her curious about my intentions.

"Very well then, Callius. You may consider your terms accepted. I will arrange for the necessary arrangents regarding the bracelet and library access."

With those words, the negotiation part of the talk t its end, but there were more words to it.

"I will contact you after everything is ready. Then, you will et with Student Jasmine."

The ti to et another villainess ca….