The Villainous Me Turned the Losers into Blackened Bosses-Chapter 153 - The Interview

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In front of Will, reporters swarmed like a tidal wave.

“Hello, hello! Were you the ones who saved those two adventurer teams?!”

“We’ve already heard everything from Mr. Liber!”

“Morning Star, right? Is that the name of your team?!”

“Mr. Liber said you’re a couple adventurer team. Can you introduce yourselves?”

“This is incredible. The people you rescued had nothing but praise for your firepower.”

“What was the inside of the dungeon like?!”

“How do you feel about saving the adventurer teams? You’re heroes now!”

“How do the two of you usually coordinate?”

“Would you mind sharing what positions you two prefer at night?”

The reporters’ questions were chaotic.

Will even noticed that some of the more progressive reporters had already started snapping photos of the two of them.

Wait, wasn’t that last question a bit too much?

Oh, it was from Famous Figures! That was the rebranded version of the street-side tabloid Will used to love as a kid. That explained it—every issue featured stories about Carver, so it made sense.

“Yes, we’re a couple,” Shuna answered without hesitation, her tone casual and unguarded.

“Wait, Shuna, what are you—”

Shuna quickly elbowed Will.

“Liber said it. Whether or not he’s still around, we should keep up the act for now.”

“Huh? Oh… okay.”

Shuna being Shuna, she made a solid point.

If she thought Liber was suspicious, the best move was to avoid raising his suspicions.

Will turned to face the reporters.

“Yes, we’re… a couple.”

Although…

Will thought he saw a fleeting smile flash across Shuna’s face after he said it?

“At least try to look happy about it,” Shuna teased, nudging him again with her elbow.

Their playful interaction only made the reporters even more excited—

“Wow!”

“Quick, write it down! A couple adventurer team this strong is rare!”

“Can you tell us who defeated the Cerberus? We heard it was a brand-new dungeon monster.”

“Yes, yes! How did you handle it the first time facing something new?”

Will glanced at Shuna and pointed at her.

“She did it.”

He wasn’t about to take credit for that.

After all…

There were witnesses!

He wasn’t going to risk it.

“Yes, that was me. The Cerberus wasn’t anything special. You just have to take out its main head.”

Shuna said it so nonchalantly, like she was explaining how to “put an elephant in a fridge by opening the door.” Truly a genius’s way of thinking.

“Alright! And what about the dungeon boss?”

Will was about to answer when Shuna looped her arm around his and poked his cheek.

“It was him.”

Alright!

He’d take credit for this one!

“He’s amazing! He just stood there, fired a few ice balls, and that terrifying old man was gone!”

Shuna, seriously?!

Wasn’t she skipping over a few details?

With her arm around him, facing the cameras, and receiving such high praise, Will couldn’t help but blush.

“Uh… that’s true. But… but…”

Will thought back to when Shuna placed her hand on his shoulder, blessing him…

He looked at Shuna’s expression as she faced the cameras now.

Even though they weren’t really a couple, her smile seemed a bit too genuine—though it carried a hint of sincerity beneath the playfulness.

Being in front of the cameras…

Surrounded by so many reporters…

And hailed as a “hero who saved lives”…

While standing next to a beautiful woman…

Was this really happening to him?

It wasn’t just about being a minor villain for so long. As someone who had always been an “observer of the story”…

This time, he had stepped into the world and was even writing his own “story.”

Outside of “fate,” he had carved out a small piece of blue sky, creating his own heroic tale.

Who knew how far the newspaper reporting this would spread, who would read it, how long it would be remembered, or by how many.

But at least, it was his story.

This wasn’t the first time he felt connected to the people in the story, but… it was the first time he truly wanted to be “Will.”

Even a minor villain could have a day like this, where they were recognized.

All thanks to S…

No.

All thanks to Shuna.

This trial card had been an absolute blast!

Will looked at Shuna and finished his sentence—

“But… I have to thank her. After all, I wouldn’t have been this strong without her…”

Come to think of it, wasn’t Shuna watching him do all of this from behind?

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Just like before the fight started, when Will turned and saw his reflection in Shuna’s brown eyes.

“…her support.”

Why did that sound like an award acceptance speech?!

As soon as he said it, Shuna turned her head to look up at him.

Her eyes now held only his reflection.

Shuna whispered softly:

“Well said, Little Will~. What, do you think I was just standing behind you, blessing you, and watching you?”

Will had indeed meant that, but Shuna had reached the same conclusion as him?

That must be the result of years of correspondence and mutual understanding.

“Thanks for the compliment.”

“But right now…”

Shuna smirked mischievously.

“Aren’t you the one watching me?”

“After all, our gazes…”

“Are mutual.”

“I can see myself in your eyes too, you know?”

That line…

Was so flirtatious.

Will was so flustered he took two steps back, which made Shuna laugh behind her hand.

“Are there any other treasures from the dungeon?”

“Yes, yes, what else did the dungeon yield after being cleared?!”

This was a common question from reporters. Dungeon exploration was essentially treasure hunting, so they naturally asked about the loot.

In fact, telling them was a good thing—dungeon treasures that got media attention often sold for higher prices.

“Uh… well…”

Will thought about it. He did have the iron chunks in his backpack, but presenting those as loot felt a bit underwhelming.

As for the other items…

The souvenir box from the neighboring city?

No, that would be too weird.

If all else failed, he’d have to show the ruby dropped by the Cerberus…

“There is something!”

Shuna stood on her tiptoes and pulled the red ruby from Will’s backpack.

Then…

She took out the silk fabric that had originally wrapped the box and placed the ruby on it.

Surprisingly, despite both being red, they didn’t clash at all. In fact, they matched perfectly.

It was as if the silk was made to complement fire-element items.

The cameras flashed furiously, capturing the scene.

Then…

“Will the two of you continue adventuring? Where are you headed next?”

“Well… I suppose we can share that.”

Shuna proudly lifted her head.

“Next, we’re heading to Yavik City. I’ve heard the Ice Queen in that dungeon is quite interesting. We plan to pay her a visit.”

tln : yeah, nice Shuna, i would love to see 3 nurtured yandere hatched from the shell.