The Villainous Me Turned the Losers into Blackened Bosses-Chapter 123 - Eir’s Support

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[To W:

I’m thrilled to hear that you’re also interested in the stone. It’s truly fascinating how many interests we share.

However, I sense a hint of danger from it. We should plan together and trace it back to the first dungeon where it appeared.

I’m also excited that you agreed to meet. I’ve been looking forward to it.

I’ve been staying in Novice Town for a while now. How about we meet this Sunday evening at 7 PM, just after dark, at the XXX Tavern? It’s a friend’s place, right across from the Adventurer’s Guild.

Let’s meet by the green ivy near the entrance. I’ll bring something you can recognize me by. When you see me, just call out the alias you’ve always used for me.

S]

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“!!!!”

“This Sunday… This Sunday! This Sunday!!!”

Will quickly calculated—it was three days away.

He couldn’t believe it. In his first week in Novice Town, he was already going to meet S!

This was definitely the highlight of his week!

What about the missing “former Morning Star”?

What about the original protagonist wandering around the area this month?

What about the obviously game-derived enhancement stone?

What were those things?

He had never heard of them.

Will didn’t know anything about them.

What could be more important than meeting a pen pal he had known for so many years?

“Young Master, Eir’s here to collect your dirty clothes again.”

Since the door was left open, Eir peeked in, ensuring she wouldn’t walk in on her Young Master in his underwear again, and then entered.

“Uh… Young Master, you look so happy. It’s… kind of scary! Did Mr. S write something again?”

“It’s nothing, really nothing. And… why does my happiness seem scary?”

“…Because before… uh… every time you’re really happy, you end up doing something incomprehensible. Eir’s gotten used to it!”

“Am I really that kind of person?”

Will began to reflect.

Did he really come off as that much of a weirdo?

At least before meeting S in three days, he needed to change that!

“Oh, right, Eir, after washing this new outfit, please keep it aside for me. I’ll probably wear it in three days…”

“…Is there something special happening?”

“No.”

“Really?”

“There’s nothing, Eir. Don’t overthink it.”

“Hmm…”

Eir tilted her head, staring at Will thoughtfully.

Her ears twitched back and forth, and finally, as if she had a revelation, her eyes lit up, and her tail pointed straight up.

“Young Master, are you meeting Mr. S in three days?!”

“!!!!!!!”

Will was shocked!

“How… how did you figure that out?!”

“Hmm… Eir just thought about it a bit. Because… Young Master only gets this happy when it’s something related to Mr. S…”

“…You figured it out, huh.”

Perhaps it was the intuition of a maid who had been by his side for years?

Eir wouldn’t oppose him meeting S like Leah and Treya, right?

But…

Eir’s response surprised him—

“But it’s fine. You’ve known Mr. S for so many years. It’s about time you met and had a good chat.”

As Eir spoke, she looked at her Young Master, sitting obediently at the desk.

She had seen him many nights, alone, writing letters, diaries, and doing homework.

“You… saying that surprises me.”

Will realized that Eir’s gaze was unexpectedly gentle.

Because she was younger, Will always thought of her as a little sister rather than someone who took care of him.

But…

Her gentle gaze reminded him that she had always been the one taking care of him.

“Because Young Master has very few friends. Besides us, there are even fewer people who make you this happy… Though it’s partly because you’re mature and smart…”

“…It’s not that bad.”

Will thought about it.

Actually…

He didn’t make friends easily because he didn’t fit in with the nobles. And those who weren’t nobles saw him as the “special young master of the Hysterm family,” creating a barrier.

The only true friend he had…

Was Mr. S, with whom he had corresponded anonymously from the start.

Thinking about it, this was just a slightly better version of an “ordinary person’s” life compared to his previous one.

“Alright, maybe a little.”

“Sometimes, Eir feels that Young Master suppresses himself too much. Maybe it’s because I watch over you too closely, wanting to protect you…”

Eir tilted her head.

In her mind, it felt like two versions of herself were fighting.

One was the Eir who had grown up with Will, who had been cared for and had grown a lot since being rescued from the forest as a “slave.”

It was the Young Master who constantly trained her, not treating her as a disposable half-beast slave, making her believe she could stand on her own.

Though he called her a dog, the Young Master gave her more care and freedom to improve herself.

Because of this, Eir wanted to see her Young Master happy—

She perked up her ears and wagged her tail.

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“So, this time, as Eir… I hope Young Master can do what he wants. Especially since Mr. S has helped us so much, he deserves a proper thank you.”

Will looked at her smile.

He was deeply moved.

Perhaps Eir didn’t realize it, but as someone who had read the original story, Will knew she was no longer the Eir from the story.

She expressed herself gently, seeing herself and her Young Master as equals—at least, it showed he hadn’t taught her in vain.

Though… she wasn’t as dark.

But Will didn’t mind this version of Eir. She was like a clingy golden retriever.

Will reached out and hugged her gently. Eir’s soft chest made him feel like he was sinking into a plush toy.

“Thank you. It’s great to have your understanding.”

Eir hugged him back, rubbing his head.

Though the Young Master had grown stronger through training, he was no longer the fragile boy who could break with a hug.

But…

Holding him like this, Eir still felt the protective urge that had started “one day” and never stopped—

The other Eir, who wanted to protect him like a flower in a greenhouse.

The Young Master should stay by her side.

The Young Master was fragile and shouldn’t go anywhere.

The Young Master would get hurt outside.

The Young Master was such an easily hurt child.

Friends and smiles weren’t necessary. As long as he stayed by her side, it was enough.

There were guard dogs that would protect their masters at all costs, even biting anyone who threatened them, right?

…

That deep, subconscious part of her occasionally surfaced.

But this time… the Eir who wanted to see her Young Master smile won.

However…

At some point… Eir always felt that it would emerge.

—If S hurts you, then Eir… will make him disappear…

“In this world…”

“Hmm? What?”

Will suddenly heard her muttering and looked up.

“Nothing, Young Master. Since you’re going, prepare well. Don’t let S underestimate us.”

“You’re so enthusiastic you might wear the clothes out!”