The Villainous Me Turned the Losers into Blackened Bosses-Chapter 140 - The Psychological Defense

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“How about that inn? It’s closer to the seaside. We might even get a view of the ocean tomorrow morning.”

Walking through the streets of Surtes Town at night, Shuna pointed to the furthest inn down the slope.

“It does look pretty nice.”

Though it was already nighttime, the sea breeze was still warm, carrying a hint of saltiness. Walking along the small streets lined with red-brick rooftops, stomach full and content from dinner, Will felt a rare sense of vacation-like relaxation.

Especially as the two of them picked an inn together—it gave him the illusion of being on a trip.

Surtes Town had plenty of inns, and since the previous dungeon had recently been cleared, the town wasn’t too crowded.

But since Shuna seemed so keen on the one near the sea, he decided to go along with her.

After all, it looked like he’d be footing the bill anyway…

“Alright. I’ll cover the cost of the inn as compensation for dragging you onto that train last night~”

Clink.

Will watched as Shuna pulled out her wallet and scattered a handful of gold coins onto the hotel counter.

What a bro!

Even while traveling, she wouldn’t let him pay for everything!

“Besides, you treated me to dinner, and I’ve been working hard this past month. I can afford this much.”

“Here’s your key,” the receptionist said.

“Alright! Let’s go!”

“Which room is mine?”

“What are you talking about? Come with me; we’re sharing one.”

“…Huh?” Will froze. “Is it because… there’s only one room left? But the inn doesn’t seem that busy.”

“Nope.”

Phew. He had almost thought he was about to experience one of those cliché scenarios that always happened to protagonists in novels.

However…

Shuna leaned in close, seemingly misjudging the distance, and bumped her forehead against his.

“Hmm? Of course, I only booked one room.”

“Why?”

Click.

As they talked, they had already reached the door. Shuna unlocked it and pushed it open.

“See? Two beds. Plenty of space. Sharing a room is safer.”

She flopped onto one of the beds like an excited child on vacation, bouncing slightly as she landed.

“…Hmm. Do you really think it’s safe?”

Will wondered if she was being too trusting, treating him like just another one of her guy friends.

He decided to use his rarely employed “bad guy” voice.

“Eh~? Little Will wouldn’t do anything to me, right?”

Lying on the bed, Shuna kicked off her boots, leaving them haphazardly on the floor. Her black-stockinged toes wiggled playfully.

And then…

She casually began sliding her black stockings down, starting from her thighs and working her way down bit by bit.

“You… wouldn’t do anything, would you?”

Will swallowed hard.

She was doing this on purpose!

She was completely provoking him!

While Will prided himself on being a gentleman, this was the perfect moment to play along and give her a little scare!

“Well, you’re putting way too much trust in me. Heh heh heh…”

But just as Will extended his “devilish hand,” ready to push Shuna onto the bed…

Shuna immediately followed up with—

“Because you can’t beat me~”

Hearing that, Will’s mind instantly flashed back to the terror of last night, when a drunken Shuna had lifted him effortlessly with one hand.

“You—!”

Will gritted his teeth and took a step back.

Thirty years too early, Will thought… but then…

He obediently withdrew his hand.

Fine. She was right—he couldn’t beat her.

And he doubted he’d be able to beat her even thirty years from now.

“Alright, I admit I can’t beat you.”

“But still…”

Taking advantage of Will’s retreat, Shuna leaned in close, gently pushing him onto the bed.

“Wait, you—”

Her strength was no joke.

It might’ve even been greater than when she lifted him last night.

“You seem to trust me a lot.”

She held one stocking in her hand, while her other hand rested on the bed for support. Her still-stockinged foot slid up from the edge of the bed, resting between Will’s legs.

“And how do you know I won’t do anything to you?”

As she spoke, Shuna licked her lips.

Under the dim hotel lighting, Will lay flat on the bed, looking up at Shuna’s face.

Her face, still glistening with sweat from the day’s journey, was framed by her long black hair, which draped over her shoulders and tickled his ears.

It was undeniably a very “tempting” scene.

If this were a game CG, Will thought, it would score a perfect 10/10.

However…

This was Will.

“In that case…”

Will unbuttoned his shirt collar, revealing his pale neck.

Then he spread his arms out, lying flat on the bed.

He presented himself as if to say, Do whatever you want.

“Go ahead. Do whatever you want—anything at all.”

He was absolutely certain Shuna was joking.

They’d only known each other for a day, and they’d only just confirmed each other’s genders last night. Who would want to push someone down after just one day?

“Hmm?”

Shuna furrowed her brows.

“But it’s my first time, so don’t expect much from my technique or experience.”

“Hmm??”

Now Shuna was genuinely confused.

“Of course, if you’d rather take the lead and have plenty of experience, that’s fine too. I can offer up my butt.”

“Hmm???”

Now Shuna was even more confused.

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“So, want to give it a try? I’ll be good. Just… be gentle, okay?”

He even feigned vulnerability, his eyes shimmering as if about to cry.

Shuna had only wanted to test the waters, to flirt a little and create some physical closeness.

More natural physical contact could lead to dependency and familiarity, which could fast-track their bond.

It was all part of her gradual plan.

But Will’s overly submissive and almost absurdly compliant reaction completely killed the mood.

Killed it dead!

It was just like last night, when he had grabbed her hand and pressed it to his chest without any resistance.

Lying there like this, with zero pushback, he just seemed… dumb.

“Uh, Little Will, do you have some kind of… unspeakable side hustle?”

Shuna sighed, crossing her arms and speaking in a defeated tone.

“Because I can’t beat you. What else am I supposed to do? Isn’t that what you said?”

Will sat up, scratching his head.

“Shuna~ Why’d you stop? Am I not seductive enough today?”

That made Shuna jump back onto her own bed in fright.

“My bad, my bad! Stop talking like that—it’s terrifying.”

She looked at Will, her expression complicated.

She finally understood why his actions last night had sobered her up instantly.

When you want someone you like to respond to you, the scariest thing isn’t their rejection.

It’s their indifference to your bold advances.

“Wow, did I just turn the tables on you?”

Like now…

He didn’t seem embarrassed or affected by her intimate gestures. He acted as if nothing had happened.

Shuna realized she had miscalculated…

Will Hysterm didn’t seem to respond to physical closeness at all…

Could he be…

Someone with an impenetrable psychological defense?

A high-attack, high-defense fortress of a man?