Villain Ch 231. Snapped
Allen frowned, his worry deepening. “What do you mean? What happened?” he inquired, his voice filled with genuine concern.
“That test was the worst,” Shea grumbled, her voice tinged with annoyance and frustration. As she approached the group, her gaze fixed on Bella, a fierce glare in her eyes. “Can you believe it? I had to memorize a ridiculous number of dance moves. And if I got even a single step wrong, stones and dirt would rain down on me,” she explained, her voice filled with a mixture of irritation and wounded pride.
Bella winced at the thought, her expression mirroring the discomfort of the situation. “That sounds incredibly frustrating,” she replied sympathetically, imagining the pressure and precision required for such a test.
Shea stopped near them, her eyes narrowing as she locked eyes with Bella. The intensity of her glare sent a shiver down Bella’s spine, momentarily silencing her. “It’s not just frustrating,” Shea snarled, her voice dripping with disdain. “It hurts my pride. I didn’t sign up for a dance recital,” she added, her frustration palpable.
Just as Allen was about to suggest that Shea join him to replenish her HP and DP, she interrupted with a renewed sense of frustration and determination. Her voice dripped with annoyance and anger as she vented her grievances.
“You know what? I’ve had enough. I’m going to find that game developer and give him a piece of my mind,” Shea declared, her tone laced with determination and a hint of righteous anger. ｎ𝚘𝚟ｌ.ｃｏ𝚖
Before anyone could react, Shea swiftly bid them farewell and disappeared from the room, her avatar vanishing in a flash of light.
The room fell into an uneasy silence. The suddenness of her decision left the remaining members of the group with a mixture of concern and uncertainty. Allen’s brows furrowed as he tried to make sense of the situation.
“Um… She won’t fire them, right?” Allen asked, his voice tinged with a hint of worry. He turned to Zoe, seeking some reassurance or insight into Shea’s character.
Zoe sighed, her expression reflecting a mix of apprehension and concern. “I hope not,” she replied.
Bella couldn’t help but voice her doubts. “Allen, are you planning to do the HP and DP refill thing with her once she calms down?” she asked, her tone laced with skepticism.
“If she agrees,” Allen said, running a hand through his tousled hair. “For sure, I’m not interested in doing it with an angry woman,” he explained, his voice tinged with a hint of exasperation.
Alice moved closer to Allen, a playful smile tugging at the corners of her lips. She pressed her body against his side, her hand trailing lightly over his chest. “So, Allen,” she purred, her voice dripping with seduction. “Where are we going to do it? My room or Bella’s?”
“I suggest the throne room~” Bella chimed in, her voice filled with mischief. “You know, we could give a hint of an Eastern fantasy story. Like a cruel emperor playing around with his concubines.” Her words were laced with excitement as she imagined the possibilities.
Allen couldn’t help but cringe as he looked from Bella to Alice, his eyebrows furrowing in disbelief. “Jane must have brainwashed you,” he muttered, shaking his head from side to side.
Alice simply shrugged. “Well, maybe a bit,” she admitted, her eyes twinkling with amusement. “But think about it. This is just a game, a virtual world where all of our dreams come true. Some people want to slay dragons and become heroes, while others just want to have a little fun,” she explained, her tone casual and nonchalant.
He had to admit, she had a point. That was precisely why erotic games had become so popular nowadays. In a world where anything was possible, why not explore desires and fantasies that would remain unattainable in the real world? It was a chance to let go of inhibitions and embrace a side of oneself that might be hidden away in the mundane reality.
“The question is,” Zoe interjected, her voice laced with skepticism, “is this room even designed to support that kind of activity? I mean, this isn’t an erotic game, you know?” She raised a valid point, one that had crossed Allen’s mind as well. That was precisely why he had always reserved such encounters for the privacy of their room, rather than venturing into other public spaces.
Bella chimed in with her assessment. “But think about it, guys. We’re still within the Cursed Crypts. This place is like our home, his palace. Shouldn’t he be free to indulge in his desires anywhere he pleases?” Her words carried a sense of logic, emphasizing the liberating nature of their virtual world.
“Besides,” Alice chimed in, her voice filled with excitement, “I’m sure it can add a whole new level of excitement and thrill to our play.” She raised an eyebrow suggestively, her mischievous smile widening.
Zoe’s frown deepened as she glanced at Alice. “Wait, hold on a second. You’ve never done this before, have you?” she asked, her skepticism evident in her tone.
Bella’s gaze shifted to Alice. “Well, no, we haven’t,” she admitted, her voice tinged with a touch of playfulness. “But that’s precisely why it’ll be different for Allen. It’s all about experiencing something new and breaking away from the monotony. We need to spice things up, you know?”
Alice crossed her arms and looked at Allen, her expression skeptical. “Aren’t you the one who writes harem novels?” she quipped, a hint of teasing in her voice. “You should be an expert in these matters.”
“Don’t tell me you’ve never had any idea like this,” Bella persisted, a playful glimmer in her eyes.
Allen shifted uncomfortably, his cheeks flushing with a mix of embarrassment and honesty. “Well, um, I have written about it,” he confessed, his voice tinged with bashfulness. “I mean, in my harem novels. But I never really thought about actually doing it in real life. Or, well, in the game world, with real people,” he quickly corrected himself, his words stumbling out.
Bella’s eyes gleamed with mischief as she leaned in closer, her voice dripping with playful temptation. “Well, this is your chance. A chance to bring your fantasies to life, to experience the thrill and excitement firsthand. Who knows? Maybe it’ll unlock a whole new level of enjoyment in the game for you.”
“We wouldn’t expect you to perform as well as your characters in your stories, though,” Bella playfully joked, a mischievous glint in her eyes.
The remark hung in the air, eliciting a ripple of laughter from the others. However, something inside Allen snapped, and a sudden shift in his demeanor became evident. The smile and embarrassment that had adorned his face just moments ago vanished.
“What did you just say?” he muttered, his voice barely audible over the lighthearted banter.