Chapter 21: Wishing for plot armor is not viable [Vol. 2]

Leo once had dreamt of marrying his girlfriend after she graduates from her course.

But, that dream never came to be because as soon as she graduated, she met him face to face and told him everything she had done, how she just used him and laughed at him, mocking him for his stupidity for believing the words “I love you.”

She laughed at him for believing someone would actually love him. Leo picked up his phone one time in that whole conversation and placed it down as he chose to stay silent and listen to her mockery.

He did not stand up for himself and merely listened. There’s only one thing he said, “You only dated me for money, and while I am away working for you, Tia Olivia, you were meeting someone who you truly love on my back…I do not want to believe it, but, just tell me, is this true or not?”

“Heh, look at yourself, you should already know the answer to that question! Do you think I’ll ever approach you if not for you being a fool and having money?”

“Then…this is goodbye.”

Leo picked up his phone and left without turning back.

Tia and Leo separated; one was smirking while the other had an expression that is neither cold nor saddened.

If he had called her a bitch then are there his words would have been justified, but he didn’t. As to why that is, Tia didn’t know, that is until three days later, after her name spread like wildfire.

Leo went to call a hotline where broken hearted people tries to find solace in and talk about their heartaches. There, a certain recorded break up conversation surfaced. And with the mention of Tia’s and Leo’s full name, it soon surfaced.

It started on Tia’s social circle, then soon enough it reached her parents, her batch, and everyone who has access to the internet found out who she was and what she did. And considering how nosy humans are, soon enough, those who wished for Leo’s betterment spread Tia’s photos online.

It was distasteful in the eyes of others, but the majority wanted to drown Tia with their spit and that was how Leo dealt with his breakup we. It wasn’t dealt with in a particularly healthy manner…

“But it was satisfying…”

“What was that now, darling?”

Colt opened his eyes and found Mina by his side looking at him in concern.

“It is nothing, Mina.”

He sat up straight and stretched his aching body. He looked at Mina and promptly pulling her to his embrace.

“D-darling, t-this is not the right place and time.”

Catching the yandere by surprise, Mina’s face turned beet red. She was aggressive on what she desires, but, she is also a woman, and with her always making the advances, it was pretty obvious she would be caught off guard by Colt’s actions.

“Please, just a little bit.”

Colt’s peaceful voice echoed in Mina’s ears as their travels become more pleasant.

It had been a total of two weeks since they set out for the capital where the academy was located. Thanks to the advances of magical technology, the carriage does not rock nor does it receive noise from the outside or the other way around.

Their travel went smoothly, even with bandits appearing here and there, the Vice-Captain of the guards managed to fend take care of them without any problem.

The travel from the Edgeworth territory to the capital would take at least three weeks to complete. And in these past two weeks, hardships have yet to be encountered.

When their group stops to rest, Colt would begin his daily training given to him by Neun before leaving.

10,000 swings of the three-sword variation and train in the movement techniques until he drops, that is all there is to it. It did not matter whether Colt was in a town inn or in the woods, he would complete his training and Mina would assist him to rest.

Seeing the ‘wastrel’ of a young master train so hard ignited the soldier’s competitive heart. Led by the Vice-Captain, they too would train when they got the chance.

In this world, despite the strange names of the food and ingredients Colt really liked the food without a doubt. But he was aware that such dishes could only appear in the manor where the Head Chef was.

They traveled with only soldiers so Colt and the soldiers expected food that is worse than dried meat. But, a Goddess descended to spare their tongues.

Colt and Mina also did not experience having to eat dirt tasting food because Mina came prepared and learned the recipe of the Edgeworth family Head Chef so Colt could enjoy his meals without a problem.

Colt noticed that Mina is slowly invading everything he likes, and he appreciates that. For a woman to go all this way just to please him is definitely a keeper.

Now that all had been said and done, Colt was placed in a very precarious situation. The world is changing before the three years of the story begins.

Colt Edgeworth was never supposed to come to the academy but here he was, heading to there to gain popularity for his future and his daughter’s.

‘There’s a lot of different flashbacks in the story, right? So, I better be careful on how I approach this world, but then again, don’t I have the ability to change the lives of so many people?’

Colt had a sudden flash of idea and he found clarity; he doesn’t know why this is, but he finds remembering villains more interesting than the hero.

A hero would always be a hero; but a hero can one of either two things.

A righteous person who saves everyone but cannot die despite his numerous enemies because of plot armor.

And an anti-hero protagonist who kills everyone but cannot die despite his numerous enemies because of plot armor.

‘Though I also wish for that legendary armor. Come on legendary God of stories, give me PLOT ARMOR!’

He wishes for it but he’s pretty sure it will never come.

From Vol. 1 – 5 there are three major events that will happen today and some background stories of different antagonists are birthed.

‘Vyra, Gilbert and Avern’s backstories happens at the same time, correct? Should I avoid them or not?”

And while he was thinking about it, the bell that was install in the carriage to let Colt know if anyone on the outside needs to speak rang.

Colt opened the window of the carriage and peeked outside.

But all the while he was doing so, Colt felt something was wrong. As if something similar had happened before, ‘Strange, why do I feel like something troublesome is about to happen.’.

The Vice-Captain was the one who rang the bell. And now that Colt paid attention to his surrounding, the carriage had also stopped.

“What is it? Why did we stop? Bandits?”

“There’s a young man blocking our path, young master.”

“Please! Take me with you to the capital! My sister, she needs this medicine quickly!”

Right after the Vice-Captain spoke of those words, Colt heard someone shouting.

Colt got interested and stuck his head out to see what was happening. There, he saw a young man with silver hair and ragged clothing. He had a scar on his chin and he was pretty handsome.

“Ah, Great Noble please let me accompany one of your soldiers to the capital, I need to return and give the medicine to my sister! Please!”

The young man saw Colt peeking out of the carriage and immediately began to plead at Colt.

But, Colt could hardly focus at the young man’s words as he had his own concerns.

“What is your name, young man?”

The young man found it weird that a Noble was asking his name, but he answered quickly to show no disrespect, “It is Avern your Lordship.”

Hearing the name had Colt sighing, and as he looked at the Vice-Captain, he motioned with his chin.

“Have him come in the carriage.”

Fate was toying with him.

‘I wished for a plot armor, not a goddamn Necromancer.’

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