I, the Villain, Want to Save Myself, But the Yandere Heroines Disagree-Chapter 101 - The Problem Seems Quite Significant (3/3)

“Princess Elsa?” Orson looked at Elsa, revealing a surprised expression.

“What, surprised to see me?” Elsa smiled.

“This time, I am sitting beside Knight Commander Landon as a representative of the royal family for the hearing. I won’t say much, just take notes.” Elsa said this, her tone quite relaxed. “Young Master Orson, please don’t feel estranged. This is the standard procedure for imperial interrogations.”

“I know.” Orson also smiled and nodded. “Well then, let me tell you what I saw.”

Orson recounted his “experience” to the two interrogators.

After Orson finished speaking, Landon nodded, then looked at Orson.

“Young Master Orson, what you said matches the descriptions given by the others previously, with almost no discrepancies.”

He continued, “However, I have one doubt. Why did you happen to be there when the incident occurred?”

“It’s like this.” Having anticipated Landon would ask this, Orson calmly explained, “Actually, Litte initially kept this matter from me, but I learned about it from someone else. So, I couldn’t rest easy and followed them.”

“I see.” Landon nodded upon hearing this. “Then, the interrogation concludes here. Young Master Orson, you may leave.”

“Alright.” Orson was about to stand up when Elsa, beside him, spoke.

“Young Master Orson, since the interrogation is now over, I’d like to ask some questions, if I may?”

“Of course, Your Highness,” Orson replied politely.

“You’re Tier 7 now, aren’t you?”

“Yes.” Orson nodded. “I reached Tier 7 some time ago, I just didn’t feel the need to announce it.”

“However, after this incident, I suppose everyone should know now.”

“Congratulations, Young Master Orson.” Elsa said this, her tone unexpectedly carrying a hint of something else.

Like jealousy.

You see, just a few months ago, when she advanced to Tier 6 mage, the royal family had specifically held a banquet.

Yet, Orson had quietly advanced to Tier 7, playing the role of a wolf in sheep’s clothing.

“Then I thank Your Highness for your well wishes.” Orson said this, revealing a smile.

“It’s nothing, you deserve it. After all, Orson, you are a pillar of the state.” Elsa also smiled.

Subsequently, she continued, “By the way, regarding this incident, I can actually step in and help you out. What do you say, do you need my help?”

Orson naturally understood Elsa’s underlying meaning, but he still pretended not to understand and looked at Elsa, “Your Highness, what are you talking about? Please forgive my ignorance.”

“Isn’t upholding justice impartially the rule established by the royal family itself? Your Highness, as a member of the royal family, and moreover, a direct heir, you should adhere to this principle.”

“Helping or not helping...”

“Knight Commander Landon, could you please leave for a moment? I have something I wish to discuss privately with Young Master Orson.” At this moment, Elsa suddenly spoke.

“Alright.” Landon nodded, then left the room.

Elsa kept looking at Orson.

Only after the sound of Landon closing the door echoed did Elsa speak:

“Orson, now that it’s just the two of us here, there’s no need for you to pretend anymore.”

“Your Highness, please forgive me, but I really don’t know what you’re talking about.”

Saying this, Orson lowered his head.

“There are quite a few traces of you in this matter, aren’t there?”

“I can help you smooth things over, make it so others can’t trace it back to you.”

Elsa stated her request directly.

“You know, Father currently values my Imperial Brother highly, so he has handed over military affairs to him.”

“I can only handle trivial matters like judicial affairs. But even so, I want you to know that investing in me will not be a mistake.”

“Even if it’s not for protecting you, think about your brother Litte. If this matter is handled well, Litte’s future will not be affected. Conversely, if it’s widely publicized, even if Litte is in the right, his future reputation will be ruined.”

“Moreover, recently, that newly emerged underground gang, and its core members, Young Master Orson, you should know who they are, right?”

“...” Orson frowned, looking at Elsa’s actions.

Then, he stood up, looking down at Elsa from a superior height.

“Your Highness, right now, I hope I am speaking to you on relatively equal terms.”

Saying this, Orson’s tone carried a hint of anger.

After all, the other party’s words just now could be interpreted as using Litte to threaten him.

“As a princess, there are many ways to obtain help. Must you resort to this method?”

“Or perhaps, my support is so important to you that you’re willing to risk damaging the relationship between us as classmates and colleagues?”

“Um... Orson, that’s not what I meant...” Elsa said this, realizing she might have said something wrong, touched Orson’s reverse scale, and made him unhappy.

Then, she, a princess, unexpectedly apologized to the son of a duke whose status was lower than hers.

“I’m sorry, Orson. I just wanted to tell you that I can help you a lot, I didn’t mean to threaten you...”

Looking at the flustered Elsa before him, Orson sighed.

“Your Highness, you surely have your own judgment when handling matters. There’s no need to specifically consider others.”

“They say one seeks advantages and avoids disadvantages. I believe Your Highness, having grown up in the royal family for so many years, understands this principle much better than I do.”

Subsequently, Orson turned around and left the interrogation room, leaving Elsa sitting there in a daze.

...

“Alright, let’s go.” As soon as Orson stepped out, he found the three who had been interrogated still waiting outside for him.

He could understand Litte and Virgil waiting, but Lion remaining here surprised him the most.

“Um, thank you for today, Young Master Orson.” The orange-haired beastkin girl walked up, looked at Orson, bowed to him, and expressed her gratitude.

“After returning today, I will tell the boss that you helped me. As for this favor, if you need my help with anything in the future, please come find me at the Orchid Tavern.”

Saying this, Lion turned around and left.

Orson watched Lion’s departing figure and sighed.

“Orson, what are you regretting?” Litte’s voice sounded beside his ear at this moment.

For some reason, though, this voice sounded a bit chilling.