Chapter 68
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Chapter 68: Dare To Steal Protagonist’s Job?
Winnie ignored the stares of the people around him and swaggered up to the high platform.
Of course, he chose a spot far away from Aesphyra, positioning himself in the corner, as distant from her as possible.
As for the gazes fixed on him, Winnie paid them no mind. It was all too much, and he simply followed suit.
What’s the big deal? If you’re going to stare at me, then I’ll stare right back!
To minimize unnecessary attention, Winnie stood in the corner and remained silent, greatly reducing his presence.
However, some people are as eye-catching as stars wherever they go, some because they are extraordinary, and others because their talents are simply too remarkable.
Winnie’s situation didn’t fall into either of these categories.
The people here weren’t interested in aesthetics but in judging ugliness.
Those who had seen Winnie before regarded him with a mix of incredulity and mockery, teasing him for his lack of self-awareness.
Those who hadn’t seen him had at least heard of him and were curious to catch a glimpse of the so-called designated villain and clown of the royal capital.
The attention directed at Aesphyra, however, was entirely different.
Many were inwardly marveling at the presence of such a stunning girl who seemed unfamiliar in the royal capital.
Some remembered the silver-haired girl who had accompanied Princess Mirexia at the royal banquet a few days earlier and speculated that she was likely a noble and a friend of Her Royal Highness.
That said, not everyone had seen Aesphyra before.
Many commoner students and minor nobles hadn’t,and they assumed that this fairy-like beauty might be a commoner herself, someone they could befriend and perhaps even develop feelings for.
As a result, they approached her one after another, introducing themselves eagerly.
The minor nobles proudly announced their family names, while the commoner students revealed their civilian backgrounds, subtly hinting that if Aesphyra didn’t already have a companion, they would be more than willing to fill that role.
Though, in Winnie’s opinion, their hints weren’t subtle at all.
Catching a glimpse of this scene, Winnie found it amusing to see these young, lovestruck individuals strutting around like peacocks.
Dude, don’t even bother. Your hardware isn’t up to par, and your gender’s all wrong. Just go wash up and sleep.
As Winnie had expected, Aesphyra politely declined their advances.
She smiled and bowed courteously, expressing her hope to get to know them better after entering theacademy.
Her implication was clear: she didn’t want to be disturbed right now.
The candidates who understood her meaning nodded awkwardly and left.
However, while everyone was declined, there was still a noticeable difference in how Aesphyra treated them.
The majority of those who approached her were boys, but there were also quite a few female candidates seeking companionship.
For the girls, Aesphyra’s polite smile grew noticeably brighter, and her words carried a touch more sincerity.
For the boys, her responses were uniformly polite and distant.
After all, it was impossible to say whether the people present would even make it into the academy.
Her words were essentially a blank check, whether they’d ever meet again or get to know each other better was entirely up in the air.
But for the females, Winnie sensed that Aesphyra’s politeness wasn’t entirely superficial.
He detected a hint of genuine interest in her words, and this sincerity seemed directly proportional to the girl’s appearance.
The prettier the girl, the brighter Aesphyra’s smile and the more sincere her words.
Yes, the protagonist’s passive trait had been triggered once again, and virtue was, as always, guilty.
Not to mention, there were indeed several girls who had charmed by Aesphyra with that breathtaking smile, causing them to blush and nod in response.
After all, the pursuit of beauty and the eagerness to admire it are common human instincts, transcending gender.
Both men and women are drawn to Aesphyra’s beauty, which has reached a level that appeals to everyone, regardless of their gender.
Winnie shook his head and sighed, realizing once again that good looks are undeniably useful, a universal currency that works everywhere.
“Boom…” A series of loud roars echoed through the air as a convoy of gold and silver carriages approached from the direction of the city gate.
Winnie glanced over curiously and noticed that the horses pulling the carriages were anything but ordinary.
They weren’t horses at all, they were snow-white unicorns, as beautiful and pure as snow lotuses, radiating pride and an air of spotless elegance.
Winnie’s eyes widened slightly.
This was the first time in both of his lives that he had seen unicorns, mythical spirit beasts that existed only in fantasy legends.
These creatures were said to possess immense magical power and the ability to cast spells.
According to legend, unicorns are incredibly proud and will only allow pure maidens to ride them.
Anyone else who dares to approach risks being mercilessly kicked by their powerful hooves.
This world, based on the yuri game’s setting, added one more layer to the unicorn’s lore: only a pure and flawless beautiful girl could earn their favor and recognition.
It’s a fitting addition to the yuri game world, where even unicorns are portrayed as somewhat dog-like in their loyalty.
This familiar setting was clearly designed for the protagonist, Aesphyra.
In the original game, Aesphyra was famously known as the “Walking Unicorn Magnet.”
Every unicorn in the game adored her, and in the end, even the unicorn queen herself favored her.
This is the hallmark of the “Queen of Myriad Charms.”
So, it wasn’t all that surprising to see the proud unicorns willingly pulling a carriage to the academy.
By now, the ordinary passerby NPCs were utterly stunned, unsure of how to react.
But as a mature and self-aware NPC, Winnie quickly thought of something.
He adjusted the bag on his back and silently stepped further into the corner.
This wasn’t meant to imply anything else, it was simply that the protagonist was about to steal the spotlight, and Winnie knew better than to stand in her way. He wisely retreated to give her the stage.
The snow-white unicorn landed gracefully in front of the platform, its hooves touching the ground with a steady, elegant motion.
It shook its mane with a flourish, its movements so human-like that it seemed almost like a slightly arrogant and haughty lady.
Everyone held their breath. It was clear that none of the people present had ever seen a unicorn before, and they likely never would again in their lifetimes.
Their eyes were glued to the majestic creature, captivated by its presence.
However, only Winnie knew that as long as Aesphyra was around, no one, not even a unicorn, could overshadow her.
This Miss Unicorn, though impressive, was still too young to compete with the true star of the show.
Just watch, Winnie thought. Everyone’s attention would soon return to the real protagonist.
Sure enough, things took an unexpected turn.
As soon as the unicorn landed, something seemed to go wrong.
Its previously delicate demeanor vanished, replaced by frantic movements.
It began to sway and panic, as if trying to break free from its reins.
The commotion grew so intense that it even shook the carriage it was pulling.
The scene startled the surrounding candidates, who watched in shock and fear.
Everyone instinctively took a step back, though a few bold souls attempted to approach and calm the unicorn.
However, before they could get close, the unicorn lashed out with a powerful kick, sending one of them flying off the high platform.
The unfortunate candidate didn’t even have time to scream before losing consciousness.
Winnie, observing the direction in which the man was flung, couldn’t help but reflect on how much hatred the world seemed to harbor for him as a former villain.
Well, it’s coming at him again.
But Winnie had anticipated this.
With a quick sidestep, he dodged the flying candidate, who sailed past him harmlessly.
Winnie remained unscathed, standing calmly as chaos unfolded around him.
How dare they?
Winnie was both amused and amazed.
The arrogant unicorn would never allow anyone except a pure maiden to touch it.
He vividly remembered a scene from the original story where Winnie, playing the role of the clown, had tried to imitate the protagonist and tame a unicorn in public.
The result? The unicorn reared up, planted its hooves on his head, and pushed his face into the mud, leaving him half-buried and the laughingstock of the crowd.
That was the fate of someone who tried to steal the spotlight without the protagonist’s destiny.
Should he even attempt to pull off such a stunt? Winnie wondered.
As the unlucky candidate flew off the platform, effectively disqualifying himself from the assessment, the other candidates hesitated, none daring to step forward now.
Except for one, the beautiful silver-haired figure.
