Derek Wallace's anxiety reached a breaking point, leading him to caution Azaria about fixating on Justus. This confrontation eventually escalated into a final showdown between Derek Wallace and the other major families, leaving Justus caught in the crossfire.Meanwhile, Justus remained oblivious to the brewing chaos, navigating a tangled web of emotions. He watched Derek's relentless pursuit of Azaria, and what terrified him the most was Azaria's waning affection for him.Fear tightened its grip on Justus as he contemplated the ominous possibility of history repeating itself. Anguish and frustration overwhelmed him, rendering him powerless and adrift. Seeking comfort, he embarked on a shopping trip with Lilyana, a seemingly ordinary outing that unexpectedly spiraled into a life-threatening situation. Justus was injured while trying to protect Lilyana, deepening his sense of despair.Amidst this turmoil, Azaria and Derek Wallace's rivalry intensified. Azaria, boldly affirming their rel
“Young master, it's time to rise," A soft voice rang in the quiet room. Lilyana, Justus’ young maid, watched him with a worried look. "School is waiting, young master. You need to be up.”His protest came muffled, "Don't want to," while he tried to disappear beneath his blanket. "Young master, lounging in bed all day isn't an option. Master won't be pleased if he hears you've ditched school," she reasoned, trying to coax him out of bed. "Doesn't matter," came Justus's muffled response. "If you insist on ignoring school, Master might consider cutting your allowance," she added, in a last-ditch attempt to convince him. After enduring many lifetimes of relentless pursuit, Justus Wallace found himself trapped in an inexplicable loop of failure. Every time he reincarnated, he awoke on the first day of high school with his memories intact, burdened by a singular purpose: to end Azaria Maddox's life.Battle after battle, he employed every tactic, exhausted every resource, and suffered c
Azaria Maddox's dramatic story unfolded amidst the prestigious Paradise Academy. Despite being born into wealth, her family's sudden misfortune thrust her into an independent journey. However, Azaria's unwavering determination allowed her to secure a coveted spot at the exclusive institution. At Paradise Academy, renowned for its affluent student body, Azaria captivated the attention of the school's four most sought-after boys. Amidst the admirers, Justus stood out as a troublemaker, constantly devising schemes that, ironically, only served to bring Azaria closer to her suitors. His stride faltered as he instinctively glanced down at his wristwatch."Why have you stopped, Justus?" Lilyana noticed Justus halting and paused as well, her voice laced with confusion as she questioned his abrupt stop.Justus motioned towards the path ahead, "Proceed a few steps forward."Although Lilyana was perplexed, she complied and stepped forward. Suddenly, a boy on a skateboard materialized out of
The timing seemed off, considering that Azaria had left before them and should have already reached her designated classroom.Yet, there she was, standing before them, missing her anticipated encounter with Emmett Rutledge.Justus's mind was filled with confusion, but he chose to keep his thoughts to himself, trailing behind Lilyana as they ascended the stairs."Justus, are you interested in that girl just now?" Lilyana couldn't help asking, Justus's gaze on Azaria was too focused, the more focused he was, the more scared Lilyana became.In the past, Justus had shown outright hostility towards pretty girls, often creating a ruckus with no consequences. Even the parents of his victims had to apologize to him.Given his history, Lilyana couldn't help but worry for Azaria. After all, being on Justus's radar didn't usually bode well.Lilyana's reminder also made him realize that his gaze had exposed too much information, Justus lightly laughed, and made a perfunctory explanation, "After al
"Alright, let's go back to our seats." Justus had a smile on his face, even more grateful to Lilyana for the drama he had presented.Lilyana immediately nodded and walked quickly towards her own seat. Fear was still visible in her eyes, like a rabbit being hunted by a wolf, she was trembling non-stop."Fear not, I am by your side," Justus's comforting words only served to intensify Lilyana's trembling. It was Justus himself who instilled this fear within her, making her all the more bewildered by his unexpected gentleness.Taking a seat beside Lilyana, Justus positioned himself near the open window, allowing the cool breeze to cascade into the classroom. His gaze wandered beyond the academy gate, as he contemplated the events that lay ahead.The classroom began to fill with students, leaving the outside world eerily quiet and deserted. Soon enough, Azaria returned to her seat, which happened to be directly in front of Justus. Their eyes met, and without hesitation, Azaria extended her
He was already miserable enough in his role as the villain, but a mere exchange of glances between the two resulted in their affinity skyrocketing. The more Justus pondered over it, the more his anger grew. He had to establish a friendship with Azaria before her affinity with others reached new heights."Justus, we should head to the assembly hall," Lilyana reminded him cautiously.Justus instinctively looked ahead and spotted Raiden Dominguez standing by the door, his gaze fixed on Azaria, as if he desired to accompany her. Azaria seemed to sense his gaze but remained seated, likely due to the ongoing cold war between them. Regardless of the reason behind their discord, it presented an opportunity for Justus to increase his affinity.He gently patted Azaria's shoulder, and Azaria turned her head, her face full of doubt."Let's go together." Justus took the initiative to speak."Okay." Azaria hesitated slightly but eventually agreed, taking out a somewhat old book from her bag.This b
In that moment, Justus's mind flooded with memories. He discreetly pinched his thigh, adjusting his expression to ensure no flaws were visible to Azaria.Lilyana continued to trail behind them, glancing at Justus and Azaria, sensing that something might be amiss between them. However, she refrained from saying anything and simply followed along obediently. Suddenly, someone bumped into her from the side.Appearing frail, Lilyana lost her balance and fell forward with a soft cry. Unlike the previous incidents, this time she hit the ground harder.Hearing Lilyana's call from behind, Justus instinctively turned and saw her on the ground.The person who accidentally collided with her was a girl from their class.Justus furrowed his brows slightly, then quickly rushed to check on Lilyana's condition."Lilyana, are you alright?""I'm fine, I'm fine," Lilyana responded with a slight tremor, avoiding the intense gazes of the two girls and not wanting to cause any trouble for Justus.Azaria st
How could he possibly tell Lilyana that in the previous reincarnations, he had attempted various professions to kill Azaria? Not just in medicine, finance, and even as a police officer. However, no matter how exceptional he was, he couldn't compete with something called the protagonist's halo."Aw!" Lilyana winced in pain, taking a sharp breath. This sound finally brought Justus back to reality. He immediately softened his actions, apologizing with regret, "I'm sorry for hurting you.""Starting today, you will learn self-defense," Justus declared.Lilyana was taken aback and asked, "Why?"Justus explained, "I won't always be by your side, and you need to know how to protect yourself." He couldn't help but ponder Lilyana's role in the plot.He believed that if Lilyana had the ability to defend herself, she might not have faced danger when she tried to save Azaria. This could have prevented Azaria's descent into darkness and ultimately changed her fate. Justus felt that it would relieve