A Sweet Girl Won't Be Fooled By The Villainess - [Vol. 2] Chapter 4

[Vol. 2] Chapter 4: I Have a “Friend”

 

Ifia’s mind had not yet become completely muddled. Therefore, after speaking, she immediately sensed that something was wrong! She seemed to have uttered something inappropriate just now. No! According to the plan, she should have pretended to be joking and said, “Amelia, do you want to kiss me back?” Then, Amelia would fall for it, and they would exchange kisses, effortlessly completing the system’s task.

 

However, her disobedient mouth went off-script and said something about touching her chest! Oh no, what a social death situation!

 

At this moment, not only did Ifia want to find a hole to hide in and avoid the embarrassment, even the system was gaping in astonishment, watching the live scene.

 

Unbelievable! Its bonded host turned out to be so unique!

 

A task that should have been easily completed had now taken an unexpected turn. The system sneakily glanced at the villainess, only to see her expression also carrying surprise, not anticipating Ifia’s sudden unexpected move, catching everyone off guard.

 

However, realizing that it was a slip of the tongue, Amelia couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

 

She looked at Ifia, whose cheeks were red with embarrassment, resembling a fully blushed apple. Her beautiful black eyes shimmered with a hint of broken light, like ripples on a clear lake.

 

However, Amelia dared not look at her at this moment. She slightly lowered her gaze, as if she were a little guilty one being punished. Of course, this premise ignores Ifia continuously tapping her tiptoes and tightly clasping her hands…

 

It was evident that Ifia was feeling extremely awkward now. Amelia knew she should promptly change the subject to avoid Ifia’s continued embarrassment, but seeing Ifia being so cute, she suddenly didn’t want to do that.

 

Amelia remained silent, lifting one hand to support her chin, looking at Ifia with playful interest. This left Ifia, who first felt embarrassed, then experienced social death, and was now barely surviving, feeling puzzled. She had uttered such outrageous words, yet Amelia showed no reaction at all?

 

How strange.

 

Should she take a sneak peek?

 

With this thought in mind, Ifia cautiously raised her eyes. Initially planning to sneak a quick glance, she unexpectedly found herself meeting Amelia’s gaze just as she looked up.

 

Caught in the act!

 

Before Ifia could continue playing dead, Amelia’s expression changed instantly. With a concerned look, she spoke, “Ifia, are you feeling unwell?”

 

“……”

 

Listening to Amelia’s words, Ifia felt puzzled, but quickly realized this was a good opportunity! She needed to break free from the current awkward situation and continue completing the system task.

 

Immediately, Ifia brought out her acting skills from two lifetimes. Her black eyes sparkled as she began to perform, “Amelia, I do feel a bit uncomfortable, actually I…”

 

“I know. Girls entering puberty may indeed feel uncomfortable in their bodies.”

 

“???”

 

Unfortunately, Amelia didn’t give Ifia a chance to continue her performance. Instead, she showed a caring and understanding expression, making Ifia feel as if there were countless question marks floating above her head. She sensed that the current development was not going quite right.

 

Then, as Amelia looked towards her chest, Ifia’s face, which had just started to calm down, turned red again. It was the kind of red that seemed to emit steam from the top of her head. Oh no, her previous words didn’t mean that at all. She wanted Amelia to kiss her as encouragement, using the excuse of feeling unwell!

 

Please, quickly forget about the word “touching the chest”!

 

“So, do you want me to help? After all, it might be awkward and painful if you do it yourself!” Facing Amelia’s serious gaze, Ifia was dumbfounded. Things seemed to be getting more and more out of control! This was not her original intention at all!

 

Upon seeing Ifia’s blushing face without uttering a word, Amelia immediately showed a look of understanding on her face and comfortingly said, “Ifia, are you feeling embarrassed? No need to be so shy! We’re friends, and helping each other is normal.”

 

“If your body is in pain due to development, gently massaging might help alleviate it.”

 

“Or, to make it less embarrassing, you can touch me first?”

 

Ifia, feeling like an ant on a hot pan, not knowing what to do, suddenly heard Amelia’s words. This made her widen her eyes in shock as she looked at Amelia.

 

Amelia delivered on her words. With a gentle smile on her lips, she lifted her foot, getting closer to Ifia. The sweet fragrance seemed to turn into fine wine, making Ifia feel a bit lightheaded.

 

Ifia was now a bit unsure of what to do, but there was a small, unexplainable sense of anticipation. Although she wanted to complete the system task, Amelia was suggesting something intimate! Moreover, Amelia was so concerned about her. If she refused, Amelia would surely become more worried… Well, in that case, she wouldn’t be too polite!

 

After all, she would make sure Amelia returned the favor later!

 

Ifia’s internal struggle lasted only a few seconds, and she quickly decided to go with the flow. Just as she made up her mind, Amelia also held her hand. As Ifia, too embarrassed to lift her head and without resistance, felt her hand touching something soft…

 

[ • _ • ?]

 

Something seemed off! Sensing the touch in her palm, Ifia raised her head in confusion. She noticed that her small hand didn’t go straight for the intended target but instead was against Amelia’s cheek. Looking into Amelia’s eyes with a playful smile, there was no need for explanation. Ifia suddenly realized she was being teased by Amelia!

 

With a disgruntled sigh, Ifia withdrew her hand, expressing her annoyance. However, it didn’t seem to have a significant effect. Amelia continued to smile, raising both hands to the sides of Ifia’s face and gently kneading it like soft dough. Her beautiful face carried a contented smile.

 

“Silly little one, don’t overthink it!”

 

In an instant, it felt like glaciers melting and flowers blooming, creating an immensely powerful impact solely from the visual perspective.

 

Ifia had never seen Amelia so joyfully smiling. It left her momentarily stunned, but soon she found herself smiling foolishly too, her black eyes shining like hidden gems.

 

……………………………………….

 

Ifia’s first attempt ended in failure! But it’s okay, there’s always the next time. She wasn’t one to easily admit defeat.

 

However, as Lucy and Jessica were waiting for her, Ifia and Amelia rode a few more rounds on the horses before she suggested saying goodbye. Once she found Lucy and Jessica, the three of them chose a quiet spot not far from the horse field to start a picnic.

 

“Ah, Ifia, I envy you so much! Riding horses with Miss Barlen must be so much fun!” While eating a dessert, Jessica’s mouth was as busy as ever. Ignoring her identity as Miss Barlen’s super fan, the admiration for Miss Barlen’s superb horsemanship alone was enough to make it a fantastic experience if one had the chance to ride on the same horse.

 

If someone could be as skilled as Miss Barlen, Jessica thought she might marry him on the spot.

 

Without a hint of hesitation!

 

“Well, well, Amelia’s horsemanship is indeed impressive. I didn’t feel any bumps sitting on the horseback, experiencing the super-fast wind speed. It was quite interesting.” Ifia couldn’t help but chuckle, sharing her thoughts on horseback riding with her companions.

 

This brought even more envy from Jessica, and Lucy sitting beside her couldn’t help but feel the same. However, Ifia didn’t continue on that topic. Instead, she brought up something else.

 

“Guys, here’s the thing. I have a friend facing a tricky situation and would like to consult for some advice.”

 

“Ifia, do you have friends other than us?” Hearing Jessica’s question, Ifia rolled her eyes and insisted, “Of course, I have plenty of friends outside of school!”

 

To prove her point, Ifia gave examples, “Like a doctor who can brew super effective potions, a lovely bartender, and her muscular boyfriend, and so on.”

 

With Ifia’s examples, Jessica was left in shock, and even the usually calm Lucy was surprised. Clearly, they didn’t expect Ifia to know such people.

 

Without boasting, Ifia quickly redirected the conversation. “My friend is currently in distress. She made a bet with someone to prove their friendship. To do so, she has to get a close friend to kiss her. However, she can’t reveal the terms of the bet, and she doesn’t know how to go about it successfully.”

 

“Only kisses on the cheek or forehead are allowed!”

 

Towards the end, Ifia added a sentence nervously, fearing that her two friends might misunderstand. After hearing Ifia’s words, Jessica responded in a straightforward manner, “Isn’t this a simple matter? Just pretend to accidentally kiss a friend first, and then let her return the favor.”

 

Hearing Jessica’s suggestion, Ifia couldn’t help but feel a sense of camaraderie with her. They both came up with the same idea. However, even with such a good plan, Ifia managed to mess it up.

 

While sighing in her heart, Ifia didn’t reveal the slightest bit on the surface. “My friend also thought of this method, but she feels it’s too straightforward. Is there a more tactful way?”

 

“Tactful, huh?” Hearing that Ifia needed a more tactful approach, Jessica suddenly found herself in a dilemma. She looked at Lucy sitting next to her and then playfully nudged Lucy’s arm.

 

Afterward, she asked with a smile, “Lucy, have you come up with a good idea?” Not only did Jessica inquire, but Ifia also looked at Lucy with anticipation, hoping to hear a fantastic solution from her.

 

However, Lucy contemplated for a moment, then shook her head, indicating that she didn’t have a good idea either.

 

“Ifia, it might be better for your friend to approach this bet more directly. After all, she can’t reveal the bet openly, which is passive! Besides, making a friend actively kiss her is challenging since there’s no kissing etiquette in the Sith Empire, at most there’s the kiss-hand gesture for important occasions, but it doesn’t meet the requirement of kissing on the cheek.”

 

As Lucy listed these points, Ifia sighed along. She had previously consulted the system, which confirmed that only kissing on the cheek or forehead, or even lips to lips, would count for completing the task. As for other body parts, it wouldn’t count even if kissed.

 

If kissing on the cheek was so difficult, let alone kissing on the lips! Maybe in the next life!

 

“If they were a couple, this bet would be easier to fulfill. However, for proving friendship…”

 

“Ifia, is your friend a man or a woman?” Lucy continued her analysis. Surprised by the question, Ifia quickly answered, “She’s a woman.”

 

“Her friend is also a girl, right? It’s okay to play around casually, but deliberately kissing is a bit odd. So, it’s better to be straightforward rather than subtle.”

 

Upon hearing this, Ifia could only sigh. She didn’t want to be subtle either!

 

This is a failure! Now, I can’t reveal it directly. I can’t even provide specific details. Otherwise, Lucy, who is observant, will catch on and discover that the “friend” I mentioned is actually me! Oh well, it seems I have to figure out a solution on my own.

 

While Ifia was worried internally, outwardly, she continued enjoying the food and drinks with her friends. She changed the topic, saying, “Lucy, Ifia, you need to be careful lately. I heard there’s a pervert at Pulis Academy!”

 

“???”

 

With Jessica’s revelation, Ifia’s worries immediately disappeared, replaced by her gossip-loving spirit burning brightly. She stared eagerly at Jessica, silently urging her to continue.

 

Seeing Ifia so interested, Jessica chuckled and didn’t keep them in suspense, saying, “I heard that among the female students staying in the dormitories, someone has been stalked by a pervert!”

 

“At first, everyone thought it was fake news and didn’t take it seriously. After all, this is Pulis Academy, how could there be a pervert here? But…”

 

Jessica clicked her tongue twice, then continued.

 

“Just this week, three female students have already become victims. They were all followed on their way back to the dorms. Luckily, the pervert didn’t have the courage to approach or harass them. Otherwise, it would have been a disaster!”

 

When it came to Pulis Academy, even Lucy was shocked. She asked in confusion, “Isn’t the school handling this matter?”

 

“Of course, they are, but the other party is very cunning. Once they sense the academy taking action, they vanish, only to resume stalking the girls when the vigilance drops. It’s absolutely disgusting!”

 

Jessica shrugged helplessly, indicating that the academy is having a hard time dealing with this pervert.

 

“However, the academy has decided to report the case to the Imperial Police in the capital. When professionals handle it, they will surely expose this pervert. Even if he’s a noble, he won’t escape punishment!”

 

Hearing that Pulis Academy quickly devised a response, Ifia and Lucy nodded in approval. Fortunately, the academy didn’t suppress the matter due to concerns about a noble being involved.

 

However, Ifia felt that it was likely noble female students were also being stalked. If it were only commoner students, the academy wouldn’t be so proactive in resolving the issue.

 

Since coming to the Sith Empire, what impressed Ifia the most was the contrast between nobility and commoners, making her sigh with emotion. She couldn’t help but wish she were back in her original world.

 

Later, they spent a leisurely picnic time chatting and gossiping. They hurried back to the classroom when the bell rang for the next class. After enduring two more classes, they waved goodbye as the school day ended.

 

Once back in the dormitory, Ifia immediately flopped onto her bed upon opening the door. Worries surrounded her, creating a sense of melancholy.

 

“This new task is incredibly difficult, System!”

 

“At the beginning, Host, you didn’t say that. You were confident in completing tasks within minutes.”

 

Ifia felt like the System was being a bit elusive lately, so she decided to unilaterally close the chat box.

 

Subsequently, Ifia began to ponder and contemplate, trying to come up with a new plan. However, it was too challenging. She felt like her brain’s CPU was about to explode from rapid processing. She needed to calm down, so she decided to eat something and relax.

 

She really wanted to eat some sweet snacks now, replenishing the brainpower with sugar. Without further ado, Ifia sprung up from her bed like a carp, reached out, and opened the cabinet door. She was about to take out her snacks when she caught a whiff of a musty smell.

 

Upon realizing that the snacks were no longer edible, Ifia raised her hand and lightly knocked on her forehead. How could she forget that she had been kidnapped by the Adjudicators for a while, and these snacks were long past their expiration.

 

She had no choice but to buy some more. Ifia looked at the still not completely dark sky outside the window, considering the distance between the dormitory and the store. She immediately decided to use her coins to make a satisfying purchase.

 

Now, she could freely buy those snacks from the store. Money was not an issue!

 

In terms of indulging in food, drink, and leisure, Ifia’s ability to act was very rapid. She successfully bought her favorite snacks at the store and, while returning to the dormitory with these delicious treats, unexpectedly heard the alert sound from the system.

 

[Host, someone is tailing you.]

[???]

 

Could it be true? She was just out to buy snacks, and now someone was tailing her? The night hadn’t completely fallen, and the stalker dared to reveal themselves. This person was too audacious! Moreover, she had just returned to the academy and already encountered a stalker. Her luck was truly something to talk about.

 

Unlike Ifia, who was surprised, the system was currently very calm. Every time, the host would precisely step into the predetermined plot, successfully falling into the original storyline. The system had grown accustomed to it. Therefore, when the host once again replaced the female lead, Irene, and attracted the attention of a stalker, the system had learned to remain calm, completely unflustered.

 

[Host, you have entered the original plot node. The female lead, Irene, is two hundred meters ahead of you.]

[So, if I hadn’t come out to buy snacks, the person being stalked would have been Irene?]

[That’s correct.]

 

(-_-)

 

Ifia was very puzzled. Why was it that every time she could replace Irene in the plot? Clearly, Irene was the female lead, and she was just a supporting character! Was she supposed to become the female protagonist?

 

[Also, Prince Carloy is approaching this way. According to the development of the original plot point, Prince Carloy will beat up the stalker, rescue the frightened female lead, and with the hero saving the beauty scene, the relationship between them will become more intimate.]

 

Upon hearing the name of Prince Carloy, the troublesome character, Ifia rolled her eyes to express her dislike for him. She almost forgot that this book not only had a female lead but also a prince as the male lead who was quite insufferable. In that case, she refused to be the one the female lead fell in love with. Unless they replaced the male lead!

 

While Ifia was complaining about Prince Carloy, the secretly following Zorman was infatuatedly watching ahead.

 

He never knew that Pulis Academy had such a cute girl who seemed to fit his preferences in a partner no matter how he looked at her! Such a perfect girl, he really wanted to take her home. Lock her in the basement, bind her hands and feet with chains, and make her live every day under his gaze, pitifully begging……

 

Just thinking about such a scene made Zorman feel extremely excited, his eyes wide open, breathing rapidly. He wished he could directly take Ifia home. However, since he was still in Pulis Academy, he couldn’t do that.

 

In that case, he could only collect some interest in advance and touch this lovely girl a bit!

 

[Host, please be careful. The stalker, Saven Zorman, is slowly approaching with ill intentions.]

 

Hearing the system’s warning, Ifia twitched the corners of her mouth in silence. She had just returned from Amelia’s house to school and hadn’t had the chance to buy new tranquilizer. But that was okay! Since waking up from her coma, Ifia felt not only refreshed but also noticed changes in her strength and speed. She was no longer the weakling she used to be.

 

However, she still needed to confirm.

 

[System, is that pervert a tall man?]

[No, average build, somewhat lean.]

 

Hearing this, Ifia had a clear understanding and felt less worried. Although she could run directly, there was still a distance to the dormitory building, and the same applied to returning to the store. Escaping would consume a lot of energy.

 

How about a direct confrontation…

 

Moreover, she wasn’t a truly delicate girl who would be scared into tears and fear. When Ifia was still a wealthy third-generation young master, although she was incompetent in most things except cooking, she had learned some self-defense techniques.

 

Previously, due to her extremely weak physical condition, she never had the opportunity to use them. Now was a chance to try them out.

 

Thinking about this, Ifia instructed the system to provide updates on the stalker’s movements every second, maintaining her original speed as she walked towards the dormitory with a bag full of snacks.

 

[Stalker Zorman is three meters away from the host]

[Stalker Zorman is two meters away from the host]

[Stalker Zorman is one meter away from the host, preparing to attack from behind…]

 

Before the system could finish its sentence, the vigilant Ifia felt someone lunging towards her. She immediately stepped back a few paces and then performed a sweeping leg motion, tripping the stalker. After causing him to fall, Ifia casually picked up a stone from the roadside and smashed it directly onto the stalker’s head.

 

During her time being kidnapped by the Adjudicators, Ifia found that using a stone to smash someone’s head was quite effective! Just as expected, the unsuspecting stalker was howling in pain as Ifia smashed the stone onto his head. He desperately tried to dodge, but the dizziness caused by the blow to his head left him like prey falling into a trap, with no room for resistance.

 

After smashing him a couple of times, Ifia immediately used the “Bird Kick Burst” technique.

 

“Ah!”

 

In an instant, the stalker’s screams were loud and resonated through the sky. After Ifia unleashed this secret technique, it was inevitable that Zorman would not leave unscathed.

 

Ifia didn’t stop because of the stalker’s wailing. For such a pervert who tracked women, he could go accompany the short nobleman without a bird!

 

“Stop! What are you doing!”

 

Just as Ifia was retaliating fiercely, a familiar voice sounded.

 

In response, Ifia rolled her eyes, then ruthlessly stepped on the stalker, making him scream in pain before passing out the next second due to the agony.

 

“You actually attacked a noble at Pulis Academy, really…”

 

“Ifia, is it you?”

 

Alright.

 

Both the male and female leads have arrived.

 

Seeing Irene’s affected appearance in front of Prince Carloy, Ifia felt goosebumps and thought it best to make a quick exit. She didn’t notice that Irene’s glare had already been directed at her.

 

“Are you Ifia?”

 

However, the more Ifia wanted to leave, the more someone didn’t want her to go. Prince Carloy’s initial angry questioning turned into curiosity upon hearing Irene call out Ifia’s name. When he looked at Ifia again, his gaze became complex.

 

But in the next second, Prince Carloy quickly changed his expression. In the blink of an eye, a gentle smile appeared on his face.

 

“Hello, Ifia. I heard you have a good relationship with Amelia.”

 

Looking at Prince Carloy’s smiling face, Ifia suddenly felt that this guy had ulterior motives. When Prince Carloy mentioned Amelia’s name, it raised Ifia’s guard even more. Her black eyes carried a sense of alertness, and her whole body tensed.

 

Today, she had just heard Prince Carloy’s inappropriate remarks from the fragments of the plot, leading him to plummet in Ifia’s impression, beyond redemption. So, she really didn’t want to have any connection with Prince Carloy and just wanted to stay away.

 

As Prince Carloy changed his facial expression and greeted Ifia with a smile, Irene, who was standing beside them, maintained a calm expression. However, her left hand was quietly placed behind her, tightly clenched into a fist. Due to the excessive force, her nails dug into the palm, causing pain. The pain reminded Irene to remember to maintain her composure.

 

She wanted to leave the best impression on Prince Carloy!

 

“Prince Carloy, hello. This man is the recent stalker that the academy has been dealing with. Please hand him over to the Imperial City Police. I have something to do and need to leave.”

 

Facing Prince Carloy’s seemingly eager expression for a chat, Ifia responded with a dismissive attitude. After uttering these words, as if afraid of being detained, she quickly disappeared like a wisp of smoke!

 

Her speed was astonishingly fast, leaving behind a Prince Carloy with a suddenly darkened expression. He stared at Ifia’s retreating figure, silently gritting his teeth, thinking that people who befriended Amelia were all equally arrogant.

 

However, Amelia seemed to care a lot about this commoner named Ifia. If once or twice could be considered a coincidence, Amelia went so far as to personally venture into the forest alone to rescue Ifia.

 

This woman must be important to Amelia!

 

In that case…

 

Hehe!

 

Amelia had exposed a weakness!

 

“Prince Carloy, I…”

 

Just as Prince Carloy was smirking in satisfaction, Irene’s panicked voice suddenly interrupted him. This irritated him, and he frowned. Turning around, he immediately put on a concerned expression.

 

He briskly walked to Irene’s side and, in a steady tone, asked, “Irene, what’s wrong?”

 

With Prince Carlo standing nearby, exuding a reliable sense of protection, Irene quickly calmed down. She pointed her finger at the stalker not far away.

 

Zolman, the stalker who had been knocked unconscious by Ifia’s bird-kicking technique, seemed to have painfully awakened. His face was filled with extreme terror, and his muffled groans suggested that something was covering his mouth, preventing him from speaking. Although he lay stiffly on the ground, unable to move, the combination of his terrified expression made the scene quite peculiar.

 

Upon noticing Prince Carloy’s gaze, Zolman promptly increased his groaning sounds, seemingly begging Prince Carloy to save him. However, before Prince Carloy could approach, Zolman’s eyes suddenly widened. He vomited a large amount of blood, and upon closer inspection, one could even see darkened organ fragments.

 

At that moment, Zolman was no longer restrained, trembling as he pointed into the air and muttered, “Demon…”

 

……………………………………

 

After encountering the ominous Prince Carloy, Ifia returned to her dormitory and quickly devoured several packs of snacks to cleanse herself of the ill omen. However, the consequence of this action was a discomfort from overeating.

 

[System, hehehe, wasn’t I awesome just now? Knocked him down in one go! Let me tell you, I used to be amazing, punching mountains, kicking…]

 

The system looked on in silence as its host bragged about herself and then glanced at the demon that had just dealt with the stalker in the air. At this moment, it didn’t know what to say.

 

Perhaps due to the host’s experience of being kidnapped by the Adjudicators, the villainess had directly arranged a demon guardian to silently protect Ifia in places she couldn’t see.

 

Unless absolutely necessary, exposure was not an option.

 

So, after Ifia walked away, the demon returned and tormented the stalker a bit. By now, the stalker was probably done for. This was the reason why the system, when reminding the host about the stalker, was completely calm—having a demon as a bodyguard, the host could walk with confidence.

 

Just a mere stalker.

 

Thinking of doing something to the host? They must be tired of living!

 

[That lackey, Prince Carloy, doesn’t seem impressive at all. The male and female leads in this world are really annoying. Sometimes, I think the end of the world wouldn’t be so bad… You didn’t see the male lead pretending to be a little lamb. He…]

 

Ifia’s crazy rant suddenly stopped, as if she had realized something important from what she had just said. A strange and questioning expression appeared on her face the next second.

 

Then, as if having an epiphany, she burst into excited laughter. She rolled around on the bed, looking as happy as if she had won millions in a lottery. After letting out her excitement, she stopped rolling.

 

Then, with shining eyes, Ifia confidently declared,

 

[System, I have a fantastic plan now! This time, I’m sure I can successfully complete the mission!]