I’m Really Not Trying to Be Chased by the Heroine as the Villainous Playboy! – Chapter 341

Chapter 47: The Latest News

Under the exquisite crystal chandelier, the graceful dancers were still moving to the upbeat melody.

A young man from the South Sea faction stepped forward at Jason’s request, but he fell into a moment of silence.

Instead, Roy, casually shaking his wine glass, asked with a relaxed expression, “What’s wrong? Aren’t you here to update me on the battle status?”

The young man’s gaze shifted to Roy, appearing a bit uneasy and hesitant: “Your, your highness?”

Noticing his distress, Jason gently encouraged, “Why are you so nervous? Just report the situation honestly.”

Glancing at Roy, Jason added meaningfully, “I believe he will change his mind once he sees the situation clearly.”

What kind of result can you achieve through just verbal negotiations? While they were talking, Jason had already ordered the members of the South Sea faction to prepare for a full-on assault against the Lionheart faction.

The fighting power of the South Sea faction was far superior to that of the Lionheart faction; they had three to four times more core forces in Sequence 8, not to mention the elite forces in Sequence 7. Jason could easily crush the Lionheart faction whenever he wanted; it was just a matter of considering the cost.

Faction struggles don’t involve human lives, but they’re a rite of passage for the younger generation.

If the Lionheart faction suffered a major blow, their Extraordinary Beings would be demoralized, severely damaging the Lionheart Kingdom’s prestige. Even Roy and Charlotte’s standing in the kingdom would be affected.

Jason believed this was a consequence that Roy simply could not bear. In comparison, admitting defeat and temporarily retreating was the prudent choice.

No, it’s not even about being wise; any normal person would know what to choose.

At Jason’s suggestion, the young man finally made up his mind.

However, what awaited Jason and the South Sea faction was far from the expected good news.

“Your Highness, our attack has been severely obstructed! We were ambushed by the Lionheart faction and caught off guard! The leading vanguard suffered serious losses, and even a senior in Sequence 7 was seriously injured and had to…”

A glass was violently smashed before the young man, accompanied by Kuran’s furious roar.

“Shut up!”

“This is in front of His Highness! Think about what the hell you’re saying!”

The young man shrank his neck, wanting to say something but stopping short: “But, but…”

Jason crossed his hands under his chin, cold gleams flashing on his glasses: “Go on.”

“Your Highness?”

“I said keep going.” The prince of the South Sea spoke in a deep tone, like the ominous calm before a storm.

The young man hurriedly replied, “Yes!”

“The Lionheart faction had prepared thoroughly, set up barriers, and took advantage of the terrain, completely anticipating our attack! The six Sequence 7 members sent to the front line were surrounded and driven back, including Senior Nani, who was severely injured by the Lionheart princess and lost her fighting ability. The core forces in Sequence 8 suffered heavy losses; our casualty ratio with the Lionheart faction is nearly one to three…”

Everyone from the South Sea faction fell silent, their faces filled with shame.

A one-to-three ratio might sound like an advantage for the South Sea faction.

But one must realize that the South Sea faction’s combat power was several times greater than that of the Lionheart faction; this was a premeditated and organized surprise attack, not to mention, they were second-year students who had undergone a year’s training!

By all logic, this should have been a completely decisive and overwhelming battle!

At that moment, the voice of the black-haired boy echoed, reverberating throughout the room.

“The Lionheart won’t compromise.”

“No matter the reason, if you dare to provoke them, the Lionheart will make you pay the price. And as for winning or losing…”

Roy leaned back in his chair, looking at the members of the South Sea faction with undisguised disdain, as if he were surveying a group of ignorant children.

“You can’t possibly think you still have the right to concern yourselves with the aftertaste of victory?”

Roy scanned each member of the South Sea faction and coldly said, “I guarantee you, after this battle, what you’ll remember painfully won’t be victory, but the price you pay for provoking the Lionheart.”

The expression on everyone’s faces turned ugly.

Second-years against seniors, and with fewer numbers getting trounced like this—regardless of whether they could win in the end, the details of this battle leaking would leave them utterly humiliated.

Moreover, the injuries, depleted resources, and destroyed properties were no joke.

Especially with the Black Magic faction lurking behind, if they were to suffer heavy losses dealing with the Lionheart faction, they could end up falling into the Black Magic faction’s hands, making it all not worth the cost!

Who would have thought that a first-year faction was actually willing to go all out and actually had the strength to do so!

“Damn it, what do we do now?”

“Should we retreat? We’re wasting too much time on the Lionheart!”

“Retreat in front of a first-year? No faction has been this incompetent since the establishment of the academy!”

“What good is a matter of pride? Are you prepared to compensate for the faction’s losses?!”

Including Kuran, everyone fell into a heated argument, too preoccupied and fearful to respond to Roy’s provocation.

Even the well-trained dancers were affected by the panicked atmosphere, anxiously halting their routines.

But then, a light laugh suddenly rang out.

The laughter grew louder, evolving into light scoffing, then turning into hearty laughter, exploding into a full belly laugh.

Everyone was left speechless.

Because that laughter wasn’t from Roy’s mockery, but from their leader.

It was the first time they had seen the usually calm and elegant prince of the South Sea laughing without restraint, even to the point of bringing tears to his eyes.

Even Roy couldn’t help but frown slightly.

Wasn’t this guy supposed to have a calm personality in the original story? Why was he suddenly laughing like he was possessed by an evil spirit? Did he suffer too much of a blow and break his brain?

Jason took off his glasses, wiped his tears, and couldn’t help but exclaim.

“Roy, you truly didn’t disappoint me.”

“I apologize for thinking you couldn’t see the situation; it seems you were more prepared than I realized.”

Once he put his glasses back on, Jason’s gaze suddenly shifted, his previously composed demeanor now radiating fierce hostility and a burning desire to win.

“Although I don’t know what methods you used, it’s clear you anticipated my attack and even figured out my strategies.”

As he said this, Jason’s body trembled slightly, a mix of shivers and excitement.

He felt a rare fear—fear that he had been outmanipulated by Roy despite having the upper hand. But there was also excitement—excitement at encountering a worthy opponent beyond the witch Leanna and Prince Douglas.

He looked into Roy’s eyes, smiling, “I’ll admit, you are indeed a player in this game.”

“But if you think this can turn the tides of battle, you’re terribly mistaken. Today, I’ll make you personally sign my agreement!”

The prince of the South Sea turned to his subordinates again, fiercely raising his arm: “Deploy double the forces and crush the Lionheart faction completely!”