I’m Really Not Trying to Be Chased by the Heroine as the Villainous Playboy! – Chapter 386

Chapter 92: What’s Up with the Black Mage?

Leanna came as a representative of the Black Magic faction, tasked with condemning the misconduct of the Purple Magic faction and their collusion with cultists.

However, the original plan was to wait for the big shots to reach a conclusion before she made her appearance as the representative of the Black Magic faction.

Now, she just got called out a bit earlier than scheduled.

“Lisanna Cassandra is a mid-tier Extraordinary Being; what kind of mental issue could possibly make her too weak to attend the banquet?” Leanna squinted her eyes, half-smiling and dripping with sarcasm, “Either the current Cassandra Family is so incompetent that they can’t even cure a minor ailment, or the Cassandra Family itself is the culprit.”

Marvin’s cheeks twitched at her words. He had heard of Leanna’s skill in debate; her sharp tongue was something to behold, and now he was experiencing it firsthand.

But he quickly regained the composure of an elder.

“Miss Leanna, you shouldn’t speak recklessly without evidence.”

Leanna shrugged, “I’m just sharing some guesses.”

“Guessing? More like making unreasonable slanders, I’d say!” Marvin shot back, then held his head high, looking down at the girl and launching his counterattack.

“Just like something a dirty black mage like you would do!”

As soon as he said that, Leanna raised an eyebrow slightly, and the crowd buzzed with commotion.

Since the dawn of the Second Era, when mages first appeared and the black mages began to drink demon blood, they had repeatedly caused tragedies in history, often becoming bloodthirsty monsters due to failed advancements.

For these reasons, black mages were indeed looked down upon and faced discrimination from the Mage Association.

Now, being publicly called out by Marvin, the black mages in attendance shrank their necks in shame.

Marvin seized the opportunity to regain his momentum.

He glanced around and raised his voice: “I know what’s been circulating lately.”

“You all say that my Purple Magic faction has conspired with cultists through underground auction houses, betraying humanity— your opinions are your own, but until the investigation is concluded, that’s ultimately just a guess, right?”

Then he shifted his gaze back to Leanna: “But this Miss Leanna is a genuine black blood mage! Who is she to criticize us, the noble magic families?”

Leanna bit her lip, refusing to respond but subtly glanced behind her.

In the eyes of the Mage Association, black mages were inherently inferior, she had no support.

Logically, at this point, representatives from other factions should step in to support her.

However, the younger mages fell silent, clearly having been instructed by their elders not to intervene.

Seeing this, Leanna felt a heavy heart.

It seemed the Mage Association wasn’t as united as she had imagined, determined to push her out to clash with the Purple Magic faction.

If she could succeed in her condemnation, the association might come to help. Otherwise, they’d continue to hide like turtles.

What a brilliant plan by a bunch of cowards.

Although she had never had high hopes, Leanna couldn’t help but feel a bit disappointed.

Marvin also noticed the younger mages’ fear of him and Leanna’s isolation, and he couldn’t help but chuckle, shooting a glance behind him.

A young and beautiful girl, noticeably younger than Marvin, stepped forward and linked arms with him. Other mages of the Purple faction also brought their partners, standing behind Marvin.

Without needing Marvin to say a word, they spontaneously began attacking Leanna.

“Don’t slander us, you traitor who touches demon blood!”

“Exactly, where’s your evidence to spew such nonsense?”

“With you around, you have no right to criticize the Cassandra Family!”

Marvin chuckled lightly, signaling everyone to be quiet.

“At the end of the day, you’re the one stained with demon blood, betraying humanity! No, perhaps your bloodline has been tainted since birth; how else would your father kick you out of the house?”

“Of course, I understand you; after all, you were once part of the noble Cassandra bloodline, but that’s all in the past! You no longer deserve to carry that name!”

“Don’t provoke me just because you’re envious of the Cassandra Family. You stand here all alone without even a male partner; don’t you think that’s pathetic? Or are you just hoping your looks will help you return to the Cassandra Family?”

Under Marvin’s overwhelming momentum, the young mages who had initially wanted to jump in retreated.

Facing the chief mage of the Purple Magic faction was daunting, both in strength and reputation; they clearly didn’t have the guts.

Even the big shots in the Mage Association were hesitant to take the first action, let alone these youngsters.

Leanna’s face darkened, her breath quickening with frustration.

But in the end, she exhaled deeply, suppressing her anger.

She was the legitimate heir of the Cassandra Family, and Marvin knew that, which was why he provoked her on purpose.

Over a decade had passed; she had long since grown accustomed to enduring.

Now was not the time to reveal her strength.

When the moment came to act, she would have her chance to settle everything.

So, now was not the time—

“How strange, the chief mage of the Purple faction belittling a lady younger than you. Don’t you feel ashamed?”

The one-sided atmosphere was instantly shattered.

The purple mages all frowned and turned to look, while the representatives from the association raised their heads in curiosity.

Leanna, recognizing that familiar yet strange figure, couldn’t help but widen her eyes.

“Roy…?”

“Senior, why did you leave without saying a word?”

Roy stepped next to Leanna, naturally linking his arm with hers, protecting her in front of him.

In an instant, the crowd buzzed, speculating about their relationship.

Especially the inexperienced mages, who only vaguely knew the name Roy and weren’t familiar with him.

The Black-Haired Boy glanced coldly at the Purple chief.

Marvin Cassandra, the mini-boss in Leanna’s storyline. He had once shamed Leanna at a social gala, making her suffer greatly.

He had jumped around happily back then but ultimately got caught by Leanna, who used all means necessary to ruin him and bring him down.

It was likely this guy was also related to Leanna’s mental distress and her reliance on alcohol to drown her sorrows.

However, Roy was not patient enough; he didn’t mind accelerating the confrontation.

Marvin felt a vague sense of being seen through, a flutter of unease gripping him.

But Marvin quickly forced a mocking smile, “I’ve heard of you, Roy Ainbrad. But this is a matter among us mages; it doesn’t seem to concern you, does it?”

“Moreover, she’s just a filthy black mage…”

“And what’s it to you?!” Roy forcefully interrupted him, sneering.

“A black mage is merely someone with a mortal body pursuing the extraordinary; they are acknowledged by the Mage Association. Besides, even if there have been numerous fallen black mages in history, what does that have to do with Leanna?”

“Spouting lofty ideals while being dirty yourself, aren’t you undermining the Mage Association too much?”

Marvin’s expression changed at the charge, but he was unwilling to give the assembled mages a reason to rally against him.

“Wait, I didn’t mean to disrespect the association…”

“So you’re intentionally changing the subject?”

Watching Marvin’s expression grow uglier, Roy smiled slightly at the girl beside him: “What were we talking about again?”

And Leanna, understanding the cue, returned the smile: “The Purple Magic faction colluding with cultists.”