The Mob Priest Will Raise the Heroine

Chapter 311

From the next day, Marianne Liatrey immediately began to act.To disgrace Saint Reina and to resurrect the sealed Demon King, she began her secret maneuvers behind the scenes of the academy.

"Hey, Marianne-san. If you don't mind, would you like to be friends?"

"How about a tea party sometime? I got some good tea leaves."

"Yes, it would be an honor. I'd love to join you."

In the first-year classroom.

Marianne responded to the classmate who spoke to her with a refined smile.

A crowd of classmates had gathered around Marianne. Most were female students, but the male students were also watching her from a distance, looking for a chance to join in.

(Humans are such opportunistic creatures. So easy to handle.)

While keeping a sociable expression on the surface, Marianne smirked inwardly.

The Royal Academy is an institution that cultivates the next generation of the nation, including royalty, nobles, knights, and bureaucrats.

The people who are supposed to carry the nation's future on their backs fawn over Marianne just because she smiles at them.

(I've turned off the power of Charm for now... but if I can manipulate them this easily, is this country really going to be okay?)

No, it's not going to be okay.

Because Marianne will resurrect the Demon King and bring the Kingdom of Saintcl to ruin.

"Marianne-sama, do you have any plans to join a club or a committee?"

"Let me see... I'm thinking of joining the Student Council."

Marianne answered after pretending to think for a moment in response to the classmate's question.

In truth, she had already decided to join the Student Council without needing to think.

The Student Council includes Eric Seincle, the Crown Prince. She wanted to join to get close to him and obtain the royal blood.

(Besides, I've heard the Student Council has many talented individuals. If I can use them and throw them at the Saint, I might be able to sap her strength.)

Saint Reina Laurel seems more formidable than expected.

She wanted to secure as many powerful pawns as possible.

"Ah, a student council officer? That suits you perfectly, Marianne-san, with your excellent grades and beautiful appearance!"

"But... first-years need a recommendation to become a student council officer. I think top students might get invited though...?"

Marianne ranked second in the entrance exam. She held the position of second in her year.

There was a good chance she could get a recommendation to become a student council officer, but it wasn't guaranteed.

The top student might be approached before Marianne... Adriard Saintlogue.

"Yes, if that happens, I'll give up cleanly. I think Saintlogue-san is far more suitable for the Student Council than I am."

"I don't think that's true at all!"

"Exactly, have confidence in yourself! Marianne-san!"

Just by showing a slight look of melancholy, those around her rushed to comfort her in a fluster.

How easy this was. Even though she hadn't activated the power of Charm.

(In the end, humans are like this... so easy to deceive with superficial charm. The only one I really need to watch out for is Reina Laurel. As long as I eliminate that woman, the Demon King's resurrection is practically achieved.)

"Thank you, everyone. I'll stop by the Student Council room after school."

"Yes, good luck!"

"We're cheering for you to get into the Student Council!"

When she responded to her classmates' encouragement with a smile, their faces melted with dreamy expressions, and a sweet atmosphere formed.

Marianne decided to make contact with a student council officer after school.

(Before going to the Student Council room, I should meet an officer and secure my footing. If possible, I'll make him fall for me and turn him into a pawn.)

"Vincent? I saw him heading up to the rooftop just now."

"Thank you very much."

Marianne first decided to meet with Vincent Flame, a third-year senior and student council officer, the son of the Knight Captain.

There was no doubt he had one of the highest combat abilities in the academy.

If she could charm Vincent and make him her knight, the success rate of her plan would increase greatly.

(Vincent Flame... top contender to be the next Knight Captain, who achieved excellent results in the martial arts tournament. If I can seduce this man, even physically eliminating the Saint might become a viable option.)

Marianne ascended the staircase.

Eventually, she arrived in front of the rooftop door.

"Now then, son of the Knight Captain. Let's see what kind of man you are."

"ORAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!"

The moment she opened the door, a deep shout rang out.

This was followed by the clashing sound of swords, like metal striking metal.

"Huh...?"

"I'm surprised you could block that attack! But... how about this one!?"

On the rooftop was Vincent.

That was fine. She had come to see him, after all.

However... he was fighting someone. He had drawn his sword and was engaged in fierce combat.

The identity of Vincent's opponent was...

"A... a raccoon...?"

It was a plushie of a raccoon (?) small enough to fit in the palm of a hand.

"Ponpokorin!"

"As expected of my fated rival... Take this new technique!"

Vincent, with a lively and refreshing expression, sweat sparkling under the sunlight, was battling the raccoon (?) plushie.

His face was bright, as if he were enjoying life, as if he were basking in youth.

"............"

Without speaking to the man she had come to see, Marianne quietly closed the rooftop door.

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