[Full] The Villain Found Out This is a Novel (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 17
I wonder how Vika is teaching Kian… Surely she’s not summoning dark spirits to paralyze him or anything like that?
I wish I could read memories too.
“Vika isn’t having a bad influence on Kian, is she? Like telling him stories about Ballat, or only reading him biographies of dark elves and ghost tales—that sort of thing. You know Vika loves that stuff.”
In short, Vika was an elf who fangirled over demon lords, dark elves, and ghosts.
“If you’re that worried, then hurry up and learn proper etiquette. Only once you’ve internalized the customs of this world can we proceed with that parenting class—or whatever it was—so I can get closer to Kian as originally planned. Don’t you realize you’re the bigger problem right now, more than Kian?”
“I can pick up that kind of etiquette quickly once I start learning.”
“That’s not the point. Remember I told you Gillian’s wedding is coming up soon? In the novel you read, the wedding was described briefly, but since it’s a royal wedding, it won’t be simple at all. It’s going to be held with great splendor.”
“I already know it’ll be grand. Even though it was just a single line in the book, it clearly said so. But why is that my problem?”
“Because we’ll have to pass through the procession together.”
“Wait. You mean… we’ll have to walk through that huge crowd together?”
“That’s exactly the problem. You suffer from agoraphobia, so you’ll have a panic attack in crowded places.”
I already felt nausea rising. As soon as I covered my mouth, Sikar, who knew my condition well, immediately called Andrea to bring me motion sickness medicine.
Fortunately, thanks to the medicine, I didn’t vomit—but the feeling of nausea didn’t subside at all.
I had agoraphobia, which made me feel dizzy and terrified around crowds, often causing me to faint.
Because of this, I’d never attended any large gatherings—not even my own graduation or enrollment ceremonies.
The only exception was children; I felt no fear around them, which was why I’d become a teacher at a small countryside daycare.
Sikar knew this well, which was why we’d held our own wedding quietly.
“Isn’t there… any way to avoid it?”
“It’s unthinkable for us to skip the royal wedding procession. But I have a good idea. On that day, wear a hat with a veil, get into the carriage, and just sleep. By the time you open your eyes, everything will be over.”
“Is that really okay? But how will I fall asleep?”
“Vika will summon a sleep spirit to put you to sleep.”
“So when I wake up, can I just go straight back home?”
“You’ll have to greet the Queen Consort, so that won’t be possible. When you open your eyes, the ceremony itself will already be over, and you’ll be with only a small group of nobles, including the royal family.”
Even that made me nervous… But since it won’t be hundreds of people, it shouldn’t be so overwhelming that I can’t breathe—I’ll manage.
“Then this issue is settled, so there shouldn’t be any more problems, right?”
“No, the real trouble starts now. You’ll have to meet the King and Queen Consort, yet you don’t even understand proper decorum or know how to dance.”
‘What is he talking about?’
“We have to dance?”
“That’s obvious.”
“Can’t we just skip it? You know I only know the simple dance moves from children’s songs…”
Sikar narrowed his eyes and shot me a sidelong glance again.
“You really…”
What did I do wrong?
“Are you worried I’ll step on your foot because I can’t dance?”
“…”
“Am I that wonderful?”
“Stop it…”
“Don’t worry. Your tiny feet won’t be stepping on mine.”
Maybe I should just stomp on his foot without mercy. Just as I was pondering how to make sure I stepped on it as painfully as possible, Sikar let out a long sigh.
“In my whole life, I’ve never felt truly helpless—yet with you, I genuinely don’t know where to even begin teaching. That’s why I’ve decided to start intensive lessons from today.”
“Intensive lessons…?”
“First, I’ll focus on correcting your speech, behavior, and how you walk. You have no idea how to properly interact with nobles.”
Having lived my entire life as a commoner and always avoided people, everything—from being waited on to ordering others around—had initially felt completely foreign to me. At first, I struggled greatly just to learn those basics.
Now that I’d finally gotten those under control, I had to learn how to deal with nobles. Just thinking about interacting with nobles, when even dealing with ordinary people was hard enough, made my head spin.
But somehow, the notion of “proper decorum” that Sikar was explaining seemed a bit off.
“First, when a noble greets you, don’t answer immediately. Just glance at them slightly like this, then give a single, haughty nod of your head. Understood?”
This definitely didn’t seem like how nobles actually greeted each other. Wasn’t this more like how villains behaved?
“You want me to treat people like that? Nobles, no less? Won’t that seem far too arrogant…?”
“It’s about showing dignity. You are a Duchess, after all.”
If I could really interact with people at exactly that level, as Sikar suggested, it would actually be very convenient. But I’d never once treated anyone that way in my entire life.
If I couldn’t convincingly pull off the dignified Duchess act Sikar described, it’d probably be better to aim for a poised, graceful Duchess instead.
“I doubt I can properly embody the role you’re describing. You know that—I’ve always been so polite…”
“You were just timid.”
“Where I come from, we call that politeness. Anyway, please teach me how to become a poised, well-mannered noblewoman fitting for this world.”
Reluctantly, Sikar described to me the image of a truly poised Duchess as he understood it.
“Then, after they introduce themselves, just call them by name once. And if they try to speak to you again, ignore them and walk away. If you linger in pointless small talk, you’ll probably end up just clapping and smiling awkwardly because you run out of things to say. The thought of my wife giggling away with noble ladies makes my skin crawl.”
Normal people live exactly like that. You villain.
“I’m not exactly sociable by nature, so I couldn’t do that even if I tried. And I certainly couldn’t act haughtily like you said.”
“I admired the boldness you showed when you dared to speak down to me without fear, just to protect your pride.”
That boldness had come partly from my belief that Sikar, given his character, wouldn’t actually kill someone as useful as me over such a trivial matter.
“As you know, I tend to be a bit shy around people I don’t know well…”
“But you weren’t like that with Vika. You confidently said everything you needed to her.”
“Even though it was the first time I’d actually met her in person, I already knew exactly what kind of person she was. And I also knew you’d be on my side, so I could say those things.”
“In that case, the solution is already clear.”
“A solution…?”
“I’ll always be on your side whenever you’re with other nobles. So trust me and walk with your head held high.”
Clearly, this was beyond anything Sikar—who’d never once felt shy or intimidated by others his whole life—could truly understand.
Seeing me lost in thought for a moment, Sikar must have sensed my inner struggle, because he placed a cookie in front of me.
It was kind of him to remember I liked cookies. I was craving something sweet anyway.
“You don’t need to appear likable to others. To them, you should seem distant and unapproachable. That way, it’ll be easier for you too.”
He wasn’t entirely wrong—but for me, being kind to others always felt more natural than acting haughtily. And that was precisely the problem.
“Thank you for the cookie. I’ll enjoy it.”
“Eat it and lift your spirits. Maybe it’ll help restore some of your lost motivation.”
“I already feel about half better.”
“Good. Happy used to wag his tail right away whenever we gave him a treat whenever he was feeling down.”
As I took a bite of the cookie, I nearly spat it right onto Sikar’s face. Did he really compare me to his dog every time he sensed I liked him, just because, aside from family, the only creature who’d ever shown him affection was a puppy?
Anyway, thanks to Happy’s fondness for treats, I now got to enjoy one myself. Silently, I sent a quiet thank-you in my heart to Happy, who was back on Rainbow Star, before settling into my snack time.
I wanted to savor my favorite cookie and maybe have a cup of coffee too, but just as I finished the cookie, musicians entered the room, making that impossible. I whispered softly to Sikar.
“Who are these people?”
“They’re musicians. We need music if we’re going to practice dancing.”
“No, no! We can do it without them.”
It’s uncomfortable! But Sikar ignored my opinion entirely and turned to the musicians.
“Begin playing.”
As soon as Sikar gave the order, a flood of string music filled the room.
I’d never even imagined this scenario—having to perform aristocratic social dances right in front of live musicians.
Unlike me, who was deeply troubled, Sikar remained utterly calm. Well, he was always calm.
“We won’t start dancing right away, so don’t needlessly tense up.”
I just couldn’t figure him out. I stared at him, baffled by what he meant.
“We’ll start by getting the music familiar to your ears first. That way, when you learn the dance, you’ll pick it up faster.”
He had a point—learning the rhythm beforehand would help me learn quicker. I thought it was a good idea… until the music actually started.
The performance was so gentle and soothing it made lullabies seem exciting by comparison—utterly sleep-inducing.
Already drowsy from the warm afternoon sun pouring through the window, sitting on a plush sofa while listening to classical music, my eyelids kept drooping.
I tried to stay awake by forcing my eyes wide open with all my strength, but my eye muscles seemed to give out, and I couldn’t keep them properly open.
Unable to resist the overwhelming drowsiness, I drifted off into sleep without even realizing it—more like collapsing unconscious than falling asleep.
During my slumber, I felt someone tightly holding my hand, but I couldn’t wake up easily.
After all, the afternoon sun was just too warm and comforting.
Why She Is Still Unmoved (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: He uses various methods to seek her affection, but she remains unmoved.
Synopsis:
Si Qingyu is a doctor who has saved countless lives and enjoys tranquility.
Luo Shaoxuan is ruthless, deeply scheming, and the top young master in the capital. He admires Si Qingyu.
Luo Shaoxuan: I want to be the only one in your eyes and heart.
Features a cold and calm female lead vs A noble and scheming male lead.
There will be both sweetness and torture towards the male after their marriage.
Sikar looking at her dreams well she sleeps is definitely creepy/pervert behavior. 😂
Vika being forcefed when she says something bad is hilarious! Way to go Kian! 🤣🤣
I wonder how long it’ll take Sikar to develope feelings of love for a HUMAN and not a pet will develop. Also wonder how long it’ll take for Yura to develop feelings for Sikar.
The continued misunderstand that she likes him is hilarious. How can Sikar twist everything to be that she likes him?😂😂