Chapter 19
Chapter 19
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Translator: Ryuma
Chapter: 19
Chapter Title: Villain's Hideout
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In front of the mirror, I diligently polished my horns with a small cloth.
Generously slathering on the premium horn polish that Everlin had prepared!
A subtle sheen danced across my black horns. The shinier they gleamed, the stronger my villainous aura felt!
"Kakakat! Finally, perfection!"
For this body's second live stream, everything had to be in top condition!
Especially the horns—they're the ultimate symbol of a villain!
Heading into the living room, I spotted a note on the table in Everlin's handwriting.
"What...? Something urgent? More important than this body? What an disloyal maid!"
A live stream without Everlin? Who'd hold the camera? Who'd manage chat? On a day like this, without my maid!
"What do I do? How am I supposed to stream alone...!"
...Wait a second.
So what if Everlin's not here? This Grimoire can conquer the world single-handedly!
On the dining table sat a gimbal rigged with a camera, mic, and streaming gear. Everlin had anticipated even this and prepared accordingly.
"Today, this body shall handle the filming itself! Like this... this angle? No, a bit higher... There, perfect!"
I fiddled with the angle several times. Too low and the horns looked tiny; too high and my chin got weird.
Finally, I found the ideal spot. One that perfectly captured the majesty of my horns and my terrifying glare!
"3... 2... 1..."
I hit the streaming button and struck my most dignified pose.
"Greetings, puny humans! Welcome to the mighty villain Grimoire's world conquest live—its second glorious installment! Kakakat!"
Viewers climbed in real-time: 500, 800, 1,000... Wow!
As expected of this body's infamy! Must be the ripple from last time's supermarket stream.
The chat scrolled furiously.
"Kakakat! As expected of this body's influence... Wait, what? Cute?!"
I narrowed my eyes and glared at the chat.
"This body is not cute! The great Grimoire is terrifying and wicked! A transcendent villain that strikes fear into fear itself! Tremble in awe right now!"
My horns burned with rage.
How dare they spout such insults...! Even a great villain's patience has limits!
"This is your warning! The moment anyone types 'cute' again, instant ban! Got it? Even this body's mercy has limits! Understood, you pathetic viewers?!"
My warning fell on deaf ears as the chat flooded with [Cute] spam.
"Grrrr! You dare ignore this body's warning?!"
Fury rising, I hammered the ban button repeatedly.
One, two, three... Ban! Ban! Ban!
No matter how many minions, discipline is essential!
"Kakakat! Here, this body is the law! Now, who dares challenge me next?"
I smirked smugly at the chat, thoroughly satisfied.
"Now you get it? This body shows no mercy! This is the great Grimoire's rule! Kakakat!"
Finally, proper reactions. Merciless, tyrant... Perfect, just perfect!
These are the praises a true villain deserves! At last, this body's majesty is shining through!
Viewers had already surpassed 2,000.
Time to reveal today's stream topic!
I swept my bangs back to make my horns stand out even more. The finishing touch for ultimate villain flair.
"Behold! Today's theme is... the grand reveal of the great villain Grimoire's secret hideout!!"
I flashed a V-sign at the camera. Not just any V—a victory V! Huge difference!
"A special peek at the birthplace of sinister schemes! Don't take this chance for granted—be grateful!"
"Hmph! Not a 'house'—a 'hideout'! You fools miss the point!"
I shot the camera a dissatisfied glare. Modern humans clearly don't grasp terminology!
"This body's lair isn't mere housing—it's a 'strategic base' for world conquest, an 'evil headquarters,' a 'fortress of darkness'! Clear?!"
Gripping the selfie stick, I moved to the entryway.
"Behold! Crown Villa 301—central command of the Grimoire Empire!"
Hm? Suddenly, worried chats popped up. But this body won't be fazed by mere this!
I puffed out my chest and shoved my face closer to the camera.
"Ha! None can threaten this body! If you crave a challenge, come try! You'll crumble to dust before this body's superhuman power!"
"That was villainy! Just flexing my power as a villain!"
To pivot the topic fast, I headed to the living room. Regaining control was priority!
"Now, feast your eyes on a villain's cutting-edge gear!"
I gestured grandly at the ordinary appliances. They looked mundane, but really, all villain special tech!
Standing before the fridge, I struck a proud pose.
"This: villain energy resupply system! Zero Cola is essential for world conquest—must have lime flavor!"
Next, the AC.
"Climate control system! One day, I'll manipulate the whole world's weather! Summers freezing, winters scorching—all at this body's whim!"
Then, time to brag about the 98-inch 8K UHD TV!
"Global surveillance monitor! 24/7 watch on puny humans' lives! Always tracking every event!"
Powering it on with the remote, the morning cartoon blared.
A yellow electric mouse unleashed a volt tackle mid-air in vivid detail.
I frantically switched channels—to a serious news one!
"See? Economy trends, stocks, global issues! A villain must always monitor the world! Kakakat!"
Finally, to the kitchen, before the microwave.
"This: molecular reconstructor! Rewires atomic structures—a fearsome machine! Villain tech reigns supreme!!"
Ding~ Everlin's prepped popcorn finished.
I pulled it out and shoved it at the camera.
"Look! Mere corn kernels transformed into something else! Kakakat!"
Munching a handful of popcorn, I headed to the bedroom door.
"Now, witness the cradle of villainy! The heart where this body's wicked plans are born!"
Opening the door revealed my room. Walls crammed with painstaking crayon drawings.
Posters of world maps labeled 'Grimoire Empire,' flags with gray horn motifs on black...
"That's the 'Grimoire Empire flag,' and over there, the 'future world map'—all continents unified under Grimoire Empire!"
The walls brimmed with villain blueprints: '5-Year World Conquest Plan,' 'Weekly Evil Schedule,' 'World Conquest Roadmap,' and more.
"Feast your eyes! This body's sinister genius ideas! Can't help but admire, right?"
Swinging the selfie stick around, the angle suddenly wobbled. In that instant, the camera caught the bunny pillow, pink dinosaur blanket, and horde of plushies in full view.
"Heeek!"
I yanked it back to normal, but too late.
"Th-this is all camouflage! A high-level strategy to make enemies underestimate this body—part of the undercover op!"
My face burned hot.
"Sh-shut up! It's not cute at all! How could you grasp a villain's profound aesthetic? T-Rex is the ultimate powerhouse! Spinos can't compare!"
"Moving on to the next facility. Can't show too long—security risk! Yes, security is a villain's lifeblood!"
The plushies slipping into view? Definitely Everlin's fault for sloppy cleaning! Not mine! Absolutely!
Had to recover from the room fiasco quick. Or villain dignity suffers!
"Now, behold the vastness of this body's empire!"
I strode firmly into the hallway, gripping the selfie stick tight, strutting the corridor.
"301, 302, 303... All under this body's domain!"
At the hall-end window, I peered out, adjusting the camera. The luxurious red-brick villa exterior filled the frame.
"This villa's name? Coined by this body! 'Crown Villa'!"
I crossed my arms smugly, chin high.
"Fitting for a king's abode, no? These horns are my crown! Kakakat!"
I hesitated, cleared my throat.
"Er... Legally under Everlin's name, but effectively this body's! All decisions mine!"
Truth: Everlin bought and remodeled it... but as her master, I'm the owner's owner? Villain logic always flawless.
"Hmph! Everlin is this body's loyal maid and secretary! No irreverent mentions allowed!"
I smashed the ban button, blacklisting impure viewers. No forgiveness for defiling thoughts toward my maid!
Somehow, this felt good. Interest in this body's lair? Humans do envy a great one's lifestyle!
Then, one question caught my eye.
Hand on hip, chin up.
"Obvious to any brain! 'Villain' and 'villa' sound alike! Branding is key for villains!!"
Lowering my voice, I leaned into the camera.
"Plus, with normie residents, gov can't nuke! They're all human shields for this body!"
Ah, educating dim-witted subjects is ever rewarding!