The Unsung Otome Villainess 3 - or 'It takes someone listening to change things for good while being the 'bad' one' (Standard Otome Derailed by SI!Soul advising the villainess)

Training someone is easy when you have the drive to see them suffer through it.

It was ironic if not amusing, that Aurelia found training Eury easier than what she was doing right now- which was her own solo exercises. The topic came up with some merit right as she drilled the giddy girl into being a good trooper for her orders.

Despite all potential shortcomings behind that effort, training went smoothly between the two. Eury was shy, dumb when too unfocused, but overall a sharp tool when handled correctly.

The overall exercises, which were similar to what Aurelia herself was accustomed to when it came to magic but also what was known of physical endurance through John's own advice, made Eury into someone with the potential of beating most of the mages around and… that had pissed Aurelia off.

Yes, it was becoming apparent that the little idiot was her minion now and forever, but the fact Aurelia was weaker than she was stung the taller blonde's pride deeply. And it rekindled that tempting offer of getting 'coached' by that frustrating voice in her head.

The man was quite relentless in his chiding, sparing Aurelia even less mercy than she did with Eury, but while that was something John admitted was true, he also brought up something else.

She has a genuine reason to train and nag you, while I have no genuine reason beyond your self-betterment. When that should be your priority.

The harshness was never getting easier for her to swallow, but the noble lady was keen to accept it had a legitimate reason to be this brutal. And thus restrained her tongue in that regard.

Sure, it wasn't easy for her to handle this new responsibility when it was clear that Eury was like a dog, a puppy that loved being treated with care and that is why she found the idea of sharing warm sittings in the bathhouse together at a reasonable enough price to listen her words for the training but…

"What do I get if I just follow a bit of what you're telling me?"

At this point, it was easier to speak freely as no one was around and she was about to leave anyway. Still, her interest to be rebellious was curbed by a very flat response from John.

If you do, you can kiss your chance to have my wisdom for a month.

Fair, but that didn't mean the brazen assault could go unpunished. Hence why Aurelia plotted a way to return the slight back at the cur. And what a delicious revenge that is to leave him shocked by hitting him with her beauty.

Once she was back in her own room, door closed and sweaty body briefly subjected to a degree of nudity, Aurelia found herself lacking any cover for her groin and with just a white shirt tending for her now freed-breasts.

Yes, it was quite harsh as a teasing, but Aurelia also needed to get her body out of any restrictions. A corset and a bra were just too much when she was this worked up and in need to de-stress.

She rested on the bed, one of her pleasant milk-flavored ice cream tending her thirsty lips as she prepared to throw him off for good.

"So, what's next?"

Rest and recover, the week is close to being over.

"I mean, what should we do with Lucretia? I am going to be the one owing a dare from her, and a big one since she claims Eury's death."

Considering our current circumstance? I would suggest something that ties her to you. She is a liability right now, so mere alliance wouldn't do. Something to keep her stuck to you but in a way you can whip her around without… being seen as too excessive with the demand. Then, you can give her a better outcome than what her family can grant her.

"Her faction would hate it-"

But they don't matter to Lucretia, you have seen that yourself. She is only trying to find purpose in a world that hates her from square one. So, let's just make her want to be under your leadership. Kind of like you're doing with Eury, but a bit more strict due to the circumstances.

"I guess I can… do that too," Aurelia hummed.

Her mind was soon distracted as she started to suckle a bit more on the ice cream, the flavor easing her down as she pondered on how she should handle that little brat. John was quiet for a while, but he soon pointed out something else that caught her off-guard.

Why did you have to make the teasing so lewd?

Her mind froze and the ice cream was pulled out of her lips as a big blush spread over her cheeks.

"W-What?"

I am not stupid, Aurelia. I can tell you want to come back at me but… why did it have to be Lewd?

The confusion and shock was what she came for with this move, but the way those were delivered took the blonde out of her element. She was being called out for the risque outfit she went for and… she had to admit it was a bit excessive, even for a prank.

"I just wanted to get less covering and I thought it could work as a teasing too. I-It's not like I was trying to-"

Let me ask you this relevant question then, how come you have not been checking on your little prince as of recently?

"He is… busy," She looked away, almost failing to realize she wasn't looking at anyone but still feeling self-conscious of the topic. "I tried to talk to him but-"

But he keeps you away for stupid reasons. I don't need that explanation, I want to know why you, Aurelia, did not just push that through and got him to admit why he is at odds with his childhood friend now?

"...I don't know."

I will give you a reason and you better pick it with as much seriousness you can muster. Aurelia, you have skills, the contacts, and the potential to find someone greater than that idiot. Write a letter to your father and bring up your grievances to him.

"He would mock them-"

Maybe. But he would also see your point as much as it pains him to accept. He is a noble loyal to the crown, sure, but I have a feeling he could actually use it to get the King to move and get his son on the right path.

"And?"

And back to you.

"It wouldn't be fair… to him."

…You are awfully kind to him. You are willing to take a lot of shit for his scummy behavior and- don't you even think of calling it love, it is not. And you know that.

"..."

I know it is not a topic we agree on most of the time but… Aurelia, even if you think I am wrong, at least heed this warning of mine: prepare a letter, don't sent it just yet but… be ready for the worst if he still refuses to see through with what you're willing to offer me. And don't do it for me but-

"F-For myself, I know. I will… d-do it."

She was crying, she just couldn't keep up with the hope that he was wrong. She wanted John to be wrong, but she could take so much before it became too difficult to ignore- Prince Marcus was trying to entice Eury. And that silly oaf was clearly uninterested in that effort.

It was amusing even to realize how she got two dashing men fighting for her heart, but the girl didn't want any of that. And it was clear when she would just keep quite close to Aurelia whenever Marcus was around.

It was almost like she feared him or something but… Marcus was never that horrible of a man. He could get rather impatient, yes, but it never got to the point where one would be afraid of him. It was clear she was just scared of what his position as a prince could mean if she refused him too much.

Perhaps it was wise to keep a bit more close around Eury even after the duel. This could really end poorly and…

She needed these stupid worries of her proven wrong. And then… Everything is going to be fine.

AN

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