The Villainous Me Turned the Losers into Blackened Bosses-Chapter 208 - "See? Fate Isn’t All Bad"

tln : sorry, just got back from trips. will update more tomorrow.

Chapter 208: “See? Fate Isn’t All Bad”

—

Shuna was bound to show up here.

Even though Will was the one more invested in uncovering the story behind the “Green Wraith Stone,” Shuna had received the same clues as him. And…

She was the type who would never pass up the chance to explore the secrets of a dungeon.

So, it was inevitable that she would arrive in Zymart Town, the location of Tenth Demon Castle.

Even though they had seemingly gone their separate ways…

Their paths, in the end, converged again.

This wasn’t “coincidence”; it was something that had already been set in motion.

But…

This also meant…

Will hadn’t truly “kicked Shuna out of the team.”

The way things had looped back around, as if guided by “coincidence,” felt like the handiwork of “fate.”

“Why are you staring at me like that? What? Two days apart and you don’t recognize me anymore?”

Shuna waved her hand in front of his face, snapping Will out of his tangled thoughts.

“Aren’t you supposed to be on your way to the capital? Your little princess is probably waiting for you there, and you know how bad things could get if you’re even a day late. So why are you here?”

Shuna gave him a puzzled look, glancing at the request paper in her hand.

“Oh, so you’re interested in Tenth Demon Castle.”

“Well… I can’t just show up empty-handed.”

Will spread his hands, revealing that aside from the staff he was holding, he had nothing else.

“A man should never apologize without bringing a gift, right?”

“Entark… demons… hmm, you’ve mentioned this before, and you’ve asked me about related books. Their swordsmanship is indeed mysterious, and yes, it’s tied to demons.”

“This demon is the ‘dungeon-defined demon’…”

In the dungeons, there existed a rare race that didn’t exist in the “real world”—demons.

Their lower forms typically had small horns, wings, and mischievous tendencies. Higher forms were humanoid, beautiful, and adept at mimicking human techniques, often performing them faster and better.

The “Emperor” tier boss forms were almost conceptual, appearing as black mist with no physical form. These bosses created illusion-based dungeons with powerful mental attacks. Rather than direct combat, they preferred to sow discord among teams through manipulation and deceit.

While the people of this world found them “rare,” to Will, these creatures seemed like a collection of every stereotypical depiction of “demons” from various literary works.

“So, you’re here to try your luck and see if you can find materials to craft a sword?”

“Exactly.”

Will nodded.

“But how did you get here so quickly? Even with the carriage I hired, which traveled non-stop, I only just arrived.”

Shuna scratched her head sheepishly.

“Well… you know, about ten kilometers from here, there’s a mining town. And where there’s a mine… there’s a train.”

“……”

This content is taken from freeweɓnovel.cѳm.

“After we parted ways, I hitched a ride on a train and got here first. Correction: I’ve been here for two days.”

Of course, it was her!

Shuna always managed to surprise Will, keeping him on his toes with her unexpected moves.

But this was also something she had in common with Shu.

As a protagonist “designed to stand out,” Shu often did things that were unconventional yet surprisingly effective.

So…

Could she really be connected to the missing Shu?

Could she even be the cause of everything…?

“Hmm… I see…”

Will was still lost in thought when Shuna suddenly leaned in, her eyes reflecting his image.

“W-what do you mean, ‘I see’?”

“You’re clearly not happy. Your brows are furrowed so tightly they look like a pair of eight-shaped loops. You look so gloomy—it’s a rare expression for you.”

Shuna was unusually attuned to his mood.

“I’m hurt. Is running into me such a bad thing? Wow, I thought we were on such good terms.”

Was Shuna… upset?

“No, no, look! I’m thrilled to see you.”

Will instinctively plastered on a cheerful expression.

But Shuna interrupted him—

She gently placed a finger on his lips.

“No, I know. You don’t like these ‘coincidences’ that feel orchestrated. Or, as you might call it, ‘fate,’ right?”

Shuna was still the same Shuna who understood him and cared for him in her own unique, unexpected way.

She carried her own mysteries but believed everything he said.

“But because of this, at least you won’t be alone in this strange town, facing Tenth Demon Castle by yourself.”

“True. This godforsaken place doesn’t even have a second adventurer.”

“And there will always be someone to remind you…”

Shuna reached out and pulled his hood back up, covering his head again. He had let his guard down and removed it earlier.

“Be careful. Don’t expose yourself.”

After finishing, Shuna snapped her fingers lightly to his side, drawing his attention.

Will realized…

Although there were no other adventurers here, one of his missing person notices had already been posted on the bulletin board.

The royal family’s reach had extended even here!

“There’s no one else here… it should be fine, right?”

“And one more thing…”

Shuna tore the request paper he had just posted into tiny pieces.

The fragments fell to the ground, blending with the thin layer of dust and sunlight filtering through the room. It was likely no one would clean up the pieces for years.

“I don’t want double pay. I’m still a member of ‘Morning Star.’”

“So, you see, fate isn’t all bad, is it?”

—

Zymart Town, Nighttime.

Once night fell, Zymart Town became even quieter.

There were no commercial streets, no food stalls. Most of the residents were self-sufficient farmers, and the Adventurer’s Guild hadn’t set up any shops here.

Shuna hadn’t shared much information about Tenth Demon Castle. According to her, she had spent two days scouting the dungeon and found it fascinating, but she wanted Will to “discover” its secrets for himself.

So…

They spent their time discussing Treya’s Entark swordsmanship and how the Entark royal family had acquired their powers.

As night deepened, it was time for dinner.

“Shuna, what have you been eating these past two days? Did you hunt and cook for yourself? Or did you mooch off the locals?”

“Of course, I hunted for myself!”

“Huh?”

“Just kidding. I mooched off the locals—well, sort of.”

“What do you mean, ‘sort of’?”

Shuna walked a few steps toward the end of the road.

Then…

She stopped.

She pointed behind her…

At the sign for Tenth Demon Castle.

Every dungeon’s entrance was built by the dungeon’s monsters, showcasing their unique style.

But this dungeon’s sign…

Why was it glowing so brightly at night? The words “Tenth Demon Castle” shimmered amidst the dark green foliage, glowing like neon lights at a nightclub.

“At night, I usually eat here.”

“Huh?”

“That’s… the strange thing about this dungeon. It’s also where its secrets lie.”

“It’s… more like… a dungeon designed for entertainment and leisure?”

“…An amusement park?”

“Wow, that’s a great term. Let’s go with that!”