Campione Scumbag in Mash-up Anime-Chapter 130: Hex of the Jinxed Thread

Before Yukino could even reply, Ren confidently laid out his speculation.

"Let me guess, a female student asked the Service Club for help in finding out my ideal type of woman, right? In fact, it wouldn't be surprising if she also hopes the Service Club will act as a matchmaker to set us up."

'Putting aside his twisted personality, this guy is surprisingly good at deducing things.'

Hachiman stared at Ren in horror, feeling a chill run down his spine at how the guy could guess the truth with so little information.

On the other hand, Yukino pursed her lips, looking displeased that her plan had been exposed even before she had a chance to explain anything.

Crossing her legs, clad in black knee-high socks, Yukino said in a complimentary yet sarcastic tone.

"Your guess is quite accurate, Rokuhara-kun. Not bad reasoning for someone ranked seventy-something."

"..."

The faint smile that had graced Ren's face vanished instantly upon hearing Yukino's unprovoked mockery. Although he knew the girl had a sharp and venomous tongue, that wasn't a justification for insulting others without a clear reason.

Ren wasn't a soft-hearted person to begin with. Fight evil with greater evil, that was one of his mottos.

"Rank ten in the exams? What's so great about that?" He said with a dismissive tone. "There are several hidden geniuses in this school who choose to keep a low profile because they want to live a peaceful life or due to other emotional issues. Don't be too proud of an achievement that's not even worth mentioning."

Provoked by his belittling words, Yukino retorted coldly, "Then, are you one of those 'hidden geniuses', Rokuhara-kun? I don't see it at all."

Ren smirked. "This is Tokyo, not Chiba, as I said before. There are several Hidden Dragons and Crouching Tigers in this school. One day, your arrogance and high ego will be the cause of your own downfall, Yukinoshita Yukino."

Then, he gave an example he thought was more worthy of emulation for an ojou-sama from a prominent family.

"Just look at Shinomiya Kaguya. Her personality is also cold and her chest is as small as yours, but when interacting with others, she knows how to be friendly and understands the importance of interpersonal relationships. She doesn't act superior and look down on others just because of her social status. At least, not on the surface."

Instantly, Yukino covered her chest with both hands, her eyes glaring angrily at Ren.

"Pervert! What does this have to do with my chest?!"

"Rokuhara-kun's words just now constitute sexual harassment. Do you want me to call the police and throw you in jail?"

Instead of showing fear, Ren challenged back with a sinister smile. He pointed to the phone in his pocket and said in a condescending tone.

"Go ahead, Yukinoshita. Try it if you dare. Believe it or not, one phone call from me could shatter the Yukinoshita Family's industry into pieces."

"You may not like your own family, but don't forget one thing. You can enjoy a comfortable life without having to work part-time like other normal high school students to earn pocket money, all thanks to the support of that family you hate. Without the Yukinoshita Family, what are your advantages besides being slightly good at studying?"

Ren's words hit Yukino like a thousand arrows. She fell silent, feeling anger and disbelief mixed within her.

'Impossible. How could he possibly have the power to bring down the Yukinoshita Family? Father is a council member and our family is a local tyrant in Chiba City. This must be nothing but a bluff.'

'But... what if he really can do it?'

Meanwhile, Hachiman, who had been sitting silently watching the fierce verbal sparring between Ren and Yukino, felt cold sweat trickling down his back.

'What exactly is happening? How did the situation become so tense in the blink of an eye?'

'Yukinoshita does have a bad habit of being impolite and loves to say sharp words without considering other people's feelings. So, it's not surprising that Rokuhara retaliated with equally harsh words. Besides, just from his aura, it's clear that Rokuhara isn't the type of person who will just stand by while others trample on him.'

Seeing the increasing tension between the two, Hachiman felt the need to intervene before the situation worsened.

"Ahem... Yukinoshita... Rokuhara..." He cleared his throat softly, trying to get their attention.

"Wasn't the reason Rokuhara came here because someone made a request?"

Hachiman glanced at Yukino, hoping the woman would remember the initial reason for their meeting.

Seizing the opening created by Hachiman before the situation completely deteriorated, Yukino took a deep breath and returned to the original topic.

"Rokuhara-kun. Could you mention your ideal type of woman?"

'Alright, Yukinoshita. You'll suffer a little later for trying to provoke me for no reason.' Ren thought to himself.

Then, in a relaxed yet clear tone, he answered her question.

"Ideal type of woman? Hmm... long hair, gentle, big breasts, and most importantly... still a virgin."

Hearing Ren's blunt answer, Yukino unconsciously blurted out a cynical remark. ƒreewebɳovel.com

"Hmph! How patriarchal of you, Rokuhara-kun. So obsessed with a woman's purity."

Calmly, Ren retorted to the annoying woman's comment: "It's up to me what kind of woman I like. Other people have no right to dictate what I can and cannot like. Wasn't the reason you went to school in Tokyo instead of Chiba because you didn't want to be controlled by your own family? Now, why are you acting so judgmental about my preferences?"

"..."

Yukino clenched her fists tightly in her lap, trying hard to refute his words, but for some reason, she felt her tongue was tied. There was a bitter truth in the man's words that she found difficult to argue against.

Hachiman sighed deeply inwardly. 'I really don't understand why these two are like oil and water. Less than a minute ago they seemed calm, and now they're fighting again. Maybe this is what happens when someone with an ego as high as the sky interacts with someone who always retaliates against every little grievance. A truly exhausting situation to witness.'

While Hachiman was still trapped in his strange thoughts, Yukino could no longer stand talking to Ren. In a cold tone, she dismissed the man.

"That's enough, Rokuhara-kun. You can leave now. There's no other business."

After all, the client who had requested their help this time clearly didn't fit the criteria of the ideal woman Ren had mentioned. So, it was better for her to convey the rejection herself straightforwardly. Moreover, Yukino didn't want that innocent girl to get involved with a scumbag like Ren.

"Huh!"

Without saying another word, Ren stood up from his chair and walked towards the door. Behind the front door, his lips moved silently, chanting an inaudible incantation.

"Tales, Facts, Myths, all stored in my writing, all secrets gathered in my grasp, nothing can be hidden from my mind."

Divine Authorities Book of Knowledge, activate!

"Hex of the Jinxed Thread."

Ren cast a minor curse spell towards Yukino.

Of course, the curse wasn't life-threatening. At most, Yukino would experience various annoying little misfortunes for the next week—tripping on flat ground, drinks spilling on her clothes, her pen running out of ink during exams, and things like that.

He wasn't cruel enough to kill Yukino just because of a trivial argument.

"I hope you like my little gift, Yukinoshita Yukino." He murmured softly with a faint smile.

The book in his hand suddenly vanished. With a slightly better mood after "teaching a lesson" to the arrogant Ice Queen, Ren strolled leisurely towards his classroom.