I Regress if the Villainess Dies! Chapter 16: Chapter 15 Miri(3)

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Xian opened his eyes and felt renewed. He had regressed. 'I knew you could do it, Miri.' He silently cheered. He rose from the bed and dressed the same way as before. This time he did not wait for Moris to come fetch him. Instead, he waited for him in the corridor outside his room. When Moris appeared, Xian greeted him immediately. “What are we going to do today, Sir Moris?” “Hm. Follow me.” Moris gave a brief nod of acknowledgment before turning around. Xian followed behind him with brisk steps and quiet confidence, knowing that he had grown stronger from the past two regressions. He briefly checked his character sheet. [Shackled One (Sealed Traits: ??? Lvl 18, ??? Lvl 28, 78/100, ??? Lvl 38)] It seemed that his scuffle with the chief maid had granted slight progress. Xian estimated that by the third day, he could show results worthy of what Carmillia required of him. Soon they entered the training grounds. The moment he stepped inside, his eyes scanned the room, searching for an unassuming maid witha bob cut black hair. 'There she is.' Miri stood near the side of the training grounds like before, holding a small box filled with healing supplies and potions. Xian decided he would observe her later. He needed to know when and where the chief maid would distribute the poison, and how it would be done. “Today you will be sparring with her.” Moris had apparently finished the introduction while Xian was lost in thought. The frown on Serika’s face told him she was already annoyed. The familiarity Xian felt toward her remained even after regression, and it only grew stronger each time they met. But those memories belonged to him alone. 'Is this why some regressors become insane in the end?' Xian did not know the answer. Perhaps the moment he regressed and transmigrated into the game, he had already crossed that line. He had done unthinkable things already. He had murdered someone. He had stabbed a man in the neck. He had taken advantage of another person’s feelings. Yet he felt neither pity nor remorse. It was no different from playing the game behind a screen. The only difference now was that the physical sensations and visuals were indistinguishable from reality. “This guy… Hey! Pay attention to your opponent!” Serika snarled impatiently, just as hot-tempered as ever. After the spar, Serika shared her assessment with Carmillia. “Just passable. He lacks stamina, but everything else… is alright.” Xian could last around fifteen minutes before fatigue set in. After that, his movements slowed, his breathing grew rough, and openings began to appear in his defense. “Do you think he’ll manage to hit you within a week?” “If I gave my all, he wouldn’t. But that would mean unfairly using aura.” Serika had already noticed that Xian’s physical abilities were close to her own in terms of strength and speed. The problem is, he can’t use it efficiently, hence the vast difference between them. Although she still held the advantage, proper training would allow him to catch up. 'Maybe it's because he’s quite tall and well built.' Serika’s thoughts wandered for a moment as she recalled the firm outline of Xian’s muscles. “Young miss, I think he can be of use,” Lucinelle said. Watching Xian wield a longsword so roughly had irritated her. He swung it more like a brute than a trained swordsman. “Of use, you say? He’s a lapdog sent by my father. You would still trust him?” “…Yes. He looks villainous, but he doesn’t give off the same feeling as those men.” Serika perked up when she heard Lucinelle’s words. 'Really? I thought he looked kind of cool… and his expressions when hit are funny.' “Huh. The two of you seem interested in that man.” The villainess spoke with a faint, teasing smile. If Xian had been there to witness it, his eyes would have bulged out of their sockets. A normal and friendly conversation between Carmillia and her swordmaidens was something never seen anywhere before. “W-what?! No way!” Serika denied it vehemently, her cheeks slightly f