KILL THE VILLAIN Episode 5

The music halts. All eyes turn toward Kieran as the stepsister dramatically sobs in front of Crown Prince Theodore, her dress soaked in tea

Seraphina [MC Stepsister]

[Sniffling]

Nobles whisper. Some gasp. All heads slowly turn toward Kieran, who stands at the balcony door

Noble 1: Did he really…?

Noble 2: To his own sister?

Crown Prince Theodore walks toward him, face cold and disappointed.

Theodore

Kieran. I didn’t expect this from you.

Kieran[MC]

Mm?

Theodore

Pouring tea on your sister? At a noble event? In front of my guests?

Kieran[MC]

She poured it on herself.

Theodore

[Narrows eyes] That’s hard to believe. I… I’m reconsidering everything. Maybe this engagement was a mistake.

Kieran[MC]

[Deadpan] Cool. Let’s cancel it, then.

Gasps ripple through the room.

Seraphina [MC Stepsister]

[Smiling smugly behind Theodore]

Theodore

[Furrows brow] …That’s it? No explanation? No apology?

Kieran[MC]

No need. You already made up your mind. I’m not here to beg.

Silence. Kieran walks past them all, completely unfazed, and heads back to the buffet table.

. .

Study Room

Duke Wilhelm [MC father]

Kieran, your behavior at the party was disgraceful. Do you even understand what you've done?

Kieran[MC]

I ended an engagement I never wanted. Isn’t that better than living a lie?

Duke Wilhelm [MC father]

You didn’t just end it—you made a public scene. And to top it off, you poured tea on your sister’s dress in front of everyone!

Kieran[MC]

I didn’t pour tea on her!

The door opens. Luca walks in holding a stack of papers, eyeing the tension warily.

Luca [MC younger Stepbrother]

Um… I’d wait, but this kind of feels like the worst time already. Agriculture this year is a disaster.

Duke Wilhelm [MC father]

(snapping)What now?

Luca [MC younger Stepbrother]

I mean… nothing’s growing. The weather’s been wild—drought in the west, floods in the south, and the northern soil’s ruined from last winter’s frost. It’s chaos.

Duke Wilhelm [MC father]

But I thought we could have proper crops this year

Luca [MC younger Stepbrother]

The farmers are desperate. They’ve been begging for help. Some have already packed up and left their land.

Duke Wilhelm [MC father]

(Sigh) What should we do

Before the silence could settle, a sharp knock echoes. The door opens just slightly, and the old family butler, Alden, steps in, his face unreadable but his tone careful.

Butler

My lord… forgive the interruption, but there is an unexpected guest

Kieran[MC]

(walks out of the room in silence)

Duke Wilhelm [MC father]

(irritated) Who now?

Butler

It’s someone from the noble Fenmoor family. A werewolf clan, sir.

Duke Wilhelm [MC father]

Fenmoor? They haven’t contacted us in years. Did they say what they want?

Butler

No Lord

Moments Later

Lord Fenmoor

I won’t waste your time. Word travels fast — your lands are failing. This year’s agriculture is practically nonexistent.

Duke Wilhelm [MC father]

That’s true.

Lord Fenmoor

My house thrives. We’ve had no shortages. Our systems are strong. And I offer you a solution.

Lord Fenmoor

I was informed your family has omega children. I’m here to propose a match for my son.

Lord Fenmoor

I’ll provide your estate with two years’ worth of crops and a generous monetary support to keep your house afloat.

Luca [MC younger Stepbrother]

A marriage…? Just like that?

Lord Fenmoor

A bond between our families. My name gains status, yours gains security. We don’t want land or money. Just the connection. Simple.

Duke Wilhelm [MC father]

And… who exactly would be expected to marry?

Lord Fenmoor

I leave that choice to you. I want an omega. Boy or girl, it makes no difference to me. But I expect an answer soon.

Luca [MC younger Stepbrother]

(sharply)So you came with a marriage proposal and no names? That sounds more like you're buying livestock

Lord Fenmoor narrows his eyes slightly at Luca, then turns back to the father

Lord Fenmoor

Decide by tonight. This offer won’t be made twice.

Without another word, he turns and leaves. Silence returns

Duke Wilhelm [MC father]

He’s right. This is our only way out

Luca [MC younger Stepbrother]

But father

Duke Wilhelm [MC father]

I’ll decide. And once I do, no one questions it.

Duke Wilhelm [MC father]

(💭 I won’t marry Seraphina to that werewolf. Kieran’s no use here—he can go instead.)