With his newly acquired judo knowledge and a renewed sense of confidence, Roderick was alone in his elegant study, surrounded by luxuries that no longer impressed him. The letter from Alice's father, still on the desk, was a constant reminder of the opportunity before him. Despite the opulence of his surroundings, his mind was fully immersed in the memories of the judo book and the strategic details he had planned.
Judo Book Reminders:
The book had not only taught him combat techniques but also provided a deeper understanding of martial arts strategy and psychology. Roderick recalled a crucial lesson: leveraging time and context to overcome rivals and opponents. In his case, knowing that the main protagonist was still in a long training period in the mountains was a significant advantage. It granted him a window of opportunity to act before the hero made his appearance.
The Plan: Targeting the Heroine's Pride
Determined to use this time to his advantage, Roderick devised a plan to attack the pride of the main heroine, Alice. She was the center of admiration and attention in the kingdom, and her status as a heroine made her the perfect target to destabilize. If he could undermine her image and pride, he would gain a considerable advantage in the forthcoming power struggle.
He recalled the invitation to Alice's birthday party, an event that attracted the social and political elite of the kingdom. The celebration was to be held at a luxurious villa, and the occasion represented an ideal opportunity to execute his plan. In his previous life as a villain, he had attempted to propose to Alice at her birthday party, only to be humiliated and expelled. Alice, upon learning of his intentions, had prepared a public humiliation to ensure Roderick would be ridiculed in front of high society.
Preparations and Strategy
With the memory of that humiliation and the new strategic focus in mind, Roderick prepared his plan for the party. Although he had previously decided to bring a large quantity of flowers and a ring, this time he opted for something more cunning. Instead of the ring, he would bring a decorated sweet with elaborate attention, and the presentation of the flowers would be even more ostentatious.
The plan was simple yet effective. Roderick would appear at the party with a large bouquet of flowers and the sweet in hand, proclaiming his love for Alice in the midst of the event. The idea was to create a scene that would expose Alice to public ridicule and deliver a significant blow to her pride. Roderick knew that the impact of this act would not only cast doubt on Alice's image but could also generate distrust and gossip among the kingdom's elite.
Every detail of the plan was meticulously prepared. The sweet was to be decorated in a striking and extravagant manner, designed to attract attention and make an impact. The flowers would be presented in a grand arrangement, with a touch of theatricality to ensure all attendees noticed.
Execution of the Plan
On the day of the party, Roderick dressed in the height of elegance, combining his outfit with an air of false modesty. He headed to the luxurious villa with the bouquet of flowers and the sweet in hand, preparing to take the next step in his plan. He knew he had to act with precision and cunning to ensure the success of his strategy.
With each calculated move, Roderick was ready to strike at Alice. The opportunity to attack her pride and cause disruption at the event offered him a strategically invaluable advantage. While the protagonist continued his training in the mountains, Roderick prepared to use the time to his advantage and achieve a masterstroke.
With a mix of anticipation and determination, Roderick entered the villa, ready to play his role as a second-generation villain. The game was on, and Roderick was determined to execute his plan with the skill and strategy necessary to achieve success.