Struggling as a Villain

Chapter 21: Chapter 20- No need to be concerned

It has been a few days since that incident. The respect for Richard among the servants and the people who heard about it has elevated to a whole another level. Although it was attempted to keep the news a secret, it wouldn't be far off when the people in the Capital and possibly the people joining the Academy would hear about it.

In a way, it was good. Bellarine was happy that now, people would think thrice before bothering her son.

That's why she didn't put much effort into suppressing the news. However, as much as she seemed to be using this incident as a deterrent, she still hasn't overcome the guilt.

She has reassessed all the servants and workers serving the Scarlette house. Have gone through their backgrounds and family connections and also, assigned a new monitoring unit to keep an eye on those servants who work in the mansion.

She has failed and nearly lost her child. Another incident like that happens, and she might as well slit her throat.

*Knock*

Without asking who it was, Bellarine commanded, "Come in."

She was currently inside her room and it was already late in the evening. That's why there weren't many who could dare to intrude on her privacy unless the person was her son...or someone close to him.

"Good evening, madame." The brunette maid stood there with her gaze lowered and a profound blush on her face.

Bellarine shook her head at the maiden's gesture. Well, there were not many who could tolerate Bellarine's allure, especially when she was just out of the bath and was wearing such a loose night dress.

Lilia was like a daughter to her. One of the few whom Bellarine actually trusts, that's why she even allowed her inside the room at this hour.

"Tell me," Bellarine commanded and returned her gaze to the file which contained the personal information of the researcher who invented the Ether Inhibitor.

Lilia calmed herself down before she uttered in a quieter voice, "My lady...can this lowly one dare ask something about Young Master?"

"If you are interested in his size then tough luck. Only I can know my son's size."

A fiery blush which seemed to be burning her face, appeared as Lilia clenched the hem of her skirt and hastily replied, "It's not....about that." Near the end, she lowered her voice.

Bellarine smirked. She knew the maid wasn't here for that.

Redirecting her eyes toward the younger one, she asked, "You are worried about his health, right? After all, my Richie has transcended the realm of a normal elementalist."

Hearing her words, Lilia slowly nodded.

"She's good, isn't she?" The curly-haired girl who brought the dagger-wielding girl named Bella Anderson into the team asked the leader of her group.

The flaming orange-haired man stared at Bella with a complex look in his eyes. He couldn't discern how such a young girl gained such combat experience.

However, more than the girl his eyes were transfixed on that ominously shining dagger she held. There was no doubt about it; that weapon was nothing like what they possessed. It was different and unique.

How did she get that? Where did she find such a resource? Why was that dagger in the hands of a non-awakened? Why doesn't he, a more capable warrior, possess that dagger?

Such thoughts clouded his mind. Then again, sacrificing a young woman like her to get a dagger would be a little sad. That's why, the man decided to take a better route.

The romantic route.

He would make her fall for him, and along with that dagger, he would attain that mouth-watering body of hers as well.

'Talk about the perfect plan.'

Unbeknownst to the master plan going inside the head of the group leader, Bella finished chopping the head of the last zombie.

Blood and sweat seemed to have elevated her natural charm. She seemed like a battle goddess who had finished slaughtering a bunch of prey like it was nothing but a walk in the park for her.

The reason why she seemed so motivated today was because she could feel her brother brought back to safety.

She has started to see him in her dreams as well. It all felt too real but unreal at the same time. She always felt him around her but she couldn't see his face at all. His voice seemed different as well, however, she knew it was him.

She just knew it.

And thanks to those dreams, she has become quite enthusiastic these days. She has become even more motivated to keep fighting and moving forward until she unites with her brother.

Holding the dagger in her hand securely she whispered under her breath, "Very soon....we will meet again...hehe~"

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A/N: There is not much development in the chapter. I would take some chapters for his training and explain the world before we dive into the academy arc.

The connection between the two worlds will be explained soon. Drop some Power Stones.