Villain To Be: Chapter 4

Closing the kitchen’s door behind me, I carefully push the cart full of fruits and vegetables forward. I had been ordered by My Lady, Lady Emilia Rose Fireheart, the only child of the renowned Duke Theodore Fireheart and Lady Kimberly Rose Fireheart, a spoiled rotten child. Typical for any noble and even more so for an only child, she was showered with all the affection her parents could give even to the point where unreasonable demands or orders are enforced to their slaves. Just like how unreasonable it is for me to carry all these goods from the kitchen to the Lady’s room only for it to be squashed by her mortar and pestle. Such a wasteful notion can only be done by an ignorant noble such as her.

Ahh… she could have just done her game in the kitchen but apparently she had been forbidden from entering it because of an incident in the past. Nevertheless, I believe she is doing this to increase my workload. I mean, whenever she peel off a fruit’s skin wouldn’t it be me who would clean up after her?

Oh, woe me… if it hadn’t been for the orders given to me, I could’ve easily purged these evil nobles in a blink of an eye. But I must endure. My master hadn’t given me the instructions to do so. Yes, I must be patient. It had only been less than a year when I had worked under disguise of a maid of this household, no need to be rash. For now, I have gathered some evidences of Duke Fireheart’s corruptions but they aren’t strong enough to actually convict him. I need more… more evidence… if not, maybe I could actually make one up… but it needs to be strong enough for them to be given the death penalty. Yes, these evil nobles deserve to be stripped with everything they have and die! After all, everything that they own is stolen from those under them… stolen from us!

I felt a smile tug at the corner of my lips as I imagine these dirty nobles anguish before they would be mercilessly slaughtered. It is good that I am now in a better mood because I have arrived to Lady Emilia’s room. At least I wouldn’t have to force myself to act pleasant towards her today.

I curtly knocked on the door and said that I will be coming in even before she acknowledges my arrival. Three steps and I’m inside, but before anything else, I froze on the spot. I feel myself tremble under those cold obsidian eyes. I try to clench my jaw tight or else I’m afraid that my teeth would clatter. What is this monster doing here?

Reigner “Black” Eternia, the King of all merchants and a member of the race whose existence can be said to have been closest to immortals, a Vampire. According to rumors he as well as those of the same race as him, can change their appearance by will, be it a young boy like how he currently looks, to even that of a beast. One can only distinguish them from their silver or ashen hair and deep obsidian eyes.

Many had wondered what this monster’s true appearance is. Sadly, as said in the rumors, no one outside of his kin saw his true form and lived long enough to tell the tale.

But even without those rumors of his “true form”, he is already a monster just by holding the title “King of the merchants”. The said title meant that he controls all of the merchants as well as their merchandise and what’s horrifying is that these merchandises are not limited to the usual wheat and flour but it also includes those being exchanged in the “underground world”. Illegal weapons, drugs, slaves, name it and he sells it. Without so much as a sympathy or conscience, he carried out his wicked business and expanded all throughout the world, truly a monster!

From what I can see, he is sitting on one of the chairs of the small table where Lady Emilia is playing with her mortar and pestle. I never knew that there will be a time when the marvelous view of the veranda could be so terrifying.

Indifferently, he just stared at me. This time, only the grinding sound of the mortar and pestle can be heard. Then, saying words that were too quiet for me to hear, the monster gave a tap on the Lady who’s been engrossed with her toy. The grinding sound stopped and she finally realized I have arrived.

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~Emilia’s POV~

“Ah, Nanny that’s plenty enough, kindly put them here.” I said as I motioned my personal maid to park her cart near me… I think her name was Michelle… nope, that was the one who got fired a month ago… oh! Right, I remember… Maria, no Marie… yup, Marie…

Ahh, everything would have been so easy if only we have appliances. If only I have a blender, I could have easily made my dietary fruits and vegetable juice in a matter of minutes! For better or for worse, this gentleman/grandpa and this white floating orb (the cause of it all!) is of no use what so ever. I did try asking grandpa to grind the fruits and vegetables for me but when he asked why I was doing what I was doing, it ended up whith him pointing out that if I really wanted to lose weight then I should actually be the one doing the chore. Sigh, he’s not just old for show it seems.

I wanted to continue grinding the remaining of the first batch before starting with the new arrival, but somehow I kinda’ sense that the atmosphere had gone strange. My eyes wandered around my surroundings and landed on my personal maid whose frozen stiff at the entrance. Ahh how insensitive of me!

“Oh now that I remember, Mister Reigner, I believe you haven’t met my new Nanny. I call her Nanny but her real name is Marie. She started working for us for almost a year but it is only recently that she was stationed as my personal maid.” After introducing my Nanny to granpa, I continued, “Nanny, this young gentleman over here is Mister Reigner Eternia, even though he looks young, he is actually one of my father’s business partners so remember to always treat him with respect.”

Normally, there is no need to introduce them to each other, after all, they are supposedly of different standing. But, seeing my Nanny be star-struck, I can only feel moved. It might be the trigger of a new Cinderella story you know?~

… Or maybe not… but, women such as us can dream on you know~

This made me remember the first time I met him, I was still around three or four was it… he was on his “adult” form so the moment my eyes laid on him, I couldn’t contain my instincts… ah, I went “ULTRA OTAKU-FUJUSHI MODE”!!! (Note: this is the ultimate mode, far from the mildness of “Fan Girl Mode”)

Umu, umu… I hadn’t had much of an immunity back then… umu, umu… I was so young…

Sigh, I got so stricken that I actually got a nosebleed! And here I thought such phenomenon can only occur in anime! Umu, umu… but no matter what, whenever I look back at those times, I believe that my reaction is justified. I mean, it’s him you know?!

Oh, you don’t…

Well let me tell you!

Reigner Eternia, with a nickname of “Black” and a title of the “King of the merchants”, he is an S-rank capture target that can only be unlocked after you’ve completed 80% of the game!

A special character!

So handsome!

So mysterious!

VERY DANGEROUS!

The time I was on his route was the time I’ve first experience ditching work just to play an otome game! He deserves my UNDIVIDED ATTENTION!!!

*pant, pant, pant*

Sorry I got too excited…

In short, he is the character I loved the most. Well, that was when he was in 2D. Now though, the fascination is still there and I still can’t hold back my “ultra O-F mode” if exposed to his “adult form” for a long period of time BUT I would rather draw a line with us just being acquaintances.

It is because he is D.A.N.G.E.R.O.U.S…. Be it the “him” that is currently sitting with us, or any of the other “him”. See, how dangerous he is?

- Underground “Boss”

- His race makes him close to being immortal

- He’s already an ancient relic/grandpa

- He got multiple personality disorder

Aihya~ he was soooo dreamy back then when he was still 2D… but now… I’m just grateful he didn’t react negatively when I first slipped up and called him grandpa… I still call him grandpa when where alone together just so that I can remind myself not to fall for him… or him, falling for me… LOL~ As if!~

Back to the topic... it seems like Nanny finally got herself together and greeted grandpa albeit a bit stiff. Grandpa gave a curt nod in response. Umu, umu, that went well.

Nanny then pushed the cart and parked it right beside me as I’ve instructed. Then she tried to excuse herself politely as she steal glances at grandpa. Fufufufufu… she’s already forty something but I guess love moves in mysterious ways huh~

Wait, isn’t grandpa in his “young boy” form? Well, shota is good too… Fufufufufufufu

Before she can walk two steps from the cart however, grandpa cut her with his words.

“Where are you going? Aren’t you going to assist your Lady in her endeavor?”

Ohhh~ can it be? Does grandpa like her to stay longer? Nanny became stiff again and she stammered, “A-ah… i-it shames me to admit b-but I only hindered my Lady when I-I tried to help her with her gam- ah I mean cooking.”

“Hoh~ But you can at least help the Lady peel off some skins from those fruits, right? Yet not only did you not wait for your Lady’s next instructions but you also tried to run away from a job huh? Ahh~ what would you call this, hmm… isn’t this called ‘incompetency’?”

Uh-oh, did the dialogue just turn a bit heavy there?… that tone and manner of speaking… this is not good…

I tried to observe my Nanny’s reactions. I can see her forehead glister with sweat, hands are in front of her chest, oh, and she is also shivering a bit… and… let’s see… her toes are pointing towards the door. Oh, this ain’t good.

“Hahaha… Please stop teasing my Nanny, Mister Reigner. She still had to get the pitcher and water that’s why she didn’t wait for a new order from me. Now, now, Nanny, please hurry up so that I can start mixing my drink.” I tried to make grandpa’s words to be a form of teasing so that the mood would lighten and my Nanny could get away.

Grabbing the “life boat”, my Nanny hurriedly affirmed my words, bowed and excused herself.

“Child, you shouldn’t have let that one escape!” a white floating orb suddenly flew to my face with a scolding tone.

“Your familiar is correct Emilia… pests such as those needs to be disposed of.”

Ah, I’m right… this aura, umu, umu, it’s one of his other personalities speaking huh… a rather vicious one at that.

“Hey, stop bullying my Nanny. She only served me for less than a month but I already liked her. So stop being mean to her… O.K.A.Y.?” I said, trying to cover up for my Nanny.

“But-“ the white orb was cut short of his sentence when grandpa raised his hand towards him.

“Really? You are too trusting you know. Don’t you even sense all these bugs crawl up to you inch by inch?” grandpa’s voice was deep and cold.

I tilted my head to the side and I looked at the fruits and vegetables on the crate while I unconsciously muttered “Bugs…?”

“Sigh, figures… well Little Emilia, I think a bug just crawled up the back of your dress, can you turn around for a bit for me?”

I did as instructed and as I fully faced the opposite direction, I felt a strong wind pass behind before hearing a soft *thump*. I hurriedly turned back. Everything is still the same as before I’ve turned around and if there had been any changes, I can’t tell. Even grandpa is sitting at his chair as if he didn’t move.

“The bug?”

“Gone…”

“Thanks, I guess…?”

“You’re welcome~” oh, he’s back to his carefree self. That’s good.

“Now that that’s done and over, let’s continue with where we’ve left from!”

“Yeah~!”

“Ah, wait, you were doing nothing aren’t you? You must be bored… then I’ll let you peel some of the skin off of this okay?”

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Ahh~ good thing everything’s back to normal… but what’s with that sudden dip in the mood back then?... hhhmmm…. If he’s talking about bugs and all… ah, maybe… must be because of Marie.

Sigh… I already said it before and I mean what I’ve said. I liked my current Nanny.

There are times when I would talk to her and her face would cramp up for a second before returning it to that of a smile. Some other times, I can see her intentionally leaving behind my belongings whenever we take a stroll outside. And there are also times when I can catch her peeking from a corner of the hallway as if hiding. I would hide from her as well just to observe what she’s up to and when I look at where she’s looking mother and father would be there. I am not close enough to hear her though, but I bet she’s been cursing my parents to death.

Nevertheless, all of the above are the main reason why I liked my new Nanny.

Why? Just because of all the assassins and spies that set foot in our house, she was the easiest to read… to the point where I even thought that her vain antics are cute.

So while thinking this, I looked at grandpa, he playfully winked at me…

“Sigh… I’ll say it again grandpa, please don’t bully my current Nanny okay?”

“We’ll see about that… but I would prefer it if you choose someone more loyal next time you know.”

I tilted my head to the side again and grandpa sighed while the floating white orb, in some kind of sympathizing motion, perched on his shoulder…

Digesting grandpa’s words, I contemplate… “Loyal huh..?” I murmured to myself.