Stuck as a Villain!

Chapter 58: Adorable sister!

Since tomorrow was my parents' ceremony, the mansion was being dyed in a colorful yet peaceful shade.

The invitation has been sent and tomorrow the prominent faces of Ranghaur would arrive. I am slightly tired already thinking about tomorrow's participation in the event.

Regarding this place as a mansion feels like I am undervaluing this massive place but just like I accepted Valarie and Christopher as my parents, I went along with this new luxurious life as well.

I had my bones repaired and everything back on track, so to not let my thoughts stagnate surrounded by the four walls, I ended up in the backyard.

I didn't have any word with the Duchess until now after that dining conversation. I was sure that she wasn't happy about my decision regarding the succession.

And I couldn't blame her since I was twelve she already chose me as the next heir to the throne. Apart from her dangerous obsession with me, the old Seth used to particularly show his good traits to remain his mother's favorite.

And most of the time, he was forcing himself.

As one could guess he was looking forward to becoming the next Duke and dreaming to have his hands on everything he desires. And also, his desperation to chain Laila in the bedroom and never let anyone see her other than himself.

'Sigh*Cringe, to say the least... '

But I do not have such hunger for either this power or that woman. I need to finish my business at Pristine Academy and take a hold of my inventory records before disappearing into the clouds.

I need to gather artifacts and treasures which would help not only me but also protect the people I find close to me.

In the novel, Arata's progress after awakening never halted because of the wave of corrupted beasts springing out of Temples.

The creatures above the three crowns Temples could certainly kill me at my current power level.

Talking about Tiers, I found things that weren't listed in the novels as well.

There are seven tiers of skill that a person could possess at times of their awakening.

My skill lies in the second tier which meant I have the potential to become a Second Grade or Two-star warrior if I keep myself pushing.

Just like the tiers of the skill, a warrior starts from Grade 8 which was equivalent to a soldier or healthy commoner man without any training. It is the last level and below this, one couldn't be called a warrior or could obtain a hunter's license.

A person could only reach up to the Grade equivalent to their tier of Skill. Like a fourth Tier skill possessor, can reach only up to Grade four and so on.

There were some exceptions that surpass that limit but the number of warriors who have achieved such heights could be counted on fingers.

That is why people pray to Lady luck to gain some decent skill since that decides their fate.

The rank of a person depends on the Soul Energy they possess and how refined their Soul core is.

The ranking of skills has been recorded throughout history but still in a century or two, some weird new skill pops up and throws the United Ministry into chaos.

I am currently in Grade 6 and have the potential to go four grades up to unleash everything out of me.

I have never compared myself with any other psychic user but from what Duchess told me, it seemed I am a phenomenal user of this skill.

Well, she exaggerate everything related to me so I couldn't believe her words.

Arata currently has Tier 5 Physique Strengthening Skill and he has already inched to Grade four in that field. The amount of training he has done is truly incomparable to what I have been doing in this mansion.

Not to talk about his Second Awakening which would grant him a level above Tier 1. Not only he would surpass every other warrior from history but also end up being a demi-god by the end.

'*Sigh*Plot armor does wonder.... '

"Good evening, young master."

"Hmm."

Walking toward the flower beds I was greeted by a maid who by her current appearance seemed to be handling the plants.

Humming I walked forward and soon reached the vertex of the mansion where stood a humongous tree that had almost four feet in diameter trunk.

I sensed someone behind the tree with faint Soul energy leaking out uncontrollably. I knew this person wasn't intentionally releasing his Soul Energy.

Peeking silently, I found the youngest Albeck sitting there with a floral tiara in her hand as she tucked small colorful flowers in it without a care in the world.

"The sun isn't down yet."

"Ah!"

In a fluster, Liliana dropped the tiara which might have broken if not for the psychokinesis I applied. Quite handy this is.

Liliana instantly got up on her feet and with trembling eyes bowed her head followed by her apology.

"I-I apologize brother."

With such a quivering voice I bet she didn't even realize what she was asking forgiveness for. But I could understand the reason for such a reaction out of her.

I guided the Tiara in my hand and put a knot in the right places.

"Raise your head."

With confusion and anxiety written over the little girl's face, she looked up in my direction before I placed the crown over her head while trying to keep my smile as less creepy as much I could.

It's not like I never smiled but Seth's grinning face gives a vibe that this man is surely up to no good that's why I have taken caution on how to face people.

"Are you playing alone?"

Seeing her surprised expression was quite adorable. Such small creatures when fidget to usher a simple response, it really warms one's heart.

I let her take all the time she required as I enjoyed the reddening that her cheeks adapted before finally she drew out what she had to say.

"Y-Yes...alone."

Her weak physique made the child seemingly exhausted so I thought to leave her alone. This much was enough to slightly improve my image.

"Well if you want I can play with you since I am also alone."

I patted her head and turned on my heel since I knew she would not like to play with someone who have only glared at her before today.

But children are really strange creatures...

"Umm..."

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