I Am The Game's Villain

Chapter 234 [Event] [Entrance Day] [1] Family Breakfast

”I heard you skipped the Academy tour, little bro,” Christina said, brushing her hair while studying her reflection in the living room mirror.

”Ugh...” I groaned, spooning cereal into my bowl.

”Care to explain, Amael?” Mom playfully pinched my cheeks. ”Starting to play truant already, huh?”

”Donʼt worry, Mom. Iʼve already memorized the entire layout of the Academy. I decided to explore it on my own and learn more,” I explained with a proud grin.

”Papa?” Annabelle, seated next to me, looked up, so I smiled and fed her a spoonful of breakfast.

”Donʼt try to fool us, little bro. Professor Melfina said you were just being lazy,” Christina teased, motioning for Samara to join her. Samara finished her breakfast and sat across from the mirror, allowing Christina to brush her dark hair.

I made a face at Christinaʼs words. ”That snooping headmaster... Does she have nothing better to do than spy on me?”

Mom chuckled and lightly smacked my head. ”Sheʼs responsible for you here in Sancta Vedelia, my dear. I donʼt know whatʼs happened, but she needs to ensure you stay out of trouble.”

”Ah…” 

Must because of that bastard of Charles.

”Must be because of that bastard of Charles, I will take care of him later,” Mom cursed with a click of tongue.

”Pfff-!” I coughed, nearly choking on my food.

”Y-Young Lord?” Blaire, Christinaʼs handmaid, rushed to clean the table with a towel.

”My apologies, Blaire,” I said, giving her an apologetic smile.

”Mom, you really should watch your language regarding the King of a kingdom. It could lead to trouble,” Christina scolded, concern in her voice.

”No need to worry, sis. Heʼs already terrified of me,” I responded, holding up my cuffed wrists to emphasize my point.

”And you, stop bragging about your ʼcriminalʼs cuffsʼ!” Christina scolded, tossing a comb at me that I narrowly dodged.

”Thanks,” I thanked Blaire after taking a sip of water from the glass she handed me. Then, my gaze fell on Blaireʼs pointed small elven ears. ”Youʼre a half-elf, Blaire?”

Blaire flinched and nodded, her expression anxious.

”Helga is a half-elf too as well huh,” I said as Helga was Blaireʼs mother.

But Blaireʼs face turned pale as she stammered, ”I-I hope thatʼs not a problem, Milord... I-I will—”

”No, itʼs not an issue,” I reassured her with a wave of my hand. ”Iʼm a half as well. And if it can reassure you, I was insulted as a ʼhalfʼ yesterday by one of those Great Nobles.”

”M-Milord?! Thatʼs not exactly reassuring!” Blaire was clearly taken aback by my nonchalant words.

Suddenly, the atmosphere grew cold, and I felt a bead of sweat forming on my brow.

”Who insulted you?” Motherʼs voice turned frosty.

”A-Ah, donʼt worry, Mom. Iʼll handle it,” I quickly intervened.

”No, tell me, Amael. Iʼm a teacher, and I will take care of that wretch,” Motherʼs tone was firm.

”Yes, youʼre a teacher, mom!l Thatʼs why you canʼt attack your own students!” Christina chimed in assertively.

”Exactly. Donʼt worry, Mom. Iʼve already planned to take care of him someday,” I reassured with a smile.

Momʼs face lit up immediately, and she affectionately ruffled my hair. ”Thatʼs my cute son!”

”Little bro, you canʼt just go around beating people up, especially not a Great Noble! And Mom, please stop encouraging him!” Christina couldnʼt help but shout.

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ʼIʼm sane but also resentful,ʼ I mused silently as I finished my breakfast.

”Just wait for me, little bro. Iʼll show you where the gathering will happen,” Christina said, rising from her seat after finishing Samaraʼs hair.

”Sure thing,” I nodded and put on my blazer.

”Edward!” Annabelle called out and came over to hug me.

I embraced her gently and patted her head. ”Be good, Annabelle.”

”Okay,” she murmured.

”What about me?” Christina asked, spreading her arms with a playful pout.

Annabelle grinned and peeked her head out of my hug to run into Christinaʼs arms.

”Oh, I love my little sister so much!” Christina laughed, hugging Annabelle tightly.

”Iʼm heading out, Mom,” I announced, slipping on my shoes.

”Take care, and Christina, please give your brother a hand. Itʼs his first day, after all. He might be a little nervous,” Mom advised.

”No way, Mom. Iʼm seventeen already! No nerves here,” I retorted.

”Iʼll be quite occupied with Professor Priscilla, anyway,” Christina muttered.

”Letʼs go, Samara,” I signaled to her, and she waved at Mom and Annabelle before joining me in her unique dimension.

”Goodbye, Mom!” Christina waved, then turned to join us with Blaire.

”Is Blaire coming along too?” I raised an eyebrow, noticing Blaire in a similar maid uniform.

”Yeah,” Christina confirmed. ”In Trinity Eden Academy, students are allowed to bring their maids or butlers to assist them, mainly for safety reasons. Most parents are quite protective of their children.”

Right, I had forgotten about that. Victor and Celeste donʼt bring any assistants, so it slipped my mind.

Since we were traveling together, I climbed into the backseat of Christinaʼs car, sitting beside her. Blaire took the front passenger seat next to the driver.

”Feeling nervous, brother?” Christina shot me a teasing grin.

”I donʼt get nervous about such trivial things, sister,” I replied confidently.

I might have been nervous when the First Game had started but not now.

”Iʼm so nervous lil bro!” Christina said while grabbing my arm. ”I will be assisting Professor Priscilla, my dream!”

”Professor Priscilla?”

”Yes! Professor Priscilla Raven, sheʼs incredible!” Christinaʼs eyes sparkled with admiration.

”Raven? Whatʼs her connection to Victor?” I asked, genuinely curious.

”Oh, you met Victor too? Sheʼs his aunt,” Christina replied.

”You know Victor as well? I just met him yesterday,” I said.

”Yep, Iʼm familiar with all the Great Nobles of my generation. Itʼs important to know who will be shaping the future alongside you,” Christina explained with a smile.

And she was right.

Back in Celesta, our group was brought together by circumstance, but we eventually formed genuine friendships. We understood that as the future leaders, maintaining good relations among ourselves was crucial.

Todayʼs route was different from yesterdayʼs. We entered an underground parking area connected to the Academy. Christinaʼs position as a staff member allowed us to use this reserved space.

My mother and sister were working for the most prestigious academy of Sancta Vedelia and I was Great Noble. This was actually amazing. I will make sure to take advantage of it.

Stepping out of the car, we walked further into the modern parking structure until we reached an elevator. Christina pushed the button, and we waited.

”Oh, isnʼt that Christina?” A voice called from behind.

We turned to see a man with white hair and blue eyes. He strongly resembled Melfina, and I recognized him as Victorʼs class teacher, Harvey Indi Zestella.

Melfinaʼs son and Celesteʼs father.

”Professor Harvey! Thank you again for your help last year,” Christina expressed her gratitude with a smile.

”No need to mention it, Christina. Youʼve been one of the best students Iʼve had the pleasure to teach,” Harvey chuckled warmly and playfully tapped Melfinaʼs shoulder.

It was an innocent, fatherly gesture, but I quickly stepped between them, stopping Harveyʼs hand from moving any further towards Christina. I smiled at him. ”Thank you for looking out for Christina.”

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ʼIʼm not John!ʼ

Speaking of John, I completely forgot about him.

Damn…

He didnʼt even come yesterday for the visit.

Melfina probably prepared him an apartment or something anyway. 

But I had no way to contact him…

I should really buy a new phone.

That bastard of Charles broke my phone, suspecting me to have a hand in all the mess that had happened in the Dorian Capital.

Harveyʼs expression shifted from amusement to a slight frown, as if he sensed something off about the situation. He seemed to consider my intervention but then brushed it aside. ”And who might you be?”

Christina placed her hands on my shoulders and grinned. ”This is my charming cousin, Amael!”

”Ah, Amael?” Harveyʼs eyes held a glimmer of understanding. ”My mother warned me to be cautious around you, ahaha.”

Her again!

”That granny is quite the gossip,” I couldnʼt help but blurt out.

”Excuse me?” Harveyʼs laughter halted abruptly, and he looked down at me.

”Ah…” Christina gave an awkward smile and swiftly guided me into the elevator, pressing the button for the upper floors.