7 Becoming the Villain

(Percy's POV)

A few days have passed, it was quite tranquil, we changed each day and we didn't do anything major. Only a few observations, talks with my mother and some other servants. Roy and his party departed immediately after I came back, Roy apologized, saying he has a new mission, 'Investigate some unusual disturbance in the southern borders.'

I already knew what was happening in the southern borders but I didn't tell him. that was his job anyway... Knowing the future. It's a very weird feeling.

Danny didn't do anything but Zadicus is a headache, He wanted to show his "prowess." Fortunately, we convinced him now is not the time. So, he obediently just stayed in the courtyard.

My dad visited me and hugged me. Saying he was very worried about me and then Zadicus suddenly threw a tantrum, It was annoying. I thought I was going to die because of the headache. Zadicus kept shouting these random curses, Danny even made it worse. Getting Zadicus more worked up and the worst thing, His feelings are being transferred to me! I even now had this urge to punch my father in the face. Luckily, I managed to hold it. I reprimanded them but I just realized it was useless.

Today is the sixth day and it's Danny's turn.

Right now, I am just observing "myself" standing up in my bed, stretching. it was a weird feeling.

'Hey, it's been a long time since I had sex.' Danny said not with his mouth but his mind.

'I don't want to use my right hand to satisfy myself, that would be very sad. Especially with such a monstrous dragon not being used, I think it's a pity,' Danny continued.

'NO!' I immediately refused. I am not going to have sex with a common woman. I only wanted to give my virginity to Lea.

'What are you saying about having sex with a common woman, I think all women are queens and deserve to be treasured?' Danny said. I know Danny is starting to annoy me.

'That's not what I meant. What I mean is I don't want to have sex with someone I am not committed to either. As a man, you should take responsibility.' I spoke seriously to Danny.

'Do you know the term 'One-night stand' right? It was just sex, no emotional attachment whatsoever, we would go outside the palace and maybe we'd be hooked with a beautiful wife and have some fun.' Danny is trying to convince me but I will not budge.

'Hey, Zadicus, help me out.' Danny called out because Zadicus is being unusually quiet.

'Hmm, I'm not interested in sex.' Zadicus surprisingly said.

'Oh, what the f*CK are you saying, Dark Lord Zadicus! You're not interested in sex!? It's a shock!' Danny said with a sarcastic tone.

'Dan, I'm only attracted to women who are worth conquering.' Zadicus said with an irritated tone.

'So who might it be?' Danny asked but Zadicus didn't answer, We called out to him but he didn't want to answer, maybe Lea... It's not surprising he found Lea attractive too because I am in love with her.

'Ah! how about the Empress?!' Danny asked with an optimistic tone. I am speechless about this guy. I suddenly don't have the strength to argue with this bastard.

'Would you agree with that right? We are going to make your father into a cuck!? Isn't that a brilliant idea?! Especially since she is hot too.' Danny shamelessly said.

'Do you expect me to be attracted to someone who made me like this?' Zadicus said with a blank tone. He sounded very different.

'She is a bitch, I admit... but she is a very hot bitch! A bitch worth f*king!' Danny spoke with vulgarity. I wanted to punch this guy and then suddenly... I felt a pain in my right cheek.

"what the f*CK!" Danny cursed. Looks like I punched myself using my right hand.

'Zadicus, calm down. If someone finds out about this, we'll be in trouble. Punching ourselves isn't normal.'

I know Zadicus is the one who punched "ourselves."

Zadicus didn't respond, went silent, looks like he went to sleep... I understand him, especially Danny annoying him for a straight couple of days. I even want to choke this annoying guy but some complicated circumstances make it not ideal for our situation.

'I am going to say this for the hundredth time. Please stop being so annoying. I beg you'

'Alright, alright.' Danny nodded while rubbing his right cheek.

'I suggest you start to familiarize yourself outside the palace.' I said tiredly.

"Ok," he started to walk towards a specific dining hall.

"But first I should eat, I am hungry," Danny said in a serious tone.

I am just going to take a nap, for now, I am tired...

'Danny! I'll take a rest! Don't do anything that might put us in trouble.' I announced it to him because I felt tired.

'Okay,' he responded with a nonchalant tone.

'And NO sex!' I said in a very serious tone.

"Damn it!" Danny cursed in a silent murmur.

Anyway, let me have a rest.

***

(Danny's POV)

I called them out for a bit but they didn't answer. They are taking a rest for now.

I have myself in a very uncanny situation but I still find this interesting.

I shook my head, such a pity. This world is a new one. Many women are very charming. Even the servants... unfortunately I haven't tasted any of them even if I tried to force myself to do it, there would be this subconscious resistance not to do it. These two picky herbivores! It's just sex! you know what, let's not mind it for now.

I went towards the massive dining hall. There are three massive tables in the dining hall. It was empty and a few servants were cleaning the floors. I greeted them and they bowed and greeted me back.

I went to my usual spot near the window and snapped my finger and a female servant came towards me.

"What would you like to eat? your highness?" The female servant bowed her head.

"The usual one." I looked at this beautiful piece of art.

She nodded and started to walk. I wanted to flirt with her but I stopped myself. I just realized, why am I starting to lose restraint these days? Maybe because of this youthful body. My sexual desires are a bit out of control.

Let's think of more important matters. For now, our 'main objective' is to become stronger without anyone taking notice and that is extremely hard. Especially with the Eyes of the Emperor around the country. Not just the Eyes... the spies of other factions, the empress personal servant, 'The Red Witch'. A woman who is extremely cunning and manipulative, That Witch is not just your normal witch. She has many powerful skills, one of them is "Truth Seek." with this spell activated, no one could lie to her, even the Emperor.

She even managed to barely escape the palace massacre of Zadicus but of course with great difficulty. Even Zadicus held her in high regard. It is a puzzling thing, why would 'The Red Witch' serve the empress? Even after the end of volume 1. it was not answered.

We already had the demonic key and that is Zadicus... It's still a mystery how it was created, how it ended with Percy.

I looked at the black ring on my right ring finger. The 'Ring of Nightmares.' It makes the wearer immune to some illusions, it too makes the wearer able to cast an illusion spell.

'Nightmare Vision.' It would put anyone the wearer physically touched into a nightmare. It's simple, of course, it has its drawbacks. you need to physically touch them, but what if your opponent is an archer or something like range'? Or if your opponent is mentally strong.

"Your highness." The female servant interrupted my thoughts, she started to serve my food.

"Thank you." I started to eat earnestly, trying to put my dilemma in the back of my head.

The food was delicious, I even offered some of it to the female servant but she politely declined and I didn't press her either. Silence permeated the entire dining hall except for the sounds of utensils and cleaning, it was peaceful.

A few minutes later, I finished my meal and drank three glasses of water. The servants cleaned up the table.

I didn't immediately stand up, rested in my chair. It was a hobby of mine back on Earth. I should take a bath again, after that, I should start the 'Familiarizing.'

***

Walking in the bustling streets of the capital city is quite a spectacle. I feel like someone is following me, not just one but multiple 'Stalkers.'

I am not comfortable with it. This is quite ironic because back on Earth, I am the stalker yet now, the stalker is being stalked.

I tried to ignore them and. nonchalantly walked around the capital. I doubt anyone will recognize me. I changed my clothes into regular clothes that I borrowed from the servants, I hid the sigil of the Swordstar. I don't want to be called an imposter or anything like that. Almost no one knows me being a member of the royal family, even though people know Consort Maria, no one knows about Percy. which I don't find surprising, with the emperor's massive network. It's easy to suppress or to hide some news.

I am walking on foot, so I will not be able to cover the entire capital in just one day but don't worry I am not in a hurry.

In this capital, there are three layers. The Central layer, where the royal family, important noble families, and some important structures are situated, The Inner Layer were some noble families, rich merchants, and other citizens who have enough money to live in this layer. And the Outer layer, where the most populace is...

Anyway, I am at the Inner layer, wandering. Even in the Inner layer, there are a lot of people doing business or something like that. I looked at the shops full of customers. some shops are even empty... This city is full of wonder. I even saw a lot of 'Slave shops.'

The inner layer is where the commercial is concentrated even though the outer layer has the most populace.

I went to the wide colosseum like those the Romans built. It was bustling, I saw a few interesting matches but at some point I got bored so I went to other places.

Walking around the capital took a heavy toll on my body. Damn, why the hell is this body weak? I went into a random alleyway with no people around, I called out.

"Oy! People who are following me! Come out, call a carriage. I want to go home, I am tired." I waved my hands and breathed. Nobody answered nor came towards me like nobody was there.

I sat on the ground and leaned my back on the wall.

"Markus. Just come out and help me out here." Nobody immediately answered but I waited for a while and suddenly a gust of wind blew my face.

"Finally you are here." I stood up and patted my clothes.

I saw Markus standing at the end of the alleyway with his head bowed and right hand at his left chest with his Butler attire. His face is already old and his hair is already all white but he still has a lean body for an old man. His body is still straight... This person reminds me of "Sebas." But of course, Sebas is way more powerful than this guy.

"Your Highness, the carriage is here." I nodded, walked towards the carriage.

"Why did you choose to walk instead of a carriage?" Markus asked.

"I need exercise, a little bit of sight-seeing, you already know that I have been stuck inside the palace for a long time. That's all." I replied.

Markus nodded and didn't ask any further.

"I'll take a nap after I get home," I mumbled under my breath, and when I was about to open the door of the carriage... I saw a glint of light in the corner of my right eye. An ASSASSINATION!

My body immediately moved, I faced my body on the right and sent a left punch. BAANG! the punch connected! But why does it feel soft?

"Your Highness!" Markus shouted at me and I looked at him. He had this shocked and perplexed expression.

I turned my head and looked at this supposed "Assassin."

A sleeping girl on the floor. The girl is wearing a very simple black robe with a hood but the hood didn't hide her face. She is a beauty but I don't have the time to appreciate it. I held my temple because I felt a headache coming.

"Miss Mel!" A girl screamed out and went towards the unconscious girl. shaking her shoulders and lightly slapping her but she didn't wake up. Looks like this girl came from a noble family.

I waved my hands and went inside the carriage.

"Markus!" I shouted.

"Let's go."

Markus still has this troubled expression but he simply obliged.

The carriage started with no further interruption.

All that is left is a stupefied servant girl and an unconscious girl.

"I know we will meet again in the future," I depressingly said.

The people stalking me will certainly laugh at me.

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