Chapter 9: Live As New (5)
The look of Denzelle is surely sneaky but sweet. But none of her charms can win me over. Hmph! Thinking about what she'd do to Nathalie makes my blood boil.
"Were you eavesdropping on us?" I asked coldly with a glare. I made her nervous until she started to sweat. Can't answer?
"I-I... I was just about to call you for l-lunch... I didn't mean to eavesdrop." She looked like she's about to pee in fear.
*dingg!*
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♤ALERT!♤
LIE DETECTED!
Truth:
She was trying to but not even a word she heard on the door.
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I know I have dagger-like eyes because I am a villain in this story and I'm trying to change my image... but you dared provoke me? I swear to be your greatest nightmare, Lady Denzelle. I stabbed her with a sharp gaze…
"You won't hear anything worth listening to from our conversation. It was all about the upcoming party, aside from Vega, picking Lady Nathalie as her guest of honor on her birthday party. You should be proud of your sister." I started with a hint of mockery.
"Oh… and please tell the Viscount and Viscountess, we won't be staying long and we'll take Lady Nathalie to shop with us, the little Lady already agreed to come." I shut the door to her face with a wide smiling face. I turn to the wardrobe to pick some dress suitable for Nathalie, these are Denzell's room because the size of these dresses aren't fit on Nathalie's small stature.
Denzelle and Vega are much more tall and large in physique than Nathalie, when there's only a 2 years gap in their ages. Proof that Nathalie is mistreated here, letting her starve for days that prevents her from growing naturally. They're more evil than the demon lord from this book.
Before leaving the Renascente house, the Viscount attempted to stop Nathalie but I released some of my evil aura and looked at him with my dagger eyes to intimidate him.
I feel like he got the message.
'Don't you dare stop us, you're not deserving to block my way!'
*dingg!*
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♤Emergency Quest 1 Success!♤
Quest Reward : The little Dark Ruler's Trust + 5 Gem Points
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The Capitol's Market Place.
We are riding our family's carriage and enjoying the view of the busy people here in the capitol.
"Let's eat lunch first, any suggestions where to eat?" I excitedly asked the two of them, Nathalie doesn't know any cafe, pastry or restaurant so I turned to Vega in hope she knew some.
"I'm not familiar here either, sorry sis, I let you down. I was always locked up in the library to study, and didn't have time to stroll around." She said pitifully, I almost choked. If I never knew better, I'd probably pity her, but no.
*dingg!*
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♤ALERT!♤
LIE DETECTED!
Truth:
Not all the time she was locked up. She went to sneak out to play on the field behind the mansion.
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'Pfff… this brat.'
"You sound like you never sneaked out of the mansion several times." I teased knowingly.
"Wha-" she stopped when she thought she realized something, "Didn't you forgot everything aside from names? How did you know that?"
"Hahaha~ confirmed. You're easy to read~ I told you, I can read everyone like a book in just one glance. And based on your reaction, my guess must be correct hahaha~"
She was dumbfounded by my accurate analysis. It was a cheat though. Nathalie… for the first time, laugh with me. She's so adorable and cute when she smiles and laughs. I want to see her like that all the time.
"It made sense. But hmph! Still you should not embarrass me in front of my new found friend." She crossed her arms and pouted pretending to be annoyed.
How cute.
"Yes, my Lady, hahaha~ anyway let's pick that restaurant. I smell something delicious from over there." I pointed at the huge building with a fancy design. It looks luxurious.
The carriage stopped and we came down, but halfway through the carriage's door, some commoner kids bumped into me and almost caused me to fall. Luckily I hurriedly reached the railings and held on to it.
"My lady! Are you alright?" My knight asked worriedly and I can see fear on his expression
Ah, I remember the last time, the same thing happened like this on the original Tania, she ordered her knight to chase the commoner kids and put them to jail.
'Haaa… What a heartless lady.'
"Yes, I'm fine. Just call those kids over here after we finished eating. Don't scare them." I smiled and gracefully got down from the carriage. Vega and Nathalie were confused by the knight's reaction, I understand them.
When we entered, two men greeted us, and guided us to our seats. They're wary of me, they must have witnessed what happened outside and expected me to lash out and complain. But don't worry, I won't do that again.
"What do you like to eat, ladies?" I asked the two... Nathalie's eyes were twinkling like Vega's, are they that excited to eat here?
"Why are you so happy?" They looked at me like a saint, Vega's the one to talk to.
"This is the most popular restaurant in the capitol! And this is our first time eating here, thank you very much sis, I thought you were just kidding earlier." Vega's eyes were full of twinkles, like a puppy who was given the most expensive meat. Also, Nathalie's. Aww~ they're so cute!
"Is that so? Then order everything you'd like, it's all on me." I said, that made them more happy... the waiter who handed me the menus looked in bliss, he must've heard what I said.
When our orders arrived, the two supposed ladies ate like a pig. Nathalie's behavior is understandable because this is her very first time eating normal foods, but Vega… I don't think she's real. But seeing them eat actively with a full appetite makes me happy.
Moments later, we finished eating, we're full! Due to the used plates on our table it made the space stuffed, I accidentally bumped the glass beside my elbow and broke. The other customers glanced at our direction, with eyes full of judgement and mockery, whispers like buzzes were heard in the background. So what! Gossip all you want it's not like it affects me or something low like that.
*murmurs*
"How inelegant..."
"Who are they? They ate like a pig..."
"They failed to follow proper etiquette, they must be of a low status..."
"But they look fine, beautiful. Maybe it was just an accident..."
"Who caused trouble?" A guy in a different uniform came, he had a deeper frown and displeased reaction.
"You again? Didn't I tell you to not ever come in here if you just want to cause troubles" he looked at me intently like those words were meant for me. Did I do something to him in the past?
"Huh? Who are you?" I asked in wonder. Who's he? Another hidden story?
"Hahahaha! So you can speak? You must be an actress! You sure know to act, Lady Tania. Everyone knows about your awful personality." He spat like he knew me... Why be embarrassed? I'm from the Marquess' house, you bastard!
"I'm sorry, Sir, but do I know you? Ahh, you over there please tell him what happened to clear the misunderstanding." I turned to the waiter who had been watching us since we came in. He stepped forward and bowed.
"Sir Fredrick, it was clearly an accident. She accidentally bumped the glass that cause it to fell" the waiter explained, then stepped back again
The customer then again buzzes but this time it is about how ill-mannered the guys are.
"He talked like that to a Lady, how rude… Offending a noble is equivalent to a sin…"
"So it's Lady Tania after all, I heard she is the Prince's fiancée and I heard she's mute, how can she speak?"
"Yes, and he dared to talk like that to the Prince's fiancée, this is also my first time seeing her speak."
"Oh really? Then I'll think it really is an accident, but please be on your way, I don't feel well seeing you at my store, Lady Tania." Every word he said was carrying daggers, I don't understand him.
"Okay, but I'll order another two trays of what we ordered before we leave, please pack it well." I said to the nearest waiter and smiled warmly.
"Whoa… I thought she had an awful personality…"
"No way… Did we just see her smile?"
"What a beauty…"
"She has a likeable personality…"
"Is Sir Fredrick… Blind?"
Fredrick…? Oh gosh! Is he really the Fredrick Pitto Dresden?! The rich young businessman who always has disputes with the original Tania?! I never thought he also owned a restaurant, and the most popular one is this!
Shit! I should've checked his name above his head first!
*dingg!*
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♤Character Status♤
Name: Fredrick Pitto Dresden
Age: 20
Gender: Male
Title: <Aristocrat> <Youngest Businessman> <???>
Job: <Dresden Merchant Guildmaster> <Chief Information Broker> <???>
Family: Dresden Family
Status: <Annoyed>
Level: 46
Next Lvl.: 87.31%
⌸• Stats •⌸
Health: 100/100
Magic: 80
Stamina: 40/40
Power: 20
Agility: 50
Intelligence: 50
Wisdom: 35
Luck: 30
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Short description:
Tania's sworn enemy. [Lack of Authority]
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'Huh? There's a question mark?'
I tapped on the question marks and the window appeared.
*dingg!*
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♤Notification♤
You lack the Authority to know the information, surpass the character's level to move on.
Current Level : Lvl. 11 (10%)
Level Permit : Lvl. 47 (30%)
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What the…?! I still need 36 level ups to gain the info? Is it precious? Hah…! no thanks. Compared to my stats, his are a lot stronger than mine, I better not offend this any further.
After a while, the orders arrived with the finest package. Good. Lora carried it as we went…
"I never thought you would be back after our last disputes with each other. You really do like the food we prepare huh..." Sir Fredrick suddenly appeared behind me, I stopped my knights from drawing their swords.
"Sir Fredrick. I'm sorry but I do not remember anything regarding what you were talking about, I hurt my head last time and forgot everything aside from the names of my loved ones." I humbly said, "I apologize for what I did in the past, though I can't remember any of it. You won't be angry if I haven't done anything wrong, would you? So please accept my apology." I presented my greatest elegance and bowed to him as an apology.
Tch. I'm from a Marquess' house, if not for the horrible reputation, I wouldn't bow to you like a lowly bastard. I know too well that Tania was at fault about that carriage accident, it's just that Tania was too prideful for not apologizing.
I almost spoiled the fun when I saw his unbelievable reaction. I can't contain my smirk so I turned it into a bright gentle smile.
"Please excuse me, Sir Fredrick." I turned to my Knight and asked where the commoner kids were from earlier.
The knights pulled the kids in the arms, they're scared and some of them were crying in fear.
"Hey, be gentle to the kids. I told you not to scare them." I hissed at the knight and he apologized. I bent down to level my height onto them and pat their heads...
"There there~ don't cry kids, to make up for my Knight's behavior... I bought your meals, you must share it with everyone, alright?" The kids stopped trembling and crying, they nodded after seeing Lora's hand.
"Lora, give those food packages to these children, it's for them."
Lora was confused but obeyed me and gave the package to them, even the knights were confused by my sudden kindness. Then let's see Fredrick's reaction... He's frowning again, was my kindness didn't touching him? Tch. What a hard boiled egg. Anyway, I smiled again in return to his frown. Hmph! Suit yourself.
We boarded the carriage shortly after I made sure the kids ate and shared everything with everyone. Frederick's face can't be painted, but I can't deny he is somewhat handsome hahaha~ One of Tania's original talents is to meet handsome guys and one of them is Fredrick Pitto Dresden.
Fredrick Pitto Dresden is the youngest businessman in the entire kingdom, he dominated trades, fashion and (famous restaurants). The first time they met is when the original Tania was riding a mediocre carriage and that carriage crashed on one of Frederick's trades, resulting in a decrease in his income for a whole year. With Tania's personality, she never apologized to Frederick and ran away to chase after Prince Megastar. From then on, Tania was banned from every store Frederick owned, which caused them different disputes with each other. I really hate my character, why am I Tania, why not Amelia... or Sapphire, they suit me most.
"Sis, I just realized, your status as the Prince's fiancée is really helpful. Earlier at the restaurant, I mostly heard everyone not to get on your bad side because you are a Prince's fiancee. If it wasn't for that, those peers would probably discriminate against you more and humiliate you." Vega sadly stated. Yeah, it was helpful but I don't want it.
"What? Are you afraid everyone would come after me when I stripped from that title? Did you forget our status as the Marquess' daughters? We held power third only to the royal family and the ducal family, what are you afraid of?" I reminded her. Now that she has heard it, she feels assured.
"Okay, our next stop is a boutique. Let's shop to our hearts content now that Lady Nathalie is with us." I cheered