Chapter Seventeen - My New Life As A Demon Villainess

This is ridiculous.

"I know you might still be surprised young lady jazaila, but please bear with us for the sudden changes"

The teacher asked filled with concern as I replied with a nod.

"I bet she is more delighted than you think, Marc"

That voice was from the brat who is sat in front of me with a cheeky smile.

Delighted, My ass.

"So, let us start with today's lesson?"

Tapping my fingers on the table I can't help but still glare at this brat in front of me.

I don't know what he is planning but I can sense that it's not something good.

"Seriously, what is your reason for coming here? Are you here to annoy me?"

Whispering my words to him, his side lip raised a little that it almost formed a smirk that reaction of his makes my blood boil.

"I told you, it's a secret"

He whispered back.

Argh! Even though I asked him that question it's clear that he wants to annoy me.

Seeing his face filled with satisfaction from my reaction he turned his attention to Teacher Marc, as he began to focus on listening.

(*sigh)

Just a while ago, my head ached about the situation happening at that time. It was sudden to me and it was stressful.

...

Grinning in front of me like a weird person, I didn't take my glare off from this red-haired brat.

"Oh my, Jazaila seems to be flustered by our sudden guest"

Hearing what mother said, I looked up to her in a questionable face.

I wasn't flustered more like I was annoyed.

"She must have not known our guest, dear"

With my father's reply, I averted my gaze back to that person they were talking about who still didn't stop from grinning.

I know this brat, he is the person who intervened in my plans, to begin with.

But I know I can't just say that to them so I keep myself quiet and just stood there as politely as I can.

"Jazaila, this person is the Third Prince of Zentya Kingdom, Keaton Dumeires"

So, his name is Keaton...

Doing a curtsey once I heard father introduced me to the brat- I mean the prince, I politely smiled trying to control my patience while looking at his annoying face.

"It is a pleasure to meet you, Prince Keaton. My name is Jazaila Clentaz"

I tried my best to force a smile as Keaton bows back at me placing a hand at his chest.

"A pleasure to meet you too, Lady Jazaila"

He also showed a polite smile of greeting which is very new to see coming from this arrogant red-haired brat.

But it makes me curious to know why a royal member of a neighboring kingdom is here in our mansion and why it seems like the teacher is close to the prince.

"The fact that prince keaton's teacher is also Mr. Marc, it certainly is an unexpected coincidence"

Oh, so he is also my teacher's student.

"We were truly delighted to hear the message from the royal family of Dumeires"

Father continued mother's words.

"All of the decision was decided by prince Keaton, for me it was also surprising news to receive such an offer from the prince himself"

My teacher smiled brightly at the duke and duchess.

Wait where is this topic going? I'm confused.

"Oh my, we are very grateful to have you as my daughter's study mate, Prince Keaton"

Huh?

"It's a pleasure to be here too"

W-What... did I just hear study mate?

"I know our jazaila also loves the idea of having a friend that will accompany her studies"

Hah?! Wait, don't just jump to conclusions father!

This brat is going to be my study mate?

T-This can't be-...

A smirk, that's what he showed me a very annoying smirk.

'What are you planning, you red-haired brat!'

I mouthed to him, he then caught what I was saying as he showed a playful smile

'It's a secret'

...

And that's what happened.

Suddenly appearing in front of our mansion with my private teacher and then hearing from my parents that the royal family of the neighboring kingdom agreed to send the 3rd prince to another kingdom to be a study mate of the daughter of the duke and duchess.

It's just unbelievable.

And on top of all of that, that Keaton brat said that it was his choice to be here?

Just what is he planning?

"The magic in our kingdom no- in the whole world, there are four significant groups of users..."

This topic? I already know this; it was back where I studied in the library to study about the things needed for me to learn about this world.

Bored of listening to the same topic that I've already learned, my gaze wandered through the study room.

As I saw Keaton strangely hooked up in listening to what our teacher discusses.

Oh~ I see, so he's fond of magic.

Ah...

My pen-

My eyes followed where it rolled to when it stopped below Keaton's elbow which was placed at the top of the table.

I slowly reach my hand out to pick my pen when my arm brushes off against Keaton as he suddenly stood up in surprise as he looked at me in shock.

This reaction again.

Noticing the sudden noise our teacher looked back at us.

"Is something wrong, prince Keaton?"

Looking at Keaton, I noticed he clenched his fist as he lowered his head.

"Nothing, continue"

He muttered once he sat back at his seat.

I just sat quietly there while still wonder why he still didn't realize the truth about his curse.

Ah... My pen is still there.

Once again, I reached out as I tried to not get caught up again when I mistakenly touched his fingers when my pen was pushed by the wind.

E-Eeiik!

I jumped a little when he glared at me as he clenched his jaw somehow in my mind, I can see whiskers in his face.

Really, for that moment he looked like a cat.

Pulling his chair away from me, I suddenly felt the urge to laugh.

But I must not, the teacher is here and I don't want to show him that I was being disrespectful and if he did saw me, he might report to the duke and duchess.

That's a big no for me.

Though somehow, I feel like I want to annoy this brat even more.

And I have found the key on how to annoy him-

"Marc, have there been a human that owns a magic that isn't listed in the category of magic?"

Hmm?

A human that owns magic that isn't listed in the category of magic?

I curiously looked at Keaton when he suddenly asked an unexpected question.

Somehow also wanting to hear an answer, my gaze went to our teacher.

Eyes in surprise, he gulped in nervousness as the teacher's gaze was stuck at Keaton.

Why is he showing such a reaction?

Wait, is there really such a possibility? That certain person exists?

"My mother told me once about that certain person, even I don't believe that such person exists but is there someone you know that fits that description, Teacher?"

Oh, he finally called him teacher he must be serious about this.

Teacher Marc on the other side has been quiet since Keaton brought up this topic.

He then sighed as he slowly smiled while he slowly nods.

Wha-?!

"There is someone like that, teacher?!"

I shouted as I stood up in my seat.

I can't help but feel interested in this topic, there are still more things, hidden happenings that occurred in this world, it is strange but I somehow want to know all about it.

"There was a human that has a magic that isn't listed in the category of magic, but I do not know this person and even most people do not know that person. I thought I was the only person who remembered, that is why it is quite a shock to hear that you got that information from the queen, prince Keaton."

"Only person?"

I followed up a question when his words struck through my thoughts.

"That human was not known to everyone, more like that person lived in the shadows where no one will know its existence or maybe hid in through the crowds not exposing its secrets. One day when the truth was finally told that human suddenly vanished, as years passed by slowly, everyone forgot about all the details little by little."

That is... Who was that person?

"Do you know what magic that person has?"

Keaton asked seriously. I was really surprised to see him being serious, it was the first I saw many emotions on his face. Regarding this topic, it feels like he has many kept emotions inside.

"That is what I do not know that information about that person's magic is the only thing that I have forgotten. It was a miracle that I was able to remember but sadly that one part has been pulled out from my memories like everyone else."

Erasing of memories, I don't know but I kind of feel uncomfortable towards those words.

From what the teacher said, I kept quiet as well as Keaton, he must have many thoughts about this topic, and I feel like it has some connection to him or his mother.

It is not my place to assume but I somehow get the feeling of it.

"Ehem, now let us continue our lesson"

...

Argh.

Why do I have to accompany this brat to the gate? I mean we have butlers and maids and I doubt he has no assistant or anything, why does it have to be me?

(*sigh)

Quietly walking beside prince Keaton, I glanced over him.

He still looks bothered.

Is he still bothered that he has not got any important answer from teacher Marc?

When I caught him sighed, I was sure that he is still bothered about that matter.

It seems like a very important matter to him, does it have anything to do with his curse?

I don't know about any of this but if mother and father caught the 3rd prince of the neighboring kingdom has a down face while walking with me, I'm gonna be bombarded with questions later and I do not want that.

"Stop that face, I'm still not comfortable watching that down face of yours, you don't want everyone to see you slowly became ugly right?-"

Holy Donut! duchess and duke are there!

Looking at us from afar with glistening eyes, their heads seen from here are both poked out from the stairways just a few steps from the main door.

I mean can't they pick any other place to hide from? They are so obvious.

Oh, yea-

Turning my head back at Keaton he still has that bothered face.

Arghh!!! For Pete's sake don't show that face! They will see you and they will question later now I will be the one bothered later.

Panicking I quickly took a step close to the prince and forced a bright smile in front of him.

"Your highness, did you know that smiling will exercise your jaws? It is a very good practice exercise especially to make the bad thoughts go away!"

I just made that up but I don't have any other ideas to convince him to smile.

"..."

Yeah. Completely unconvinced.

"Thank you for today, lady jazaila I look forward to our next lessons together, You do not need to accompany me, I can go by myself from here"

He spoked politely, while still having that bothered face with him as he walked to the door.

I anxiously scratched my neck when I saw mother and father's eyes go back and forth from me to Keaton. Aaah, they are seriously gonna bombard me with questions later.

I sighed in defeat as I watched Keaton wait for the maids to open the door when I saw Keaton's left corner lip rose... in a smirk.

Wha-

(*door closes)

What the heck, he just smirked! Like right now!

H-He..! That brat did he just pretend to be bothered a while ago?

Did he just-

ARGH!

...

(In the evening on that day, at the Zentya Kingdom)

(*main door closes from behind)

Keaton stopped at the hall, as his butler went in front of him, bows as a greeting. Keaton just bitterly smiled.

"How is my mother?"

"The queen has avoided eating today, your highness she has been very concerned of you after you left the castle in the morning"

Glancing at the young prince with concern, he was replied with a slight nod.

Walking in the castle's hall, it is seen that most maids and personnel began to walk away when they saw Keaton. With fear on their faces, they avoided looking nor glancing at the young prince.

Keaton seems unbothered no- rather than that he seems like he is somewhat used to that type of situation.

Stopped in their walk, noises were heard from one room which was the room Keaton stopped at, with a slightly opened door he saw his father and his two older siblings laugh and talked loudly in the dining room, eating their foods.

"Should I go inside your highness, to announce your return?"

"No. I don't want to be a disturbance on their bonding."

"Yes. Your highness"

Arrived at a room at the very end of the hall, Keaton knocked 4 times as he then opened the door.

Welcomed by a very beautiful woman with golden blonde hair, a very timid and simple smile was shown when she saw her son in front of her.

"You're back, my baby"

She sounded so delighted as she then rushed to stand up from her wheelchair that made Keaton's eye's widened in shock and worry as he was about to run to her, but his butler rushed to the queen and put her back in her seat.

Because of that, the queen looked in concern to her youngest son.

'Touching your family is forbidden for you, and that includes the queen, your mother. It is for the best as it will not harm the royal family, your family.'

Lips rose slightly as eyes shut in a form of a smile.

"I have returned, Mom"

A painful smile.

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