Perfectionist

Assassination.

I'm a fool to think that I can live a carefree life in this world, a world where I am a villain. A person who seek and desire of power that other finds discomforting.

That's right.

Despite numerous attempt to finish this game, it seems I still have forgotten the fact that I am still flawed. I am still me, I am still Mich.

And... I am Heiades.

An ignorant fool who seek power, decided to turn against the entire country, and either failed or succeed.

Making him the third option for the players.

As I walk down the hallway, with the shadows guarding every inch of the corners near me, I sigh in an aggressive manner.

I look at the basking light of a sun, and there I find the answer I am looking for.

Olivia, a key character that can be captured in the game. I was sceptical when I thought about her appearance at the introduction of Heiades, me.

It also seems that we are quite very close.

However, in this game, she is--- will be part of the Crigad faction. I have no knowledge of my rival's and Olivia's current relation, however, I know for certain that they will become one if I take the conquest route.

"Einrich"

"Yes, master."

Einrich, a shadow servant. Made especially for the physical protection of the nobles.

"You have neglected your duty and almost killed me. Make my worries fade and gather all the servants involved in the attempted assassination."

"Hah!"

I sense a few of my shadow servants fading from my vicinity. Then, a familiar figure came within my sight.

"Olivia."

She seem to be running out of breathe, as she tried to catch it, I called her name in a somewhat endearing tone.

"I-I came looking for you."

I narrowed my eyes as I stare at her disgusting figure.

"I don't need you."

Olivia's body suddenly stiffen as she heard a sudden aggressive tone of mine. There's also a hint of hostility in it, making her unconsciously back away a few steps.

She seem wary, but she didn't make it obvious.

"W-what's with you all of a sudden..."

"Leave, I have matters to take care of."

I want to suspect her, and try her for her crime. But I can't let my emotion mess the route I will take.

For now, I must calm down.

I turn my back against her and continue walking down the hall.

A few minutes later, I arrive at the front doorstep. Two huge door stands with dignity, designed in every corner of it.

I open it and what reveal is a group of people dressed in a servant's uniform. Their face are restless, sweating profusely while being restrained by the guards.

When I met their gazes, most of them widen their eyes from shock.

This will be the first time they see their young master emit a dangerous aura, intimidating enough to even cause my father, who just arrive, to flinch.

"What is this nonsense, my son?! Have you gone senile just from a few load of works?!"

My face didn't budge, and I can see the reaction my father just gave. It was an unexpected turn of event after all, to see their son so serious to even ignore his father--- a duke's, word.

"I have gathered all of you here for a simple reason."

I made a signal in my hand, which promptly moved the shadow servants to their corresponding position.

Honestly, I am quite impress. In the game, these shadow servants shouldn't have proper introduction in them and only used for a simple task such as an attempt assassination, a threat, or a simple meatshield.

However, they can be pretty useful on other things. And I can already tell that they are dedicated to their work as my subject.

Now that they have gone to their positions, I pointed my index finger right through the figure of a man in his prime. His built is average, but people shouldn't be fooled by appearance alone.

"I sensed a mana surge in your body when you enter the office. Why?"

As I question his intention, I summon a weapon in my hand which currently rest at my back.

"M-my lord... It was nothing of sort... At that time, I am having a hard time concentrating, thus I use enhancing magic to regain my focus."

Lies.

With his words alone, I can already sense his trembling lips. He's afraid, he's anxious.

"I see."

Instantly, I raise my resting hand from my back, made a stance while holding a sword. It was a cheap sword, but it can easily pass through flesh if no one uses magic.

I attempted to kill him, cut him from his bed down to his groin. However...

A magic barrier appeared.

My sword broke, shattering like a piece of fragile glass.

The eyes of those who witness this unprecedented phenomenon widens.

"What a shame, you could've been a better mage..."

His eyes, widened, turned to a horrified one when I unleash a dark magic within the grasp of my hand where I once hold the former sword.

There, a magical sword materialize.

With the texture of an obsidian, it can also be as hard as titanium.

This time, it was no mere attempt anymore.

My daggering eyes, staring directly at the terrified soul of the poor man.

"STOP!"

The commotion, which is started by me, suddenly made in halt.

I heard my father's angry voice from my back, when I turn, I saw him boiling in red.

"What kind of stupid act is this?!! Have you gone insane?! Have you gone off the world too, Heiades?! What in the world are you thinking, trying to kill one of your servants?!"

My father angrily yelled.

However...

I sigh.

"Father, this man just tried to kill me."

"Then interrogate, there's proper procedure on certain things!"

No.

Despite my father's word, I continued cutting the man's barrier, along with his neck. Soon the event came to an end with the man's body lying headless down the ground wet with his pool of blood.

The cut was too clean as well, making the area flawlessly sliced.

Perfect.

I laugh, hysterically.

"Father, I don't need to do such useless things. For soon, there won't be anyone who will be able to stand in my way."