Chapter 3 : Showdown with Arthur

Back at dormitory. 

I lazily laid down on the bed and glanced at the ceiling of single person dormitory room. 

My whole mind was in a mess, I had travelled through a novel world after the end of main story, naturally omniscience is useless, much less a cheat ability hasn't appeared so far. 

How can I survive in this fucked up World ? 

The door suddenly opened without a knock and a man dressed in white walked in. It was Arthur with one hand on his gorgeous blonde hair. He was trying to solve his messy hair but to me it appears as hiding the shame of being beaten by his only daughter after I made her believe he has gender orientation problem. 

Looking at his dishevelled state I smrik proudly. But seriously, he is so damn fucking hot. I shudder uncontrollably as a sudden urge was trying to take over me. I could easily escape this brainwashing thing but some strange habits formed in subconscious mind are still affecting me greatly.

" Yoo ! ! My love, did you made the bed in advance knowing I would be visiting you late in evening" When he saw me laying lazily on the bed he asked me with an expression that looks like nothing like the noble principal of scared lotus academy but a roadside slut. 

" Why don't you ask your daughter if it was made for you or her ? " I held the back of my head with both hands as I sat up with a grin on my face. 

" You ....." His mouth twitched on the mentions of 'Eira' and a dangerous aura leaked from his body making it harder for me to breath. As a person with daughter control, 'Eira' is his lifeline and touching her is equivalent to becoming his enemy 

" Ahh sorry ! I seems to be slacking in training these days. The flow of mana is greatly disturbed causing outbreak once in a while. " But he still can't do anything to me. In the past, he was hero's right hand and the current him might have reached as the same height as my father but undoubtedly, in this world there had been only one single person to be hailed as hero, and I am that person's only descendant.

If humans can't even protect me, they might well as go eat shit and smash their head with a tofu to end their life in the most shameful way possible. 

After that dangerous feeling disappear, his attitude changed back to normal, No on the contrary it becomes quite different from his usual self.

" Luther, I was wondering if you would like to have a cup of coffee with me. " 

Different people will react differently to get his invitation, some people will chase him for days and nights before getting the chance to see him while some rich guys can stuff some money into his pockets to ask out for favour.

Naturally, I belongs to none of them. Adjusting my breathing back to normal I took a few steps forward. 

"FUCK OFF !! Don't pretend to be an innocent person It's not like I don't know your motive. After all, who knows if you will add some strange medecine like you always do. "

As soon as I finished speaking, I could hear a 'gulp'. It was a utter surprise for him, I knew all the things that he had done over the years but I as a brainwashed subject was not meant to understand these. 

Hiding the surprise on his face, he pulled an object greatly resembling a blue marbel and dropped it on the floor. Then, an invisible current passed by us and the surrounding space become transparent or maybe it was a sound insulation barrier which is shielding us against some kind of monitoring device. 

" Who told you this ? " His face was relieved but his voice was cold.

Unlike him, I can't feel relieved at all. Because my next words will decide the future direction of the rest of my life. 

"It was a person under my mother's command." 

Digesting all of Luther de Ashborn's memories I was sure of one thing, the original hero Ashborn was very scared of my birth mother.

It was only for a brief moment but when a year and half old Luther asked who was stronger between his father and mysterious mother, Ashborn didn't even dare to say it was him and changing the topic he laughed off --both are equal in strength. 

Hearing this, Arthur appeared to be not much surprised as it was expected maybe he had thought it was someone else with bad intentions who was trying to get close to me. 

I have a good understanding of his younger self as a novel character and his loyalty to Ashborn was unmatched throughout the whole story. If it was any other other male lead he might already arrested me and throw into a dark prison but he didn't do that, showing deep inside his heart he still has affection left for Ashborn and me as his descendant. 

" Don't mention the matter of your mother in front of others otherwise it could bring disastrous change to your life. " He reminded me with a serious expression and as he spoke he walked towards me. 

"Also, don't you dare to leave the academy in the next few weeks, Within the academy i could shield you as I want but outside here, there are a lot of trobulemakers waiting for you arrival" 

Standing at a distance of two feet opposite to me, he take off his right glove as he attempts to held my hand. 

Out of disgust for him, I want to dodge but he was superior in every aspect and hurriedly grabbed my wrist. His hands that were white and slender than a lady's were the dual result of his occupation a mage with absolute beauty but still his physical strength doesn't lose to a high ranking warriors making me wonder why would this guy chose to be a mage with this amazing talent in 'Warrior' class. 

Before I could even struggle, I heard him muttering some strange words. "Omni-attribute, But he can't awaken a class, it's strange." 

" I have a talent for awakening attribute related ability?"

If it wasn't for me to be daring enough, the original Luther de Ashborn might have died without knowing he was also a talented individual. 

" What exactly went wrong ? " Thinking of this he let go of my hand and was about to leave but this time I grabbed his hand.

" Are you sure ? about the attribute part..." 

His face turned ugly visible to naked eyes as he replied with a frown.

" Do you really not know my title is the history's greatest mage ? If I said something it's definitely linked to my reputation, and I am not an Idiot to make some random comments." 

I rolled my eyes but made no comment. But I seriously wanted to tell him, History's greatest mage or something is nothing more than the puppet for a bunch of women in their thirties. 

Not that he was in the mood to listen it as he hurriedly walked out in a composed manner. 

I didn't chase after him, he has revealed enough information for me to be grateful to him not counting his past actions. But when I step forward to lock the door I heard his resentful voice coming from the hallways. 

" Luther, I forget to warn but don't you dare to hit on my daughter otherwise I would be not so polite next time. "

His words aroused the curiosity of every single student living at the floor same as me, hurriedly several students opened the door of thier room and saw his shadow before he disappeared using teleportation magic, in succession they looked at the direction of my room as they understood something. 

My face turned red as much as a tomato and I slammed the door in frustration. However, the next second I realised something. He could have told me the same in the room but he decided to say it loud in front of everyone. In this way, people will not speculates my gender orientation being wrong and as Arthur previously said his every word contains severe weight and is directly linked to his reputation.

And if he said I am not a gay then, 90% of people will believe it with closed eyes. 

To be honest, I would have never imagine, to be considered a normal person I still had to be grateful to a person who is partially responsible for ruining my reputation. 

This day for sure is going to be written down in the history as the day of libertarian but at what cost ? My sinking reputation !!

"**Growl" 

My stomach made a hungry sound. Remembering I took nothing but clothes with me, I can only go downstairs to the canteen but considering the aftermath of Arthur's appearance is still fresh. I decided to wait for a few hours. 

At night, I left the room, disguising my face by combing my hairs into a standard 7/3 and a face mask. It would be better if I had a cap and glasses unfortunately I don't. 

But that would appear more suspicious so I guess this much should be fine. 

Walking downstairs I arrived at the canteen with tons of students standing in a line waiting for their turn to have dinner. This wasn't unexpected as today was the opening day of the this year's classes and new students aren't used to dinner time designated for each class as misunderstanding happened and the whole canteen was occupied students to the point there was not an inch of space left for me to stand on one feet. 

**Ding Dong**

[ You have received 1000,000 credit points on your account xxxxxxxx6578, total balance as of now is 1004,896 ]

A notification sound rang at an unexpected moment as I took out the source from my pocket, staring at the smartphone's screen with unbelievable eyes, my fingers were shaking. 

One of my hand hold the phone while the other touched my forehead checking if I caught a fever or something. Still being unconvinced I reread the message dozens of time alone to interpret the content in the rightful manner. 

I found it right. There were indeed 1 million credit points in my academy accounts. I would have expected Arthur cancelling his monitoring but other benefits weren't taken into account by me. Besides, a million credit points is a huge sum for a standard student to live worry free in the Sacred Lotus Academy for four years of college life. 

But now I have gotten it for nothing, I should at least go to some good private restuarant to celebrate this lottery winning moments. Coincidentally, I had heard about a newly opened Chinese restaurant in the campus market. 

" Luther... Is that you ? " A voice called before me as I walked on the blue path under the clear night admiring the shiny stars. 

Turning my head back, I looked at the caller with a frown. A female 'minotaur' with a height of 6'6" wearing the academy uniform was about to put her hand on my shoulder. 

" Yes." I nodded casually and resumed my steps.

What a troublesome day another person related to hero's party has appeared before me. 

" That's good, how are... Wait a minute where are you going ? " She followed after me as she asked in a familiar tone. 

" Just to grab my dinner. " I take a closer look at my phone to check location of a famous Chinese restaurant and upon finding, pointed against it. 

" So that's it. Then, should we go together like the old times ?" she put her arm around my neck as she closed the distance between us. With a almost 9 inch height difference and a strong build up she weight more than me. Adding her awakening is definitely related to the berserker class, I was in no position to stand against her action as my back hunched I coughed heavily feeling uncomfortable with the weight around my neck. 

" I am not an awakener 'Mini' " I said coughing wildly.

" Sorry !! I forget about that " She let go of my neck as she bowed 90° asking for my forgiveness. 

I took a sigh not knowing what to do. As my trail of thoughts started to move backwards, the sweet memories I have spend with her were reflected before my eyes. She was my only friend till the age of five. Being the daughter of the strongest 'berserker' Carrion, the chieftain of the minotaur tribe, she is high spirited and very pure in mind. Of course, that leads to her clumsy nature as child 'Luther' was accidentally beaten to the point of wetting his pants. 

....

After five minutes, both of us entered the restaurant. It was as big as 300 sq. metres in area and quite a lot students from good families and some teachers could be seen eating all kinds of meat dishes. 

"**Huff" Of course, I was too excited. Not because of this delicious aroma in the air but 'Mini' was clinging to my right hand with subtle force. Even though it wasn't painful it was as embarassing as being caught singing in the bathroom. 

Still I tried my best to not look embarassed at all. I remember it reading somewhere, "As long as I don't show embarrassment, it's the others who will feel it." There is still a chance people might recognise me If I behave too oddly which is troublesome enough to disturb my dinner time. 

As soon as we entered in, a woman in a professional mini suit welcome us in, she was probably a guide, "Good evening Sir, How can I help you ?" She asked politely--to us or rather she recognised Mini's uniform was made from an expensive material showing her family members much be prominent figures.

" We want to order a private room " Mini looked at the full seats in the lobby and stated directly.

" I am sorry all the private room are booked for tonight beside one, the customer's appointment time has overdue by half a hour but he hasn't shown till now. So, If you aren't uncomfortable with it, I can help you to arrange it. " She tried to sold us a room with a large probability of having conflict with a professional smile on her face and she succeeded to fool Mini who thought this lady was thinking of our convenience. 

" Then, we will trouble you to arrange it for us " Mini was polite. The guide lady gesture us to follow her as we stepped on stairs leading to the private rooms on second floor. 

Walking to the end of a long corridor, she pushed open the door of a unoccupied room in front of us in allowing us to go inside.

As soon as I walked in, a neat and long table with a noble pattern came in my view followed by a set of white chairs positioned around it. 

Mini and I each took a seat opposite to each other, putting my blazer on the left I sorted out the wrinkles on my shirt. 

" You can read the menue on the side and remotely order through your phone. Though I would like to serve both of you with the best of my abilities but because of some special circumstances I can't do that. Sorry for the inconvenience. " The door was suddenly closed and guide's voice could be heard outside. 

Their restuarant's condition appears to be same as academy's public canteen, excessive customers and not enough seats or they might be lacking some personnel.