Chapter 16.5: Lucas.
Kein's POV
I sat down on the nearby porch as my feet swayed back and forth, my eyes focused on the pages of the book of the one Lenard lent , [Herbs All Around Us Volu I].
He was generous enough to even lend the book that his father gave to him to help with my shampoo research. "It's not going well though."
There isn't any plant that I need to change the color of the shampoo, a plant similar to soap nuts, and a plant I need that will be an alternative for lavender or just a plant that will sll good.
I scratch my hair in frustration making it a little ruffled as the thought of no solutions made cranky. "Another problem is that this book is only [Volu I] aning there are hopefully other volus that might help but Lenard doesn't have it... because I know if he did he'll give it to in a heartbeat."
And the last problem is where am I going to get them?
Agh should I make do with what I have here? Or sohow... ask for favors from other people?
I should visit Baron Hills one of these days. I pondered...
When you're stuck, travel around and talk to other people that might help.
Hmm... "[Storage Ring]."
I took out the seal to use in delivering letters for the royal family. "Right, I should consider. Maybe the princess would-"
I stopped my words, realizing how desperate I sounded. I closed my eyes, took a deep breath and closed the book I was reading. I should take it easy, thinking too much will pop one of my veins out. "I need to take a break."
"Huh? And who said you can take a break? Kein."
I turn around quickly hiding the royal seal back into my [Storage Ring] to hope that he didn't see any of that. "What do you want, Lucas?"
I stood up from the porch and faced him, my expression? I was pissed. Out of all the people in the mansion he's also one of the fuckers that I don't want seeing today.
Lucas gave a grin as he wrapped his arms around my neck. I almost lost my balance.
"Huh? And why can't I check up on our little helper today? Big brother Lenard is not here to protect or defend your sorry little life." (Lucas)
I glared at him as I pushed his arm out with force from my neck and clicked my tongue in annoyance. I can't believe he's Lenard's twin brother. They really are different.
"I can defend myself even if Lenard is not here, Lucas." I told him, my stubborn spirit not backing down.
Excuse , I'm a forty year old woman ntally and to be ordered around by a spoiled little brat like Lucas is going to wound my pride and teachings. Kids like him should be disciplined and I an the Asian way. I would grab a stick and smack the fuck out of him until he learns what did he do wrong.
Lucas stopped grinning to finally look at as expected with hate, "Don't get too full of yourself, Kein. I heard from my father you managed to score a eting with the first princess, now that's no easy feat."
I scoff, "So what of it?"
Lucas steps forward as he replies, "Tell how you did it. Did you bribe Lord Vincent for it? But I doubt a commoner like you could offer anything valuable. Heh."
I almost laughed, "Yeah a commoner like with no utter value t with her highness the first princess but look at you. A Viscount's son but couldn't even ask a favor with the son of the Duke Wolford. I wonder who's having the last laugh here Lucas?"
I had to stifle my giggles at how ironic this was but not until I saw Lucas clench his fist as he opened his mouth to retort, "Shut up! Just tell !"
"Oh. So your father can finally notice little Lucas who tries his best at being... well sothing. I don't know, being an ass? Your father will be indeed greatly proud of that." I told him and out of nowhere he grabs by my wrist and raises his hand.
"I summon thee fire that will burn a path to which I shall chase, [Fire Magic: Fla]." (Lucas) casted a spell to a big fla and casted it down to my eye level. "If you don't tell , I'll burn your wrist again. We don't want that now do we?"
I struggled to break myself but decided why not? "Sure, inflicting pain on won't make talk though."
Lucas's gaze went down to my other hand where I was holding the book that Lenard lent . "Oh shoot-"
"Hargh!" (Lucas) yelled as he yanked the book out of my hands and placed it over the burning fla.
"Don't you dare you-"
Lucas made stop talking as the book got closer to the fla, burning the cover a little but he retrieved it quickly while having a satisfied expression on his face, "Now what got you all worked up? This book seems valuable, and I recognize this volu." (Lucas) turns the pages as he reads the title.
"[Herbs All Around Us Volu I]. This is Lenard's. Don't tell he lent it to you. He will never ever forgive you, if he finds out his precious book got burnt. After all, father gave this to him on our twelfth birthday." (Lucas) looked at the book as if recalling sothing horrible that made him tore a page and burnt it into the flas from his hand.
"Lucas!" I yelled as I ran to grab the book back but he took advantage of my anger and caught off guard. Lucas kicks by the side and hits with the book in my face. The pain was so much that I could taste my own blood near the side of my lip. I must've bitten it by accident and now it's bleeding.
I placed a hand on the side that Lucas kicked as I was kneeling into the ground in pain trying not to howl or let any sound out because I know he'll take that as sothing to be satisfied and proud about. His reflexes are getting better, damn those swordsmanship training!
They're creating a monster.
Lucas sighs as he kneeled down and grabbed my hair up, "Who knew you were this weak? I an I expected you to last a little more longer you know?"
He looks at the book and then at , "Such a sha. If only you could tell how you managed to sway Lord Vincent maybe then I won't have to do anything bad with this book."
I clenched my teeth and grinned, "Even if I told you how. I know you'll still burn that book because... tsk you hate Lenard and you hate . You won't give a shit if I tell you anything."
He thinks for a bit until I feel the roots of my hair being pulled out in great force, "Talk back again. I dare you." (Lucas)
I grabbed his hands as I tried to mutter out my last words before I faint. "You... have... daddy issues."
I couldn't help but give him a middle finger and Lucas's face went bright red after I said that and boy was it worth it. "You. Little. Bitch." (Lucas)
"You little- that hurts!" I scread as I tried punching him but I missed.
"You're going to learn how to obey people that's above you. If not by orders then with force." (Lucas)
I couldn't take the pain as tears almost went out of my eyes but it was just so... painful. I had trouble breathing. my heartbeat was going everywhere as I failed several attempts to break free but he kept pulling my front hair hard. "H-Help..."
"No one's going to help you-" (Lucas)
"Lucas. What the hell are you doing?"
"Huh? And who are you to stop from having fun-" (Lucas) turns around in shock he imdiately lets go of my hair and kneels, "L-Lord Vincent."
My body couldn't last as I thumped into the floor, sohow tired but I felt Vincent's hand and saw his worried expression on his face. "This is shaless, despicable, and horrible. How dare you lay a hand on a lady like this?!" (Lord Vincent)
"My lord- We were just playing- fooling around! Believe !" (Lucas) yelled in a panic, trying to sway Vincent to his side but it was no use.
Lord Vincent carried in his arms as he walked slowly, looking at Lucas in his direction with disappointnt. "I will tell your father about this. I will make sure you won't go unpunished."
Lucas's face was filled with fear. Lord Vincent saw the book in his hands and took it from him as well. "I rember you don't like books so this must be Kein's. Good day." (Lord Vincent)
Vincent walks out of that place with as I try to speak, "W-Why are you here?" I held onto my sides that Lucas kicked, hurting a little when I tried to talk. Agh. That little rascal definitely did a number on .
His eyes looked onto worriedly as he replied, "You aren't done with my favor in helping you et with the first princess right? My father wants his portrait to be done in the next three days so I've co to visit you. I wasn't expecting what I saw..."
I laugh and my sides hurt again, "Don't worry. It happens way too often that I've gotten used to it."
"I-It happens often?" (Vincent) stopped walking as he glared at . "And you just took it?!"
I nod, "What can a re commoner like can do after all? I have no parents. I need to have a ho for a while or else I might sleep in the street. I don't have a job, sure I paint but the housing or renting places are expensive."
Vincent sighs, "If I took you in with it would be a problem. Rumors might escalate and I would have to explain to father but- if you make a good impression on him in the next few days."
"So you're saying he might make stay out for a job?"
"Indeed. So will you try gaining my father's support?" (Vincent) suggested and I thought it over for a mont. Having a Duke in my corner would help...
"Sure but I won't get my hopes up okay? Also you can let down now, Vincent. I think I can walk..."
"Apologies, my father taught - if you see a damsel in distress in need of help that couldn't walk. Carry them." (Vincent)
"Why is your dad teaching you how to be a prince charming 101?" I ask him.
"I'm sure it's not a re quality of a prince but he's teaching how to be a fine gentleman instead." (Vincent)
"For so reason I can't wait to et your dad."
Vincent smiles as he lets down, "The feeling is mutual."
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