The Reincarnated Villainous Young Master's Guide To Happiness Chapter 12

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"-He was exiled by his household and remained in a villa by the countryside, but yes-"

"-And I leave the academy to live a sad, uneducated, and lonely merchant's life . Is this correct?"

A pause .

"Yes . "

Tybalt and Finneas stare at Neo intently with a scrutinizing gaze .

"It's all true . " Neo insists .

Tybalt shared a look with Finneas .

Finally, he sighs . "Sounds like a crazy dream, Naza, but I don't think any of this is going to happen . "

"You don't believe me?"

Oh s.h.i.+t, he sounds so sad .

Before Neo can start the waterworks again, in front of EVERY student in this dining hall, Tybalt quickly tries to cut it off at the seams . There were many people looking at their table and it would be bad if they were to cause a scene in public .

"Okay, say that we believe you . " He prompts . "If the dream is true, then we can just do something that would throw the events leading to our ruins off course, right?"

"En . "

"But we also need proof that the events are going to happen . "

He sees Naza tilt his head, looking confused . "Like what?"

The look Finneas shoots him is very judgemental, but the emotionally constipated b.a.s.t.a.r.d wouldn't understand even after the previous breakdown .

Tybalt coughs . "We can wait for the first event that triggered everything . Personally, I doubt a commoner would be smart enough to enter the school, but who knows?" He shrugs . "Naza, I highly doubt either of us will leave you to die . Royce, too . He might be a bit . . . trashy, but he means well . Besides, since you decided to change for the better, and I sorely hope you do, Finneas and I will support you on this . "

"You will?"

"I am?"

"We are . " Tybalt glares at Finneas .

Now it was Finneas' turn to b.u.t.t in, only because Tybalt was starting to be smothering . Sly and cunning, his a.s.s . This guy is mother-in-law material .

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"It's not like anything has happened yet . " His gruff tone of voice catches Neo's attention . "You can tell that dream to f.u.c.k off and stop d.i.c.king around with your behavior . I don't mind you tossing away the whole sc.u.mmy troublemaking bulls.h.i.+t you have going for you, but if you're going to act like some sad martyr, you can f.u.c.k off with it and suck its-ow!"

Tybalt steps on Finneas' foot with the sharp heel of his shoes . He glares at the other before turning back to Neo, who was starting to look bewildered . "What Finny means to say is to not worry about the dream . As long as you decide to do better, we're sure everything will be okay, yeah?"

A small, little smile stretched across the pale face of Neo . "Alright," he nods, "alright . "

They don't talk much after that . The waiter comes with their food .

Having lived a more frugal life in the modern world, Neo had forgotten that the n.o.ble Academy dining hall was less like a school cafeteria and more like fine-dining . Students order their food via waiters and waitresses and chefs prepare them in the back . From a foodie's point of view, the food at n.o.ble Academy is rated as one of the best eateries in the kingdom .

Looking down at his cream soup and bread that no doubt is worth more than a few dozen gold coins--and it tasted good . Like, really good--those ratings are very true .

"So what should we call you now?"

"Huh?"

Tybalt points his fork at him, an expression of interest appearing on his face .

"You mentioned being called another name in that world of yours . What is it?"

Neo shyly looks away . "It doesn't matter to me . "

The boy huffs . "I know that, but it would be good to know . "

Finneas nods in agreement .

After a long time, with Neo looking like he was fighting with himself and clearly losing to whatever half is winning, he finally utters what his two companions desire to know .

" . . . Neo . . . "

"Pardon?"

Neo blushed at the enthusiastic stares of both boys . He looks at his soup intently . "I went by Neo . " He says quietly . "Doctor Neo Overland . " He shuts up after that, his focus turned to his soup as if it was the most interesting thing in the world, better than sliced bread, although slice bread isn't really a thing yet in this world .

"Doctor?"

"That's what they called medical scholars or researchers . They're also t.i.tles for healers, herbalists, and normal scholars, but we mainly a.s.sociate them with healers . " Neo explains, feeling mildly embarra.s.sed by their interest .

Tybalt looked almost amused, although Neo wasn't sure why . Finneas also looked as confused as he was .

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"What is it?"

"Did you even realize that you abbreviated your own name?"

Ah .

Neo grew fl.u.s.tered and smiled nervously . "Nazareth Everette Odum is a bit of a mouthful . . . "

"So you turned it into a three-letter name . Isn't that right, Neo?" Tybalt teased, his grin stretching into a Ches.h.i.+re smile .

Neo sighs . "You can still call me Naza, Tybalt . I implore you to, actually . Names don't make a difference to me and only help to divide who I am and who I was . In the end, I am still myself, and there's nothing wrong with that . "

He was going on a self-righteous tangent, but it was the truth . Neo could give two s.h.i.+ts on what he must be called . When it comes down to it, he, himself, is still a single person .

Both Tybalt and Finneas appeared surprised . An awkward silence reigned, so Neo went back to his soup .

However, Tybalt still had one last thing to say .

"Then," His face is kinder and less like the sly and cunning look he usually dons, "it's good to have you back, Naza . "

Sure, for he and Finneas, they have seen Naza before the weekend . But perhaps for Naza, it has been years .

Despite it all, including his somewhat treacherous role as a spy for Aurelion--and he doesn't doubt that Naza doesn't know, especially if that dream of his holds to be true--, Tybalt was still willing to welcome the boy back .

"En . "

The three of them went back to eating in peaceful quietude .

"Brother . "

Oho, what an unusual sight . The second Young Master of the Odum Family is making trouble with his older brother . And look, he even brought his friends with him .

The dining hall grew quiet .

Neo just wants to eat in peace .

He raised his head from his soup and saw that ice-cube brother of his standing there imperiously . The younger boy was followed by his group of people, consisting of well-known figures within the academy .

All of them were familiar faces, ranging between the ages of fourteen and fifteen . Neo is surprised by how young they look . The confrontation between him and Aurelion grew more volatile in his third year . He only saw them as fierce youths, no longer children after all that he had put them through .

Neo's gaze met with a pair of eyes, comparable to amber gold . The striking white hair, the soft smile, and the unmistakably kind aura were traits that Neo remembers . Only one person in the royal family is currently in the Senior department of the Academy . Neo is most familiar with this boy out of anyone else because he is Aurelion's closest companion .

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Crown Prince Serian Lupus Romulus, the oldest child of the Emperor and Empress . He is the most capable prince to take the throne, and one of the many people Neo has offended in the past .

Not that he really cared at the time . Nazareth had wanted his younger brother gone . Even with a prince by Aurelion's side, he didn't care . If they got in his way, he would just try to fight them as well .

Nazareth was just a little idiot with no real goals . The only thing that kept him moving was the idea of killing Aurelion . Revenge, resentment, retribution, he had been trying to die without knowing it .

Neo often contemplated "what will I do after that?" and be left without an answer . Aurelion was just an anchor that kept him alive . He was something to focus on . In reality, all Neo wanted was to die .

He didn't want to be taken back to the Odum household . He didn't want to be a young master . He had no need for siblings, and he definitely had no need for a family . The only thing he ever loved was his mummy, and when she died, his spirit died with her .

Living two lifetimes, Neo has racked up enough regrets to be his new anchor . He wants to change things . He wants to repent and make up for all that he has done . For once, Neo desires to be happy .

"-rother . . . Brother . . . "

The sound of Aurelion's voice snaps him out of his musing . Neo sees the irritated expression on his brother's face, minuscule, but any Odum can spot it . Even now, he knows this brat best, and by the little wrinkle that has now been smoothed out between his brow, Neo knows that his mood is rather irked .

"I'm sorry," He apologizes first, "Is there something that you need, Aurelion?"

The other just stares at him for a long while, prolonging an awkward atmosphere, until finally, "You've been crying . "

Neo touches the corner of his eye . He isn't surprised that his eyes were still slightly swollen, but why is it of any concern to his brother?

"I have . " He answered honestly .

The acknowledgment brought surprise onto the faces of his brother's companions, but they remained quiet behind Aurelion .

Aurelion was undeterred, nor showed a hint of anything . "Why?" He bit out .

Neo raised a brow . Sighing to himself, Neo placed down his spoon and wiped his mouth daintily with a serviette . He turned fully to face Aurelion with a blank expression, devoid of any hints for how he was feeling .

"I don't think that's any of your concern, little brother . " He catches the flinch as he calls Aurelion by the t.i.tle . "I shed a few tears and got over it . What is it that you want with me?"

For a second, it looked like Aurelion was thinking hard about this question .

"Father told me to remind you to break ties with those that are beneath us . "

Neo wasn't sure what he meant by this at first, but then he recalled the conversation he had with his father during breakfast a few days back .

Ah, yes . The shady n.o.ble families .

At this time he came into contact with them and made a few exchanges for favors . Of course, it was all for the sake of terrorizing Aurelion, but since that is no longer his agenda, Neo would have to cut off all interactions with them . By being in contact with these people, it will only lead him to ruins .

"Thank you for the reminder, Aurelion . I will do so as soon as I can . "

A flash of wonder partook Aurelion's expression, but Neo did not notice, too busy thinking of ways to cut off those shady n.o.ble families .

After observing his brother these past few days, he still can't figure out what's going on with this guy .

"Will that be all?"

Aurelion was dragged from his thoughts by Neo's voice .

"Yes . " He complies .

"Alright . "

Neo stands from his chair .

"Done already, Naza?" Tybalt asked .

Neo nods . "Finish without me . I'll go out to get some air . "

Before he leaves, he gives Tybalt a look . "I also appreciate that you don't say anything . " To which both Aurelion and Tybalt got the meaning .

Aurelion watched as his brother left the dining hall on his own . The red ribbon swayed with every step he took and Aurelion suddenly wanted to tug at it .

"Lione?"

Sapphire blue eyes met amber gold . Aurelion turned stone-faced once more as his gaze fell on a boy with striking white hair .

"Shall we go?"

When Crown Prince Serian first met the heir of the Odum Household at the age of seven, he discovered a world filled with danger and brotherly feuds . Not only had he gained a play-mate and study-mate, but he also became a part of something large and dangerous . Having long acknowledged the risk of being beside Aurelion, Serian stuck close because he wanted a friend . Aurelion is the future duke of the Odum Dukedom . Loyal, trustworthy, and reliable . Not even the illegitimate Odum b.a.s.t.a.r.d could scare him off .

Until now . Not that Serian would ever admit it, but a nice Nazareth Odum is a terrifying Nazareth Odum . He has never seen this side of the well-known sc.u.mmy troublemaker, but not that he has caught a glimpse, Serian can't read him anymore . Is a scheme, or a plot against the?

There's also the thing about Aurelion . Serian glances at his friend, only to see the expressionless face beheld with a dazed look .

Whatever that sc.u.mmy-troublemaker did to his friend, Serian dearly hopes Aurelion will turn back to normal soon .

"As you wish, your highness . "

Subservient as ever, Aurelion replies to Serian in an even tone of voice .

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