The Reincarnated Villainous Young Master's Guide To Happiness Chapter 7

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Ever since he was small, the brat would sometimes pick at his thumb with his index finger whenever he's nervous .

Neo saw this exact motion as Aurelion drew closer and smiled helplessly . It doesn't matter if he shoved a sword into his chest . In the end, the brat is still a brat .

Neo swirled his teacup around and took a sip .

Mm, Rainier definitely brewed this one .

"Did you need something from me?"

Aurelion had only sat down on the opposite chair inside the pavilion when Nazareth asked him this question .

No, he did not need anything . He wants to leave, dammit!

He blames his predicament on that Bened.i.c.k ingrate .

Aurelion thought back to the b.a.s.t.a.r.d and his mood darkened .

Neo's inquiries were met with silence, but it didn't surprise him in the lease . Aurelion has always been like this . Constantly brooding-like face and all . Even Neo wasn't blind to this behavior when he had been Nazareth .

Seeing that his brother wasn't going to answer him, obviously by the look he was giving him, Neo can only sigh helplessly and gestures for Rainier to serve his brother a cup of tea .

Aurelion believed that this sc.u.mmy troublemaker was making fun of him . That amused look in his eyes and that mock sigh right there was very telling .

In truth, that was exactly what Neo was doing . Besides feeling somewhat amused, having had seen his brother hide behind those larkspur stalks, he was every bit delighted as Aurelion initially a.s.sumed .

With a little smile, he pushed the second cake he was about to eat over to the punk and grabbed the third and last cake from the tea cart . He didn't like strawberries anyway .

Aurelion's head snaps up to look at him directly, a flash of surprise clear in his eyes .

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Sapphire meets vermillion, and they stay that way for a few seconds .

However, Neo is the first to look away, his focus on the rim of his teacup . It's really awkward, you know? In two years, this little brat will be his downfall .

Vermillion eyes that were once filled with malice have turned into jewels . This time, he'll make up for what he has done . Aurelion doesn't need to look behind his shoulders anymore . Guinivere will be safe . And Sutton can enjoy a normal school life at the academy . No one will die .

"Since you're here you might as well join me for tea . "

Neo offered, his lips forming into a genuine smile . Two pairs of eyes turned crescent, and a never-before-seen expression fully formed on the oldest child of the Odum family .

Aurelion sat stiffly, seemingly unable to comprehend his brother's behavior . This can't be another ploy against his life, right? He has never seen that smile before . Sure, he had seen Nazareth with the little smirks and cruel smiles, even some that scrunched up his face and were full of teeth, but never an expression like that .

He silently accepted the cup, but he didn't take the cake . As much as he trusted Rainier, the same cannot be said about Nazareth . For all he knows, the other could have added something into the cake .

He looked down at the cup and took a sip with thought .

The taste of Ceylon invaded his sense and he was almost confused, having expected earl grey .

Neo continued speaking . "Apologies for the lack of cream and sugar . I prefer my drinks straight . "

Which he did . Nazareth didn't like cream and sugar, Neo didn't like cream and sugar, and now, he still doesn't like cream and sugar . He fed his bitterness with more bitterness, and now he doesn't deserve anything except for bitterness .

He did not mind Aurelion's blatant distrust and was undisturbed by his appearance . He actually commends the brat for being so uptight and cautious . He knows he was distrust-worthy . Hmm, by this time, Aurelion should have experienced a total of thirty attempts on his life by his past self . He took a glimpse at the cold face across from him . Strong kid .

Aurelion took glances at Nazareth, observing him secretly under the guise of drinking his tea . Nazareth had started reading a book and paid no mind to him . Every so often, this older brother would habitually stop to eat his cake or drink some tea, before going back to reading, completely dismissing his presence .

By the time Rainier had to refill their cups, Aurelion had enough of this silence . This interaction with his brother was far too peaceful and drew suspicion .

"You should rein in that fool from the Bened.i.c.k family, lest he offends the wrong people . "

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Neo's movements ceased .

It was Aurelion's turn to swirl his cup in a casual manner, his att.i.tude reflecting an indifferent facade .

"That swine can barely hold his tongue . The meeting with the crown prince was a disaster and he not only shamed himself, but he dared drag me into his little ploys . " He sneers .

Neo closed the book down and raised his head, giving his brother his full attention .

Ah, he forgot about the Bened.i.c.k family .

At this time, he still has connections with them .

Marquis of Bened.i.c.k had three sons from three different women . The main wife, a second wife, and a mistress from the red light district .

The first son, the son of the main wife, had a fever during his childhood and simply pa.s.sed away . The second son, the son of the mistress, was accidentally killed a few years ago during the annual royal hunt . The third son, son of the second wife, grew up and became a debauched heir .

Neo had used this son and heir for his own gain and brought misfortune upon that house .

The son, Royce Bened.i.c.k, was an idiot, sure, but an awfully loyal lackey . As the youngest of his brothers, he grew up without expecting the t.i.tle of Marquis and enjoyed his days as a third son . After the death of Tobias Bened.i.c.k, the previous heir apparent, he took on the t.i.tle without any preparation .

Knowing this, Nazareth had approached him and used him to torment Sutton and scheme against his younger brother .

When his brother and his friends found evidence of the boy's schemes, Nazareth had pushed him and his family toward ruins to save himself .

The boy didn't live very long after that . Nazareth heard the news of his death a month after the Bened.i.c.k Household collapsed . Apparently, some of the families who the Bened.i.c.ks oppressed wanted revenge . The boy was tossed into the sea after being placed inside a luggage trunk and drowned .

So young, he had a whole life ahead of him . Despite what he did--and really, Neo was at fault for his death--didn't deserve such a gruesome ending .

He wonders what the boy is doing now . At this time, he hasn't ordered him to scheme against Aurelion . It was only during their third-year--when Sutton came to the academy--that he directed the other against his brother and his group of friends .

Royce had been so naive and unaware of the cruel world, he happily built a world of debauchery and false-happiness to ignore the sufferings of the people in his family's fief . Most likely, he is having fun, drinking with the rest of the debauch sons of n.o.ble families .

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A fond and helpless appeared on Neo's face . That idiot didn't know how to talk to a n.o.ble, he was barely taught any proprieties . He held no expectations and accepted the fact that he will someday be moved to a villa by the coast and live out his days with the money brought in by a few shops and restaurants . He was satisfied with his life, and Nazareth ruined him .

Aurelion saw the smile on his brother's face and mistaken it for sarcasm . He gritted his teeth but maintained his mask of indifference . What else can he expect from this brother of his? Maybe an insult at best .

After reminiscing for a few more seconds, Neo spoke, his tone; quiet and demure, and very different yet similar to the way he spoke as Nazareth .

"As you say, he is a fool . " He agrees with a nod, resting his fingers at the rim of his cup, playing with the edges lightly . "However, do not forget that he lacked the luxury of being trained for the heir position since childhood . " Unlike his brother, unlike yourself, was left unspoken, but the implication was there . "He is not prepared to fill his brother's position, and perhaps he will never be like Tobias Royce . But at the very least, you should give him some time . "

Neo wanted to push Royce to Aurelion's side . Aurelion will be a more positive influence on him than he ever was . The boy can be safe, and perhaps be an even better Marquis than his father . If he became one of Aurelion's people, he will certainly live longer .

As he thought of this plan, Neo completely forgot about Aurelion, his mind calculating the different methods to get Royce to join his brother's group .

Aurelion has gone speechless . Is this really his brother? What happened to him? Is he dying? Is that why he's acting like this? So many questions, all left unanswered .

In the end, Aurelion is only fifteen . Sensible and still susceptible to outside influences, he hasn't understood the meaning of life just yet .

Ah, this ice cube brat .

Neo thinks, secretly taking a glimpse of his brother over the rim of his cup .

Having already drunk two cups of tea and finished two slices of cake, the youth stands up and tucks his book away .

"Aurelion . "

The boy raises his head to look at him .

Neo peers at him with an indescribable emotion behind his eyes . The vermillion eyes seemingly lighten to a sunset hue, Aurelion notices . Is it the lighting, perhaps…?

"About Royce Bened.i.c.k, despite our a.s.sociation, do bear in mind that I do not have the reins to that boy . If you think he is trash, then I won't change your mind on him . "

Aurelion: …

No, I never thought that he was trash . Those are your words, brother…

Neo doesn't seem to notice the expression on Aurelion's face and continues to speak .

"You should go teach him a lesson on n.o.ble airs if it bothers you so much . " And maybe make friends with him .

With nothing else left to say, Neo didn't want to hold more of Aurelion's time .

"If that is all, I shall now leave . Please see your way out of the garden yourself . Let's go, Rainier . "

He stepped down the stairs of the pavilion and left for his bedroom . Behind him, Rainier followed closely with the tea cart . Ah, he actually acted like a somewhat competent elder sibling for once . Neo patted himself on the back for this .

Staring at the retreating figure of his brother, Aurelion sat there inside the pavilion, looking quite dumbfounded . What in the world just happened? He looked at Rainier, and as if he could sense his gaze, the servant's head turned to his line of sight . The boy wanted answers . As quickly as possible .

By the time Neo and Rainier had long disappeared from his line of sight, Aurelion found himself alone .

The cake left by Neo was still in front of him, lying there innocently, looking every bit scrumptious and dainty .

Should he…?

After having a mental debate with himself, Aurelion reluctantly grabbed his fork .

Scooping a piece into his mouth, the taste of strawberries invaded his senses .

Aurelion looks down at the cake, his mind in disarray whilst his cold gaze pierced the piece of desert .

He took another bite .

It's good .

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