Chapter 5 - Villain or hero?

As tbe two walk toward the plaza they saw Anna being surrounded by four men. No need to guess one could easily see that Anna is uncomfortable with them.

(Weird, isn't this flag rising event with Anna suppose to be happened before the kidnapping of her father? Roy will come out and rescue her thus increase her love meter toward him. That how it play out in the demo so isn't this sequence wrong?)

Edgar decided to let Roy take care of it so he can mind his own business. He doesn't dare to change the direction that plot was originally in. If it wasn't something urgent like avoiding getting himself killed by Roy, Edgar prefer sticking to the original course.

"How much did he paid you? Tell me, I can give you twice as much."

(I believe he is the son of the mayor of Asberg, Hubert, a local bully that think he's above the law just because he is the major's son. The other three are his henchmen who usually follow him around like a loyal dog.)

"No, I haven't done any thing with him!"

(Why isn't Roy coming out yet?)

Edgar starting to feel worrying.

"Whatever, grab her and bring it with us."

(I saw one of the men reach his hand out toward Anna. Fuck, I can't wait any longer!)

"You four! Stop!"

Everyone stopped and look toward Edgar who was brave enough to intervene.

"Well well, look who it is, our dear lord Edgar. Don't you usually just drink and eat all day? What brought you here?"

Suddenly he make a "I got it" face and look back to Anna.

"Oh I see, you are here to visit your little mistress!"

(Aargh, this guy is even more annoying than I remember from the demo. I really want to punch him in the face.)

"I advise you not to cause trouble in the daylight. As for my reason coming here, it none of your business."

"Oh come on, everyone knew you brought her to your place yesterday. She is considered the prettiest woman in town after all, no men can resist her alluring body."

Anna's face grew red with anger after hearing what Hubert have said.

"Don't be stingy, let me borrow her for a bit. In exchange I will let you borrow some of mines. How about it lord Edgar?"

The more trash that came out his mouth the more Edgar just want to bash his face in.

(Calm down, Calm down), he repeat to himself.

"Hubert, I think you're mistaken, I merely wanted to offer lady Anna and her father a opportunity to work in my household."

"Wow! You wanna monopolize her all to yourself! Just how much are you offering her to be your bed warmer?!"

The crowd around them started to become unsettled after listening to Hubert's words.

"Hey, did you hear that? Anna act like a sweet and innocent girl but apparently she no different than those sluts from the brothel."

"Lord Edgar and Hubert is fighting over a girl?"

"Damnit, look like Anna already belong to lord Edgar."

"Oh this is getting interesting!"

The crowd grew bigger as they continues to gossip around.

"I merely offer Anna and her father to work as a maid and a cook. There's nothing going on between us two. It is true that I once tried to court her, but she rejected me and I respect her decision fully."

Then sent a cold glare at the crowd.

"Therefore, I wish that there be won't be any slanders going on about me and her. There will be consequences otherwise.", in a cold voice as threading as possible.

The crowd instantly quiet down.

"Milord, shall I take care of these unruly people?"

Frederick walk toward Edgar and stand behind him.

"Frederick?!", Hubert panicky realized.

"Tsk, we're going back."

Seeing Hubert and his men left, the crowd dissipate soon after.

"Are you all right lady Anna?"

"I am fine, thank you lord Edgar."

"Good then, also like Frederick, enough with the formally just call me Edgar instead."

"I don't think that is appropriate, lord Edgar."

"Ah don't worry about it."

"Fine then, Edgar..."

She said it in a shy voice.

"Good!"

"Hehe"

(Aah she look so cute when smiling. I could stare at her all day long.), completely looking mesmerized by Anna.

"Ahem!"

Frederick's cough wake Edgar from his daydreaming.

"Lady Anna, milord being just recently transferred here , he wanted to know everything about the town. Could you please show him around?", then he face toward Edgar. "Milord, I just remember that I have something important to do. I will be back here to pick you up after you finish exploring."

Frederick bow and walk away from the two.

"Hey Fred-, what the heck, he left already."

Confused with Frederick's action, he turned back to Anna.

"Shall I show you around?"

"Please lead the way."

In a corner few feet away from the commotion.

"..."

Roy who saw everything happened clenched his left hand which held a flower.