Chapter 22 - The prime minister’s sole son

"Valvford? Does earl know that brat?", Yerman whispered over to Earl Urlan.

"Hmph! You ignorant country bumpkins, Herman Von Valvford is the prime minister of this empire. He has a sole son, the one that is currently in front of us.", he explained to Yerman.

"!"

This news greatly shocked Yerman.

"But why is the prime minister's son in this far remote territory?", he asked.

"Princess Sophie is a exquisites beauty, but even I dare not have any thought on her as she is the sole daughter of the emperor. But he, he actually dare to harass her. It is said that the Herman have him exiled to someplace far from the capital as a punishment, though that is probably in name only, the real reason is to protect this worthless son of his.", Earl Urlan explained.

Edgar seeing the two looking at him while whispering to each other, he smiled.

(Did you finally found out? Too late though, you and your son had been a thorns at my side for too long!)

Edgar clapped his hand and his guards brought out a person.

"Hubert!?"

Yerman saw that person was his son.

"I will return him to you.", Edgar said.

The guards release Hubert and he quickly went toward his father.

"Father and Earl Urlan!? Good! Please help me take revenge on this bastard, he actually locked me up for five days! I want that mai-"

Before Hubert could finish talking, Yerman slapped his face.

"Shut your worthless mouth!", Yerman angrily discipled his son.

"Is women the only thing you can think of!? How did I even have a son so worthless like you!"

Hubert can only stand there quietly with his head down. Never once was he yelled at by his father like this.

"Hubert, apologize to Lord Edgar.", Earl Urlan suddenly speak up.

"What!?"

Hubert couldn't believe what he hearing.

"Just do it!", Earl Urlan repeat.

Without any choices, Hubert can only lower his head and apologize.

"I am sorry, Lord Edgar", he said it in a unconvinced voice.

Seeing all this happening in front of him, Edgar felt ecstatic.

(Just because my father is the prime minister, they will bow down to me. This taste of power is addicting, I wanted more)

A strong desire of wanting power arises inside Edgar. For once, he understands the nature of this world he's in. Power is everything. Without power, you are nothing.

(My current rank is only a baron and if my father wasn't the prime minister, I will be the one lowering the head and beg for forgiveness...)

"Hehe, look like you understand. If I see you around Anna again, I will kill you do you hear me?", Edgar sinisterly said.

Frederick, who is beside Edgar can sense something wrong with him today.

(Milord...)

Frederick hope it is the recent events that caused him stress which is why he is acting weird today.

Even if Edgar's body was taken over by a soul from Earth, a small residue of the original Edgar was left in the body. When a strong desire correlate to original Edgar's personality arose in current Edgar, the original personality can resurface. Though the original Edgar like the company of women, he desired power above all else. If he possessed power thaw was above the emperor then Sophia will his play-toy. Thankfully the current Edgar will always be the dominant personality and the changes in character will only be a temporary effect.

"If there nothing else I will be heading back.", Edgar said it in a not caring attitude.

Edgar along with Frederick and his guards went back to the mansion.

"..."

Yerman was speechless, to think his son will go after the woman of prime minister's son. Further more antagonizing him as well. He gives a long sigh before look toward his son.

"What are you still standing here for!? Aren't you embarrassing me enough!? Go back home!", he let out some frustration on him.

"Y-yes father!"

Hubert hurriedly went back home.

"Thankfully it's a minor problem, because if you two attractive the attention of the prime minister by unknowingly targeting his son. Even Duke Logan can't save you guys.", Earl Urlan warned.

"Yes! Yes! We will be careful in dealing with Edgar in the future!"

Yerman let out some sweats.

"Already then, for the days I am here I will be living in your house"

"It will be our privilege to do so!"

As the two leaves, Eliza who was there the whole time witnessing everything was staring at the direction that Edgar went off to.

(Maybe he can save me...)

She hopefully thought.