Miss Mel

(Danny POV)

Right now, I'm being fcking pounded by a girl called Miss Mel. Her maid tried to stop her but to no avail.

Miss Mel's emotions erupted, at first she was laughing and then angry and then crying. She went through an emotional roller coster. She probably tried to find me for months. unfortunately, I was inside the palace and my identity was a secret. But no doubt, I'm already known in the palace, some already tried to get close to me. even some of my half-siblings. They were suprised they have a sibling named "Percy."

They were even surprised that this Percy successfully ran away. I don't know if the emperor intentionally let him go or Percy got batshit luck.

We ignored everyone basically, when Zadicus was training or when I'm reading in the library or when eating. So they just ignored me too. I have a feeling they would not just let Percy go but oh well, The three of us doesn't give a shit about the throne. It would be even better if Roy became emperor. Percy just wants to be his Mother... What a mom-con. Deep inside, from all the rage and hate of Zadicus, he just wanted to be Acknowledged by his father and everyone, That's easy, just be a hero, a better hero than Roy.

And Me? I just want this bitch stop punching me!

"You Bastard! Son of Bitch! Bullshit! Die and go to hell!" Miss Mel screamed.

People are already looking at us weirdly. They might already misunderstood us. Especially Miss Mel is sitting on my tummy when punching me.

"Look, What a pity. Such a handsome lad turned into a pig. That's why you should never cheat my son." A mother explained to his young child.

"Yes Mom."

You might be wondering why I didn't resist? I owe her this alright. I punched her first in the first place.

Percy and Zadicus would make a fuss if I resist.

'I must say, this girl is a fiesty one.' Zadicus seems to like this girl.

'She too pack a punch.'

No shit Sherlock.

After a minute, she finally stopped punching me.

Man, Percy's face is definitely ruined. Not like I'm complaining. This is not my face anyway.

"You finally done?" I asked with difficulty.

She just glared at me as she gripped my collar.

"You're coming with me." She stood up and pulled my leg. To the people passing by, this scene might look weird.

As she pulled me, I saw the maid looked at me with pity.

'Now what, Prison?'

'Perhaps her dungeon? She might have the whip and the candles. ' Percy laughed.

How come you remember that specific shit when you can't even remember the plot, you damn mom-con!

'Anyway, if she isn't planning to forgive me later, I'm resisting. I already apologized but it's up to her if she forgive me or not. If she plans to make it harder for me, don't blame me for being a little rude.'

***

After a while, we've arrived at an estaste. Perhaps her estate, she is a noble lady. She isn't acting like one tho.

Her guards picked me up, but I didn't resist for now. I still want to know what's this girl up to.

"Call the family doctor and bring him to the tea room."

"Yes miss." The guards and brought me inside the estate. I shrugged their arms off.

"I can walk on my own, lead the way." I said and the guards nodded.

What a typical noble estate. Plain extravagant. Gold here, gold there, Gems here Gems there.

At least, there are some peculiar magical artifacts here. Like the standing decapitated woman with gorgeous gold dress at the Main Hall. I must say, nobles have weird taste.

Another weird thing, she felt real when I touched her. She even smell good. I even found her floating head at the end of the main corridor.

There are servants here and their but I haven't seen any noble so far.

I was brought to an elegant tea room and coincidentally, the family doctor is sitting there.

A man in his fifties with a white mustache. He wore wizard's coat with the famous pointy hat at the table. He has this heavy pressure when I tried to gauge his mana. I think I might been a little rude.

Family Doctor you say, This is the family's Great Mage!

"Oh, Who you might be?" He asked in a polite and cheerful tone. He seems easy to hang out with.

"I'm Danny Lockright, illegitimate son of Count Wise Lockright." I spoke with humbleness. Yes, my identity was already forged thanks for my father's arrangements. Took 2 days to take care off, and I have a new identity.

"I see, take a seat. I'm Quinn Lanceford. Lanceford's Great Mage. I suppose you're the man who punched Little Mel right in the face and ran away."

I awkwardly laughed but I didn't say anything.

He raised his hand,

He chanted a spell and the numbing pain in my face slowly fade away.

Nature's blessing huh, reminds me of the witch who used it and killed his Minotaur friend.

"Thank you." I expressed my gratitude with a humble tone.

He stood up and walked away.

The door was opened and closed.

I closed my eyes and waited for Miss Mel Lanceford.

My thoughts began to formulate, realising some things.

I realized the other two began to nap frequently compared before. Zadicus doesn't bicker with me that much anymore or Percy reprimanding me? What is going on?

I tried to call the two but no answer. Are they gonna hibernate when we are just gonna start to adventure?

"Looks like you are in deep thought." Miss Mel called out.

I opened my eyes and oh boy, what a feast.

A girl with long red fiery hair, complimented by her fair skin that seems unblemished. She has deep blue eyes that is like the ocean. You could definitely feel the strength of the ocean. She seems heroic, just like Lea.

I can't help but smile. Appreciate the beauty in front of me. I can't believe I actually a punch a girl like this.

"Oh well, Now we are even. you punched me, I punched you. I just gave it back tenfolds." Oh really? Tenfolds? More like a hundred!

"So if I kiss you, You would kiss me back tenfolds?" Would I like to say but no. I have a feeling that might not end well.

So I just said.

"I hope you forgive me. It's my mistake." I apologized again.

"So, I am Melanie Sara Lanceford. Daughter of Count Dwayne Lanceford." She smiled.

"I am Danny Lockright. Illegitimate son of Count Wise Lockright."

"So you're a bastard of Count Wise? No wonder I can't find you. Bastards aren't well recieved and usually hidden."

I awkwardly laughed again.

"Anyway, so, what do you do?" She strangely asked.

"What do I do? Well, I'm suppose to finally go out and gain experience. Perhaps start a business or do some adventuring. If you ask what I do before, I do nothing, I'm home schooled and no experience whatsover in the outside world." I said "honestly." That's Percy's life. Not mine.

"At least compared to other Bastards, you are well treated. In any case, where are you going now?" She asked again.

"Why do you ask?"

"I'm curious."

"Like I said, gain experience."

"Where exactly?"

I sighed and look at this woman. She gently sip the tea on her hand and yet she didn't offered me one. I am guest you know!

"Nothing in particular." I answered.

"I see, Seems now that you are going out to experience things, I might as well go with you." She said with a smile.

"So, you're willing to go out with me. Someone who you just met and even punched you in the face before." I emphasised the word "punched."

"Well, you see... I don't really trust anyone and my parents urging me to get married, but I don't really like the guys they wanted me to marry." She shrugged. What a typical rebellious noble lady.

"So, like, you want me to bring you away with me, and go far away from your parents. And you want to live your own life."

"Exactly."

"Can you even live without the luxuries that you grew up?" I asked while I studied her again. Now that I looked into her, holy moly. she doesn't even doll up. A plain dress with plain accessories. She look like a commoner woman.

What the fck.

"I can." She smiled.

"Alright, elope with me then." I smiled back at her. This woman is definitely up to no good but oh well, let's just see.

***

She already packed up. Looks like she is a bit excited about this. Looks like the Great Mage knew she is going to ran away but he turned a blind eye to it.

"You know, I'm just actually going run away today but I saw you just outside... What a damn coincidence." She laughed as we walked. carrying our stuff.

"Then why did you choose me, a bastard?" I asked.

"Secret." She cheekily said. She has a smile that seems to captivate every fcking bee in the garden... Look at those horny bastards checking her out. I could feel those envious eyes behind my back.

"You're suspicious, you know that?" I said.

"You're even more suspicious than I am. What kind of illegitimate son who can enter the central layer? " She asked me.

"A special kind." I laughed.

***

Two suspicious individuals banded together. Like snakes twisted with one another, their fangs hidden, and tongues slithering. Who do you think carries the deadlier bite?