Preparation
I was relaxing on my bed with my 120 Gold coin on my side. I was enjoying my new rich life. Then I started to think I Should go to the west continent year from now on. I'm currently twelve and had four years before I face mc . The power that is in the west will be found by semi-villain in the second year of the academy so I have time.
"I have to get stronger physically."
This body is still developing and duke household should give me much better materials for my growth.
"Hmmm, Yes I should grow stronger in 1 year and then I can go to the west continent."
I decided that it will be wrong If I go now. I'm not the mc or supporting character so I won't have luck like them so I have to be careful with what I do. starting right now will be a good idea. I get out of my room and was in Infront of a huge door.
'Seriously, Are all the doors this big?'
I knocked on the door and hear a voice 'Come in'. I entered the room and saw duke was working on a paper and a lot of papers were beside him. Next to him was Alberu standing. Alberu gives me a light bow.
"Come have a seat."
"Thank you, father."
"So is there anything you need?" the duke said while looking at me.
"Yes father, I want to learn the sword. I want to get stronger."
I told duke what I wanted. Duke said nothing as he keep staring at me like he was studying me. After some moments of silence, the duke asked.
"Can I ask why you want to get stronger?"
"Father I'm the heir of the great Cruz family. I want to grow stronger because I want to succeed in my family. If I stayed weak I will be only a burden for my family and will bring only shame for it."
('I had brought the family name no matter who you are as long as you are Nobel and something that will benefit your family you will accept it. I don't see any reason for you to say no kekekek.') I was laughing inside my head but kept a sincere face.
( 'Man I should have tried to be an actor in my old world. I'm so good at acting.)
"Hmmm, I see you want to grow stronger for our family. I don't see any reason why not."
Duke leaned on his chair and was thinking something.
"Fine, I will get you are instructor soon anything else you need?"
"That's all I need father."
"Then you can go now."
"Thank you, Father," I said while giving a bow then left the room.
"Everything Is going as I want, I suppose."
I was now thinking about my plan ahead. I got permission from duke. Now I have to get the cheat items. I can't have the cheat items of the hero I suppose. so I have to get cheat items of villains and supporting characters. I got to my room and seat at my study table and took my notebook again.
"If I keep all things balanced then I won't be a problem. I will take 3 items from hero support and 3 items from villain so it will be balanced."
I started to write all the items in the notebook that I will collect.
[ Hero Support Items ]
1) Charm necklace
2) Instant Ring
3) Element earrings
[ Villain support item ]
1) Mana Ring
2) Storage ring
3) Seek orb
Those are the items that if I take from them then it's won't hurt them and won't break the balance. I need to make sure I don't get too greedy. Hero items are in my range. They are on the east continent so I can have them. But all the villain items are on the west continent.
Charm necklace is the item of heroine or should I say my fiance 'Julie Alcatraz'. She will get that item on the way to the academy, When her carriage had a problem they will stop in Infront of a lake. She will go to the lake and accidentally into the lake and then she will find that necklace.
"Julie Alcatraz, huh?"
I have no interest to be ntred. So I have to end our engagement even before it's come. I'm not engaged to her yet so I can just avoid her. The charm necklace is a waste for her any way she is already beautiful. I need it even if I grow handsome I need the charm to Woo women. I give a devilish smile on my face.
"Since I have knowledge of this world is from Novel only, I should read books to learn about this world," I said and started to read the books on my bookshelf.
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In the office of the duke was thinking something and said
"You are right Alberu, Some is wrong."
"Yes, the Young lord is acting strange."
"sigh, I want that child to live as he wants. I don't want his life to be like mine"
Duke started to remember his whole life how his parents always put pressure on him and how he had a political marriage. His life is without love or joy. he doesn't want Richard to have that life.
"Get the best sword instructor and materials to help him grow. I will support him in whatever decision he makes for his life. but a twelve-year-old kid wants to get stronger. Well for now just watch over him and give me the report of him from time to time."
"Yes, lord."
"And don't report anything about Richard to Alice."
"Lord, may I ask a question?"
"You may."
"Do you think madam had done anything to the young lord?"
"Nah, No matter how our relationship is Alice won't do that to her child."
"Then I shall take my leave and prepare everything."
"Yes go."
After Alberu left duke returned to do his work
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Alberu was walking in the hallway when he met with a person with long blonde hair and blue eyes. that person was no other than duchess. As Alberu saw her he gave her a bow.
"Did something happen to Richard, Alberu?"
"No my madam nothing happened."
"Well, you won't say anything even if something happens anyways. After all your loyalty is with that bastard."
"....."
"Well, I don't care about anything in this house happening anyways but if that bastard thinks about using my child I will make him pay. Pass this message to him."
Duchess said all she wanted and left. Duchess left and Alberu let out a deep sigh. both of them are parents that love their children but hate each other.
"What a mass."
Alberu started walking again to complete his jobs.
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