Twisted and Fragile Bond(2)

[Ethan, what do you mean by 'crippling the Blitzfeld'?] Dante's mechanical voice rang inside my head again.

'You see, back on Earth, I was also abandoned by my parents and I hate them for it which is a normal reaction. No child in any world should be treated the way, I and Noah were treated.' I explained, the smile on my face was replaced with a serious expression.

'Back on Earth, I was not able to have that "Sweet Revenge" but now as Noah, I can have that.'

[But how? You do know that Duke Friedrich is a powerful figure in the Empire and also that he is a Grandmaster ranked mage?] Dante raised a question.

'Yes.'

I knew that... that I was currently powerless to do anything. I am now just the Blitzfeld family's pawn in order to strengthen their relationship with the Edelstein family. My father or Noah's father, Duke Friedrich Von Blitzfeld is a Grandmaster ranked mage and also a Grand Knight.

He is known as The Thundercrowned Mage for a reason. The events that gave him his title are still told as stories, he is a great hero. Yes, a hero but not for his children. To his children he is a cruel father, he only gives recognition to strength and nothing else.

You can say that he is strict but no he was beyond it and he won't hesitate to sacrifice anything for power. The reason Noah was still in the family was because of the engagement with Elisabeth Von Edelstein. Otherwise, I would be on the streets by now begging. Well, that would actually be better for my sanity.

How do I know this? Well, because it happens in the game, Noah is disowned after the protagonist "saves" Elisabeth from him. His engagement is broken off, and the Elisabeth route starts. From there he is just there in the protagonist's team until he dies.

On the day of Noah's death no one from his family came to mourn him nor did Elisabeth or any of the other Protagonist's party members. Except three people, His Aunt, Josephine Von Blitzfeld, his Eldest brother, Micheal Von Blitzfeld, and the protagonist himself, Raiden Von Emberhold.

Well, that is the reason, I have a soft spot for the protagonist. He values other people's lives and tries to forgive and befriend them if they deserve it. Noah was one such person that he changed by his influence. But, I am not the Noah from the game now am I?

[You are still Noah, the fat and ugly boy but just your soul merged with Ethan]

'Shut up,' I retorted at Dante's fat-shaming remarks.

[By the way, you did not explain how you are going to cripple the Blitzfeld] Dante reminded.

'By dragging their name down through the mud,' I continued, 'Death will be too forgiving for the treatment, so instead I want to make them suffer by destroying their pride and honor and everything the Blitzfeld stand for'

"Son?" A concerned voice pierced through my thoughts, it was none other than Duke Leopold. He is facial expression was that of worry. "Are you feeling alright?"

"Yes, I am fine," I replied maintaining my composure, "I was just thinking about something else"

"What is it?"

"Nothing important, Your Grace" Hearing my reply he smiled and returned to look towards his daughter, whispering something to her. Not that it really matters to me anyway, without my intervention during the academy attack she will die. I just don't have to interact with her till then.

[That's a bit cold, don't you think?] Dante spoke up.

'Nah, let her die'

[But isn't she an important asset to the protagonist?] Noah asked.

'Yeah, she is important to the plot and the protagonist but me changing like this will already have a butterfly effect. Her route won't be open to the protagonist or it might, if they interact some other way.'

[So you don't plan on relying on the protagonist?]

'No, not completely' I replied.

[What do you mean by 'Not Completely'?]

'You ask too many questions' I retorted annoyed by his constant interrogation.

[This is the last, I swear]

'Ugh fine, I myself will get stronger,' I clenched my fist. 'so that I won't have to rely on him too much'

[How?]

'By joining the academy and training'

"Noah?" a sweet and serene voice this time called out to me, her beautiful auburn was neatly set beside her shoulder, her azurin eyes were looking at me with a fake warmth while her oval face had an over-the-top fake smile. It was Elisabeth.

'She is good at faking it'

But even knowing that my heart was beating. 'Seriously, this guy's simping heart was getting on my nerves.' I tried to calm my heart down. I closed my eyes and focused on something else. I focused on the amount of times I died to that Boss Fiend.

"Noah?" She called out again tugging at my tunic but I ignored her.

Not going to lie, Fiend is a good name for the boss, it means demon or an evil spirit which he fucking was. He killed me 68 times man, how can one boss be so hard?

"Noah?" She this time tried to grab my arm.

"What?" I said in a cold and icy voice slapping her hand away.

Her eyes widened at my reaction as though she was never expecting it. She always thought that I would reply to her with a fucking puppy face which this guy is used to doing but don't expect that from me you bitch.

"Noah!" My father's thundering voice pierced my ear as his hands landed on my shoulder. 

I turned and simply titled my head, "Yes, father?"

"Why did you slap her hand?" He demanded his voice containing a furious tone.

'Ugh, all those memories come back when he looks at me like that. If he was not a grandmaster I would've already crippled him but now I should apologize' I slapped away my father's hand and turned towards Elisabeth.

"I am sorry, Lady Elisabeth" I apologized while bowing, although it was definitely not sincere. I turned towards my father "It is done, I apologized". His expression did not falter, his face remained indifferent, and turned his head away from me.

Duke Leopold did not really say anything although his eyes betrayed his silence. There was a hint of curiosity and amusement in them but why though? I almost hit your daughter there is nothing to be curious about that but then I remembered Noah's simping behavior. Makes sense.

This time I gazed at Elisabeth, the look of disdain almost started to creep in but I controlled myself maintaining my poker face, "Anything you want, M'Lady?" I asked her.

"Y-yes, I wanted to talk to you alone, if you don't mind" She replied recovering from her disbelief.

"I don't," I said gesturing towards the door, "Then shall we?"

We both made our way towards the door, I could still feel her gaze on me and it is uncomfortable to get stared at by this bitch. I am fucking ugly, you don't have to stare that hard at me.

[Someone at least realizes their reality] Dante scoffed.

'Shut the fuck up, Dante'

Telling Dante to shut up, I thought of something 'Why does she want to talk?'. Well, I will find out anyway, I should for now focus on getting rid of her in my life. I am thinking of breaking off my engagement with her. Which, if it works will allow me to get disowned by the family and after that, I will make my way to where my Aunt Josephine and Elder Brother Micheal reside.

And if it doesn't I will pack my stuff and run the fuck away and then I would convince my Aunt to hide me with her. It can go both ways but the result should be the same, I make my escape to the place where my aunt lives.

I will apologize to them for rejecting their love and embrace and stay with them. Train there before entering the academy, I have to lose all this fat also and know everything about my legacies. About this world.

I have seven months before the game's story starts. Seven Months. But first, let's deal with the way I will escape from here and get my revenge on Blitzfeld. I also have to find out the reason for my transmigration.

'What cruel fate can't even let me die, huh?'