After coming out of alley I opened the stolen book and a scary man appeared but instead of telling me about himself, he advised me to run away first as we were being chased by the dark guild.
I was running through the narrow passageways and people were clearing their way for me. I was astonished but didn't care about other people's point of view. Why should I care whether they are scared of me or not? The only thing that matters to me is my life.
After running out of breath I stopped and asked Mr. Genghis about the surroundings. He said that if he concentrates then he can easily see-through walls and hear sound from long distance.
This was crazy. So are you telling me that a man who is not alive anymore and is present in front of me in his soul form can hear and see properly!!
"Kid they aren't chasing us anymore. Well actually they stopped chasing you after some time."
Huh!? Is he telling me that I was running for naught!!
"Then why didn't you tell me about it before?"
"It's entertaining to see my slave running for his life."
This guy is seriously cracked in his head not like I am not crack as well. But this man is a bona fide sadist. Well let's see for how long he can control me. The day I am set loose I will destroy his legacy for sure.
Currently the concerning matter was- where should I go?
Without thinking much, I entered the market and unlike my first time someone else bumped into me. Well should I swing something at him? To see the man's face I turned around but it was a woman!
The sexual desire in me which was pent up was about to be unleashed in front of everyone but to my surprise that woman said "Eww... where the hell did this beggar come from."
Did this bit*h call me a beggar! Well should I kill her? I don't know why but my mind was full of killing intent. First that bast*rd Brandon left me to die and then I was running away from dark guild and now this motherfu**ing bit*h is calling me a beggar. I was about to kill her when some guards interfered.
"Break his arms and throw this beggar in the alley" said a knight.
Well no way in hell I am going to that place again. I ran as fast as I could while holding the book in my hand. Mr Genghis without a care in the world was flying above me. While I was running away I swore that I would kill that knight and woman first no matter what.
After getting away from them I noticed something that was- aren't I too fast! Like I escaped clutches of dark guild members and even escaped from a knight and some other people.
It isn't possible as I am weak in physical aspect. That time I noticed another thing that someone else is helping me and without thinking much about it I understood that it was Mr. Genghis.
"Hey mister, why the hell are you even helping me?"
"When did even help you!" said Mr Genghis
He was suspicious so without beating around the bush I asked him directly
"Then if you can boost my abilities, why don't you give me some crazy power so that I can accomplish my revenge!"
"Well, if I could I would have done so. Listen kid, the world I belonged to before dying didn't have any magic at all neither there were people with super powers."
"Then how did you survive there for so long, not only did you survive but you ruled the world right?"
"Well obviously by my physical and mental prowess. It wasn't easy at all to conquer the world. You know what even I didn't conquer some countries."
"Why didn't you capture them if you were that strong already Sir?"
"See there was a country named Hindustan in my world and it would have been perfect for my sultanate to be established at but that country was quite large and if I captured its capital city then I would have too many enemies to deal with and it would have been quite a farce as I might lose some of my owned territories at the hand of enemies. So, you should try to survive without the use of powers I provide you. I don't want a weakling as my disciple. Well, there is another reason as to why I can't give you all of the powers I can grant!"
"Wait did you just say that you I am your disciple? And what is the reason for not giving me all the powers you can?"
"I haven't accepted you as my disciple yet as you are way too weak and why I can't grant you my powers yet is also because of that. The powers that I can grant you might take a heavy toll on your body and you will die. This is the reason as to why I said that you might be crowned at the age of 20. Helping you become the king before that isn't possible at all. You have to train yourself for quite a time me you know and when you earn my recognition, I might give you something special. So kiddo buckle up, you have a thorny path ahead of you."
This grumpy scary man was speaking some things which I couldn't comprehend but I understood one thing that I can use him for sure in my revenge. *Smirk* I will step on him as soon as I gain enough powers. He wouldn't even get to know what happened to him. He is very strong and I get that but he isn't enough to get in my way of revenge.
A month later
Taking a bath at the riverside and hunting down some animals for food had been my daily routine for a month now. I was given a special power in which my body progresses at a slightly faster rate like normal soldiers. This was beneficial as my physique improved and I gained my handsome face back again. I thought that my face would have been disfigured after staying in the alley for so long but it didn't. The only thing that remained same was my thirst to get my revenge from Brandon and kill that knight and woman in the market. After I complete my revenge, I will spread my wrath to the whole nation and create a havoc.
One thing changed between Mr Genghis and me. We are now student and disciple. Even I was shocked when he agreed to accept me as his disciple. At that moment my decision to step on him wavered but his nit-picking attitude fueled my desire even further.
There was a concerning thing as well. I was able to get stronger but it was only at the level of a normal soldier. I still can't beat that knight.
It was the time to enter the capital again and begin my revenge. I coloured my hair to black as it showed evil. I want the people to fear me. I doubt even Brandon would be able to recognise me.
"Master, it's time to go."
"Why don't you go first. I will follow you after some work."
Another thing which happened was that I can make the book appear and disappear at will. I don't know why that shopkeeper was scared of it going into hands of other people.
I didn't wait for my master and started my journey alone. After reaching the capital I asked at the nearby shop about the month and year it was. I confirmed that I had turned 17 and half years old.
I had a pouch of silver coins in it. A silver coin could be used for fulfilling the requirements like food, shelter, cloth for a month.
I got it after killing a merchant who was going through the forest alone. He had food and this pouch of coins. It was worth killing him.
After looking back at my past, I can notice that I had changed a lot. I wasn't that naïve anymore. I could kill someone without wavering.
After eating my food, I went to the brothel. There I finally released all of my pent-up desire there. That waspish master of mine couldn't give me powers that make me stronger but he gave me powers related to pen*s.
Next day
*Sigh*This is the worst. I want to stop but I can't. I have done it with every girl in the brothel. These prostitutes think I am creepy as I am still going on. Oh god now I understand why he had this power.
He was talking about his six wives and 500 concubines again and again.
Around the noon I left the brothel after emptying half of my pouch. I was satisfied now but a thought clicked me...aren't I just 17 years old. Mother will kill me if she hears about this.
*Teary eyes* Well about mother! Is she alright? I hope that Brandon hasn't done anything to her. If he has done something to her, I promise under the heaven that I will kill him in the cruellest way possible.
My knees lost strength at the thought of mother dying. While I was weeping a girl approached me and offered me a cloth to weep myself. I moved my head to see her and I was shocked...
Is this what it is called 'A prey walking to lion's den'.
She is the girl from market who insulted me. Should I kill her right now or should I play with her and kill her later.
"Um, Excuse me! Are you alright?"
Well let's stay calm for some time.
"Yes, Thank you. Well, who are you?"
"My name is Emilia and I was just passing by when I saw you crying here. So I thought of lending a hand."
"I just remembered something so it isn't an issue for now. If you wont mind will you tell me why you were in red light district."
She was shocked!
"I think you have misunderstood me. I was searching for my father here. He has been missing for about 20 days now."
*Creepy smile* Isn't it good for me. I will destroy her whole well-being. Should I pry some more.
"I can help you if you want. How did he look like and what was his profession and where was he last seen?"
"He is a merchant and about 20 days ago he was last seen on his way to the capital from the forest. I even asked a search party to help. My father was carrying a pouch full of silver coins and he had food in his horse cart. He usually has a necklace with a blue pearl on it."
Isn't he the merchant I killed? It's getting entertaining! Let's fool around for some time as master will come in few days.
"Miss Emilia why don't I help you in your search!"
"Will you! Thank you very much and please don't call me Miss as we are almost the same age."
"Oh! How old are you?"
"I am 18 and you sir."
"I am almost 18 and my name is Arnold"
"Alright Arnold why don't we go to the hunter's guild for information on him."
I went around the city with Emilia. This was entertaining as she was searching for a dead man but I don't remember when I started thinking of her as an attractive girl.
I shouldn't but I was falling for her more and more. I asked her for a few minutes break and went to a corner. I clenched my chest. I guess I was feeling guilty for her condition. She was a beautiful hard-working girl with a good personality. And what am I hating her for. These thoughts were making me let go of my resolve to kill her.
She just said Eww at that time. If it was the old me, I would have said the same to a beggar or a person from the alley. My thoughts were in distraught. I was loving being around her and at the same time feeling guilty for her condition.
At the night when our search yielded no result, I promised her that I will help her to find her father. She was happy hearing my words. I knew it was a fake promise but I don't want to lose the girl I loved. I went to her home with her.
After sitting on the bed for some time, in the awkward atmosphere I confessed my love to her and gladly she accepted. I slowly leaned for a kiss but she stopped me.
"Arnold, you might find it awkward but I have never kissed a man before and I am a virgin. I just want to tell you about it as I don't want you to leave me all alone. I don't know why you are here but I promise to help you with everything. So please don't leave me!"
She was crying while saying that. I didn't want her first experience to be devastating so I had a steamy night with her but often in between of pleasure she would stop and ask me to promise her that I won't leave her.
It was obvious that Emilia had a scar in her heart and it couldn't be healed. So, I promised her. I just want this girl to be with me for ever. The path I am taking is a thorny one but she will be the healer who helps me. For the first time in months, I forgot about my revenge completely and indulged in pleasure.
"No-No this can't happen…...Hey Emilia please don't ...please I beg you.... don't die...."
Is it a dream...…? why am I holding Emilia...Wait- is the bleeding...…. Anyone please...help her
"Emilia, I promise to correct everything…. I just need you please.... I promise I will leave the path of revenge…Hey Emilia!!!!!Hey…..."
Is it me? Why am I holding Emilia? Why is she dying? What is happening? Someone…..Anyone can hear me? Please…... Help!
"-nold…...Arnold.... Arnold"
*Gasp*
I opened my eyes. It was just a dream but why was Emilia-
"Emilia!!!"
"Yes, Arnold I am here. What happened? Did you have a bad dream? You had a pale expression the whole time."
Ah! She is alive. I am so glad.
The person who thought that he had let go of all his emotions cried first time in months while hugging the girl he loved. He swore that day to never let go of her but what he didn't knew was that the dream was his future and the calamity named Brandon was approaching his life.