After I escaped the hospital I take shelter in one of the public toilet just beside the hospital.
I almost forgot that this novel has this type of settings.
Victor.. or Lenon, his name on his real world was now sitting in the toilet trying hard to remember the contents of the novel he read 15 years ago.
Argh! I don't even remember the name of that novel how am I supposed to leave here? And also this-
Lenon look at the floating screen Infront of him like a hologram. It has a golden color and a plain text inside that says the job quest he need to do or else the failure to do so was death.
Wait will the system kill me? or it's like a scenario when I say peace to the MC he will decide to beheaded me instead?
Lenon put that question aside for now and just focus on his reflection inside the bathroom stall.
He touched his face and grab his hair. This.. I may forgotten some of the contents of that novel but I remember this face from the volume 2 cover of that novel...
Victor Augustus the heir of Augustus family that runs a widely known shop that has a variety of pills, potions, magical tools, and artifact appraisal. Having a golden... No, it's like a diamond spoon since his birth, Victor became spoiled by his parents and grandparents to the point that anything he wants he can't have it and if he can't, then no one can.
That changes when Victor meets the MC's girl-friend Vanessa, he likes her to the bone and was furious when he learned that Vanessa like the MC.
After that Victor begin to harass the MC and banned him from accessing any of the Augustus shops.
The MC doesn't care since he has a connection with the other companies besides the Augustus, then Vanessa learned his schemes and crimes which makes her despise him more and more.
Victor feels belittle by the two so he sets up a scheme and kidnapped Vanessa and dragged the MC inside a portal where they clashed against each other thus resulting in Victor's defeat.
Well it's such a goodwill that the MC brought back Victor's body despite everything he had done to him and his girl.
I wash up my face and continue observing his facial features.
I was so handsome! What's gotten into him to chase after and even kidnap one of the MC's girl. Tsk.Tsk.Tsk. poor Victor.
I wet my golden hair a little bit and comb it backwards.
Wait. Right! What's the name of that guy again? It starts with the letter M right? Hmm... Marvin... Marlo... Mark... Yeah! Marcus, Marcus Bressette! That's the guy.
-knock* knock* knock*
Suddenly a knock was heard in the bathroom door and a high pitched voice sounded outside.
"Is someone still inside? Can't you go any faster?"
I washed my face for the last time and open the door.
After I opened it I saw a teenager in a business suit who appeared a little angry but after she looked at me she stopped.
"Sorry for the wait, you can go.... Now?? Uhmm excuse me are you okay?" I asked the lady.
"Y-you.. young master!!"
Young what now?? I dismissed him with my hands now and tell her he might get the wrong person and walked past her.
"Sorry for this young master but it's an order from the boss" I heard her say that but I paid no attention and keep walking.
Suddenly the ground shake and the hard concrete stone where I was walking turned into a fine sand and it envelope me stopping me in my tracks.
"What is th-" I never even finished what I was about to say when suddenly I shot up in the air alongside with the weird woman wearing a business suit.
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Augustus Family Residence
After flying in superspeed we landed in a Chinese style mansion the woman finaly loosen up the compressed sand that holds me.
I warily looked at her and she didn't pay me any attention and go Infront of a huge wooden gate with an extravagant signboard above.
"Augustus residence?? Why did you bring me here?" I tried talking to her but instead of responding a loud roar was heard within the mansion.
"VICTOR!! YOU RASCAL!"
I felt a slight tremor from that shout and suddenly felt a goosebump.
Without any warning I suddenly float upwards and the big wooden gate open revealing a luxurious zen garden and a huge expensive looking courtyard.
"I greet the patriarch." The woman bowed and place her hand in her chest while facing Infront.
When I look Infront of me I saw an old man with an angry face, old woman with a worried look and men all wearing the same purple traditional Chinese clothing.
The two old partners was also wearing a traditional Chinese clothing but one can see the huge difference of their sophisticated clothing compared to the men standing behind them.
"You! How many times I told you to just to stay put and don't bring any problem to the family! Aigoo! My back!"
The old man dramatically held his back looking like he was in a great pain.
Hehe, typical Gramps. I suddenly thought of that while observing the old couples. Wait why did I think of that? Do I still have the memories of the old Victor??
It seems like I blurted out the first part of my thoughts I suddenly felt a piercing gaze Infront of me.
"You think this is funny?! You rascal! You didn't even know what have you done!"
I think any more provocation would make the old man's vein burst out so I try to keep all my thoughts to myself.
"Honey, calm down or else you would go into a coma, let's talk about it inside our home shall we?"
The old woman console his partner and she raised her wooden can and before it hit the ground the scenery Infront of me suddenly change in to an indoor set-up.
"Wow." My eyes wander around the new place I was transported to.
Infront of me was a U shape knee length table and 8 person was sitting respectively in their seat facing me like I was in a trial.
The two old partners was seated in the middle while 6 adult men who was around 30's was sitting in both side. They all wear different style of traditional clothing but it was all in the shade of purple.
"As you May all know why have we gathered here right?" The old woman broke the silence first.
All of their attention suddenly focused on me so I embarrassingly cover my buttocks that was exposed because of the patient gown I'm wearing.
The old woman saw this and flick her fingers then suddenly a thick and warm blanket covered up my body. I nod, silently thanking her.
"Victor from the main family, broke the rules of the family and use the authority of the family for his own selfish reason." She flick her wrist and papers fly respectively in each and everyone of us.
I looked at the paper and it states a contract with Victor's name and all of the Augustus main and other branch of our shop to stop and banned the individual named Marcus and the other people who was connected to him.
"Yes, I did that." I said.
Suddenly the people sitting went uproar and criticize me of everything.
Ofcourse I know that Victor really did this and most of the crimes presented Infront of me and the others. But still, I think he would be ready to face the consequences of his action as it was the reason he was dead right now and I transmigrated here.
"Strip his title and criple him!"
"Send him in the dungeon and continuously extract his mana!"
"I suggest we give him to Marcus and let him decide his fate.."
6 adult talk simultaneously on how should they give the right punishment for me when suddenly a huge wave of suppression surround all of us making them all quiet.
I look the two partner sitting in the middle. The old man looking menacely to the other adults and the old woman just smiled.. but if you know better you would know she's more scarier than the old man right now.
"I still can't think why would you do this to the point using the family name just to be in this sorry state." The old man breath heavily to calm down and continue. "Tell us your reason for all of that."
Gulp*
I don't know the reason! I'm not even Victor! Deep inside I was already screaming but on the surface I looked calm and collected. I know! Isn't jealousy the reason Victor did that? I'll just tell that.
"Uhmm.. It's because of jealousy. I can't stand seeing them so happy while I suffer from the sideline. We already know each other and from the first time we met I know that I have felt something deep inside of me."
I tried to look sincere and emotional as possible but the only response I get was silent so I continue my act.
"Actually I almost died in our battle inside of the gate and I also lost my abilities." I heard them gasp and can feel their pity glances.
"I know what I did was wrong but I only.... Only did it for love so I regret nothing!"
Silence....
Oh god! That was embassing! I can feel the heat rising in my head. I love reading romantic novel and tradegy so I just copied some of the lines of a villainess on that.
About thirty seconds they are all silent and shocked about what I said so it was kinda awkward sitting in the middle of them all so I just look down.
"*Cough* patriarch I don't feel any fluctuations he told the truth."
From my side a burly man with big physique said that and when we got an eye contact he pretend to drink and look the other way.
"So that's why you didn't ask us for help... I'm sorry my child I didn't know you suffered that much just because of him." The old woman wiped her non existent tears.
Yeah technically Victor did really suffer that much now that I am inside of his body.
"Now that I think about it, we Augustus really prefer the strong ones so I guess it must be a reason you fell for that person."
The old man stand up from his seat and pat my shoulders.
"I'm sorry son, your Gramps failed to see the truth and make you suffer. Just know that we still accept you for who you are."
Excuse me! What did he mean by that? Didn't I just admit my crimes? Did we get lost in the translation somewhere?
I look around and saw some of them was nodding and saying "so that's why" or "I knew it" others was looking at me with a pitiful gaze with a little weird look.
"I know you will find another person to love my child but that person... I'm afraid you do not belong together." The old man console me.
I know, I know. That person was already signed as a member of the MC's harem. "Yes Gramp, as a matter of fact I didn't feel anything particular for that person now, after I almost died I thought of living a new life."
The old man smile and pat my shoulders again and laugh.
"Good, good, now that I think of it I think no matter what your situation what you did was wrong and not befitting of our family's rule but forget all of that just apologize to the person you disturbed in person... You can come out now."
The old man motioned someone on my back to get closer so I look back and saw Marcus slowly walking towards us until he was Infront of me.
Out of shock I stand up and almost stumbled luckily the old man assist me to keep my balance.
"What you said was true right? You dont have any feelings anymore?"
His voice is as charming as him. His Hazel eyes look at me like he knew if I was lying or not.
I kinda feel embarrassed on how he look intensely at my face and also I feel ashamed of the only piece of clothing that only covers my front body so I look away and nod.
"I'm sorry for all of the problem I(Victor) have caused, I(Victor) truly am."
I gave him my 90° sincere apologizing bow. To add the fuel into the fire, the burly man again to my side talked again.
"He was telling the truth all the time... And also that last statement."
Nice assist bear brother. I silently gave him a thumbs up for the assist.
"Very well, I must go now sir Patriarch, thank you for uncovering the truth." Marcus said.
"You're too modest child, we'll compensate you for the troubles my grandson have given all of your party and guild."
"No need sir, I also have a share of that inconvenience as I failed to realize the truth behind all of this."
The MC elegantly bow and exited. I still vividly remember his chiseled face, black hair that resembles a void. He's like a western Hollywood actor, with that face he could even rival most men top models.
Even his personality is fit to be a main character *sigh.
After the MC left the old man dismissed the other people and the only one who was left in the room was me and the two old partners.
The old woman hold my two hands and look at me straight in the eyes.
"Don't ever try to hide something this important to us ever again, promise me."
I suddenly remember in the novel it states that Augustus family lost their only heir but luckily their grandson was still in their protection when the day of judgement stricken earth.
Victor was like the only momento their precious daughter left them, it's just so sad to think that their only grandson was already... Sigh* nevermind that I'll just treasure this body in exchange of taking their grandson's identity.
I forced a smile and squeeze the old woman's hand a little. "Yes, ah ma."
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