Felix took a deep breath, he looked into the distance with vacant and sorrowful eyes, his expression was that if extreme sadness.
" I was born in a small mountain village. There were only about a hundred households in our village, but everyone was honest, simple, and hardworking. My parents were hardworking too. I have two older sisters and two older brothers - I was the youngest.When I was just five years old, I was very mischievous. I would sometimes play pranks on the other children in the village, making them cry. I loved running off to the small river in our village to catch fish and play with the other kids. Life was simple and happy back then,". Felix said, his eyes getting slightly red as he reminisced.
Chef Gideon who was angry with a red face a moment ago looked at Felix in silence and Nixie also stared at Felix with a blank look.
Felix continue," " But one fateful day, a group bandits raided our village, they killed everyone in the village, the men were killed on the spot while the women were raped, they didn't even let the children go, they brutally killed everyone. I was quite lucky at that because I was in the river playing so I wasn't killed but when I heard the screams coming from the village, I thought there was a celebration going so I hurriedly run back but what I saw left me chilled. I saw my entire village filled with blood and corpses, the children I used to play with were all killed, all the people I know in the village were all lying in a pool of blood. I saw my mother and two elder sisters being dragged on the grounds, my two older brothers were killed and dismembered, my father was tied up on a pole. Do you know what the bandits did? " .Felix eyes were filled with tears and rage, deep killing intent brewing in his eyes.
" They raped my mother and elder sisters infront of my father, they took turns on them, my two sisters were just eleven years old, a group of grown up men ganged raped two eleven years old girls " Tears continue to flowed out of Felix eyes as he narrated his tragic story.
Chef Gideon and Nixie were stunned as they listened to Felix recount his harrowing tale.
Nixie's eyes welled up with tears, her hand covering her mouth as she sobbed.
"I felt so helpless, like a pathetic cowardly little bitch. I couldn't do anything as I watched my entire family and village being massacred before my eyes. I managed to escape, but I was captured by a slave caravan and sold into slavery. From then on my life became a living nightmare."
Felix wiped his tears and said, his expression was one of extreme sadness, it was really heartbreaking.
Felix shook his head, " It has been more than fifteen years since that incident, I can't sleep, whenever I close my eyes all I can see is my family and village being massacred ".
He looked at Chef Gideon and continue, " But I still continue on with my life as long as I'm alive, I will one day take revenge.When a nobleman takes revenge, ten years is not too late ".
" When a nobleman takes revenge, ten years is not too late " Chef Gideon whispered in a daze.
" Our situations are both alike and different at the same time. I see the similarities between us".
Felix paused for a moment before continuing, "We both run away from our fears and problems instead of facing them head-on. However, what sets us apart is that I have chosen to keep living and eventually seek revenge on those who have wronged me ".
Felix locked eyes with Chef Gideon.
"But what about you? You've chosen to live a pathetic existence, drowning your sorrows in alcohol and wasting the talents bestowed upon you by the heavens. Don't you want to seek revenge against those who have wronged you? Don't you want to show those who have betrayed you what you're capable of? Instead, you hide in this mansion like a coward. Where has the number one genius Spirit Chef of Avalonia Kingdom gone?" Felix said with disdain.
"Do you want to continue hiding out in this sad excuse for a mansion for the rest of your days, or do you want to seek revenge?" Felix asked Chef Gideon with a glint in his eye.
Chef Gideon found himself lost in thought as Felix's words echoed in his mind. Was he really a coward, choosing to hide away instead of facing his enemies head-on? Did he truly desire revenge? The answer was clear - he was done living a pitiful life and was ready to take action.
Since that day, he has been living a life devoid of purpose, feeling like a mere shell of his former self.
Meanwhile, those who wronged him are living in luxury and comfort, basking in their glory. It's like he's stuck in a never-ending nightmare while they are living the dream.
With newfound determination, Chef Gideon looked up at Felix and declared, "I choose revenge."
A grin spread across Felix's face at Chef Gideon's response. "Then Mr.Gideon or should I say Chef Gideon from now on you work for me ".
" And don't worry about that curse hanging over you - I can take care of it. It'll just take some time," Felix reassured him as he stood up.
Chef Gideon was taken aback. "You can remove the curse?!" he exclaimed in disbelief.
Felix nodded. "Yes, but it will take some time. Are you willing to wait?" he asked.
Excitedly, Chef Gideon nodded. "I can wait. When can I start working?" he inquired eagerly.
Felix cleared his throat. "Well, the restaurant isn't open yet," he admitted.
Chef Gideon was shocked. "What?! Your restaurant isn't open yet?" he was speechless.
Felix quickly reassured him, "Don't worry, the restaurant will be open in seven days. Just be patient."
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Felix stood in front of the massive gate, feeling a wave of relief wash over him. He had finally secured a chef, and now all that was left was to open the restaurant. Once that was done, everything else would fall into place.
Suddenly, Felix felt someone hug him from behind. Startled at first, he quickly calmed down and turned to see Nixie with red eyes.
"Why are you crying, Nixie?" Felix asked gently."
"Big bro, you've suffered," Nixie said, tears streaming down her face.
Confused, Felix asked, "What do you mean I've suffered?"
Nixie continued to sob, saying, "I didn't expect your childhood to be so tragic."
Stunned, Felix burst into laughter. "You're crying about the story I told earlier?"
Nixie nodded, looking at him with pitiful eyes.
Felix smiled as he walked forward. "Well, don't take that story seriously. I made it up."
What?!!!!!!" Nixie ear piercing scream sounded behind him.
Felix immediately covered his ears, and just Nixie appeared in front of him with wide eyes.
"What do you mean you made that up? You mean all that crying and emotion was fake?"
Felix nodded. "Yep, I did."
"Fuck you big bro, you made me waste my precious tears for nothing!" Nixie said, gritting her teeth and looking angry.
Felix shook his head. "Nixie, do you think if I hadn't told that tragic story and used it to manipulate Chef Gideon, he would have accepted the job?"
Nixie fell silent, realizing Felix was right. By appealing to Chef Gideon's pride and desire for revenge, Felix had successfully convinced him to work for them.
Chef Gideon was once a 1 Star Spirit Chef, naturally his pride and arrogance wouldn't allow him to be compared with Felix a youngster he was much older than and also by arousing his desire for revenge buried deep in his heart, this prideful and arrogant
Chef would naturally chose to work for him in order to get his revenge.
It was a clever move that had paid off in the end.
Nixie stared at Felix in disbelief. "Big bro, you're so sneaky. You lied to Chef Gideon. You have no morals at all."
Felix sneered with a cold glint in his eyes "Morals, Nixie? What good are morals? Can they make you rich? Can they make you strong? Can you eat morals? In this world, you have to do whatever it takes to survive."
Felix locked eyes with Nixie and said, "Let me teach you something, Nixie: Survival is winning. Everything else is motherfucking bullshit ".