Twenty-two years ago, a man named Francis Olivers killed me and my entire family, or at least that's what I thought.
Francis smirked at Augustus and said: "If you hadn't interfered with my work and collaborated with me, this would never have happened."
Francis started with my younger siblings, he killed my two lovely brothers and sisters, then he went after my wife and son.
Francis was a soldier working for the government. I discovered Francis' crimes and tried to imprison him, but he blamed his crimes on me and used that as an excuse to ruthlessly kill my entire family.
The weather was rainy and foggy. Augustus looked at his own hands and said: "This can't be... I'm still alive..."
When I realized I was still alive, I was shocked. I decided to use the second chance God had given me, not only to avenge my family's death by taking revenge on Francis, but also to destroy all the corrupt nobles.
I went to the city to get treated at the hospital, but people in the city were horrified and ran away when they saw me.
A woman, seeing Augustus, screamed: "You shouldn't be alive!"
Augustus: "Huh? Maybe I should change my clothes."
He entered his house and saw that many people dressed in black were gathered around his house, mourning.
Augustus placed his hand on a man's shoulder, but suddenly the man looked behind him and said: "Strange, I think I'm imagining things."
Augustus, surprised, said: "He can't see me?"
That's when I learned how to hide my presence from others.
Alex came to Augustus' house. Augustus and Alex were sitting opposite each other on the couch to talk.
Alex: "Why are you wearing a mask on your face?"
Augustus: "I thought it would be better if I talked to you personally, so I took on my human form."
Augustus thought: "I can't trust that boy anymore, I need to talk to him directly."
Alex smiled and said: "I see, I'm glad I could see you."
Augustus: "Likewise."
Alex: "I came here because our conversation last night was cut short. What did you want from me?"
Augustus: "Join me and help me destroy all the corrupt nobles."
Fabian was sitting behind the door, listening to their conversation.
Alex thought for a moment and said: "Well, what's in it for me?"
Augustus: "The nobles of this land harm many innocent people because of their position and power. If we can defeat them, you will become popular among the common people and gain a lot of power."
Alex smiled and said: "I'm not someone who seeks power."
Fabian thought: "This isn't good, if he rejects the proposal, Augustus will kill him!"
Alex: "But by doing this, many good and innocent people will be saved, so I agree."
Augustus smirked and said: "Interesting, I eagerly look forward to working with you."
After Alex left, Augustus opened the door to the room where Fabian was. Fabian, sitting, looked at Augustus.
Augustus: "It seems I have to do some things myself to get them done right."
Fabian stood up and said: "But this isn't the right way, many innocent people will be killed!"
Augustus: "To achieve great goals, some people must be sacrificed."
Fabian: "You shouldn't do this, it will cause a big war!"
Augustus: "Yes, but in the end, I can avenge my family."
Fabian looked down and said quietly: "If Hugo were alive, he would never want this."
Augustus: "Don't bring Hugo into this."
Fabian, angrily looking at Augustus,
said: "By doing this, you won't make Hugo happy, you'll only make him angry."
Suddenly, Augustus grabbed Fabian's collar and said: "You're not Hugo, stop playing with my emotions like this!"
Augustus pushed Fabian, and Fabian fell to the ground.
Fabian stood up and said: "You're right, I'm not Hugo. So I won't play the role anymore."
Augustus smirked and said: "You must be my puppet, you have no choice."
Fabian said seriously: "I'm not your puppet, I won't obey you anymore."
Augustus thought: "Why does he become more rebellious every time?"
Augustus' face twisted and he said:
"I've treated you well so far, fulfilled your wishes, and then you..."
Augustus left the room.
Fabian: "Why did he leave?"
Augustus entered the room with a whip and said: "I told you, I won't kill you so soon, you must suffer a lot!"
Fabian, terrified, backed away and
leaned against the wall, saying: "You've gone mad!"
Augustus chuckled under his breath and said: "Don't think I'll spare you just because you look like Hugo."
Fabian tried to escape, but suddenly Augustus used a gust of wind to slam him to the ground, and Fabian fell to his knees.
Augustus, smiling, said: "I had changed my mind about you and wanted to give you a good life, but you didn't want it."
Fabian held his head in fear. Suddenly, Augustus knelt down beside him.
Fabian looked at Augustus and said in surprise: "What happened?"
Augustus: "I don't know why, but every time I see your frightened face, my body trembles and I can't hurt you."
Fabian thought: "So that's why he has let me stay alive until now."
Suddenly, Augustus embraced Fabian and said: "I don't care if you're Hugo or not, you don't take Hugo's place, but you're like a son to me, so..."
Fabian: "So now... you'll stop attacking the nobles?"
Augustus released Fabian and said: "On one condition, you have to play the role of my son."
Fabian: "Be Hugo again?"
Augustus smiled and said: "No, this time be yourself."
Fabian, confused, said: "Why? Why are you being so kind to me?"
Augustus thought for a moment and said: "I don't know, I don't understand why."
Fabian: "But I..."
Suddenly, Augustus took Fabian's hand.
Fabian: "What are you doing?"
Augustus removed the bracelets from Fabian's hands.
Augustus, a bit embarrassed, said: "I think you'll feel better this way."
Fabian, surprised, said: "Do you really want to set me free?"
Augustus sighed and said: "Fabian, you don't really want to leave here and leave me alone, do you?"
Fabian sighed and said: "I'm not sure, after all, there's someone who wants to kill me. Maybe it's better if I stay here."
Augustus stood up, raising his fist, and said: "Rest assured, I'll find him and kill him with my own hands!"
Fabian, happy, smiled and said: "At first, I was very scared, but now I'm glad to see you, father."
Augustus took Fabian's hand and said: "Come on, get up. It's time to show what fate awaits those who dare to mess with my family!"
Fabian nervously said: "Are you sure I should go to their house?"
Augustus smiled and said: "You just need to pretend you don't know anything. Just keep Raphael entertained for a while so I can get some information from him."
Fabian: "But..."
Augustus: "Don't worry, I'll come and rescue you if anything happens."
Fabian went to Margaret's house, took a deep breath, and knocked on the door.
Margaret called out loudly: "Wait a moment, I'm coming!"
Margaret opened the door, surprised to see Fabian, and said: "Fabian..."
Raphael came and stood next to Margaret and said: "Who is it-"
Fabian smiled and said: "I just came to see you."