William Williams
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I stared at the passing blue sky as the carriage I was in slowly made its way back to my estate. My drawn out sighs could not be blocked as I watched the clouds floating aimlessly by. “I wish I was a cloud….” I muttered to myself, causing a certain Princess at my side to chuckle. “Is it really that bad?” Adel asked. “Well… I am not so sure, to be honest. I just don’t like the idea of being forced into it. Everyone else got land and boosts in their titles, but I was basically told: hey,…
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As I entered the throne room, all the nobles that were standing in the room lowered their heads, not daring to make eye contact with me. I do not know if this was out of fear or respect. All I know is that this was much better than them staring daggers into my back. When I stood before the King, Adel let go of my arm and walked to her father’s side. She now had to take on the role of a princess of the kingdom. King Gravos smiled at me warmly as he gazed upon me. Only one person in this room was having a…
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Adel rose to her feet and turned to look at the last judge with cold eyes, and pointed her finger at him. “Fast forward.” “Ahh!? What are you doing to me!?” The old judge’s body began to shrivel up, and in a matter of seconds, his body turned into a pile of dust on the floor. Adel’s cold eyes softened when she turned back and looked at her father. “Father, I will carry part of your burden so you can still be considered a good king.” “You! Adel this…” King Gravos’s words got…
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I gave a faint smile as I and everyone else turned to look at the man who had just spoken out. It was the judge who had been sitting idle this entire time with his eyes closed. He got up out of his seat and walked over to me, putting his hand on my shoulder. It was now his turn to take the stage. “What Baroness Cyrilia said just now is what a noble of this kingdom should be saying in such a situation. Hiding behind your titles, doing nothing to contribute to this kingdom. What use are you if you are not…
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“Lies!”Little Momo’s mother yelled out as she stood up. “My daughter never did such things!” I turned and looked up at her and sneered: “She never did!? Why try to cover it up? I have more witnesses and people you threatened to back up my claim than you have as alibis. You wish to cover up everything, but you forget the paper trails, and the lips of those around you are easily pried open with a bit of coin. I may be young, but I am actually quite wealthy. All I needed was to give a bit of…
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“I am not saying I did not do that. What I am saying is that you need to look at the circumstances at hand. As you well know, not only were there a great number of noble children killed by dungeon monsters but even the ones I was able to save were trapped along with me until I cleared the dungeon alongside other noble children. Did you even ask why I trapped them in the barrier beforehand? When I say I am not guilty, I mean it. I am not guilty of the crime of accidental death. But I think that them dying…
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“It’s time.” Sir David’s voice caused me to open my eyes. I stood up, stretched my arms, and let out a yawn as I said: “Already? And I was just getting comfortable too. This place is not half bad. Dry floors, quiet, and songbirds that sing beyond the barred windows. If you can get used to the smell, it is not such a bad place to be.” “What are you going on about?” Sir David asked as he gave me a strange look. I shrugged and said: “Just giving you my review on the court’s dungeons.…
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That night, both Adel and Jen stayed in my room. I am not sure what happened, but at some point after dinner, the two walked off to talk on their own. And when they came back, they were much friendlier with each other. Not that I am complaining. I would prefer them to be best of friends more than anything else. I did not try to ask what they talked about. I did not wish to be too nosy. Although I guess I can not say I am not curious as to what they spoke about, but I will just leave it at that. My days…
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“You, what? Faith is my oldest and bestest friend. No one can say anything against that! So me hugging her arm is only natural.” Jen’s smile was very pretty, but the look in her eyes was not inviting. “I am also Faith’s best friend, so I can hug her arm as well!” Adel shot back while staring daggers at Jen. But I wonder…. Do these two not realize that they have yet to ask me my opinion on this? I do feel that even if I did, I would just be yelled at. Jen smiled, seemingly ignoring Adel’s…
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–AN: It’s late but here you go!– After signing the blood contract, Jen was now allowed to move in with me. She had been staying at the library in a room that was hidden from others’ view. We packed her things which surprisingly were no more than a few pairs of clothes and a pile of books. I had to apologize to Sir David once more since he had been waiting for me this entire time. But now it was time for the truly difficult task I had to deal with. I just know Adel will freak out when she sees…
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