With closed eyes and bound hands, a large man awoke as water was harshly poured onto his face.
In panic, the man tried to move, but the chair he was sitting on was kicked, causing him to fall, and his face hit the floor.
"Damn, don't you know who I am?!"
No answer. "Crazy bastard! Just wait until I'm free-URGH."
Leon kicked Ren's face repeatedly. After a moment, he bent down to untie the man's blindfold.
Ren, initially ready to curse, at the person was stunned when he saw Leon's face filled with murderous intent.
"Leon? You're LEON?! Wow, aren't you satisfied with what just happened?!"
How could a cheap and poor kid like Leon behave like this towards him? Ren couldn't accept it.
"Release me before I kill you." Ren gritted his teeth, staring at Leon who remained silent, staring straight ahead.
"DO YOU REALLY WANT TO DIE?"
This time, Leon moved. He put his hands on the chair and began untying Ren.
"Good, be warned. You'll regret dealing with me."
Ren kept rambling incoherently. When his hands were finally freed, he immediately kicked Leon's leg, making him fall.
A satisfied smile appeared on his annoying face. However, Leon didn't react and quickly restrained Ren's movements with a stab in his thigh.
Ren, not expecting this sudden attack, screamed hysterically as his thigh was torn. Panicking, he quickly let go of the knife, and blood started to flow from his leg.
A knife? This bastard planned revenge on me with such a cowardly way, HAH!
He looked at Leon, who picked up the thrown knife, cleaned the blood off, and then stared at Ren expressionlessly
Ren shivered all over.
"This bastard is insane!"
It was only when he turned around to run that he realized he wasn't the only one brought to this place.
A place full of blood and bodies of people close to him. They were all Ren's subordinates who had just separated a few hours ago after finishing destroying Leon's house.
Ren ran with all his might. He had to get out of here. He had to leave and report this madman's actions.
He quickly reached the door and opened it, but the door didn't budge at all.
Ren cursed and thought of a way to escape this place.
"I don't like violence."
The voice made Ren turn around cautiously.
“But, because of what you're doing.”
There was Leon, approaching him. Despite Ren's resistance, he tried to distance himself from the crazy psychopath.
"Damn, let me go, let me go-"
Ren lost consciousness.
With a face covered in blood, Leon pulled out the sharp object and stared straight at Ren.
"I said be quiet."
When there was no more sound between them, Leon's eyes instantly returned to normal.
... What had he just done?
His eyes looked at the messy room and himself, who had just killed someone.
A door opened. Someone who had just entered the empty building observed the chaos that had just occurred there a few moments ago.
Randoff stepped forward, stepping over some bodies lying beneath.
Then he entered the darkest and farthest corner, a suitable place to hide. Randoff stood right behind Leon, who still held his locket.
He just stood there without saying anything.
"My mother always said that I should take care of myself and never resort to violence."
Leon held the necklace he wore and rubbed it gently.
"Since I killed a stray dog out of pity because she was so pitiful to me. My mother always said to control my emotions."
"Madam says that because she loves Young Master."
"She's like that because she doesn't want her child to become a monster like her husband!"
Randoff lowered his position.
"Young Master is not a monster, and Master loves his child and wife."
Leon didn't answer; his soul was still shaken by the act he had just committed, and he deeply regretted it.
"Madam won't be angry. She'll be proud because her child can protect himself."
Randoff's words, who had known him for several years, made Leon's eyes turn red instantly.
"Mother will hate me,"
"I've never seen Madam show a look of disgust and fear when looking at you. Lady loves you very much."
As tears fell from Leon's eyes, Randoff handed him a paper.
"Go home."
Leon looked at the paper and almost tore it. But Randoff held Leon's arm.
"If you don't go along, you will go to jail. Murder is a serious crime. If that happens... Master will not only be considered garbage, but also Young Master will lose his ordinary status."
Hearing that, Leon laughed. "After all the things you said earlier..."
"Sorry, I didn't intend to discuss this when Young Master was sad. But my intention coming here is to persuade Young Master to join and reunite with the family. Besides, I have to take care of this place as soon as possible."
Randoff once again handed a contract paper to Leon.
"You don't need to join the organization forever. Just a few years, then... Young Master will be free and completely detached from the organization. This is from Mr. Yan, your father. Please read it carefully."
Leon looked at the paper.
"I don't want to deal with that cruel organization again."
"You won't be bound to the organization forever,"
"Do you think I believe that?"
"Mr. Yan just wants you to help him manage the organization while he's away. You have to help him maintain the leadership throne he holds, as there seems to be a traitor. Besides... you can also take revenge on those who have disturbed Lady in a more deadly way than death."
Leon stood there silently, quickly reading the contents of the contract. A laugh came out of his lips. "What if I refuse?"
"Then I will make you faint and take you forcibly. That's what Mr. Yan said."
Leon sighed. "He's the worst father."
Leon closed the paper and handed it to Randoff after signing it.
"Before entering the organization, there are a few things you need to learn first. Perhaps, during this time, Young Master couldn't go to college."
Leon nodded. "It doesn't matter, besides, I lost my scholarship."
Leon then looked out and gazed at the results of his madness a while ago.
He remained silent for a long time, looking at the lifeless body there. There were too many fingerprints surrounding this place.
"Won't I still be caught?"
Randoff shook his head. "I can work very well. It's easy to cover up a murder case with a few scenarios."
"Don't you want to know?" Randoff offered.
Leon shook his head.
"Alright, let's go home. Do you want to pick up some things first?"
Leon held the locket and photo stored in his clothes. In this place, only these were precious to him.
"No. Let's go home now. I just need to uphold my father's name while he's away, right?"
"Exactly."
I don't understand what my father wants from me. But I can guess that the old man surely wants to make me a useful tool.
Whether I will be used as bait or just backup assistance. I don't know, and I don't care.
But there are a few things I want to do when becoming that man's tool.
Leon remembered those who had made his college life difficult.
People who always belittled him. And people who had betrayed him.
Leon didn't plan to be a good person who was easily stepped on from now on.
Sweat dripped from his temples. The cold air didn't bother him much. Randoff, who had just entered the room, gazed at Leon calmly. "Are you awake, Sir?" Leon, who just finished his morning run is currently squatting while sipping some water, glanced towards the door. "You should call me when you want to go out." Leon look at him "Do I need permission to leave?" Randoff shook his head. "No. You don't, Sir" He had been in this place for two days. For the past two days, Randoff hadn't had the chance to take him around because he was busy dealing with the mess I caused in the old building. So far, there was no news of missing persons or discovered corpses. Thinking about that night made me shudder; it felt like I wasn't myself. But let bygones be bygones. As Randoff said, he would take care of everything. And I knew he could do it. "Randoff, what about my father?" Randoff looked at his young master and answered. "Mr. Yan is still working. He won't come home until his work fi
"Mr. Yan is an extraordinary man. He can compete with his siblings and become a leader at a young age. If someone asks who is the greatest, I would answer that it is Mr. Yan Drago, the father of young master Leon." Leon is currently sitting at the dining table with his teacher, Gera, who is explaining in detail the lesson they will learn today: table manners. Gera raises his hand, and several servants come and prepare lunch for them. Today's class session is held during lunchtime. "Have you studied table manners?" Gera asks. Leon replies, "I've read about it, but... I'm still confused." A sigh is heard from Gera. "Well, that's okay, it's because you're learning for the first time. In the past, the master could practice it directly just by reading a book. I think because you're his son you will be the same. But… unfortunately." His voice whispers but is still audible to Leon. Gera smiles, again. "That's why I've prepared special utensils for beginners like you, so you can easily
"Are you hurt, young master?" Leon shook his head. "No, what just happened? Didn't you say that my presence here is a secret? So why was there suddenly an intruder trying to kill me?" At the moment, Leon is someone transparent and unknown to anyone. Besides, his presence was not announced. No one knows about him except those inside this mansion. "What does it mean if my presence has been exposed?" "Don't worry too much, young master." Not worried? My life almost ended just now. Randoff moves quickly. Even though Leon says he's fine, a doctor is brought in to thoroughly examine Leon's condition. The doctor bows. "Don't worry, young master. You are fine." As I mentioned before. "That's expected from Mr. Yan's son. Your reflexes are extraordinary. The person who just hurt you is quite professional, but you handled it well." I retrieve my clothes from beside the bed and put them on when the examination is finished. The doctor taking care of him is an old woman with gray hair. H
"Are you planning to go for a morning run today, Master Leon?" "No, not now," Leon replied. Counting the days, it had only been a week since he arrived at this place. Within that short time, he had narrowly escaped an attempt on his life and had just dismissed his teacher. Leon seldom ventured outside his quarters and spent most of his time in the study or attending classes. The only exception was his morning jog around the mansion's grounds. "I'll go check on the state of the house," Leon decided. Randoff nodded. "Very well, sir. I'm sure everyone will be delighted that you've paid them a visit." With his trademark smile, Randoff stepped back to prepare Leon for the walk, a mole visible on his hand as he opened the door. Leon couldn't afford to relax, not after what had happened. It was no longer just about his father but about himself. He should have known what to expect dealing with a mafia family. As his mother had warned, life would become more difficult when dealing with
Mr. Gera, what are you doing here?" "Young master... I sincerely apologize for my recklessness all this time. What Mr. Leon said is true. I have spoken inappropriately to you, who is my superior, and I am nothing more than someone who follows orders. I have no right, and I am not worthy to be in your presence. I have regarded you as an outsider who knows nothing. I should have been more self-aware. Whoever you are, wherever you live, you are still Mr. Yan's child, his only son, and someone I should respect and educate with utmost sincerity." Gera lowered his head. "Please forgive me, sir." Leon moved his fingers several times, remaining silent for a considerable time. On the other hand, Gera did not stop bowing. "People always say to give a second chance because they deserve it." Gera lifted his head, pleased that Leon forgave him. However, his smile faded when Leon spoke again. "But I am not one of those people." Leon walked closer, quite near to Gera. "One insult will remain
"Are you ready, Mr. Leon?" Gera waited for Leon, who was currently getting ready.After Randoff straightened his tie, Leon exited the room, eliciting smiles from some servants. Maxi, who happened to be assisting him, was smiling broadly while looking at his master wrapped in a perfectly fitted black suit."Sir, you look very handsome!" Maxi praised enthusiastically. Leon looked at the boy and gave a small smile. "Thank you, it's all thanks to this outfit.""No, you really look handsome! Even without the suit, sir, you look really cool," the boy praised again. Gera glanced at Randoff and nodded, signaling."Well then." Interrupting Maxi, who was still enthusiastically showering him with compliments, Randoff said, "We're leaving now, Mr. Leon." Leon walked following Randoff, with Gera by his side.Today, he and Gera were attending a party hosted by the Drago family. Gera had told him that this event would help Leon learn more about his family. Here, he would be introduced to some hig
"Alright, big brother!""But..." The two siblings being bullied looked at Baron. A sinister grin appeared on his face. "Isn't this amusing? Having two disabled kids as competitors for the Rombergh family. I don't understand why Father told me to be nice to this family."Baron exhaled smoke deliberately in the direction of the unfortunate siblings until they coughed. "Don't play for too long with them; come back inside," Baron said.The younger sibling of Baron just smiled, nodded, and then turned to the two kids in front of them with a smirk. "Kala, Kala! If you can refrain from screaming when I hit you later, I won't bother your little brother at school tomorrow!"This wasn't an ordinary children's game. Whoever that kid was, the way the people around him taught him was very wrong. Kala's younger sibling shook, restraining Kala from leaving. Kala just smiled faintly, ruffled the hair of his crying sibling, and stood up. It made the sibling of Baon laugh happily."Hehe, I'll try u
The man with a large build and a stern face currently stands in front of the podium, delivering a speech to the guests. He is someone who has taken numerous actions on behalf of the Drago family other than his own father. Or, someone who always sacrifices anything for his own interests. A smug smile on his face appears highly irritating at first glance. Perhaps it's my dislike for the Drago family, or maybe it's just intuition.Beside Mikeil stands a woman who seems to be his assisstant. On the other side, there is someone with a face somewhat resembling Baron. He must be the head of the Romberg family, and there is Baron standing next to the podium, waiting for them.Time continues to pass until I can't quite remember when. Gera then said to me, "Sir, after this, only a few people will remain inside. My relatively short stature does not allow me to stay here any longer."He said this as the event approached its conclusion. Oh, it's already over? I stretch my body, looking back at