The villain's side of the novel



-----Rosen city

In a fancy restaurant, Fray sat at a luxurious wooden table. Opposite him were two children in dirty clothes who were binge eating.

"It's hard to believe they'll become enemies in the future," Fray thought as he looked at the two children eating happily. He even noticed their eyes getting wet when they tasted the food.

In the novel, the two siblings, Eris and Ryan, played significant roles. Eris was a member of the esteemed Shield Union and a close friend of the hero Luke. Unfortunately, their intertwined destiny took a tragic turn, as Ryan would later grow up to become a villain. The storyline depicted Eris being forced to confront her brother and ultimately having to take his life to halt his nefarious deeds. It was undoubtedly one of the most heart-wrenching tales within the novel.

Eris and Ryan's journey began as slaves, enduring a life of hardship until the fateful intervention of the hero Luke and the Shield Union. The act of rescue should have marked the turning point for their fortunes, but circumstances led them to the harsh reality of life on the streets. This unfortunate twist deepened Ryan's resentment toward the Shield Union, as he believed the life of a slave was preferable to the uncertainty and struggle of homelessness. His bitterness towards the organization grew exponentially after he was compelled to kill a menacing man who attempted to violate his sister.

The complexities of their lives and the emotional weight of their experiences laid the foundation for the tragic path they would tread. The novel explored the profound dilemma faced by Eris, torn between her loyalty to the Shield Union and the responsibility she bore to protect others from her brother's malevolence. Their intertwined destinies would ultimately bring them to a climactic confrontation, that was the siblings' destiny. 

Due to the hunger, the children suffered from, they indulged themselves in eating as soon as they had the opportunity. Now that they were finished, they finally remembered what the man sitting in front of them had done, and their expressions became wary as they looked at Fray. Then, Ryan, the older brother, said, "Sir, thank you for giving us food, but why are you doing this for us?"

"Because I want to hire you," Fray said briefly.

"Hire us? But sir, we're just tramps. We haven't had any training in any field," Ryan replied.

"Yes, but you have talent, and I am sure you will become very strong in the future," said Fray.

Fray's motivation for saving the two siblings stemmed from his desire to recruit Ryan. The novel revealed Ryan's exceptional abilities, including his proficiency in utilizing a third-rate law. This indicated that Ryan possessed a high-level soul and remarkable talent, allowing him to harness the law at a young age. Ryan's strong personality further intrigued Fray, leading him to believe that Ryan had the potential to form a contract with a powerful spirit.

With this knowledge in mind, Fray made a deliberate decision to halt his journey to Iskar and focus on recruiting Ryan in the current city. Recognizing Ryan's extraordinary potential, Fray saw an opportunity to add a valuable asset to his team before proceeding further.

After hearing Fray's words, the two siblings discussed in a low voice. They did not know that Fray could hear them even when they lowered their voices. From their conversation, he found out that they were still skeptical, especially Eris, who didn't like Fray at all. However, Fray didn't care because he knew Ryan's character well. He had already decided to recruit Ryan after hearing the word "strong" from Fray's mouth.

After the children finished their discussion, Ryan said, "Alright, but we have conditions."

"Okay, go ahead," Fray replied.

"First, we want three meals a day, our own room, and the most important thing is that I want to practice martial arts," Ryan said with a serious expression.

"Okay," said Fray, not surprised by Ryan's innocent requests. For these two children, three meals a day were a blessing.

"Okay, I agree. My name is Ryan, and this is my sister Eris. Can you tell us your name?" Ryan asked.

"I can't tell you my name now. Call me 'master' from now on," said Fray.

After Fray and the children finished their meal, they proceeded to a hotel to spend the night. The following morning, Fray purchased new clothes for the children and arranged for them to travel in a cart towards the city of Iskar. Since they lacked training in riding flying horses, the cart was their only viable means of transportation. Fray, on the other hand, continued his journey to Parada Palace without making any further stops.

After an additional day of travel, Fray finally arrived at Parada Palace. As expected, the family members greeted him, but their reception held no significance to him. With Montaser by his side, Fray entered the palace. He had already sent a letter to Montaser, informing him of the recent events, thereby eliminating the need for explanations regarding the absence of the others.

"Please bring me a report detailing the events that transpired during my absence," Fray requested as soon as he settled in his office, showing no intention of taking a break.

Montaser, well acquainted with Fray's persistent nature, reluctantly handed over a file placed on the table, saying, "Here is the report, sir."

Despite Montaser's personal desire for Fray to take some rest and recover from the distressing experience, he understood that Fray would adhere solely to his own judgment, disregarding any counsel provided by others, including Montaser himself.

"Very well, Montaser. Thank you," Fray acknowledged, picking up the file.

Having perused the report, Fray was pleased to discover that the organic fertilizer had surpassed his expectations. Agricultural productivity had experienced a significant improvement, indicating that Iskar City would soon be capable of fulfilling its food requirements. Furthermore, word about the organic fertilizer had spread to other cities, generating a demand for substantial quantities. In addition to this positive development, the tasks assigned to the council members were nearing completion, and Montaser's assigned responsibilities were progressing exceptionally well. With everything falling into place, Fray was prepared to proceed with his plans.

"Excellent work, Montaser," Fray commended, expressing his approval after reviewing the report.

Montaser replied with gratitude, saying, "Thank you, sir."

"are Rin and the others present in the palace ?" Fray inquired.

"Yes, sir. They are all here," Montaser confirmed.

"Summon them all," commanded Fray