Reincarnated as the Lady Prodigy

Twenty-Nine

Unstoppable Force

JOZINE/ZAIRE LEVI'S POINT OF VIEW

So, if I place this here, would it look good? Nope.

How about here? Nah, still doesn't look good.

Here? Ugh, still no.

What am I gonna do?

"I'M BOREEEEED!!!!" I exclaimed painfully. My goodness! I know it was I who said that I was tired to death yesterday, out of worry because of that exaggerated expression, Elise, Eufema, and Blake decided to do all the work themselves. Without letting me move even a strand of my hair. I was told, no, threatened by them that I must stay still, sleep, eat and rest. Not once did they let me leave the room.

We are staying at the Hunters Association vacant rooms since Hera and the others are still uncomfortable in this new environment with unfamiliar people so Elise wants me to stay with them. Rest with them, while they're off to somewhere no one knows where.

I feel sad now that the three of them are growing up and keeping secrets from me? I can understand Blake since he's always mixed in the shadows all the time, blending well with the crowd, observing. But Elise who hates the crowded places and Elise who's extremely shy? Where in the world did those three go? At once?!

I'M BORED! I'M SO BORED I WANT TO TAKE A QUEST AND GO ON AN ADVENTURE!

Just kidding. I'd rather lay in bed.

Wait, isn't this what I wanted? So why the heck am I complaining?!

Right, right. I wanted this. This is my ideal life. Lazing around, chilling.

I should enjoy this. My body has been very active with all the fighting — unwanted ones, duties, and work that I had to do so it's just feeling a little stuffy for now. I'm sure this will pass.

Yeah...

Just lay in bed. Stare at your ceiling as if it holds the world's secret, enjoy the comfort of your pillow and blanket, appreciate the wooden room. Yeah, yeah. This is the life!

... NOT!!!!

My hands are itching, there is a voice in my head... Telling me... Telling me to use magic! To break someone's nose!

AHHHHH! I've become a battle maniac! What happened to me?! Oh my god! Oh my goooood!

{That is... just your boredom.}

Really? Which means I'm still sane, right? There's no way I've become a battle maniac, right Aya?!

{Well, I suppose if you can label that as sanity then... probably.}

I know! Yas!

{You're probably half-sane.}

My eyes widen. What?!

Ready to argue, I wanted to tell her something when a knock broke my concentration. I opened it to come face to face with a familiar face.

"Good afternoon, Lady Jozine. Mistress Felicia wishes to meet you right now. If you—"

"What for?" My forehead crease. Ugh, what wrong timing. Is this the result of wanting to get off the boredom? Would Felicia be my source of entertainment now? Sounds interesting but... still boring. Instead of amusement, I'm more likely to be annoyed to the point of insanity with them. I'd rather not.

The servant's eyes widen before she composed herself. "I ask of Lady Jozine to think this through and let me accompany you back to the mansion. Mistress Felicia has something urgent to tell you." Then she looked at me. She smiled, "it has some to do with the Second Mistress." It was a subtle yet mocking smile. I guess that's expected as Felicia's servants. They're capable people and also quick-witted, it's just that majority of them, if not all, possesses nasty attitude like their master. Maybe that's to be expected?

I want to argue but... "All right. Let me just get my things."

"Oh, my lady. How can I bother you? Please let me do that in your stead."

"No thanks. I don't like other people touching my things. Especially... strangers." I smiled at her and closed the door in her face.

Hello gurl, in ya'r face. To think she would act arrogantly in front of me. She must be belittling me in her eyes now that I've become talentless. It's not like I care but it's irritating that there are people who disregard others just because they can't do what the majority can. The arrogance that lady possesses only because she has a little authority and backing by someone powerful.

I really hate those types of people. You can be proud if you have something, of yours, too proud about. Being proud and being arrogant is an entirely different thing.

I just rolled my eyes and waved my hands to collect my things in the storage ring I always ring. It's an ordinary ring from Luxes. It's useful to disguise things taken from Luxes. It'd be weird if things keep popping out of the tattoo which serves as the entrance to Luxes.

Opening the door, I passed by the maid and talked to Odalf about Hera and the kids. He saw the lady dressed as a servant behind me with her head low and quickly understand the situation. With a nod of his head, he simply pats my shoulder and wished me good luck. Yeah, thanks Odalf, I needed that.

I gestured for the maid to follow me to leave. I left a note in the room for the others to know where I am. I'm confident they'll know what they're doing.

"WHAT?! What do you mean by marriage?!"

Felicia raised her eyebrows at me then sips her tea casually.

"It has been decided. You'll marry Duke Alerra. You've been betrothed to him since you were young."

"Bullshit." I hissed.

Her eyes glared at me before she sips her tea again. The f**k is she acting so calmly right now, oh wait, I'm the one being forced to marry someone I don't know here, I'm sure she's excited for the advantages she will gain by having me marry that unknown Duke.

What the hell. Like, what the actual heck?!

There's no way I'll marry — "You cannot decline, Jozine. It has been decided. Besides if we are to disobey, considering his position as a Duke our entire family will end up dead," then she smirked at me, "Or I could offer your mother-figure to die instead by telling the Duke it was who instigated you to rebel."

"You're..." I clenched my fist. This b***h. "Am I really your daughter?" I ask staring at her straight in the eyes.

When I thought that she will be at least surprised with that question, she simply chuckles, “what a silly question you are asking me, Jozine. Of course, you’re my daughter’— “

I fake a gasp, “I’m surprised. I thought only Clarence bears your genes because you two resemble each other quite a lot and you favor her the most.”

“Aww Jozine, are you perhaps feeling jealous?”

“Oh, no, of course not.” Like hell, I would. “I’d rather not resemble you, thank you very much.”

I caught a slight frown on her face but she was quick to replace it.

“Still, I won’t marry anyone. It’s my marriage, mother. Not yours, if you want, you can marry that Duke instead.” I argued.

“No. You can’t decline.”

“I told you— “

“— then shall I bring your little friends over along with your mother so I can persuade you, Jozine?”

My eyes turned to slits, “you’re threatening me? You really are despicable. How come I came from you?”

Instead of feeling bad or insulted, Felicia simply smiled. “You will come to thank me, Jozine. Now then, return to your room. You are not permitted to leave until I say so, disobey me and I’ll have your friends and that second mother of yours to Duke Alerra’s residence.”

Damn it. Just, damn it all! Damn you Felicia and your daughter, Clarence! May the two of you rot in all parts of hell!

How dare, just how dare that woman to decide my husband to be? My marriage?! What the hell. She’s… she doesn’t care about anything at all but herself! Is that what you call someone a mother?!

Something is wrong… something is really fishy about this.

“Aya,”

{I’m here. What can I help you with?}

“Well, can you search the entire mansion for Kate’s Bluerose?

{As you wish…} The golden scroll turned blank for more than ten seconds before letters started to appear again. {I am sorry. I did not find any traces of Kate Bluerose in the entire mansion or nearby places.}

“What?!” I exclaimed in our connection. Felicia, she lied to me! Is she planning on keeping me here for the sake of it? What the hell. how desperate is she?

Hah. I’m rather a little obedient lately, shall I include her and that Duke Alerra for my vengeance? Because it sure is irritating having someone dictate my life as if I can’t do it myself.

Well then, “Is everything ready, Aya?”

{All done. Your familiar awaits your orders.}

I smirked. Good. I guess we should get things started then?

Whoever tries to stop me, I will welcome them with open arms. If there is someone who can. Heh.