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Kapitel 2: The Origin of Hatred

"Is this Stoneton?" 

Rain Vickery stood at the entrance of the small town, his eyes scrutinizing the blurred signpost beside him.

Then he shifted to the desolate farmlands surrounding the town and the scattered, uneven houses within. 

Disdain was evident in his gaze. 

Such a town seemed fit only for slaves.

He waited at the town's entrance for a long while, yet no one came to greet him.

"Basilo, go see what's happening," Rain ordered, unable to suppress his anger. 

As the esteemed second prince of Lionara, he was accustomed to warm welcomes wherever he went. 

The lords of cities and territories would throw lavish banquets in his honor, inviting beautiful ladies to reflect his esteemed status.

But that wretch Leo, how dare he show such disregard!

Basilo, the captain of the prince's guard, aware of Rain's ire, nodded and headed towards the town. 

Just as he entered, he saw two people approaching.

Leo Vickery and Lilith.

Lilith was now dressed in a gorgeous outfit. 

She wore a snow-white, wide-shouldered gown that revealed her fair, tender shoulders, a pearl necklace graced her neck, shining with a milky glow.

And her golden hair was styled into an elegant bun, giving her the appearance of a distinguished noble lady.

Leo Vickery, on the other hand, was much more casual. 

Dressed in simple clothes, he nonchalantly walked, holding Lilith's hand, blatantly ignoring Basilo.

Reaching the entrance of the town, Leo Vickery casually wrapped his arm around Lilith's slender waist. 

She shivered, not daring to resist or meet the eyes of Rain Vickery, who stood at the entrance.

"My dear brother, you've finally arrived," Leo said with a smile. 

"I must say, you have good taste. Lilith is quite adept at serving. Most importantly, she's beautiful and has a pleasant personality, like a gentle little lamb, ready to be caressed at will."

Leo's words were met with Rain Vickery's visibly reddening face, a clear sign of his mounting fury.

However, the animosity between the two brothers ran deeper than mere words. 

Leo Vickery's mother was a commoner in the kingdom. 

King Vickery III, during an excursion, laid eyes on her and, using his power, forcibly took her. 

After giving birth to Leo, she was neglected and soon passed away, leaving a lasting resentment in Leo against King Vickery III.

Rain Vickery's background was different. 

His mother was a noble lady from the royal city, prestigious and wealthy. 

Throughout their childhood, Rain often ridiculed Leo for his humble origins and even mocked his mother. 

The seeds of hatred were sown then, and under Rain's deliberate provocations, Leo's temperament soured, leading to numerous scandals and ultimately his exile to this remote town.

Compared to the dignity of a prince, being the lord of a small town was indeed an exile. 

Yet, for all his actions, Leo Vickery had no regrets. 

In fact, he felt a vague sense of pleasure, like snatching Lilith from Rain's grasp.

Lilith's father was a notorious gambler in the royal city who, in a rigged game orchestrated by Rain Vickery, accumulated a massive debt. 

Rain's target was Lilith.

Thus, upon hearing this news, Leo Vickery intercepted the plan midway. 

In a bid to exact revenge on Rain, he threatened Lilith's father to sell her to him as a slave. 

He even flaunted this in front of Rain, much like now.

The woman you desire is now merely my slave!

Such humiliation was unbearable for anyone, especially for Rain Vickery.

"You bastard, shut your mouth!" Rain Vickery, consumed by rage, drew the sword from his waist and lunged at Leo Vickery's heart. 

If the thrust found its mark, death would be Leo's only fate.

"Don't!" Lilith cried out instinctively.

Leo, somewhat surprised by Lilith's concern for him, paid little mind to the sword thrusting towards him. 

He quickly made his wish for the day.

"I wish to lose half my strength," he thought, "Targeting Rain Vickery for the double effect of the wish."

To the astonishment of those present, as soon as Rain drew his sword, he collapsed to the ground in a knight's fealty pose.

"My dear brother, what are you doing?" Leo asked, feigning ignorance.

Under the spell of the wish, he had lost half of his strength.

And Rain, receiving double the effect, had lost all of his, even the strength to stand up. 

However, this state would only last for a day.

"What have you done to me!" Rain Vickery exclaimed in terror, his mind racing to the rumors of curse magic. 

But how could this be possible! 

Hadn't Rain himself nullified Leo's magic talent?

Yes, Leo had magic talent, a fact both Rain and the present Leo were aware of. 

As a child, Rain had used a special potion to sabotage Leo's talent, rendering him a prince deemed utterly devoid of magical aptitude in everyone's eyes.

Of course, Rain himself had no magic talent either. 

Since the establishment of Lionara by Vickery the First, the direct royal lineage had only possessed knight talent. 

While knights had their strengths, their power was limited compared to the vast capabilities of magi, who could wield powerful magic and wreak significant destruction. 

Thus, a royal member manifesting magic talent was almost guaranteed succession to the throne.

This was the root of Rain's hatred towards Leo.

The current Leo Vickery understood this and had no intention of treating Rain kindly. 

His magic talent hadn't disappeared; it had transformed under the influence of the special potion into the rare hell magic. 

This was a key factor in Leo's survival in his past life and his eventual allegiance under the Demon King.

"Basilo, come and help your master!" Leo didn't respond to Rain's accusation but instead called out to Basilo, the captain of the guard. 

He then added, "Also, if you wish to enter the town and rest, each person must pay one hundred gold coins."

"Otherwise, you might as well camp outside the town."

"I forgot to mention, this area is known for jackalfolk sightings."

Leo spoke with a smirk, utterly disregarding Rain's fury.

Supporting Lilith's slender and soft waist, Leo entered the town, leaving behind an enraged Rain Vickery and his bewildered guard.

"Prince Rain, what should we do...?" Basilo asked cautiously, helping Rain to his feet.

Gritting his teeth, Rain commanded, "Set up camp outside the town!"

...

Inside the town, Leo's hand remained on Lilith's waist. 

He had no choice. 

Losing half his strength was an unpleasant sensation, and at that moment, Leo was no more than an ordinary man.

He had never undergone knight training and lacking robust physical conditioning. 

He needed Lilith's support.

Lilith sensed his weakness. 

Perhaps this was an opportunity. 

Yet, she ultimately took no action.

The town was nearly deserted, save for the routine patrol of soldiers. 

Leo was well aware of the situation. 

After he became the ruler of the town, many residents had fled overnight, leaving only a handful of original inhabitants in what was once a bustling community of over a hundred. 

Most of those who remained were elderly, unwilling or unable to move.

Among them was old Neil, who had crafted Lilith's gorgeous dress. 

He possessed masterful tailoring skills and worked with remarkable speed. 

But that wasn't his true significance.

Old Neil's true identity was -a dark wizard!

Leo had no intention of exposing Neil just yet. 

He needed to firmly control Stoneton and expand its power to venture again into the Infernal Marsh in search of opportunities related to hell magic. 

A dark wizard, being an anomaly among magi, could bring turmoil if revealed.

With Lilith's assistance, Leo returned to his bedroom. 

After gently placing him in a chair, Lilith made to leave, but Leo caught her hand and instructed, 

"Lilith, go to my study and bring me the Knight Training Tome. It's in the corner of the bookshelf."


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Kapitel 3: The Lionara Knight Training Tome

The Knight Training Tome, as the name suggests, is a guide to the practices necessary to become a knight. 

The tome Leo asked Lilith to retrieve is a special one, passed down through the Lionara royal lineage and improved upon by many great knights. 

Known as the Lionara Knight Training Tome, it is famed for its superior and accelerated training methods.

In this world, safety is not a guarantee. 

While humans occupy most of the world, they do not rule it entirely. 

Places like the Infernal Marsh, rumored to be inhabited by demons in its deepest parts, are a testament to this. 

These demons, varied in form and brutally savage, are said to relish in consuming humans.

Then there's the Dragon Lair, beyond the mountain ranges in the northernmost part of the kingdom. 

Countless dragons reside there, each wielding potent magic and possessing strength far beyond that of ordinary beings. 

Mature dragons are even capable of destroying entire kingdoms.

Other mysterious realms include the Moon Lake and the Star Spirit Sea, inhabited by unknown races and considered forbidden territories for humans.

Compared to these inherently gifted races, humans have their own advantage — intelligence. 

Throughout their vast history, many geniuses have emerged among humans. 

Observing the stars, comprehending the mysteries of nature, studying the differences between various creatures, they eventually formulated two major systems of cultivation.

The first is that of the magus. 

Becoming a magus requires an innate talent for magical practice, utilizing the abundant magical energy of the world to cast spells, synonymous with power.

The second is that of the knight.

For those without magic talent, becoming a knight is the only option. 

The journey to knighthood, though influenced by natural aptitude, hinges largely on rigorous training. 

Persistence invariably leads to notable progress. 

To become a knight of extraordinary strength requires immense time and financial investment, a rarity since the establishment of Lionara.

In Leo's bedroom, upon hearing his command, Lilith, though puzzled, retrieved the book. 

Moments later, she returned, placing the dust-covered tome before Leo. 

He instructed again, "Open it and read the contents for me."

In both his past and present life, Leo had never practiced the Knight Training Tome. 

In his previous life, after encountering hell magic and driven by his own madness, Leo abandoned his human form, transforming into a Hell Lord's body. 

Such a formidable physique, rare even in the hellish realms, was second only to the Demon King.

In this life, however, Leo did not plan to take the same path. 

Although the human body lacked the raw power of a Hell Lord's, its potential for growth was significant.

Yet, Lilith hesitated.

The Knight Training Tome was exceedingly precious. 

Despite his brutal and outrageous behavior, Leo Vickery's status as the third prince of Lionara granted him access to this tome. 

But for her, a mere slave, it was unthinkable.

"I cannot look through it, Your Highness," Lilith refused.

Leo smiled and issued another command: "Lilith, this is an order. And from today, not only will I practice the Knight Training Tome, but you will as well."

This left Lilith stunned. 

She was to practice too? 

This wasn't just any tome, but the highly coveted Lionara Knight Training Tome, exclusive to the royal family. 

And now, the prince was extending this privilege to her, a gesture that threw her into confusion.

Though she had resented Leo for forcing her father to sell her to him as a slave, her time with him had made her question the rumors of his cruelty. 

He seemed more like someone reacting to a lack of affection.

But Leo's next words shattered any illusions she might have had, fueling her anger anew.

"Lilith, you must train well. I've heard in the royal city that the taste of a female knight is quite delightful."

He spoke with a laugh, his eyes brazenly scanning her form.

Lilith clenched her fists in anger, sighing inwardly before unclenching and opening the dust-covered Lionara Knight Training Tome. 

She read aloud, memorizing the contents for herself.

"One day, I will repay you for this humiliation," she vowed silently.

A flicker of triumph passed through Leo's eyes; this was precisely the effect he desired. 

He planned to test more wishes on Lilith. 

After all, an enemy who was also his own and incapable of resistance was a rarity, making her an excellent subject for experimentation.

The Lionara Knight Training Tome detailed numerous practices and precautions for training from an apprentice knight to a high-ranking knight. 

By the time Lilith finished reading, an hour had passed, and Leo was already snoring.

"Your Highness..." Lilith called softly, waking Leo up.

"Finished?" he asked.

Lilith nodded, then couldn't help but advise, "Your Highness, if you're to undertake knight training, it's best to maintain a good daily routine. "

"And knight training consumes a lot of resources. Considering Stoneton is your only source of income, about Prince Rain..."

She didn't finish her sentence, but Leo understood the implication. 

He pulled the maid into his embrace, whispering in her ear, "Lilith, do you think I'm wrong?"

"Everyone praises Rain as a wise and capable man."

"If he ascends to the throne, Lionara will become even stronger."

"Do you believe that too, Lilith?"

Lilith, unsure how to respond, could only deny, "Your Highness, I don't."

Leo's hand caressed Lilith's smooth cheek, turning her face towards him. 

With a nonchalant tone, he said, "Lilith, face your true feelings. I know you've always had a soft spot for Rain. But you must understand, you are now just my slave, my possession!"

"Watch, and you will see Rain's agony. His screams will awaken you in the depths of the night, his soul enduring endless torment..."

Leo's words made Lilith tremble. 

In this moment, she truly saw the madness hidden deep within Leo's heart. 

He was a devil!

"Your Highness, I don't understand why you are doing this?" Lilith asked, suppressing her fear.

"Why?" Leo replied softly, laughing, pressing her against the table. 

Their eyes were merely a finger's width apart. 

He could clearly see the panic, anger, and grievance in Lilith's eyes. 

Oh, what a pitiful little lamb. 

Releasing Lilith, he pulled her up and said, "Because I enjoy it."

"Lilith, how about we make a bet?" Leo continued.

Still recovering from her shock, Lilith asked reflexively, "What bet?"

"Rain, in his anger, drew his sword against me but failed, even kneeling before me. Given his character, he will surely be furious and seek revenge by all means. Of course, you play a part in this."

"However, I am certain that tomorrow he will enter the town very politely, even paying a hefty sum of gold coins."

Leo was utterly confident.

Lilith was skeptical. 

Having encountered Rain several times since becoming Leo's maid, she was acutely aware of the deep hatred between Rain and Leo. 

It was an irreconcilable enmity, unlikely to lead to a cordial conversation.

The most important aspect was the wager Leo offered, something she couldn't refuse.

"If you win, I promise you your freedom."

That was Leo's stake.

Lilith agreed, asking with a hint of worry, "And what is my stake in this bet?"

Leo chuckled, whispering a few words into Lilith's ear. 

After he spoke, Lilith's face turned a deep shade of red, resembling a ripe apple. 

Overcome with embarrassment, she quickly fled from Leo's bedroom.

"Such easy prey, but if it were Anna, perhaps I'd be the one played," Leo murmured, reminiscing about a person from his past life. 

Then, as if struck by a thought, he mused aloud, "Anna is trapped somewhere now, isn't she? If I could find her early, maybe I could capture some of her less flattering moments..."

However, this was just a fleeting thought; Leo hadn't formed a concrete plan yet. 

His gaze returned to the open Knight Training Tome. 

Now was the time to test a theory he had in mind.


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