Became A Blind Villain
Big Rat.

Ashlyn sits down with the help of Duke Damien who pulls out a chair for her. Admittedly, Duke Damien's attitude has changed too much and Ashlyn can understand why Duke Damien is acting this way.

The reason is none other than impossible because he wants to improve his relationship with Ashlyn, as in the original story Duke Damien is willing to do whatever Aslyn asks to pay for his regret. However, it does not change Ashlyn's point of view, Ashlyn still does not like it because in the end this person still loves Arabella and Annabel more than Ashlyn.

Ashlyn could not believe it even though this person had already apologized to her, she would only take advantage of Duke Damien before leaving this cursed place.

Arabella who saw how attentive Duke Damien was to Ashlyn felt displeased, but what could she do other than squeeze her skirt.

"Good morning, Lady Ashlyn." Annabel first greeted Ashlyn with a smile on her face. "Did you sleep well last night? Last night before going to bed, I prayed that Lady Ashlyn would have a good dream. I am truly grateful that Lady Ashlyn will forgive the Crown Prince and Peter and the rest of the Kingdom. As I have always believed, Lady Ashlyn has a soft heart."

The girl was babbling too much and made Ashlyn who heard her feel nauseous, what with that attention-seeking sweet tone of voice. If you pray for someone what you need to say to the person, why do you say it in front of everyone ... do you want to be praised for kindly praying that Ashlyn had a beautiful dream, it was completely useless.

"Next time don't pray for me if you can only pray for me to have a good dream, it's like you're trying to curse me because I can't sleep at all." Ashlyn said indifferently which made Annabel feel uneasy while Arabella grew increasingly displeased.

"Ashlyn, Annabel was so kind as to pray for you to have a good dream ...."

"The dream is just a sleeping flower, it is completely useless in the real world. Beautiful in a dream is only an illusion that will disappear when you wake up, after all I am blind, what I expect from a beautiful dream, even if the dream is very beautiful, and I am blind, I can't see it in the real world. Stop wasting time." Ashlyn immediately cut in and did not at all think that those words would hurt Duke Damien's feelings.

Arabella would say again as Duke Damien waved his hand, hinting him to be silent while he looked at Ashlyn.

"What makes you unable to sleep? Are you sick?"

Ashlyn tapped on the table with her index finger and said, "Just can't sleep." He couldn't say that all night he tried to treat the severely injured Ashlan, at the Daren Lynx residence that knew Ashlan was here just him and Carolin, she said, and he made sure that Carolin would keep his mouth shut.

Ashlyn could not reveal the man's whereabouts while the Duke who heard the answer could say nothing more as his son Vincent came into the dining room.

Arabella who saw the arrival of her son immediately greeted her and Vincent politely greeted them with respect.

"Good morning, Your Highness Duke Damien and Duchess Arabella, Lady Ashlyn, Lady Annabel."

"My son quickly sat down and let's eat together, when else can we eat together if you go back to the Academy." Arabella excitedly pointed at the empty seat next to Annabel. Vincent sits next to Ashlyn without any leads, leaving him speechless.

In the past, on Ashlyn's side there was never anyone, every time they ate together, no one would sit by Ashlyn's side, she was always alone. So why would her son suddenly want to sit next to Ashlyn?

Vincent sat quietly next to Ashlyn, and the waiters began to serve food. As the servants were busy serving them, Vincent said, "Dad, I want to study with you like Ashlyn's sister."

These words surprised his family, especially Arabella.

"My son, what are you saying, if you study at home, what will people say about you. Your father is so busy, he doesn't have time to teach you! You'd be better off studying at the Academy."

While listening to Arabella chattering, Ashlyn could not help but smile and slightly shook her head. Ah, really this woman ....

"It's okay if Vincent wants to learn from me like Ashlyn. I don't mind at all and I always have time for my son, and don't mind what others say, it has absolutely no influence for our family."

Arabella blinked almost in disbelief. "But, my husband ., shouldn't you go back to the Wallor Mountains to eradicate demons and monsters. If you don't go, what they'll say about you, you'll lose ...."

Duke Damien stared at Arabella which made the woman stop talking. "Have I told you not to care what others say, do you understand what I'm saying?"

Arabella wrung her skirt and swallowed her saliva, only able to endure being annoyed and speechless, it seemed like what she was afraid of was really happening. Her husband is now on Ashlyn's side and will always protect Ashlyn, then what about Annabel?

Duke Damien held a knife and fork before saying, "At some point I've been going to war for a long time, let others take my place and see if they can work properly or not."

Arabella tries to argue. "But my husband, in the eyes of others you are a protector ...."

"I'd rather protect my family than know that the people I'm protecting are trying to take my daughter's life."

"Darling, it's just a misunderstanding, you don't have to take this seriously, they've apologized."

"They apologized after I pressed them, and stopped talking while we were at the dinner table. I don't want to talk about this anymore."

Arabella bit her lower lip when she heard this, was Duke trying to demean her because she was just a lowly woman? His hands clenched tightly until his knuckles turned white, he would probably explode from anger if he could. However, in the presence of this prodigious descendant of Daren Lynx, he could not do anything about it because he was like an ant trying to climb a mountain, it was completely useless!

However, lucky for her to have a daughter as good as Annabel, this girl was so noble and knew how to calm herself down. Annabel squeezes Arabella's hand and reveals a smile for her.

After that they eat quietly and Ashlyn goes along with Duke and Vincent to start their first day as soon as breakfast is done.

Annabel saw their departure where Duke took the hands of Ashlyn and Vincent who walked by Ashlyn's side, they were like a happy little family. Somehow Annabel started to feel this was unfair, she was also a member of their family, but why couldn't she walk hand in hand with them?

Arabella looked at Annabel's sad face and asked, "What are you thinking, baby?"

Annabel smiled gently and shook her head. "It's nothing, Mother. I was just thinking is it possible if I can also study together with them?"

Arabella furrowed her brows before patting Annabel on the shoulder. "My dear daughter, do you want Ashlyn's place when you see them?"

Annabel lowered her head and smiled gently, "How can I want Ashlyn's place, Mother. That place had always been his and I would never be seen in Duke's eyes even if I wanted to. I'll still be an outsider because I wasn't born in this family."

Arabella looked at Annabel's grieving face before staring at the backs of the three people who were now away.

"Don't worry Annabel, even from the beginning Ashlyn's place wasn't here. It is the bastard who must realize his place. I'll figure it out and let's see, until when Ashlyn, that bastard, can be so arrogant."

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Duke Damien took Ashlyn to the training ground of the knights in the back residence of the Daren Lynx Mansion with a worried heart. He felt unwilling and worried as he imagined his daughter raising a sword and learning to use a sword, this was simply not good and too dangerous. However, his daughter was eager to learn martial arts and he had already supported her, so what could Duke Damien do.

Luckily, it turns out Vincent also seems to make a good decision by dropping out of the Academy and studying at home. Duke Damien can pair them for practice together, although Vincent's abilities are already high, at least Vincent is Ashlyn's younger brother, this boy is unlikely to hurt Ashlyn.

Yes, for some reason since knowing that the soldiers had dared to brandish the sword at Ashlyn, Duke Damien also felt worried that his subordinates would do the same, too, he couldn't trust them completely.

In addition, Ashlyn had also lost her sight, this might be difficult to do. However, that happened when Duke Damien had already explained the basics of how to use the sword and let Ashlyn train with Vincent.

Ashlyn could actually fend off the attacks coming from Vincent!

"Your daughter has incredible hearing, Duke Damien. Even if he could not see, he could tell the direction of the opponent's attack. It reminds me of the knight Elgar, a legend from the west who is said to have defeated a giant white snake in the forest of death. Wasn't the knight Elgar also said to be a blind man."

The one who had Duke Damien speaking was the one in charge of the back residence, taking care of and recording the knights, Ramus.

The man was tall, had simple knotted long black hair.

Duke Damien stared at Ashlyn who looked like he was playing with a sword with Vincent. "Yes, he's an amazing kid, but I don't plan on getting him involved with dangerous things. Make sure the knights keep an eye on Ashlyn wherever she is."

Ramus smiled, "Yes, we did our best to look after her, and I almost forgot, it looks like Lady Ashlyn kept a rat in her room."

Duke Damien who heard it couldn't help but be surprised, "What do you mean?"

Ramus smiled, "Why don't you see it for yourself, it's a big rat that makes Lady Ashlyn can't sleep all night long."

On hearing this, Duke Damien recalled that Ashlyn seemed to say that she could not sleep last night. With this, Duke Damien stood up and told Ramus to show him where the rat was while he also told others to keep an eye on Ashlyn and Vincent.

Vincent is tasked with attacking Ashlyn with a wooden sword and even though it is a wooden sword, if Vincent uses his powers, he can make Ashlyn seriously injured, even losing her life. However, this was his elder sister, how could he have the intention to injure let alone kill her.

Vincent only pretends to attack in order to train Ashlyn to fend off the attacks that come at him. However, Vincent did not expect that even though his older sister could not see, he could still fend off his attack and know where the attack came from.

Her sister is truly amazing!

Meanwhile, Duke Damien was already standing inside Ashlyn's room and staring at Edmund who was currently kneeling in front of him.

Duke Damien stared intently at Edmund and noticed how this man looked, very pitiful, but what was this young man doing inside his daughter's room, even sleeping on his daughter's bed!

"Tell me, who are you and what are you doing in my daughter's room?" Duke Damien said coldly.

Edmund held onto his aching chest, his face already deathly pale, but within his soul was blazing with rage. The wicked girl helped him, ha. .. what he thought, of course it was just nonsense, in the end the evil girl would make him die at the hands of the Duke and make it as dog food.

He should have killed Ashlyn when he had the chance!

Goddamnit!