Reborn As Villain's
Side Story 2: POV Filaret of Arcadia

"...... So, from today on you can call me Nii-san!? And to get closer I'll call you Fira, how about".

The words were very deep in my heart. This is the first time anyone in my life has ever wanted to see me as a brother.

No. gabe.

Think of me as a human.

I am the third daughter of the Pillos Family.

Ever since I was a kid I had no place in my family. Even though I was endowed with enormous magic energy. My family doesn't care about that at all

Originally, the Pillos family was a family of witches who had earned the title of Earl's nobleman.

But, ever since in the region that the Pillos family discovered such a bountiful iron mine, our family threw away its title as a witch and chose as a family that focused on business and politics.

Even so, I still want to become a witch and return the title of "witch" to our family. So, I said what I wanted to father and mother.

"Dad, Mother. I want to be a great wizard in the future".

My little one said my wish. But, the response of both my parents was completely beyond my expectations.

"Philaret..... Than you imagined such a thing. You better learn etiquette like your two sisters. So that you don't embarrass our family and so that you can marry a high-ranking noble. And raise the authority of our family".

"What your father said was true. After all, you have trouble controlling your magic energy, right? Forget about your dreams".

That's right, I still find it difficult to control my great magic power. And inevitably I have to follow my family's rules.

Then the day my training with my two sisters began.

Honestly, all that training was tough for me. I was required to be the perfect girl so that I could attract the attention of boys from high nobles for the sake of the family.

But, it was getting harder with the treatment I received from my two older sisters. They always beat me up whenever they get the chance.

Starting from pushing to falling, watering me with water, tearing my dolls, burning my textbooks, slapping me, putting nails in my shoes and much more.

I tried to report their actions to my father and mother. But, the two of them closed their ears and acted as if nothing had happened. Even the servants who witnessed the scene were silent.

Honestly, I don't know what reason my brothers always bully me, not to mention they also invite their friends to join me.

They laughed very satisfied when they saw me suffer.

Until finally there was one incident that made me suffer.

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That day I was having a party at our residence. Many nobles who became political partners and social partners mother who came.

They also brought their children to the party. My Mom, Dad and My Two Sisters enjoyed the party with their friends.

While I was just sitting alone down moody without anyone caring. Because my stomach suddenly hurt, I decided to go to the restroom.

When you are done and walk back to the party. I was intercepted by several people of which 2 were my two older sisters, Lisa and Bianca.

"Filaret, come with us for a minute".

"And you can't refuse it"..

"alright".

The powerless me could only follow what both my brothers and friends wanted even though I knew what their goals were.

And my shot was right.

They invited me just to bully me in front of their friends, and even they told the friends they brought to bully me and they gladly accepted.

(I am no longer strong. I want them to stop. Is it my fault for receiving such treatment? Wh why? Why?).

"STOP!!!!!!!!!!".

Without me realizing the magic power inside me overflowed out in the form of fire elements and injured Lisa Nee-san, Bianca Nee-san and with her friends. I even burned the garden with my magic.

The incident caught the attention of the guests, and they immediately ran over only to find their son injured and only I was okay.

Based on that alone, they knew that I was the culprit behind all of this.

"WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO MY SON?".

"BASIC MONSTERS".

"THAT'S HORRIBLE".

They told me like that, getting treatment like this made me no longer able to hold back my tears.

"No..... No. gabe.... I was not intentionally..... I didn't mean to hurt them..... I'm begging..... Don't blame me....".

I desperately tried to defend myself when given a look of disdain and hatred from those around me.

PLAQUE!!!

The sound of a slap landing on my cheek echoed. And the one who slapped me was none other than my own mother who looked at me with an expression full of hatred and disgust.

"That's enough of a reason, you monster..... How can I give birth to a child like you.... You're a complete disgrace to this family..... Today... I'll teach you a lesson in all this..... You human-skinned monster".

I looked down in fear when I saw my mother about to slap her towards me.

But, his slap somehow never reached me. Then I tried to look at my mother. And how surprised I was, when I saw someone holding my hand.

She was a long red-haired woman with dark blue eyes.

"That's enough.... I can't stand all this.... You could as a mother do something like this in front of everyone".

The woman very hard pushed my mother to the point of falling. Then he looked at me and bowed.

"Hey, what's your name?".

"My name is Filaret".

"Filaret, aye. What a good name. My name is Pavline van Arcadia. Hello, Fira-chan".

The woman introduced herself as Pavline van Arcadia. Wife of Hyoga van Arcadia the nobleman who ruled the region of Arcadia. He smiled gently as I answered his question.

Then he extended his hand towards me and started talking.

"Fira-chan's chat. Will you come with me. And be part of the Arcadia family?".

"Eh?".

I was surprised, my brain was empty. It took me a while to digest what Pavline-san just said. He invited me to be a part of the Arcadia family. Doesn't that mean she plans to adopt me as her daughter.

"Wait a minute, Pavline.... Don't make the decision to take him.... She is also my daughter and you must ask my and my husband's permission first".

"uh? What are you talking about, Miss Solaris? I don't need your permission or your husband's to take Filaret. After all, you don't treat this girl well and you and your two daughters always torture her, do you?".

The panicked mother could not answer Miss Pavline's words.

"And about this incident. I saw everything with my own eyes. Filaret was only trying to defend himself, he did not intend to hurt either his brother or these children. They were the ones who tortured Philaret so cruelly..... I never thought, what do you all teach your children?.... And if you call this girl a "Man-skinned monster". It is precisely you and these children that the "Man-skinned monster" itself".

Everyone was speechless and bowed in shame for not being able to reply to Miss Pavline's words. And I was so touched that this time there was someone who sincerely defended me in front of everyone.

"Well, Fira-chan. Let's get out of here. The air in this place is not good for your health".

Delicately, Miss Pavline clung to my hand and took me away leaving everyone who was staring at us with puzzled gazes.

Then at that very moment, Miss Pavline took me shopping for the things I needed, she said I could choose whatever I wanted.

And when I asked about my things in the Pillos residence. Miss Pavline said it didn't matter anymore and advised me to leave my things behind.

The next morning, on the train we started heading to Arcadia.

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"Oh yeah, Fira-cha. I almost forgot to tell you that I also have a son. His name is Dylan he's only 5 months older than you and he'll be your new brother, when I get there I'll introduce you to him, yeah".

On the way Miss Pavline told me that I would have a brother. I honestly don't know how I should behave in front of him.

In my little heart I was so scared. Remembering what my two sisters did to me. And there's a "possibility" that this Dylan would do the same.

Arriving at Zelda city station. The journey continues by horse-drawn carriage to the city of Linic, the seat of government of the Arcadia region.

It takes about 2 hours to travel.

We arrived at the Arcadia residence at night. As soon as the mansion door opened. Miss Pavline and I were greeted by several maids and a yellow-eyed black-haired man.

"Welcome, Pavline".

"Tumben you said hello when I came".

"Well, it's because you came from far away and brought in new members. As the head of the family it is my duty to welcome you".

The man greeted us with a cheerful smile. Seeing how Miss Pavline's response was unmistakable the man in front of her was Hyoga van Arcadia's husband and head of the Arcadia family.

Mr. Hyoga immediately glanced at me and began to introduce himself.

"My name is Hyoga van Arcadia. You must be Filaret, right? Pavline told me about you through Protas. From today on you are part of us and you can call me Dad".

"Ah yes I also almost forgot, Fira-chan from today you can also call me Mother".

I could only nod my head at their request for being so awkward.

"Honey, where's Dy-chan? I didn't see it?".

"Dylan yeah, he's on the balcony upstairs. Said he wanted to check the BMF report".

"He didn't pack that excuse for lying on the roof, did he?".

Miss-no, Mom squinted her eyes when she asked about what Dylan was doing.

"Just relax, he's actually on the balcony to check the report".

"Well then, let's go Fira-chan and greet my new brother".

My mother took me upstairs to introduce me to her son who was going to be my brother.

"Dylan!!! Are you on the balcony, son?".

"Ah, yes ma'am!? I'm right here".

I could hear his voice answering my mother's call

I see, I see it. She has the ragged jet black hair she inherited from Dad and the dark blue eyes she inherited from Mom.

"Dylan, today our family has a new member!? Come on, kid, please introduce yourself".

"Hou..... ".

I stepped forward and began to introduce myself while bowing my body with a slight tremble.

"Greetings,...... My name is Fi-Filaret van Pi-pillos. Mu-began today I.... A-will be part..... This family.... Mo-please help.... Mrs Dy-dylan".

"I-iya salam know, too".

He greeted me with a flat tone similar to his stiff facial expression as if he showed no interest whatsoever.

And my days of being part of the Arcadia family have finally begun.

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Next morning.

I who was still awkward decided to remain silent in the room that has been prepared for me.

Then there was a knock from outside the door as I stood staring at the view from the window.

"Filaret, are you inside? Is this me Dylan? I'm in, huh?".

"Ah, yes... Please enter".

I spontaneously allowed Mr. Dylan to go inside.

"Good morning, Filaret".

"Good morning too, Mr. Dylan".

"By the way, why don't you have breakfast with us".

"Sorry, Mr Dylan!? I'm still tired from yesterday's trip".

"Is that so!?.... Oh yeah, do you want to go around looking at this Mansion? Don't worry, let me guide you".

I tried to answer Mr. Dylan's questions as best I could so he wouldn't be offended. But, I don't know why Mr. Dylan took a deep breath. Then he spoke again.

"Who says you're a "passenger"?.... I never thought you were like that".

I gasped at once upon hearing Mr. Dylan's words.

".......Have you forgotten!? That from today on you are part of the Arcadia family!? Which means you and I are brothers!? And fellow brothers, we don't have to be considerate of each other!? Then even though we're the same age, but I'm 5 months older than you!? So, from today on you can call me Nii-san!? And to get closer I'll call you Fira, how about".

"Am I really allowed?"

My body trembled when I heard what he said. With a hint of doubt I asked again, and Mr. Dylan smiled even though his face remained flat as usual.

Mr. Dylan then suddenly stroked my head and spoke again.

"Not adulterated anymore...... But, you should call me that..... We are brothers now".

"Alright sir-no... Dylan Nii-san's".

Honestly I was very doubtful and scared when I started calling Mr. Dylan with Nii-san's call.

But it seems that Mr. Dylan is very happy to be called that way.

"Yosh, yeah,.... Since all your doubts are gone now, let me take you around the Mansion and introduce you to everyone who works here!? Go, Fira!?".

Immediately Sir-no. Nii-san immediately took my hand and invited me around and introduced everyone in the neighborhood of the mansion to me.

On one hand I felt that Nii-san's hand grip was warm and strong but not painful. Without me noticing I slowly started smiling. Because this is the first time anyone has ever really thought I existed.

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Starting that day.

We always spend time together like Brother and Sister.

Almost every day Nii-san helps me in my noble etiquette lessons, being a dance panther, practicing piano and violin and sometimes she teaches me how to control magic.

While I myself, often participate in some activities of Nii-san such as morning sports, sword training, training in hand-to-hand combat techniques, learning magic together, helping him in developing the BMF method.

In addition we have other activities such as walking in the city together, going fishing on the beach and others.

Why did I, a witch, decide to join Nii-san in sports? The answer is 2.

First, because Nii-san once said "a magician must have a strong physique so that when he runs out of magic energy, he can still fight enemies and protect himself even without magic".

Second, because I really want to be close to Nii-san. And I don't know why it feels like I don't want to be separated from her. Our closeness is getting closer every day.

Then a small incident made our togetherness disappear for a moment.

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Some day.

Nii-san invited me to go to a forest close to the city.

Well, the reason why Nii-san took me there was to see the results of my training and lessons in magic control.

"alright,... Well, Fira now please show me the results of your training".

"Please pay attention, huh!? Nii-san's".

I began to concentrate and gather all the magic energy into a ball form, the magic that mother practiced was light magic.

However, unfortunately the ball was unstable and eventually exploded.

"Yeah".

".... Fira, are you okay?".

Nii-san reached out and helped me to stand up.

"I'm fine, Nii-san!? Well, it looks like I failed again".

Looking at my sad face, Nii-san placed her left hand on my head and stroked it slowly.

".....Who said that it failed...... That's good, really".

"really?".

"... Ja,.....You just have to concentrate more and more and imagine the concept".

"That's so hard".

"I know that........ No need to rush!?.... Just relax!?..... After all, if you rush it will only interfere with concentration and mess with your mind.... Well, try to calm your mind, then try to control your magic energy with meditation as I teach".

"Alright, Nii-san sensei".

I immediately went back to meditating to control the magic energy.

It turned out that Nii-san's suggestion proved to be very effective considering that it was difficult for me to control my own magic energy.

".... Yosh, good Fira.... Keep it that way".

While I was meditating, Nii-san continued to watch me from the side. While continuing to give instructions.

"..... Well, now try to synchronize your magic energy with the magic energy from around you......However, do not forget to synchronize your magic energy with the magic energy of nature.... Don't block.... Let the energy in.... Stabilize...... And stay focused....".

Nii-san continued to give her directions and I continued to follow her.

The moment I focused my thoughts and magic energy. Suddenly the dark memories of me being tormented by both my brothers, my brand friends and my parents reappeared.

It made me sink deep into those bitter memories. I started to feel scared, cold sweat started to come out from all over my body.

The laughter of those who mocked me was slow the sea began to be heard and became clearer. While the frightened me could only curl up like a fetus in fear.

*Why are you doing this to me? Wh why?*.

*What's my fault? Why do you hate me so much*.

*Stop...... Stop that..... Nee-san's chat..... I'm begging.... Stop*.

"STAY AWAY FROM ME........!!!!!".

I continued to drown in the darkness and fear I felt. I don't know until when this is over.

In my little heart I wish someone had come to help me out of all this madness.

Then a light appeared, approached me and gave me a very warm embrace.

The hug felt so comfortable this was the first time I was hugged with such a hug.

Then I heard a voice coming from that figure of light that was hugging me.

".... Already Fira.... Be calm.... There I am.... You're gonna be fine..... I will definitely protect you..... Because you're my sister.....".

I feel so familiar with that voice. And somehow that voice made me very calm.

And when my gaze returned, I was surprised to see Nii-san hugging me tightly. I subconsciously called him.

".......Nii-san's".

Knowing I had regained consciousness, Nii-san immediately let go of her embrace and looked at my face.

".... Thankfully,.... Now you're calm...".

Wiping away my tears, but I was immediately shocked when I saw Nii-san's body full of stab wounds and burns.

"cw-san,.... You're.... Hurt pretty bad!?.... What the.... I've done".

"Hey, hey.... It wasn't your fault!? What matters.... Now..... You're doing fine".

Nii-san tried to win over the panicked me after seeing the wounds almost all over her body as a result of my actions that could not control my overflowing magic energy.

".... Well, because it's late afternoon..... Come.... We're... Pu's.... "

Unable to finish my words I was immediately shocked when I saw that Nii-san had fallen into a state of blood loss before my eyes.

"Nii-san is? Nii-san?...... DYLAN NII-SAAN!!!".

I frantically tried to wake the fainted Nii-san. Because Nii-san was unconscious. I painstakingly tried to carry Nii-san alone back to the Arcadia Mansion.

Lucky when I reached the gate the guards swiftly helped me and took Nii-san to the Mansion.

Arriving at the Mansion the team of doctors immediately treated Nii-san both by Medical means and by healing magic.

I decided to lock myself in my dark room. I constantly regretted what had happened to Nii-san

And I began to think that, what Dad, Mom and her two sisters said was true, that I was a human-skinned Monster.

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2 Days have passed.

And I kept shutting myself in the room. I continue to regret what I have done to Nii-san.

All this time, I was so happy to be with him, to know him and even he was happy to teach me anything I didn't know so patiently.

But, what I did even hurt people who have contributed a lot to me so far. And now imagining him hating me and getting away from me scares me so much.

Then a knock on the door sounded.

"Fira... You're inside... It's me your brother, Dylan".

Hearing Nii-san's voice from behind the door, I who dariitadi sat down crying while holding my knees raised my head and answered her.

"Yes, yeah,.... I'm inside".

".... Yosh, can you open the door!? ..... I'm so worried!?..... You haven't eaten in 2 days either".

"..... Sorry, but I can't!?.....You better stay away from me..... I don't want to hurt anyone else".

"uh? Fira, what are you talking about? Who did you hurt? Come on, open the door let me in".

"I SAID GO!!!".

I screamed loudly.

"PLEASE PLEASE!!! LEAVE ME ALONE!!!! I DON'T WANT TO HURT ANYONE ANYMORE!!!! I JUST WANT TO BE HAPPY!!!! BUT WHY CAN'T I WHILE OTHERS ARE HAPPY!!!! THEY CALLED ME "MONSTER"!!! I KEEP GOING AND KEEP TRYING TO DENY IT!!! BUT, NOW I REALIZE!!! THEY'RE RIGHT!!! MOM AND DAD ARE RIGHT!!! BIANCA NEE-SAN AND LISA NEE-SAN ARE RIGHT!!! I AM A HUMAN-SKINNED "MONSTER!!! I HURT THE PEOPLE AROUND ME!!! SO STAY AWAY FROM ME!!! I BEG YOU!!!!!....... I beg!?".

Sambli sobbed I let out all his complaints all this time. With this, I hope Nii-san gets away from me immediately so that I don't hurt her any further.

But, what happened was exactly the opposite.

"..... Fira....!? If you're behind the door now I suggest you shift".

Hearing Nii-san's warning, I who was behind the door immediately dodged.

"Impact"

Nii-san cast a magic spell that blew up my bedroom door. It made everyone and I surprised.

Without waiting any longer, Nii-san walked into the room and stood in front of me who was sitting in that.

Silence happened for a moment, then Nii-san started crouching to look at me then started hugging me tightly.

".... Nii-san is?".

The confused me started to ask Nii-san who immediately took off her embrace.

"Who said you were a monster?..... You never hurt anyone?..... Look, I'm okay now?..... You have great potential.... All you need to do is learn how to control it.... And if anyone calls you a "Monster".... I'll beat up that guy.... Even if they are your own parents..... Because that,.... Don't cry anymore, yeah".

I immediately flinched, and recalled the day I had just come to the Arcadia Mansion.

I had thought Nii-san was a cold and difficult figure to approach because she always had a flat expression.

But, it's all wrong.

It was precisely Nii-san who was the first to introduce herself and even constantly accompany me.

Not only that, Nii-san also took a lot of time to teach me various things that I did not know especially about magic.

Realizing that fact, then I started crying.

I don't cry because I'm sad. But because I just realized that there are some people out there who want to accept me for who I am.

Nii-san who saw me crying again smiled and hugged her while continuing to wait until she finished crying.

From then on, Nii-san became a very meaningful person in my life, as well as this family.