Reborn As Villain's
Chapter 20: New Will and Departure.

Next day.

At work, Hyoga is currently sitting on his desk chair and Dylan is standing facing him by holding both hands.

From the facial expressions both of them were seen that each of them sent sharp and serious gazes.

"Can you, repeat what you said yesterday?".

"You and Fira will enter the Estonian Academy spring in the Capital tomorrow".

"I REALLY HATE THIS IDEA!!!".

Hearing Dylan's resolute answer, he refused to go to school. Making Hyoga can only hold his head like holding back a headache.

"Dad knows. Even without school.... You're already considered a genius.... I admit it..... And it's not that I didn't know that you didn't actually like meeting noble children from other houses".

(That's not the reason. More precisely, I just want to avoid meeting with Reiner and his Harem candidates. So that I don't get dragged into any problems caused by them later).

"Only, this one is very difficult to avoid or reject".

"uh? What do you mean, Dad?".

Dylan muttered to himself, confused at his father's words. Without waiting any longer, Hyoga immediately handed over a letter stamped with the symbol of the Kingdom.

Receiving it, Dylan immediately opened and read the contents. Finished reading, Dylan grew increasingly confused and questioned the meaning of the letter.

"Dad what the fuck?.... How can I get a letter of recommendation from His Majesty directly..... We've never met, so how could he do this?".

Dylan who was confused immediately asked his father about the recommendation letter. And Hyoga immediately answered his son's uneasiness.

"Dad knows what you're thinking.... But, there was a possibility that this recommendation letter was actually a direct request from Princess Ritzia".

"uh? The ritzia? Why would he do something that doesn't work for a kayak gini?".

"Well, he might be interested in you at Ball's party".

Dylan who was still confused, asked Hyoga again.

"uh? What the fuck? Why did the King grant the Ritzia's wish?".

"Although not visible from the outside.... In fact, His Holiness Conrad was very fond of Princess Ritzia compared to Princess Vanessa.... Well, it's all inseparable with the strain of the relationship between the first King and Queen..... Well, it's only natural that His Majesty would do this".

"Sorry Dad, I don't care about the current tenuous relationship between the first King and Queen".

Hyoga smiled at Dylan's spontaneous chuckle.

"You're right, it's none of our business..... Ah, I forgot..... You're also likely to go to school with both.... In fact, Vanessa's daughter sent a letter that read.... [I hope we can work together and contribute to building this Kingdom]..... Which means "Let's be friends" like that".

"Shy".

(Well, what girl is trying? Hobby disrupts people's lives).

Hyoga suddenly smiled and opened his mouth again.

"Starting here is my opinion as a man, Dad. Maybe this sounds selfish.... But, as your parents..... I want you to see the world more.... Dylan you're strong, and I admit that.... In fact, you would gladly devote yourself to taking care of the Arcadia region and be ready to protect all its inhabitants.... But, I also want you to meet some great people out there and learn a lot from them.... I want you to inspire and inspire people.... There is no time but this moment".

Hearing Hyoga's enormous expectations for him. It made Dylan speechless again.

Somehow the words brought back the memory of his father in his previous life who also said the same thing.

(Jude, yare.... If you've been given this much hope.... I can't back off anymore).

"If I refuse it outright... You're gonna get in trouble, right?".

"Yes, that's".

Getting an answer, Dylan let out a long breath and started scratching his back head and spoke.

"All right, I get it.... I'm gonna go".

"I'm sorry".

Dylan decided to accept the offer, and Hyoga immediately apologized as he knew, unlike the enthusiastic Filaret. Dylan seemed to mind.

"Oh, I almost forgot.... Dylan chose one of the servants in this mansion like Fira did, so you could focus on learning".

"uh? A waiter? You mean a manager, right? Make what? I can take care of myself".

"Living alone in a foreign place is very difficult".

"Whoever is alone I'll go with Fira".

"But, Fira is your sister not your servant.... Fira only chose Tina to be a servant while studying in Estonia..... So, you should have been too".

"Heeeeee......".

Dylan who knew that fact, could only show a shocked expression. Then he began to think hard to determine who the servant he should choose to accompany him was.

After a while, Dylan finally decided on one name, which Dylan himself was reluctant to point to.

"If so, I'll choose Sonia..... After all, since long ago he sometimes takes care of my needs.... Even if I can do it myself".

Hyoga was silent for a moment after hearing Dylan choose Sonia as his servant while studying at the Estonian Academy.

"Well, if that's what you want........ Even if you and Fira have plenty of time, it's best to use that to prepare for everything you need while there".

By this.

Dylan who had been all his might not to meet the Hero Reiner and his Harem members. I don't want to have to meet and be involved with them.

But, one thing is certain. When the two meet the events that should match the scenario on the game will change very drastically.

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On the roof of the Arcadia mansion at night.

Dylan was sleeping while staring and enjoying the beautiful star-studded night sky alone.

Although it seemed to be staring at the sky, in fact Dylan's mind was breezy, thinking about him and Filaret who had to go to the Academy of Estonian nobles in the Capital Algrand.

(I'll go to the Estonian Academy in the spring with Filaret..... To be honest, I was too lazy to meet Reiner and his harems...... Plus, there's a chance that I'll deal with him.... I could have escaped there..... But, later, my father and mother will be affected by my actions)

Dylan slowly got up from his sleeping position and sat down cross-legged. Then he started scratching his back head while complaining.

"Is there no other solution, anyway?"

"If you don't want to go..... Don't just go, sir".

Dylan immediately looked back to find Sonia who was already standing there.

"Sonia".

"The "recommendation of His Holiness Conrad is very heavy in value.... But, the most important thing was the wish of Mr. Dylan..... If there is any doubt in your heart. You don't have to do it and stay here".

Dylan exhaled after hearing Sonia's worried-looking words.

"I'm glad you said your opinion, Sonia..... But the thing is, it's a matter of recommendation from His Highness Conrad directly and even the Ritzia was involved..... If I refuse, Mom and Dad will get into trouble..... How could I let that happen".

Sonia was only speechless while listening to Dylan's words, but her facial expression turned completely dark.

"If Dylan won't... You don't have to do it.... But, if they still force...... Then......".

Sonia nodded her face which was and showed her two eyes that were burning green and turning into a clock-like, all the while continuing to give off a powerful killing aura.

"....... For the Kingdom to force Dylan to do what Dylan doesn't want..... I can remove it from this world".

"Sony......".

Dylan was surprised by Sonia's dangerous statement.

"...... Thank you for worrying about me, Sonia. But, you don't have to joke around like that, it's dangerous if anyone hears".

"I'm not kidding at all".

Sonia stated that she was serious about her words. Then, Dylan stood up and looked at the night sky and spoke.

Sonia immediately gasped at Dylan's words which were now starting to touch her chest.

"I...... Afraid of my own strength..... I thought with great strength there must be a fair pay..... I-i know.... I've been running away from reality for too long.... Unknowingly, there are people out there, who look at me with a confident view.... And I wish I could be an amazing person..... So that I can achieve hope and protect what they cannot protect or achieve".

(It is true that all of my actions are only to avoid Death Flag.... But, this is my destiny. I can't keep running.... I'll change it, whatever the risk).

"Also.... I want to protect the place where my family and my precious people are".

Dylan immediately looked towards Sonia with a determined look.

"I will go and meet other strong people. And from them I will learn many things. Then with that experience, I will become strong enough to protect what is precious to me and change my destiny".

Sonia was silent at the sight of the strong determination Dylan showed.

"Well.... I'm talking so, but I'm actually a little anxious, too. It's kind of weird that people like me talk like that.... But, I was relieved that Sonia said so..... I figured..... I could do something cooler".

"Dylan".

"Therefore don't worry. I'm 14 years old".

"Dylan".

"I'm not a kid anymore and this is just going to the Academy".

"Dylan, Dylan".

"Yes my.... Yes, yes I deng--".

Dylan came to a halt when he saw Sonia looking at him with a warm look. Then suddenly Sonia ran and hugged Dylan.

Dylan who was shocked because of the sudden action of Sonia who was hugging him could only fall silent.

"So-sonia?".

There was no answer for a moment, only then did Sonia start talking.

"Whatever you say in front of me. You're still a kid".

"Let's.... Yeah, really".

"But don't worry. Because whatever happens... I'll definitely protect you".

For some reason Dylan smiled after hearing Sonia's words. Then Dylan also returned Sonia's embrace to his surprise.

"Good... Sonja.... I'm relieved now".

Although the night breeze was very cold, but Sonia's warm embrace made Dylan happy and calm.

Now, Dylan had no intention of dodging the impending Death Flag. But, he intended to challenge every Death Flag that came and conquered him.

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Next morning.

Dylan was talking to Filaret in his room. Dylan informs Filaret that he will take Sonia as his personal servant while attending the Estonian Academy.

Filaret who heard it listened only carefully. And after Dylan finished telling the story, Filaret began to open her voice.

"Hmmm... I understand, Nii-san....... Actually, you're an ogah-ogahan for school.... But, since you can't refuse the King's recommendation so you decide to keep going so that Father and Mother don't get into trouble..... Honestly, I'm glad that we're going to one school.... In fact, Dad told us to each bring a waiter..... When I chose Tina as my servant.... Nii-san chose Sonia-san as your servant..... Hearing that I feel like saying "Oh, of course. Why don't"..... You think I'd say that? Huh?".

Instantly Filaret's smile turned into a serious look and showed a look of aggravation on her face, knowing Dylan chose Sonia as his servant.

"What's wrong I chose Sonia.... After all, she has always been my personal servant..... Even though I can take care of everything alone".

"NII-SAN!!! DON'T YOU REALLY UNDERSTAND?!!!! THAT DUCTLESS WAITRESS IS ALWAYS TEASING YOU EVERY CHANCE!!! THE REASON WHY HE HASN'T REALLY LAUNCHED HIS DEMONSTRATION ON YOU.... THAT WAS BECAUSE IN THIS MANSION, MANY PEOPLE WERE ALWAYS WATCHING HIS MOVEMENTS.... BECAUSE OF THAT, I'M SURE.... WHEN IN THE ACADEMY LATER IS A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR HIM BECAUSE IT IS NOT A WITNESS AND NOT A SUPERVISING SO HE WILL ATTACK WHEN NII-SAN IS CARELESS.... DON'T YOU KNOW HOW DANGEROUS THAT SERVANT IS?!!!!! Huh huh.....".

".........It's over who's yelling why?".

As long as Filaret revealed the reason for his absrud, Dylan only watched as he continued to hold his hands together. And after Filaret finished speaking Dylan decided to speak.

"Listen, Fira.... I'm just here to tell you..... That I will take Sonia as my servant..... And I don't really care if you allow it or not, I'll keep bringing it".

Hearing this, Filaret tried to persuade her brother.

"Then just choose the others, right?... There's Cindy, there's Jenny, there's Pricilla...... They can prepare all the needs of Nii-san just like Sonia........ And also, if those who Nii-san brought at least my worries would be lessened".

"What are you talking about? I don't get it at all..... So what the hell does "my worries will diminish" mean huh?".

Dylan who was already somewhat irritated exhaled and stepped away. Seeing that, Filaret immediately asked.

"Who? Where are you going? I'm not done talking?".

Dylan looked back and answered the words of Filaret.

"Whatever you say my decision is unanimous.... I will still take Sonia as my servant..... Besides, right now, you're talking like a wall".

Dylan immediately closed the door and left just like that. Leaving Filaret in shock because she was likened to a wall by her brother.

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The Arcadia Mansion. Dylan is currently in an orphanage to meet with Aria. His goal was to inform him that he was going to the Estonian Academy.

"Eh? Dylan-san is going to school in the Capital?".

Aria was shocked when she heard the news from Dylan's own mouth.

"Well, that's it..... I'll go to school there. And to be honest, actually, I'm really good at it".

"Ethto.... But, it's not that you can't refuse the recommendation of His Majesty the King, huh? But, that means Dylan-san will not come here and look at the children again".

Aria looked a little disappointed by Dylan's departure to the capital. Seeing that Dylan tried to calm Aria down.

"Don't worry..... Anyway, I'll also contact you often with Protas on holiday and I'll return to Arcadia and visit you when the holiday season comes".

Looking at the pocket watch from his pocket, Dylan immediately stood up from his chair and said goodbye.

"I'm back first, Aria".

"Eh? Now then? Whyyyy?".

" That's because I still have some things I prepared before my departure..... Oh and one more thing..... If you need anything or there are obstacles, do not hesitate to contact through Protas, as much as possible I will help... Bye now".

Dylan immediately stepped away leaving Aria who looked visibly anxious. But, he could not do anything even though in his small heart he really wanted Dylan not to go.

However, what power.

He was just a commoner who could do nothing to prevent Dylan from carrying out his duties as a noble. Although Aria herself knows that Dylan won't do it.

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Spring. Or you could say summer in the Arcadia region.

Today was the day that Dylan and Filaret would leave for the capital to take the entrance examination at the Estonian Academy.

They are currently being ushered in by Hyoga, Pavline and some of the staff working at the Arcadia Mansion.

Before boarding the train they had to say goodbye first. It starts with Hyoga.

"You two take good care of yourself there, yeah".

Then proceed with Pavline.

"Dy-chan during her time at the Academy please be more polite.... Don't be too clumsy or weird, yeah. It'll make everyone put you down".

And then, don't forget about Lucas.

"Your master don't have to worry. As long as you're in the capital, I'll be sure that the BMF project will run smoothly without a hitch.... Likewise with the production of magic items that you make.... And I'll keep sending you reports and sales results".

"All right, well I understand everything..... Then me and Fira go first. Bye now".

"Wait a minute, Nii-san. Don't leave me".

Dylan immediately boarded the carriage followed by Filaret behind him. After a while, the train started to leave the city for the capital Algrand.