The Soul Substitute Trash of the Duke Family
Chapter 21

The village where Leona lived has now changed. No more dilapidated buildings that almost collapsed, slums or inappropriate places. Everything is now turned into a well-organized building with sturdy wooden houses in Chinese, Korean and Japanese styles because Leona really likes the three types of buildings.

Leona built a five-story Japanese-style house located at the higher end of the village so that she could watch over the village from here and Calisius' residence was torn down considering that it was old and old, the building could collapse if not renovated.

Densely populated slums are now abandoned and destroyed. While the residents were transferred into the village considering the slum area is located quite far from the residence of Calisius.

The village is made up of two groups, a densely populated slum located outside the village for the exiled people, while the inside is an empty plain that contains several houses inhabited by people who are in charge of guarding this region. None other than the knight of Castallio who was exiled.

In a short time, this village developed into an amazing village as well as a busy village later. Villagers finally have activities that can make money while being able to blend in with other residents.

Leona, Jim and the servants at the Calisius residence stared at the beautiful view from the fifth floor building. The whole village is covered in thick white snow.

"You managed to build a beautiful village, Miss." Arelle said sincerely.

"Yet, Arelle. The village does not yet have walls and gates. The canals and rivers are not yet laid out." Leona said as she stared at the village from the fifth-floor window.

"Only within four months has the village been built this beautiful even though all the houses are made of wood, except hospitals, clock towers, libraries and schools." Jim was amazed.

Leona could only smile. Actually, the girl also secretly helped residents complete several buildings at midnight by using her wood element. Even the girl built this five-story house with wooden elements of hers despite draining almost her entire chakra.

Fortunately there are some residents who have magic so that the work is completed faster. Now he's building roads and walls. Leona immediately handed Jim a piece of paper.

"Uncle, here's a sketch of the road to be built. Make three large roads with hotmix and the rest make small walkways with stairs, also cobblestone streets in some places." Clearly Leona while handing over the paper she was holding.

Jim took it in curiosity and opened it. Seen a street sketch complete with details. This niece is truly amazing.

"Big trees by the road don't cut down, Uncle. I want some streets that have tunnels of trees. Must be beautiful." Leona said.

💠💠💠💠

Calvian looked at the Lotus pavilion with a blank look. His recklessness drives Leona away making regrets haunt her. While Harres could only stare at his master with a flat gaze. The man was already tired of advising his superior who only considered the wind last. He'd rather be quiet than have his head dislodged from his place.

Calvian breathes tired. Rumors about her daughter being kicked out of the residence for being pregnant with her personal maid had her face smudged. No one knew anything about the expulsion of the girl other than the servants at the residence of this house and her children. But the conversation of the servants and guards in this residence made the man sharpen his hearing.

"Isn't that outrageous? Miss Leona has long since left this residence."

"really. Indirectly the rumor tarnished the good name of Mr. Duke. Is Miss Iris unable to repay the favor of the Duke who adopted her?"

"Well, Miss Iris knows where Miss Leona is pregnant? Didn't he never come to the pavilion other than busy frolicking?"

"All I know is, Miss Leona and that waitress are always making a fuss. I once peeked at those who made Sir Arthur cry blood because the training ground fell apart."

"Even if they come out, Sir Arthur is always watching them. How could you do such a disgusting thing."

"Jim even practiced a lot and the lady was busy shutting herself in her room. She said Miss Leona often makes complicated writing that she doesn't understand."

Calvian's face darkened. It was Iris. Immediately he looked at Harres with a successful killing gaze making the man tremble in fear.

"Investigate about Iris. Report the results immediately." His orders with cruel. Harres hurriedly nodded his head with cold sweat flooding his body. The man left immediately.

"Basic children do not know themselves. If it wasn't for the weak fool king's orders, I'd have killed you long ago even if you had light magic." He muttered with emotion and then he returned with a sly smile.

"Wouldn't light magic disappear if he was filled with the feeling of darkness? I want to see what the king will do if that son-in-law loses his light magic."

Calvian didn't really love Iris as a child. He could not get close to his daughter because the king always called him to the palace whenever he wanted to see his daughter since Miria died.

Only Arthur and Lucas take care of Leona. Calvian wants to find Leona's whereabouts and meet her to straighten out this misunderstanding, but for a while she has to hide the girl's whereabouts. Although her biological daughter hated her, she did not mind.

"I want you to spread the rumors." He said with a murderous tone. Instantly the servants let out cold sweat.

"Y-y-yeah T-t-lord?"

"Spread rumors if Iris can't repay the kindness I've adopted. Let's say if he's just lazing around and enjoying the fun. He was just a spoiled kid who did not want to practice. Spread the rumors now. When we need to exaggerate." Calvian ordered in a cold tone, not forgetting the killing intent that came out of his body.

"Good."

💠💠💠💠

Spring came quickly. Now the snow begins to melt presenting a splash of water that is heard along the water flow in the village. Flower buds and foliage shoots are starting to show.

Leona now walks around the village with the demons and Arelle while occasionally answering the greetings of the citizens.

Slowly the village became a busy village. The people he trained are now working in hospitals, schools and restaurants. While some people started working at some of his mines.

Children began to be educated and given lessons that are often given to the nobility. Leona wanted the village to be more advanced in any respect.

"Miss, look at that place like a tunnel." Kazuma said with sparkling when he saw a path with twigs of trees curved and dangling almost touching the ground.

"You're right, Kazuma. It's gonna be a beautiful place. Ah, I have to contact Saga to buy many types of flowers." Said Leona while glaring.

"I agree with your opinion, Miss." Kei said politely. She is a black panther with narrow red eyes and black hair. His face was quite handsome with firm jaws. His face resembles that of a Chinese.

"But it would be great if the canals and rivers were laid out before being ornamented, Miss." Sela May. He is a rabbit demon. Her face is quite pretty with Korean women's facial features, she has faded pink hair with beautiful purple eyes.

"Your ideas are good too. We'd better get home to sketch." Leona said and smiled cheerfully.

The day Leona left for the academy has arrived. The demons stared sadly at Leona's departure. Same with Arelle and Jim.

"Come on, I just went to the academy to study. I'll often write to you." Persuade Leona.

"This house will be deserted without you, Leona."

"Yes, Miss. We'll miss you."

"Don't worry. If the holidays come, I'll be right back." Leona said and said goodbye soon.

While at the Castallio residence, Calvian stared at Iris flatly since the rumors were widely circulated. From that day on, his relationship with Iris began to deteriorate. Calvian had never seen Iris practice her abilities, all this time she had only seen the girl just attend a party among nobles and go shopping.

"You've embarrassed me, Iris." Calvian said with a piercing tone. "I wish you'd made Castallio's name better, but your job was just to attend a party and spend some money. You're even worse than Leona." The story that made Iris look down.

"Castallio was notoriously ruthless and cold-blooded on the battlefield. Then you? Just having light magic you're lazy to practice? I didn't think about you. The little fellow who usually fiddles."

Iris was slapped hearing words and insults from Calvian. He wanted to be angry, but Calvian's words were true. He's just a foster kid who doesn't have parents.

"I'm giving you one more chance, if you fail, don't ever come back." Calvian said coldly.

"Good, Dad."

Iris silently clenched her hands. All this time he never got a word like this. Iris decided to look at Calvian, instantly stunned. Highlight the eyes of the man as well as his assistant did not stare at Iris warmly. The highlight is cold, disappointed, angry and dislike being directed at him. Emillio is standing next to her father.

Iris stunned. All this time he had never looked directly at Calvian and Emillio's face when speaking. He just lowered his head.

Iris lowered her head and clenched her hands tightly. He had to make them love him, no matter how.