Chapter 3
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3rd POV*
Lawrence can be seen sitting on an airplane seat with his eyes close. He has enough of the household and just decided to leave Britain itself. There is no way he will choose to stay there knowing that his father will only manipulate him.
He has been preparing for it so long that salvaging his information was quickly done. Now if his father decides to search for him, he needed to start at the beginning with no clue to where he go.
Also he gave a gift to his father as a payback to what he did all those years. Lawrence opened his eyes seeing Bea handing him a newspaper. This newspaper are for the magus. Lawrence slowly read the paper satisfied by the result.
The Rulphas Family's reputation got damaged. It was the worse situation that Clifford could ever face. To explain it, it would be..
The contract was done and the Goodwing already handed the stocks to Clifford. That was nice and all however the Rulphas family's next action surprised many as they killed the heiress of Goodwing family. And the worse thing is that they did it within the house and the evidence was clear.
Clifford could not avoid the suspicion so an investigation was made. It is then confirmed that it was indeed the Rulphas family's magic that killed the heiress Elena Goodwing. Clifford instantly understood the situation so he decided to put the blame towards the real perpetrator, Ken Lawrence Rulphas.
Sadly that blame wasn't accepted because the investigators discovered a letter that is pointed at Clifford itself. The content of the letter made all way to escape null, it was simple yet effective way of blocking Clifford's escape.
~Father, I have done what you have ordered me to. Now we can hoard all of the wealth of Goodwing family. And as planned, you need to handle the head of Goodwing family so that there will be no problem regarding the future. As you have commanded, I will hide myself and will only contact you in terms of emergency~
That was what is written on the letter. It is stated that all was according to the plan of Clifford and Lawrence was just following his orders. Of course the head of Goodwing family couldn't accept that both his and his daughter's death was already planned so he gathered many families that has hatred to Rulphas family and attacked them.
The reputation of Rulphas family was pummeled to the ground, and if Clifford want to return it. It would take many years. Lawrence was satisfied with the result so he just threw the newspaper away.
"Normally doing an investigation on a major house like Rulphas should be impossible but it seems like Goodwing decided to use a lot of his connection to continue the investigation. Well, it was a nice result for me anyway" Lawrence muttered in satisfaction.
With this, Clifford was dumped with a lot of works. He needs to handle all of the people who support him so that he won't be taken out. Clifford won't have any time to search for Lawrence even if he wanted to. "All according to the plan I guess? It took me months to complete the plan though, gathering support from nobles was such a hassle"
He is actually thankful that an engagement proposal was brought to him, it only made his plans accelerated. Being engage was out of his expectations because who would want to be married to a cripple who can't even cast a spell properly?
"So, where is this plane headed to Bea? I was in a hurry so I have no idea" Lawrence asked drinking a tea that Bea brew. She was quite useful to him as she handles everything that is incovenient and troublesome for him. "Master, this plane is headed to a small island on South East Asia. A country called Japan" Bea informed him.
Lawrence raised his eyebrow quite surprised about that, he just ordered her to book a flight for him and didn't specified which place to land. Going to Japan was his main goal, he just didn't expect that it would be this fast. He was hoping that he could train more of his abilities right now.
He shook his head and decided not to think about it anymore. He just focused on the 3 balls floating around him, a pink, blue, and yellow balls. Lawrence know that they are the result of a lost magic named Invoke, it is a powerful ability.
The only disadvantage he has at this moment is his mana, he can completely use every spell but impossible to be casted because of his meagre mana. "How long till we reach there?" Lawrence asked.
"It should 8 hours master" Bea simply answered. "I see, wake me up if we already arrive" Lawrence gave his order before falling asleep. Bea nodded her head and kept her guard up to protect her master, it is her duty as a homunculus to protect their masters after all.
It didn't take long for them to arrive at Japan. They descended on a airport called Mifune Airport, the name of this city was quite familiar with Lawrence however he couldn't remember how. He concluded that it must be one of the fate works he saw on his previous life and he just can't remember it.
"Let's go buy a house. I should also prepare some papers to handle my transferee" Lawrence said with Bea accepting it. He is still young and is still on the high school stages, he wanted to experience what it is like to go school on this world.
Bea handled the buying of house while Lawrence went to a nearby school. He didn't even bother to remember its name and just decided to enroll on it. As a magus controlling the mind of normal people is easy, even for a cripple like Lawrence.
The principal immediately accepted his transferee happily accepting the donation that Lawrence gave. The school also just started so there was no problem with sudden transfer. Lawrence left the school where he met Bea.
She already went to an agency service and bought a simple yet cozy house. Being by Lawrence's side for many years, she understood his preference and adjusted the house she bought for him. It was exactly what he wanted.
"Great, you really understand me. It is making me wonder whether I should shut you up or something" Lawrence jokingly commented which Bea ignored. She is ready to throw everything for him so if the occation needs it, she will not hesitate to end her life.
Lawrence was disappointed by her nonchanlant reaction, he couldn't blame her as she was made for that reason. "Then let's explore our new house. Spend that last part of your life with me will you?" He gave her a smile patting her head.
Bea was used to being treated like this but somehow.. those words dug deeper that what it normally do. She held her chest wondering where this discomfort came from. "Yes.. master" she answered staring at him deeply.
Unknown to the two, the supposed to be emotionless tool is slowly gaining proper sentience in the midst of their peaceful life.
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-Ryougi Household.
Inside of a huge property and within its large mansion. A beautiful young woman can be seen staring at the sky with her black eyes that can only be described as VOID. She is currently feeling something alarming her insides as she stood up.
She is wearing a high quality furisode that covers her body, the cost of this luxurious clothes is enough to pay 2 months amount of a normal person's salary. This show just how wealthy this family is.
She was about to go out of the house when someone stopped her for a bit. "Shiki-sama, there is a new information tht arrived" a man said wearing a bodyguard like clothes. He is the one responsible for handling her. The man was Akitaka Suzugiri, a person working under the Ryougi Family.
The young woman who was called Shiki stopped on her spot before staring at the man. Akitaka understood the gesture so he just proceeded to inform her of what was told to him.
"A young magus from the West has transfered to your school. Be aware that he might have hidden intentions into doing so" Akitaka said calmly. "I see no reason for me to be careful. The family can handle it" she said before wearing her geta.
She came from Ryougi Family which is a member of Demon Hunter Organization, they can perceive many things under their nose so knowing about Lawrence's fake papers were easy for them. And just like Shiki said, she saw no reason for her to be careful if they just dispose of him.
"Understood" Akitaka simply accepted her words, he made no move to stop her from going out of the house and just simple stood there like a supportive follower he is. It is not within his authority to question her actions.
Akitaka took a final look at Shiki Ryougi before bowing his head, "Take care my lady" he said as the gate was closed. Shiki Ryougi is now on her way to ease the convulsing feeling that is wrecking inside her.
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