Chapter 37-Gaining Points (Revised)
Chapter 37-Gaining Points
Marvin's reputation took a severe hit due to his son's scandal, becoming the talk of the town.
Malcolm found himself in the custody of the royal guards, forced to pay a hefty sum to secure his release. Marvin footed the bill, fetching Malcolm and bringing him back to their mansion.
Malcolm's face bore the marks of a beating from the guards, a consequence of his unruly behavior.
Despite being the son of a count, the royal guards, being servants of the emperor, showed no leniency.
Marvin felt a deep sense of shame as his son was entangled in the scandal. Convinced that Count Michael was behind it, Marvin harbored a desire for revenge.
"What happened, son? Why did you do that?"
Marvin asked, looking at his son whose face was barely recognizable, dressed in tattered clothes.
Malcolm appeared pitiful, having been exposed to many while naked.
Marvin feared his son would be overwhelmed by despair and depression.
"Father, someone controlled my mind when I visited Uncle Frank's mansion and made me act that way,"
Malcolm explained, revealing the manipulation he had experienced.
Malcolm was full of grief and from now on, he will be called 'Pervert peanut' by the others.
Marvin was well aware of his "small dragon" situation, a trait he blamed on his father as it seemed to be an inherited feature.
This insecurity made him wary of relationships, fearing potential gossip if they ended.
His desire was a wife who would accept him as he was, especially Sophia, whom he envisioned as his only lover. Now, with his reputation in tatters, he didn't know how to face her.
Upon learning the news, Marvin squinted, suspecting foul play in his son's actions. He couldn't believe Malcolm would act that way without some dark manipulation.
"Do you have any clue who did this to you?"
Marvin asked his son, who nodded and replied, "After the mind control wore off, I saw Count Michael in the shadows, laughing and provoking me. He sent a message, saying it was revenge against you."
Filled with grief, Malcolm realized he had become a pawn in his father's revenge.
Unbeknownst to him, Dave had disguised himself as Michael to divert suspicion from Sophia's father.
"I knew it, that Michael, I will deal with him,"
Marvin declared, his eyes turning bloodshot. The anger within him grew as he acknowledged the karmic consequences of his past actions, like putting a green hat on Michael.
Unbeknownst to others, the woman both Marvin and Michael fought for was initially Marvin's lover.
However, her family favored Michael's family, leading to a marriage contract between Michael and the woman.
Marvin harbored resentment as they tried to separate the two, yet it didn't prevent him from continuing to visit her, even though she was engaged to Michael.
Michael, unaware of Marvin's ongoing visits, was pleased with the marriage contract.
Little did he know that Michael and the woman were having a secret rendezvous, engaging in an intimate relationship despite her engagement.
Michael went to extreme lengths, even planning to eliminate Marvin in the shadows to fully claim the woman as his own.
However, finding the right opportunity proved challenging as Marvin was well-guarded by his protectors.
Even after Michael and the woman got married, he remained indifferent to the union, continuing his affair until Michael discovered he was raising the son of another man.
Marvin used all his influence and power to forcibly take the woman and their child, ensuring their safety in his fief. Michael was left powerless to intervene.
The child, as it turns out, was Malcolm, and many years had passed since these tumultuous events unfolded.
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Upon hearing the news, Michael burst into laughter within his mansion, surprising the maids who hadn't seen him happy in ages.
Since the incident, Michael had become sadistic, often resorting to violence when angered. Some pitied him, while others couldn't help but laugh at his misfortune.
Traumatized by the affair, Michael never loved another woman, relentlessly sending assassins to eliminate the woman who betrayed him. He genuinely loved her and felt blindsided by her affair with Marvin.
Word of the day's events spread throughout the Empire, and Michael reveled in his perceived karma for Marvin putting a green hat on him.
"Haha! You've got a splendid son, just as I expected," he gloated.
"Heaven didn't abandon me; it's bringing your karma," he chuckled.
His laughter abruptly halted as Marvin bombarded his gate. Michael went to confront him, challenging him to a fight.
"Come out, Marvin! Let's settle this. How dare you scheme against my son?" Michael demanded, his aura matching Marvin's.
Stunned, Michael couldn't fathom why he was being blamed while merely resting comfortably in his home.
"Hey! Why don't you deal with your son first and stop causing trouble here?" Michael smirked, not bothering to explain his innocence, enjoying Marvin's anger.
Marvin, realizing Michael's smirking, retorted, "Fvck you! You plotted against my son, controlling his mind and letting him be shamed."
Michael, shocked by the accusation, responded, "Why would I plot against your son with a small dick? I knew he inherited it from you, but I didn't expect you also to have a small brain."
Marvin, angered by the provocation, attacked immediately. Both had the power of Low-tier sages, engaging in a fierce battle until the Royal Guards intervened.
Little did they know, the orchestrator of this chaos was now quietly in his dorm.
Dave heard the system notifications.
[Ding! You gained Sin Points]
Wrath + 100,000 (Malcolm)
Wrath + 20,000 (Marvin)
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He kept receiving notifications and realized that even if they were unaware of his involvement, the system was still collecting the anger they released.
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Ding!
System Report:
Sin Points: 1,500,000
Stocked Sin Points: 45,000
Previous Sin Points: <150,500 >
Total Sin Points: <<1,695,500 >>
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He had gained a million sin points just like that. It seemed he was truly the villain in this story.