Chapter 5 - Title means nothing

The assassin whose goal was to kidnap the noble children within the Vermillion and Silva household. They had carefully planned it by sneaking into their property and when the opportunity to gain more than one royal child took the chance since it would be difficult to have the chance arise once more. Their intention was hidden quite well since they learned of the powerful Fuguleon and Mereoleona was within the place.

Though they might be strong but once they gain the children then it would be easier to make them obey their commands in exchange of not harming the children. Furthermore, they had heard about the genius who had been a topic among the servants who had been under Mereoleona's command. 

It was a pawn that could be used since if they were able to manipulate him and turn the child into their puppet then it would be beneficial for their group since children are much easier to trick. Unfortunately for them, they underestimate the information they've gathered and don't know the power of the other child.

Sapphire rarely showed off and was only there to accompany Caelum with his mission. Therefore, the assassin wasn't aware that they had been trapped within an illusion looking at the children playing but we're actually fake.

'They seem to be quite an incapable bunch…'

Caelum muttered observing the assassin while he remained in the shadow using a skill that he made using [ Creator ] that erased his presence and intent even Ki users like Yami won't be able to detect his presence. He quickly used [ Shundō ] to touch everyone and nullify their usage of magic. 

The [ Anti-skill ] aspect of his [ Creator ] skill was extremely convenient when the world heavily used magic. The assassin was completely obviously aware of the handicap that Caelum had placed in them. 

"On my mark, ready, set-"

"Go."

Caelum said before using his skills to manipulate their body and throwing them into the open field. The assassin groaned in pain but quickly fixed himself and stared intently at the young boy before them. They were confused about who was responsible for pulling them into the open but focused their attention on the young boy who was cracking his neck looking at them. 

The assassin quickly surrounds him while he remains calm having a carefree expression. 

"Are you the genius boy that we were hearing about?"

"It seems my fame reaches even scum like you."

He said while ignoring their blabbering trying to convince them to join their cause but Caelum hardly cared and focused on counting them. The assassin was annoyed that he wasn't listening and dozing off.

"Kid are you deaf or what!?"

"No, I was just thinking of ways to kill all of you."

Caelum narrowed his expression flaring his killing intent causing the mana yo churning into his abdomen before spreading evenly into his magic circuits. The assassin realized something was wrong and quickly tried to cast a spell only to meet with nothing.

"What!? Our magic!?"

"S-Sir, we can't cast magic for some reason!"

They were horrified at the realization that their magic had disappeared despite their grimoire still working. Caelum chuckled and turned into roaring laughter looking at their expression as he emotionlessly stood with his power reaching high degrees. He used [Shundō] to appear before them and kick one of them in such an immense force that it caused their head to explode. Without wasting any moment, slice his enemy by producing a flying sword behind him. 

The assassin fell like flies with three out of the ten were instantly dispatched by Caelum who stood in the air with blades hovering on his back. He didn't feel anything when slicing their flesh and only saw them as an enemy. Though, their reason may vary but he hardly cares since it's either them or him.

It was unfortunate that they had relied on their magic that simple swordsmanship or other forms of combat had been irrelevant, making them no more than average civilians. Caelum laughed at their reliant on magic and never took the time to learn real assassination. 

"M-Monster!?"

These were the thoughts looking at the child who appeared to be 10 years old slaughtering their allies as if they were ants. It was fortunate that Caelum focused on control over increasing his Mana capacity since even though he had smaller Mana than normal people was able to fully utilize them thanks to his Magic circuit and Mana core. 

'Should I interrogate them or just kill them then resurrect them?'

He considers heading there and fighting them to go all out for once. Caelum decided to just kill them after interrogating them. It then suddenly made something click within his mind and knew what to do after killing them. 

The assassin realized that their mission had already failed since they didn't have any magic and tried to escape but unfortunately Caelum didn't let it happen and the flying sword sliced them to pieces soaking the grass with their blood. Viscera and their limbs on the ground while Caelum stares intently towards the last surviving member looking at him in fear.

"Please D-Don't kill me."

"Just Tell me who sent you and where is your headquarters then I won't kill you, Understand?"

He fiercely nodded and told him everything, learning that their headquarters was relatively far but Caelum had plans on how to visit the place. The possibility of his words to be false was slim as Caelum made a skill to see through lies. 

"T-That's all I know!"

Caelum nodded, walking away from him, which caused the assassin to sigh in relief and tried to stand up but was unable to. Before he knew his vision went upside down and saw the child's eye shimmering in a crimson red glow.

"Sorry, nothing personal."

He said before use his magic to clean the place since it was too gruesome and troublesome for people to start investigating what happened. Caelum took their grimoire and sold them into the systems, acquiring quite a lot of points. 

The young boy clean himself before returning to where Noelle and Mimosa run up to him and take each of his arms that surprise him. 

"Caelum, can you be my husband?"

"N-No fair, we agreed that we'll share him."

Caelum confused and somehow heard the FBI then turned to look at Sapphire who was giggling while Leopold confused what's going on since he was too innocent to understand the scene. 

"They wanted to roleplay as family and the two started arguing over who would be the wife."

"Let me guess you told the harem thing."

She didn't say anything and giggled enjoying her lover hugged by the two girls causing Caelum to sigh and join their roleplay. They easily get along and Noelle's shyness slowly faded away since Caelum made her feel wanted, unlike her family. 

Few minutes later, Caelum senses people coming their way and sees Mereoleona followed by Fuguleon and three other people. He stared intently at the two who were scoffing towards his direction. 

"Tch. Who are these people playing with you, Noelle?"

Noelle downcast made feel sad hearing her brother's tone before feeling a warm hand caressing her head and saw Caelum standing up showing a smile on her face.

"I'm Caelum and I assume you're her sibling?"

"Hmph how dare a commoner speak with a noble. You should be taught a lesson!"

Caelum dislikes showing off and looks at Mereoleona observing the situation trying to see how things goes. He didn't give a crap and approach them while keeping his presence known. The pressure darkens upon taking his first step and Noelle's oldest brother felt it looking at Caelum gauging his strength. 

"Huh? So your royalty? What is so great about a title?? When it comes to it, you're more useless than the commoner."

"Watch your tongue boy."

Nozel flared his aura trying to pressure Caelum only to be met by a terrifying sensation looking at his crimson red eyes. Mereoleona smirked at the situation while Fuguleon decided to stop before everything got out of hand. 

"Nozel, why are you bickering with your child? You should be ashamed of yourself."

"Hmph, how can you let him be after mocking a royalty?"

"Hahaha you should be careful because that boy can pummel to the ground."

Mereoleona laughed since they were underestimating Caelum and felt how things could go if he tried to attack the young boy. Nozel took a moment upon hearing hsr words then looking intent at Caelum.

"He's my disciple and has been training under me since he was 4. I bet you ask if he can wipe your floor even without a grimoire."

"You're kidding right, lady Mereoleona?"

"Hell no! I don't joke around when it comes to someone's strength."

The two children take a blow since Mereoleona respects strength and gaining her acknowledgement is a feat that few are able to see. Caelum smugly smiled since he was prepared to fight them even as the cause of staying in the clover kingdom. 

Noelle who was protected by Caelum felt emotional since this is the first time someone stood up for her beside mimosa who was comforting her. 

"I can't accept a commoner to have more strength than royalty!"

"What do you want? A duel?? If I won then you would likely cry and say I cheated or try to twist the truth. Therefore fighting a Noble has no point since all of you rely on status rather than true power."

Caelum provokes them further, enjoying their expression while Nozel couldn't say anything since his intuition tells him that fighting the young boy is losing the game. 

"Then I challenge you to fair duel where everyone is able to see how noble is superior than-"

"Quiet, Solid!"

Nozel spoke stopping his brother than speaking further and turned to observe him then to his sister Noelle. He regretted that he was unable to do anything and was trying to make her sister stronger but ended up neglecting her. Upon seeing how Caelum acted decided to let him protect his sister and distance her from the truth. 

He doesn't want her to be involved in his mission to find the killer of their mother. Caelum knew all of these which is why he wasn't planning on actually fighting them. 

"Once you two acquire your grimoire then I will let you two fight in the arena when the magic knight begins their assessment."

Caelum nodded in agreement since it was more than enough to be stronger than everyone else. 

"Alright! Hope you don't disappoint when the time comes."

"As if we'll lose to you!"

The two siblings glared at Caelum who ignored them only looking at Mereoleona giving thumbs up while Fuguleon sighs at the turn of events. After a while Noelles and Mimosa needed to go home to give their farewell to Caelum and Sapphire.

"Let's play again next time."

"A-Alright and thank you for protecting me."

"It's amazing how you help Noelle from those bullies."

Caelum only smiled since he hated those two and protecting Noelle was a nice addition. He could already see that his action had made a big impression on their hearts. Nozel watching them few meters away speaking to Mereoleona regarding their origin.

"So that's the genius we are all hearing about?"

"That's right, his talent is out of this world and grasp everything taught to him like a sponge."

"I heard Lady and Lord Vermillion aim to foster him? Is it true?"

"Nah, they've offered him but declined saying he was satisfied enough with his status and told a ridiculous thing that it was just a name. Regardless, our family considers him as part of our household."

"Is that so?"

Nozel muttered looking at him and gave a tight hug to Noelle who returned to her brother with a wide smile. He never saw Noelle smile like that before and felt his heart flutter enjoyment seeing the image of their mother within Noelle's face. 

Caelum gave nod when Nozel staring at his direction sensing his intention showing his gratitude in helping Noelle before leaving to return home. Mereoleona approached him and messed up his hair. 

"You brat really did it now! Anyway, let's continue training since you've already finished playing. Hope you don't mind, Sapphire."

"It's fine, I'll be on the side watching."

"Then I'll take Leopold and leave you all to it."