Chapter 194 - SURPRISE
There are a lot of noble families in the Leonidas Kingdom.
So many that you could find more than a few bloodlines with white hair. But there are only two renowned families out there with white hair that are quite significant.
One is the Religias bloodline with them having the Earl title and the other is the Silvercolt Family with them being A Ducal family… the most prestigious and authorized title passed by after the royal family themselves.
And right before me stood a heroine of the Silvercolt Family. Not only was she from the family but she was also the youngest daughter of the main family.
Some noble families out there have branch families that work a bit different than main family.
"Yes, I am." I smile, showing my nicest expression, "Perhaps you can show me where it is?"
The girl's reaction became cold immediately, "Unfortunately, I can't. You see," Here she goes, "I am a prestigious member of the Silvercolt Family and also the president of the student council for the 1st years here at Lancelot High."
"I can't be seen with the opposite gender that I don't have any familial relationship with, so you see- Hey! Where are you going!" She pointed at me, who had already walked away from her.
"Forget it, I just wanted to know where the building is. I didn't ask for your goddamn family history." I said and hoped that would stop her from talking.
I kinda forgot a small detail about her. It was that she was a spoiled not-so-little bitch who cared too much about nobility as personality.
I also forgot that she didn't let people go that easily as she quickly came beside me, "How dare you say that to me! Do you know who I am." Her index finger pointing angrily towards me.
"Of course I do."
"You do? Then why did yo-"
"You just told me!"
"…" Her mouth closed off and her face started to fume like an anime character as she said, "I'll remember you… you… you…"
"Don't know my name." I say and stop as she stopped pointing at me. "Let me help you."
I turn around and right in front of the whole academy ground, flexed towards her. My muscles bulging through my expensive clothes and my tall figure making me seem more like a statue rather than a human.
"Tax… Henry Van Tax."
The girl blushed immensely and her mouth opened wide in shock. Not only her, but all the other girls that saw me doing that either bled from their nose or went into a shock.
I didn't care about that, she needed my instruction and I did just that.
With my introduction done, I stop flexing and leave like a cool character that doesn't know shame.
The girl looked at Henry's leaving figure, still frozen with her face reddening even more. "Wh- What was that?... Did I just get violated broad daylight?" She asked herself, not knowing what to make out of this.
'He did look cool though.'
…
After finding a guy who didn't immediately get intimidated by my size, I finally got the location for the Common Room.
I did dress this way to make a lasting expression and seem unapproachable to other people, but I should have known that it would work the same for me as well.
'You know; I may just be an idiot.'
Standing before me was a large round building with the name 'COMMON ROOM' written in capital big words.
'Nah, I'll just blame it on the architectures for placing it in a spot that misses my eye.'
Just like me, there were many students who were going inside the building for the inauguration ceremony. Inside, The place was a large space filled with multiple single seats and a tall brown stage at the end.
"Now where to seat?" I look around the large place, finding somewhere which won't draw unnecessary attention and give the best vie-
"HENRY!"
I turn towards the sound and my face darkens.
"Henry!"
"Over here, Henry!"
"I have seat open beside me!"
"HEEENNNNRRYYY!"
The owner of the voice spoke so loudly that you might think he's voice wasn't reaching me. But in fact it was… not only to me but everyone.
I look at towards the seat in the left-center space and see Wilson waving his hands and screaming like he was signaling people of his coming. He pointed to the seat next to him, multiple times and called out my name.
"Oh, look at that. A seat that draws my attention. Should I go or look for other places?" I say and look for other seats, but the people who saw me glance towards them immediately shut down the empty seats.
Those Fuckers!
Silently sighing I go to Wilson and he hugs me immediately.
"It's sooo nice to meet you, Henry."
"Ye- Yeah" I pat his back and get him off, "I can't really say the same."
Wilson had a big smile while his eyes shot off light, "I want to thank you for that lifeline."
"Lifeline?" I say as he showed me a scroll.
"Oh? That one. Did you use it?"
He nodded, "Yeah, my parents weren't going to spend money and time to let me study here, so I had to use it. To think you would come up with such an idea, you truly are a psychic, Henry!"
What he was talking about was the content in the scroll.
I already knew that his family was going to cause problems for him and also know that he would also find a way out of there, but it would have been a hassle for him in the future.
Since Wilson needed help and I was looking for people to take advantage of, I get an idea. I wrote a scroll with a job offer for Wilson.
It stated that Wilson would work for me in the capital for a few years and I would pay him good money and also provide lodgings for the time being. To make sure they don't think it was fake, I also signed on it.
"Thank you, Thank you, Thannnk yooou very much, Henry. How can I ever return this great help from you?"
"I don't know about that, but for now let's sit. The ceremony is starting." I point to the stage and see that the teachers had already gathered.
"Oh!" Wilson finally figured as he sat down and actually was silent. I too sat beside him and looked at the stage.
…
On the stage
A teacher of middle age and extremely fine look with a great fashion stage smiled on the stage and spoke, "Hello Students, my name is Bolton Seal and I welcome you to the 21st Inauguration ceremony of Lancelot High."
Saying that he spread his arms as the students started clapping due to his charms and excitement.
He laughed lightly before waving people down, "All of you who have been chosen by luck and through your geniuses, I say to you, you have succeeded. This is it, this is where your future will bloom into a Knight in Shining Armor," He said pointing to a random good looking guy and then turned to a beautiful maiden, "Or Lady of the house."
"But I would be lying if I say that." Curiosity oozed on from the crowd.
"What I really want to say is… there is only one thing that matters here."
"You know what that is?"
The students said random things, such as Loyalty, Love, Bravery etc. But all of them were shut down.
"It's Ranking." The smile immediately turned devilish, "Those of you who have lived your life through money and power of your families will either flourish here through them or get squashed out."
When the students saw the other teachers being quiet, they understood that this wasn't a joke.
Seeing how quiet everyone was, Bolton spoke, "Yeah, let that feeling of unknown fear get through you. Don't think that just because your mommy and daddy had reserved a seat here specially just for you, you will make it out."
"Only one thing matter here and that is Power through Ranking… so if you want to use your papa or mama's help, you can… but so can the others."
The whole room went quiet as the guy smiled back again while giving a resounding clap, "Annnd that's the end of my speech. Now today we have a special guest. Do you know who it i- Of course you don't. Let me help you anyway."
"It's the Queen!"
Everybody, even me was shocked at this. She wasn't going to make an appearance here.
But I was wrong as Abigail walked to the stage in a glaring red outfit and Bolton stepped back. Abigail turned towards the students and I felt a smile come on me.
Her not initially being here didn't matter. Seeing her here, made me feel much better, it's been so long since I saw her. It seems she also gained some weight.
I smiled as I saw the small bump on her stomach.
'Hmm… That bumps quite big. Did she eat someone before coming here?'
'…I don't think her stomach's supposed to bloat that way. I don't remember vampires getting fat.'
As I looked at her stomach more, I finally realized that wasn't just any bump.
That was a baby bump.
"…"
"…"
OH FUCK SHE'S PREGNANT!