Pseudo-Villaines

First Job (2)

Jean was left standing for a while. Even when he had faced off with count Lesko. The man in his early 50s was reading the file, which was somehow contained, while ignoring Jean.

Jean herself did not try to say anything. Also, he didn't try to do anything. Jean understands the intention behind Count Lesko's actions. Ignoring Jean was a way to preserve her dignity in front of the commoners like her.

Only then, when count Lesko was tired of this kind of play, did he set his sights on Jean, albeit with a condescending expression.

"What makes me have to make a lowly like you as my daughter's tutor? I don't want a lowly existence like you to be related to him."

Wow, so sniffy! Again, Jean chuckled in his heart. Is this the absolute nature of a noble? What makes them feel more special than others?

Well, it's none of Jean's business. The goal is to get a job. If these nobles want to show off their strength, just do as they please.

"I may not have been born into a noble family, but I can read, write, arithmetic, natural sciences, and several other fields of knowledge."

Count Lesko furrowed his brows. The wrinkles on his face are increasing. The mustache moves up and down. Of course he didn't believe what this kid was saying. Who did he know so much science?

Let alone arithmetic and natural science, even for a commoner who was able to read and write alone, there were very few. Count Lesko certainly believes that this kid is just bragging. Holding back his anger, count Lesko let out an aura of intimidation on Jean.

Shaken by the aura, Jean took a few steps back. Dangerous! Seeing Jean's expression, count Lesko smiled in satisfaction.

"You dare lie to me!? How dare a low birth like you brag before me! Did you know that liars get the death penalty!?"

Jean's body trembled. The pressure exerted by count Lesko is getting bigger! Even his feet trembled so intensely the intimidation that count Lesko was towards him! However, despite her fear, Jean kept saying what she was thinking.

"I am real, your majesty! Ji-if you have any doubts, a-you can test me right now!"

"Read it in front of me now! If you're lying, then...."

Count Lesko took him a sword which he put on his side. Not only did he get there, he pointed his blade at Jean's neck. Stuttering, Jean read everything count Lesko had written, without any fault in it.

'this kid.... It's not bragging. But where did he learn all this? Never mind, it's none of my business.'

Scratching his tongue, count Lesko took the paper back from Jean's hands. After squeezing it out, she puts out more bullying pressure on Jean, this time stronger. So strong, count Lesko even saw that this child could fall at any time.

'not bad. She does not fit the criteria, but I can make her a temporary tutor for my daughter while I look for another.'

"Come here tomorrow morning. Just when the sun is up. I will not tolerate delay! If you're late, then I'll change my mind! No, I'll kill you right on the spot!"

Jean could only nod! His lips did not stop shaking. When count Lesko asked his name, Jean replied,

"Ulric. My name is Ulrich, your honor."

***

"Lumayan. The family of count Lesko seemed to be filled with quite a strong person. It seems like the right family for me."

At midnight, Jean walks alone to Alija's grandmother. All the fear and cowardice he showed count Lesko was mere acting, nothing more. He had encountered an existence far, far, far more powerful than Count Lesko or his servant. That pressure was not enough to make him tremble.

He just followed the game given to him from the start. And as a good player, he follows through to the end. Everything will become more interesting for him, from now on.