Pseudo-Villaines

The Fish Who Had Bite The Temple

"Do you want power?"

The question was heard by Syzmon. The voice was unceasingly filling his head. At first he was scared and became curious.

The person in front of him extended his hand. Szymon. His palms and fingers..... It has no skin or flesh. Just skeletons. His slightly exposed arm was as well.

"Who are you really? W-what do you want with me?"

Szymon stuttered boldly asked the strange creature. He doesn't know if he's human or not. But there was one thing Szymon knew. This guy is strong.

"Who am I really not important to you, O reincarnator. But to make things easier, call me [Apostle]."

The apostle? Szymon had heard the term before from a priest. [Apostle] was a group of people who devoted themselves to receiving immense power from the gods and goddesses.

But in exchange for such immense power, they had to sacrifice their bodies and souls. In the end, although very powerful, they were living puppets controlled by the gods and goddesses.

In spite of all that, there was one that made him shocked and scared. How did he know that Szymon was a reincarnator!?

Right, Szymon is a reincarnated person. I don't know who and for what. In his previous life, he lived on a planet called [Earth].

Basically, he's nothing. The only thing he considered special was the fact that he was a scholar of the most distinguished international university in his old world.

After he completed his master's education, he decided to plunge into the black world for various reasons. After that, he struggled to gain strength in the organization he belonged to. Money, power, and women. He wanted to make it all his.

Unfortunately, due to his own indiscretions, he was killed in the end at a relatively young age. And somehow the story goes, he was reincarnated into a noble.

As if knowing what Szymon was thinking, the [Apostle] answered him.

"Don't I tell you that I'm an [Apostle]? All I did was take orders from the gods and goddesses. Especially the goddess Aria. All the knowledge I gained was only part of his wisdom."

So. Szymon finally understood who brought him into this world. It can be concluded that Dewi Aria is a figure who makes himself back to life in this world.

Szymon didn't think twice. Although he had no intention of becoming an [Apostle], he still needed strength no matter where the source was. All for the ambition he has built in his new life.

Putting aside the conscious fear and worry that haunted him, Syzmon upheld his resolve.

"alright. I accept your offer."

Suddenly, Szymon's entire body shone. An enormous power flowed throughout his body. Szymon felt an endless energy continuously filling him.

Szymon was drunk on his new powers. But he's not so stupid. After getting carried away in his delusions, Szymon finally spoke.

"Power like this.... There should be a price to pay, right?"

The [Apostle] chuckled.

"As expected. You're smart, Mr. Szymon. Sure, there's a price you have to pay. But take it easy, if it's you, I'm sure you can pay for it easily."

The payment described by the [Apostle] made Szymon stunned. But he agreed unconditionally.

In his heart, Szymon smiled. And finally! Nothing else can stop him! Sooner or later, the whole kingdom of Warsaw will fall into his hands!

***

While Szymon was having a struggle with himself and [Apostle], Jean was sitting in his bedroom chair. Her hands beautifully wrote on the many sheets of paper that had now piled up beside her.

After that, he put all the paper in a box and in an instant, the box was gone.

"Oh, the bait has been bitten. It's easy."

Jean spoke to herself and smiled. Meanwhile, the black maid standing behind him sighed in exhaustion. Although his face was covered by a mask, his gesture clearly described being overwhelmed by his master's attitude.

"What's wrong, miss maid? If you have something that bothers you, just say it."

The maid looked doubtful. But in the end, he said it.

"Would it be true that 'the boy' would.... Paired with one of the faction leaders?"

Jean turned to the waiter and shrugged her shoulders as if to say 'where do I know'.

"You gave me the opportunity to investigate that. So you're the one who knows the truth the most. I will not limit you. Do what you like when your job is done. Take it easy, the boy is under my protection."

The maid nodded. A little bowed, he then went to his destination. His job is simple, but at the same time difficult. Make sure all of Jean's plans are in line.

"Well, it's time to go to the promised place."

Jean snapped her finger. In an instant, he had left his room.