The Son of a Corrupt Lord Doesn't Want to Become a 'Saint'! Prolog
——The Beginning of a New Path——
Prolog: Diary – After Reincarnation~
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I died in an accident and was reincarnated into a world of magic.
It has been five years since then, and I have been given the name Ouga Vellet.
I have already set a new goal for my life: to live however I please!
Luckily, I was born into the Vellet ducal family, a prestigious family in charge of diplomacy and espionage for the country, so I don’t have to worry about money.
Well, there are always rumors that the family is up to no good... However, my father being a corrupt lord doesn’t matter to me.
On the contrary, I was overjoyed that the foundation for my ambition had already been laid.
In my previous life, I was just a corporate slave, living a life where I obediently worked all day long.
That’s why this life, I want to live comfortably and do as I please!
Yes!
To put it simply, I want to live a life of evil like a demon lord!
I’ll have cute girls waiting on me, and I’ll make use of slaves to gain profits.
I’ll eat delicious food until I’m full, sleep whenever I want, and have a splendid life of leisure.
Kukuku...!
Ah, I can’t wait for the future!
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The key element needed to rule over others is power. If I can use overwhelming force to shut down all of my "subordinates'" complaints, they won't dare to oppose me. In this world, the most straightforward way to show power is through magic. Unfortunately, I don’t have any talent for magic...!! Fire, water, wind, lightning, light, darkness.
According to the aptitude test results, it seems that I am not suitable for any job.
Father’s pitiful gaze at that time was tough... It’s just fortunate that I wasn’t expelled.
For some reason, corrupt feudal lords are very lenient with their own kin.
Ending with “I’m glad my father is kind” is a thought of an average person.
However, in this life, I am a genius. Although I don’t have any particular talent, it was revealed that I have an enormous amount of magic power.
If that’s the case, I just have to come up with magic that I can use.
At the same time, I also decided to consult with my father and invite a private tutor for swordsmanship and martial arts.
Demanding everything selfishly since childhood is a reasonable action.
We can’t even survive without parents.
Until my body is fully developed, being a model student who makes my parents happy like this is the key.
My true nature will only reveal itself after I leave my parents’ hands.
If I can achieve good grades, my father and mother will also expect and support me.
Now is the time to stay low. Polish my fangs for a bright future.
☼ Month ■ Day
Finally, it’s done!
Magic that only I can use!
Well, I’m not sure if I can call it magic, but the fact that I’ve completed it is important.
I’ve been making hypotheses and experimenting for a long time.
My brain in this life is like that of a genius.
With this, I can now compete with magicians even if I can’t use magic.
Of course, I won’t reveal it just yet.
I won’t use the only technique that I found and created so easily.
Father and mother gave their stamp of approval when I consulted them.
At the same time, they also showed me a new path to take by suggesting that I go to a magic school to further hone my skills.
If you listen to the rumors, it seems that talented individuals are gathering from various regions.
As for me, who wants to do whatever I want in the future, this is a perfect opportunity to build connections.
I’ll be immersed in my studies for a while, but there’s no problem.
My current efforts will lead to an easy future.
Besides, I’m a genius!
☂ Month ◎ Day
Finally, the day has come.
The first step towards the dream that I have had since I was a child starts today.
The dream―― is to live like a demon lord, freely and as I please.
Life is only once.
I don’t care if they call me an evil lord or condemn me for being self-centered.
I bid farewell to the honor student that I used to be.
Since I turned fifteen, I left home and began living in a dormitory at a magic academy.
As part of the Vellet family’s training to hone our discerning eye, we are allowed to bring someone to support us during our academy life, regardless of who they are.
I intended to not only have that person support me during academy life, but to also work them for the rest of their life.
In other words, being talented is not enough. If they lose their connection with me, their life will be ruined. They won’t be able to quit even if they want to.
Therefore, it is necessary to choose someone in a precarious situation.
And I had already made my selection.
【Former Commander-in-Chief of the Holy Knights】Chris Lagnika.
At the young age of twenty, she rose from being a commoner to the top of the Holy Knight due to her sense of justice. She appealed directly to the king about the nobles’ human trafficking, but was expelled from the Holy Knight after being falsely accused by the nobles. Not only that, but she was also arrested and had her money seized.
Now, she makes a living by earning a small amount of money in the fighting arena of Washua, a city known as the cesspool of the capital.
She is expecting a bodyguard. Of course, I alone would be enough, but it’s better safe than sorry.
With her skills as the Commander-in-Chief of the Holy Knight Order, it’s more than enough.
If I were to say something like “shine beside me,” she who thirsted for justice would easily fall.
Unfortunately, Chris’ sense of justice is used to judge rebel forces who oppose me.
To me who aims to become evil...! Kukuku...hahahaha!!
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Chris is amazing...
I thought she would just show off her skills to me and handle her weapon like a true Holy Knight, but she had built a mountain of dead bodies of evil men in the underground arena.
Huh? Did I go too far in blowing her head? Did she have that much of a sense of justice?
If I’m found out to be aiming for evil, my head and body will be separated...
No, no, well, never mind. Let’s just think that I got an incredibly strong pawn.
I’m a genius. It’s okay as long as I don’t get caught.
I’ll switch my focus to the next potential talent to acquire.
The opponent is Mashiro Riche, the only commoner who passed in our grade.
After researching the school’s atmosphere at the Magic Academy beforehand, I’m certain that some of the nobles will bully her, and if I rush in to help her, she will be filled with gratitude towards me.
Her notable feature is her breasts.
They’re incredibly big. They’re so big that they can’t fit in my hands. I have to squeeze them once.
I plan to build a harem in this life. She will be my first harem member.
“If I helped you back then,” I’ll push her into feeling indebted to me, and the timid girl won’t be able to refuse.
What a perfect plan...!
My brain is terrifying...!
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After helping Riche, I became the target of bullying.
Moreover, Riche was with the people who were bullying her.
I was called incompetent and insulted.
Huh? Why?
If she’s trembling while saying it, she doesn’t have to do it... Why do commoner people become so terrifying!
Is it because she hate the nobility?
When Chris asked me what to do, I steered the conversation towards not interfering for now.
I have a feeling that if I leave it to her, she’ll deal with it in an instant...
Her breasts are irresistible.
I have to think of a way to make them mine.
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For some reason, Riche was being bullied again, so I helped her once more.
Wasn’t she getting along with them before?
I didn’t really understand, but since she cried and apologized saying she would do anything, I decided to punish her.
“You will be forever by the side of this incompetent person. Never leave his. Hanging out with a incompetent person is tiring, but...”
It’s like asking her to dedicate her life to me.
In other words, I can treat her as I please forever, and have my way with those breasts whenever I want.
I came up with a brilliant idea.
Then, Riche burst into tears and happily accepted.
Ugh... commoners are scary after all...
Well, the result is fine.
Also, Chris praised me saying “My master is so kind”.
Is she also crazy or something?
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No, being praised like that just makes it harder for me to do bad things...
I also want to skip school and go on a date with a girl during the day, or secretly bring her to my dorm room to have some fun, but I can’t do that, can I...!
Chris! Don’t just accept every request that comes your way!
Mashiro! Don’t introduce me to normal people who can be useful! I want people who have weaknesses and can be controlled!
Ah... there are so many other problems that keep coming up too...!
I’m not aiming to be a saint!
My ideal was a selfish, carefree life of evil, but it’s getting further away...
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Chris brought me some great information.
Apparently, an orphanage on the outskirts of the capital is in danger of being demolished.
They’re being harassed by unscrupulous developers who want to take their land, and they can’t live a normal life.
As soon as I heard this, I had an idea.
If I help them out, maybe I can owe them a favor?
I could even hire them at a low salary and they wouldn’t complain.
After all, I’ll become a hero who saved the orphanage...!
And if I can suppress those scumbags, I might be able to take away their profits.
It’s killing two birds with one stone.
Alright, let’s hurry and do some good... no, some evil.
Kukuku, how pathetic.
Little do they know that after driving away the bad guys, they’ll end up thanking me and falling into the hands of an even greater evil...!
Just wait! I’ll take care of it in no time!
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Everything is powerless in the face of overwhelming strength!
I successfully repelled the attack and took control of the orphanage, and I was pleased with the progress of my plan.
The orphans are now being taught academic and martial arts in the orphanage so they can work hard in the future.
It's important to have the minimum knowledge to understand instructions and to have a body that can withstand hard labor, isn't it?
These days, there are hardly any people around me who spread such bad rumors.
Even when passing by in the hallway, they give way and whisper something.
Hmm, I feel really good.
However, there are some strange people who approach me and talk to me.
One of them is Karen Levetzinka, the daughter of the same duke and the fiancée of His Highness.
She probably can't forgive me because of her noble spirit and equal love for everyone.
That's why she talks to me to check on my movements.
But is it okay for her to be preoccupied with me like this?
I know, you see.
His Highness is in danger of losing his position as her fiancé because he is fond of another woman.
Cuckoo, I'll help you out if something happens.
It would be humiliating, wouldn't it? To be saved by a man who you considered an enemy!
I'm looking forward to seeing your face at that time...!
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Recently, I feel like I've been getting closer to Chris and the others...
For some reason, Karen has also started spending a lot of time with them.
She even brings lunches and follows us until lunch break... Isn't she putting too much effort into monitoring me just because she broke off our engagement and became free?
I don't like being tied down too much.
Damn it... It's not good for children to have their freedom restricted like this.
When I muttered, "I want to become an adult too," I was attacked in my sleep by Chris and the others that night.
I was kept up all night, whimpering in pain.
It was a carefully planned crime to completely seal my powers, using magical tools prepared just for this purpose.
My subordinates are so terrifying... The power dynamic has completely reversed. This cannot go on. I must be stronger.
To show my authority, I’ll have to show my full potential in the upcoming promotion exam. They will undoubtedly show their respect again in the face of overwhelming force!
On the day of the magic academy’s promotion exam, I was called to the palace and bestowed with the title of “Saint” by the king. Why?! I’ve only ever committed crimes!
Stop it...! Even if you give me such an impressive title, I have no intention of working for the sake of others!
Do they expect me to defeat the Demon Lord?! I won’t! I’d rather become his subordinate!
This is insane... This wasn't supposed to happen...!!
How did things spiral out of control like this?!
