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'This kidnapping event never happened in my past life.' Rosh thought.
''Because of your change, the duke became quite suspicious and feared you will surpass Josh so he have started expanding his connections so the other nobles will vote Josh for the place of heir.''
'Well, I have no thoughts of becoming duke since the duchy will be destroyed by me, anyways.'
''Good point, Master.''
Rosh didn't respond and looked at his front. The other kids kept talking and complimenting Josh like he's a king.
How could kids their age understand how politics work?
'They seem clever. They saw how my father favors Josh, so they also tried to gain his favor.'
He looked at Josh who was smiling and laughing all the time to every single one of them without falter.
'Except, I couldn't find out which one has exactly gained his favor.'
''You seemed left out, young master Rosh.'' He heard a voice call him from his side.
Glancing at her, Rosh put on a fake smile. ''Greetings, young lady.''
She was a girl his age with golden blonde hair and amethyst eyes. Wearing her white dress, she looked like an angel.
However, Rosh noticed the glint on her eyes. It was someone who seemed to look delicate, but actually terrifying.
'Interesting. Is she like me?'
''She is.''
Rosh was taken aback. 'What?'
''She is like you, Master.''
'What are you talking about? I was just joking.'
''You are not suited to joke, Master. But, that girl is also like you. She have been reborn too.''
Rosh stared at her with slowly a smile appearing on his lips. The girl also responded the gaze with a challenging smile.
''Hello, I am Rosh Edward del Razon. May I ask for the lady's name?''
When he asked that, it caught the other children's attention. Rosh smiled at her sweetly that the other kids also blushed, including the males.
The girl was dazed for a second. Surprised about Rosh's beauty. How could a boy be so beautiful?
''Ah, yes. I apologize for my rudeness. My name is Eveia Anais Schneider, from the Schneider duchy.'' She said and curtsied.
Rosh smiled more. She's from a powerful family.
Schneider duchy had the same status rank as the Razons, however, their wealth is something to be envious about. Owning multiple mines where many jewel supplies are bought, they are the wealthiest duchy in history.
Eveia Anais Schneider, the youngest miss of the Schneider duchy. She had two older siblings. A sister and a brother.
Having her golden blonde locks that brightly resembles the sunlight, and a pair of amethyst eyes that sparkles in the moonlight, there's no wonder almost all men in the empire likes her.
In his past life, she was supposedly dead at her 15th birthday but was only marked missing since there's no evidence of her passing away.
It was then a year before Rosh's execution was found out that Eveia Schneider was alive after being saved from the guild, who she worked with for years, hunting her.
''Why do you think am I left out, young lady?''
''Aren't you, young master?''
''I am not. It is actually my choice to be quiet since I am quite shy.'' Rosh said making her eyes twitch.
''Shy? I couldn't see it though.''
Rosh chuckled at her remark.
''You are such an interesting talker. Then, lady Schneider, can I have some of your time?'' Rosh offered his hand.
She looked at it for a moment before accepting. ''Of course, young master.''
Rosh looked at Josh and the other kids who are looking at them and smiled.
''Brother, I shall excuse myself since I want to talk a little bit more with lady Schneider.'' He said.
''Huh? Oh, of course brother! Do what you wish, have some fun. Sorry, if you don't seem uncomfortable here.'' Josh said apologetically.
He looked quite wronged that some of the other kids glared at Rosh.
'They're all stupid kids.'
''They are, Master.''
''No, brother. I am just ignorant of many things so I don't want to enter the conversation. And I don't want to bother anyone.'' Rosg also said with a sad smile.
''No, no! You're not bothering us at all, brother. You should go have fun where you are most comfortable in.'' Josh said.
''Is that so? Thank you, brother. Then, the lady and I shall go.''
Rosh dragged the girl in a corner where there are no guests at all. It was a secluded area from the party.
He looked at her and thought about how to ask her. Now that he discovered someone with the same situation, he have to get her on his side. Especially when she's from the Schneider duchy.
''Young master Rosh, why did you take me here?'' Eveia asked with an arched brow.
Why is this Rosh Razon so different to her? He wasn't acting like his age at all, and she could see the slight sign of hatred in his eyes towards his brother.
'Tell me, Amros, how did this lady die?'
''Falsely accused of trying to poison the crown prince's fiance, it was originally the prince's most trusted maid. She was there with the crown princess so she was accused of what she hasn't done.''
'What a fvcking b@stard crown prince. I can't picture any good future from this kingdom, really.'
Rosh mentally rolled his eyes. Josh's best friend, the crown prince, the so-called inheritor of this godd@amned kingdom. They are very suitable for being bestfriends, since they are both disgusting.
'When did she die?'
''She died only a few months after your execution when her own parents killed her mercilessly with the crown prince's commands.''
'So she hated them now?'
''Specifically saying, she 'loathed' them.''
Rosh smiled evilly. 'Jackpot.'
''Is there anything you wanted to say to me, young master Rosh?'' Eveia asked.
''No need to pretend to be polite, Eveia Schneider.'' Rosh's eyes suddenly changed emotions and darkened.
She furrowed her brows, her chest started throbbing in shock and confusion.
''How is it?'' Rosh asked mysteriously.
''Pardon?''
''Was it refreshing? Were you happy? Having a second chance is such a once in a lifetime opportunity. Isn't is great? How lucky you are.''
She widened her eyes. Rosh's innocent face was replaced by a scheming surprise. The handsome child she once saw was now an evil one.
Remembering who he really was in her past life, she wasn't supposed to be surprised. Rosh Edward del Razon was a criminal and an assassin. How could she forget that?
Her hands started to break with cold sweat. She doesn't know what to say. How did he know that she was reborn?
''W-what are you..?''
''Eveia Anais Schneider, golden hair, amethyst eyes, perfect body. The so called 'Princess of Jewels'. Likes sweets, hated noisy people, and secretly dislikes your parents. 1042th Imperial Year you were announced missing by your family after being caught in a kidnapping incident. 1047th Imperial Year, you made a comeback after escaping from guild scavengers. Is there any detail wrong?''
''You..who are you?!''
''You don't need to be scared, Lady Eveia. For I am the same as you. I'm reborn too.''
''Excuse me?''
''I am Rosh Edward del Razon from 14 years in the future inside this 8 year old body of mine.''
Eveia stared at him blankly, as if her soul was taken from her body.
''...''
''Were you that surprised that it made you speechless?''
''You're...''
''I'm?''
He's asking her that? How could he when he said he was reborn too, doesn't that mean that the one infront of her is the criminal executed for his crimes?!
Eveia looked at him with horror.
''You're..a criminal.''
Rosh stopped.
''....what?''
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