Chapter 9

Chapter 9

Chapter 9

Could it be that young man?

Is it someone else?

He displays such a different atmosphere than before.

It was so different from the past that they thought so.

The ugly illegitimate prince they knew was always cringing and withdrawn.

But no matter how they look at him, he is still the illegitimate child that they knew.

People looked incredulous because his appearance was so different from before.

Raymond, on the other hand, lets the people eye him so viciously.

Wow, the heart of steels effect is really good. Ill definitely improve my proficiency to level A later. He thought so himself. Raymond was also amazed at how he looked now.

Countless people are looking at him.

If he had been timid, he would have been very intimidated just by those people looking at him, but he had no such feeling at all.

I didnt do anything wrong. Why would I be so intimidated? This thought occurred to him, and the confidence flowed out of itself.

Originally, Raymonds appearance is already superior. Combined with the confidence to create a very plausible appearance, now Raymond was obviously cool and honorable.

I dont know anything else, but Im handsome.

It was when Raymond was so pleased with himself.

But then he made eye contact with an unexpected person.

Sophia?

A doll-like pretty girl, who looked in her late teens, was looking at him with her eyes squashed.

Bug?

Its as if her eyes were saying that.

Sophia.

Raymonds chest sank nicely.

Sophia.

She is the princess born from the late first queen.

She was one of the meanest military figures when Raymond was still in the castle.

Still, Princess Sophias bullying was less severe compared to the other princes.

Princess Sofia was in her early teens when Raymond left the castle.

That is why she couldnt bully Raymond as viciously as the other princes.

It was like a bully from a sulky little kid.

To be honest, it only looked cute if ever.

I dont think her health is very good.

Is it because of the influence of her mother, the first queen?

Princess Sophia was not in good health. She always lived with small bottles. Not to mention the fact that her complexion is as white as a dead person.

But it was then, a voice cut his trance.

A sudden unpleasant voice pierced his ear.

What? Who is this? Arent you a rotten lemon?

.!

It was a familiar, unforgettable voice.

When Raymond turned his head, a young man with a pleasant impression was looking at him with a fishy look.

Four prince, Seytil.

Raymonds younger half-brother. He is one year younger than him and was the one who bullied him the most.

Long time no see, lemon.

Raymonds body stiffened.

Past nightmares flashed before his eyes.

A lowlife like you isnt worth living.

Why arent you dead still? Lets see how far you can hold out, you filth

Seytil abused Raymond physically and brutally.

He repeated countless brutal beatings to Raymond as if he didnt care if he died. No, as if he should rather die.

It was common for Raymonds bone to be broken after a beating from him. In fact, his life was seriously been endangered more than once because of him.

Even now, when Raymond took off his clothes, the scars left by Seytil remained terrible.

Like a mouse that met a snake, Raymond could not respond. His fingertips trembled faintly. Why arent you answering me? Are you ignoring me as a royal? On a subject like dirty filth?

It was a moment when Raymond swallowed his saliva with fear engraved like a stigma.

[Skill: Heart of Steel is manifested!]

[Overcomes unreasonable fears!]

[You have a strong heart!]

Raymonds heart was at rest. He was able to escape from the trauma of the past and look at Seytil with calm eyes.

That was not all.

You punk!

However, Seytil could not argue because it was a story that anyone heard already.

Is there anything else thats making you uncomfortable?

none.

Then have a nice banquet. Oh, please refrain from drinking.

Seytil gritted his teeth.

But there was no way he could argue and turn this around.

So Seytil turned his back on him without getting his money back.

[The truth has been eradicated!]

[You get 5 bonus skill points!]

[Dont be swayed by the truth and focus on treating patients.]

Raymond thought as he listened to the message.

I cant believe Ive done this to him.

It was hard to imagine when thinking about the past.

Suddenly, he felt unbearably overwhelmed.

It may seem trivial to others, but it was a massive event for Raymond.

It was the first time he had faced trauma that weighs on his soul.

Youre such a cheap asshole! Dont mess with me around again! If you come, Ill give you a scolding! Raymond shouted in his mind in excitement.

It was a swear he made in his brain, but the more he cursed, the more his heart felt open.

Seytils brain is made of pasta! Ugly as an anemone! It was when he was swearing so excitedly.

A sharp high note was heard.

What are you doing?

!

A pale dollish beauty

It was Princess Sophia!

Raymond bowed his head in surprise.

I see you, Your Royal Highness.

Why did she come?

Raymonds heart skipped a beat.

She was better than Seytil, but Princess Sophia wasnt a very welcoming opponent either.

..

However, Princess Sophias reaction was very strange.

Without saying a word, she looked at Raymonds face blankly.

A lot has changed.

!

You used to be such an ugly rat.

Raymond was at a loss as to what to answer.

He guessed it was an insult. But if you think about it closely, it meant that he doesnt look like that now. Which means, it can be taken as a compliment.

Not to mention the fact that there was no hostility in Princess Sophias eyes.

It was sharp and full of irritation, but Raymond didnt feel the viciousness like Seytils from earlier.

Well, it was still like that in the past. He thought.

How would he even describe it?

Rather than feeling her hating him and harassing him, it felt like she was just venting her anger because she couldnt overcome her bad temper.

I am not sure if I could call this better. Anyway, she seems to be giving me her bad-tempered look the same as before.

When Sophia snapped at him, Raymond spits out what he was thinking involuntarily.

I thought that Her Highness was the same as before.

I beg your pardon?

Oops. Such a huge mistake Raymond did there.

Raymond hurriedly tried to recover from that.

What I meant is that youre still as beautiful as before. Your beauty shines like no other.

Princess Sophia gave him a glare, making Raymond break a cold sweat.

You really had changed.

..

Anyway, I am not feeling well. I need to take a breath.

Whats making you feel uncomfortable?

Raymond turned to his therapist pose and inquired about her condition.

Its okay. What do you know as an apprentice? Youre not a proper therapist yet. I am just going to rest so dont worry. She said in a snarky remark.

Sophia shook her head and sighed as she sat on a resting sofa in the corner.

Maybe shes just not feeling well, but her complexion does not look good in Raymonds eyes.