Chapter 167: Eyes of a Dragon and the Human Heart (31)

Chapter 167: Eyes of a Dragon and the Human Heart (31)

Lupine Rinella disliked Ian Percus.

For starters, despite being a lower noble, Ian had dared to physically assault him. Although he had brought it upon himself, that, in itself, was reason enough for him to harbor such feelings.

He had never imagined, even in his wildest dreams, that someone would show so much interest in an illegitimate child, even if she was a Yurdina.

No, if he were to be honest, that wasn’t exactly the reason. He simply didn’t expect anyone to confront him even if they were interested in her since the majority of those involved in her harassment were high-rank nobles rather than lower nobles.

As for himself, while he didn’t belong to one of the empire's top five noble families, he was still a member of the prestigious Rinella family known for their domineering magical talents.

It went without saying for commoners, but even lower nobles found it difficult to interfere in the matters of higher-ranking nobles. While not impossible, many tended to avoid doing so due to fear of causing friction between their families.

As such, he had always enjoyed abusing his status.Discover new chapters at novelbin(.)com

The famous ‘Elsie Rinella’ was his sister, and due to her presence, even upper nobles of similar standing hesitated to butt in, and he rarely faced repercussions for bullying others.

Thus, he grew complacent.

So, when Ian's fist shattered his nose and sent him soaring into the air, he felt as if he was dreaming.

It seemed unbelievable.

Yet, the reality was harsh, and he abandoned any notion of resisting. He simply brooded over the humiliation he suffered.

Ian Percus was a lunatic—a madman.

No one wished to provoke a ticking timebomb, especially when there was little to gain for the risk involved.

Lupine believed that there was nothing good in getting tangled with Ian. With no means to control the madman’s violent tendencies, ignoring him looked to be the best option.

That was when his sister, Elsie Rinella, intervened.

Always strong and ambitious, she had instilled fear among the Rinella siblings with her sheer determination. He believed that if it was her, she could defeat Ian.

However, Elsie suffered a miserable defeat at his hands, and the aftermath was too much for him to witness.

The proud Elsie he had always held in high esteem had vanished only to be replaced with Ian’s loyal dog in the form of his sister.

He had nearly fainted when he saw her fawning over Ian, acting all cute and servile while going, 'Master, Master'. To make matters worse, she even lashed out at him, her beloved younger brother, to appease her master’s anger.

Lupine felt as if his heart was being torn to shreds.

What pained him even more was that Elsie's feelings towards the man weren’t solely of submission.

Those sweet, subtle glances as she looked at Ian dreamily—He had seen them numerous times before.

It was a gaze only a woman who was deeply in love could have.

Yet, Ian treated his lovely and adorable sister with indifference. In fact, he seemed troubled, as if he was struggling to push her away.

And witnessing such a scene, Lupine's eyes widened and bulged to the point where his blood vessels seemed to snap audibly.

That was when Lupine decided to take revenge.

His sister, whom he deeply respected, was not such a woman to be pitifully clinging to such a man. It was one thing if it were Ian clinging onto her, but their current wretched relationship couldn’t be allowed to continue.

Although he hadn’t dated much and wasn’t well-versed in romantic matters, he believed he knew enough.

Love was ultimately nothing more than an extension of politics.

Once the power dynamics in the relationship were established, they were bound to have a lasting impact not only during courtship but also after marriage. It was why he couldn’t allow the current situation to go on.

She wanted to wake up earlier than her husband in the mornings to put on light makeup.

She had no intention of slacking in her appearance just because she was married.

Then, once she was ready, she would wake Ian with a gentle kiss on the cheek. And occasionally, on the days she snuggled back into the blankets with a playful whine, he would pull her into his arms with a small smile.

Ah, how blissful would it be if she could nestle up in his sturdy and warm embrace?

But that wasn’t all.

Her master would surely shower her with the rewards she yearned for.

Caressing her head was a given, and they would probably even have children.

How many they would have, she didn't know. She simply wished to have as many as Ian desired.

And she would raise each and every one of them with unwavering love.

Elsie had some unpleasant memories from her childhood, and perhaps because of that, she always thought that she would shower her children with love if she ever had any.

Fortunately for her, as lower nobility, the Percus family likely wouldn’t be as strict on child-rearing as higher nobility.

As for her Rinella family, it was simply a matter of giving up the household to any one of her siblings.

Living a quiet life within the Percus territory with Ian by her side didn’t seem so bad.

“You need to change your strategy, sister! The more you submit, the less appealing you become...”

“...I want it.”

Even as Lupine rambled on, none of his words registered in her ears as she remained lost in her daydream.

Her expression had long since become loose and relaxed, and her eyes were already gazing off into the distance, absorbed in her fantasies.

“Haaa.....”

Occasionally letting out a dreamy sigh, Elsie reaffirmed her decision.

“I want to do it. Getting married.”

Lupine momentarily stiffened at Elsie’s abrupt response, but a devious smile soon crept up his face.

It was finally the start of his revenge.

The moment Ian tied the knot with his sister was the moment he would experience a living hell.

If he ever had nieces or nephews, Lupine intended to cherish them, and once they were old enough to understand, he planned to reveal the truth.

'There was a time long ago when your dad brutally hit your uncle... He hit me so hard that my nose almost broke.'

Then, they would look at their dad in shock. Just imagining what kind of expression Ian would have filled him with uncontainable anticipation.

Of course, since building up trust with their guardian during early childhood was important, this plan required meticulous consideration.

Thus, the Rinella siblings smiled together, each engrossed in their own fantasies.

Elsie was still lost in her blissful daydream while Lupine was picturing the moment his cruel revenge would come to fruition.

It was a classic example of seeing the same scene yet feeling different /genesisforsaken