Distorted World: Rise Of The Black One - Volume 2 Chapter 78 34
“You’re a failure!”
A voice screamed
“It would be better if you died in a ditch somewhere”
These were the things said to a young boy
“No one will care if you disappeared suddenly”
“Your existence disgusts me”
“You’re the reason our family is like this!”
These words are constantly reminded to him
August Regade never had any ambition growing up…
No one expected much of him, no one depended on him, no one needed him, no one loved him
He was less than nothing, the mere sight of him disgusted his family, his siblings all hold him in contempt
Nothing satisfied him, nothing made him happy, all he could do was silently cry
“I can’t believe I’m related to you”
“Ew gross what is that?”
“Unbelievable! Someone from the Regade family no less”
“My life was great before you were born”
This was his everyday life
Until one day
“???: what’s your name?”
A well dressed boy with blonde wavy hair, azure eyes and pale skin asked. The boy had pointy ears signifying his race as an elf, a major resident of this country
“Au: why does it matter?”
A beaten up August said, tears welled in his eyes
“???: why doesn’t it matter?”
The boy tilted his head
August was surprised but still somber in his tone
“Au: I’m garbage, less than a street rat, nothing someone of your stature”
“???:…aren’t you a noble as well?”
The boy was even more confused
August’s surprise increased, this was the first time someone considered him a noble
“Au: no…I’m not someone who can be considered nobility”
“???: why not?”
“Au: because I don’t have the talent of a proud knight of house Regade”
August explained
“???: so, because you can’t hold a sword your family hates you?”
“Au: yes…”
“???: that’s stupid”
The boy exclaimed
“Au: WHAT!?”
August’s surprise reached it’s max
“???: just because you cannot become a knight doesn’t mean you’re worthless!”
The boy said loudly
“Au: please stop you’re gonna rub someone the wrong way”
August pleaded
“???: so what!? What are they gonna do? Hit me?”
The boy said, openly challenging the nobility
“???: listen man! You don’t need anyone’s validation to live! No one has their fates written for them”
The boy explained
“???: you have your own worth! Everyone deserves respect”
This was the very first time someone spoke out for August, he was dumbfounded by this person he just met
“???: if people don’t realize the value of your existence, than they themselves have no right to exist!”
“???: proud knight my a$$! Nobility should be the pinnacle of altruism people like the Regade family deserve to fight for scraps in the slums! Like the human garbage they are…”
The bot screamed openly defacing the family
People around there heard everything and they quickly back away
“???: come on! Get up and walk, if you can’t find your reason to live in this world then make a reason!”
The boy said extending his hand to August
August was scared out of his wits, this boy standing before him just insulted one of the most influential family this side of the kingdom
But at the same time, he felt glad as if the ticket to the happiness he’s been yearning for was standing right before him
He grabbed the boy’s firm hand and stood up
But at that moment the two other boys who tormented him earlier returned
“So…we’re human garbage now huh?”
One boy asked
“I think someone needs to be put in their place”
The other boy said grinning
August became scared and backed off
But the boy who was defending him stood firm
“???: are you the one who’s been tormenting him?”
“So what if we are, that trash deserved it for being so useless…but enough about him, I would care more about myself right now if I were you”
“Yes, insulting our family in public is a grave offense brat!”
The boy sneered
August backed up further
“???: oh really? Then pray tell… what are you gonna do about it?”
The boy said amused
“We’re gonna rip you apart of course! You look familiar… are you a noble maybe?… if so state your name and family so that we might settle this matter like aristocratic men”
The other boy demanded
“???: my name?… What a cliche move…”
The boy sarcastically said smirking
“What!?”
The two boys screamed
“???: very well then, carve this into your hearts you lowlifes!… for you might never have the opportunity to do so again!… I am Regis Faulin, son to Aaron Faulin VII, I am the crowned prince of Restia and the rightful heir to it’s silver throne”
Regis stated as if giving a decree
This revelation shocked all who were present
The genius Elven prince of the nation Restia stated to be a one-in-a-million-years prodigy in all aspects, he had his hands in the politics of Restia ever since he could talk, he’s the king’s first and only beloved child from his deceased wife
King Aaron’s first wife, lady Meredith died in child birth bringing the king great sorrow so much so that he didn’t remarry for 23 years after that (Author: this is rare in the world of Ziost due to polygamy and nobles getting along like a blind man and the color black :), the only son he got from her was prince Regis Faulin who inherited his mother’s looks and Altruistic personality, because of this the king doted on the prince and would do anything he asked even if that thing was banishing one of the most influential nobles in the country
The prince (Regis) graduated Restia’s royal academy at the age of 7 with flying colors and was set to be sent to Union city for further studies
He was responsible for bringing the great reform 1 year ago which for the most part, ended slavery, poverty and racial discrimination (Regis is 8 currently)
He was admired by all, so much so that they planned to have a statue of him built in Restia’s hall of kings despite him not even inheriting the crown yet
Many nobles tried to win him over with their daughters proposing engagements and all
But the king allowed Regis to have full freedom of control over his life and he has turned down every proposal so far
Regis was known to usually wander the city with his loyal servants hidden not far behind him to supervise the people of other classes
“…you…your highness!”
One of the boys said
“We’re very sorry!”
The other boy said bowing down
“Re: sorry? You think a hollow apology is going to help you here?”
Regis asked, his eyes were like daggers judging the two boys every action
August too was surprised so he couldn’t say anything
“Re: get out of my sight! Tell lord Francis Regade that he’ll be hearing from my father for this!”
Regis ordered
“Yes sir!”
“We’ll report anything, just please show us mercy”
“Re: what are you still doing here? Get out of my sight before I order the undercover royal guards I have on standby to execute you”
Regis angrily said
The two boys bolted not even saying a word
“Re: sighs…what an unruly bunch”
“Re: now, where were we?”
Regis turned around to face August
That was the day, August found his first friend…