My Seductive Childhood Villain
Chapter 1 - Adoption
Derek Johnson
My Liege, we've arrived.
Outside of the capital's orphanage, home to hundreds of children of diverse ages, a carriage ornate with silver and blue had pulled up in front of the gates.
A man jumped off of the front before his feet landed on the floor in front of the door.
With a single fliud movement, he grabbed and handle and opened the door, greeting his Master.
A responsible for the orphanage rushed outside of the door before shivering in his knees.
He knew exactly who the man in front of him was. The colour of his carriage and the large scar which ran over his eye like a war prize.
It depected his vicious nature and his short temper perfectly.
Manager
M-My Lord, welcome!
Manager
C-Can I help anyway?
Derek Johnson
Please do not speak to his Lordship directly.
Derek Johnson
We are here to inquire about adoption.
Colour drained out of the Manager's face.
His glasses wobbled back and forth with every shiver and tremble with anguish that he made.
Manager
A-And what is the plan with this child?
The Duke glared angrily at the Manager, who immediately stepped back, his feet about to give way.
Manager
This way, I insist!
While the group walked inside, children immediately froze at the sight of the scary man walking in.
There was a scream and everyone ran for the hills, making the orpahange feel more and more deserted.
Duke Blake
Why did they all run away?
Manager
*thinking* That was to be expected! How do you expect a child to go with you if they cry the moment they see you?
Manager
*thinking* Even an adult would wet themselves!
Manager
W-Well, normally, I'd tell you to have a look around and talk with the children... but...
A tumble weed rolled in from the outside of the orphanage right down the corridor to their left.
Manager
U-Um... shall I get some of our older boys?
Derek Johnson
The Duke wishes to look at the children personally.
Derek Johnson
Is that an issue?
The atmosphere was tense.
Suddenly, the bell rang for the start of lessons and the sound of children dissipated.
Manager
Um, all of the children are in their lessons.
Manager
Shall I bring you to our tea room?
Suddenly, a glowing portal appeared in the middle of a corridor in front of them and a small girl, who looked barely four, stepped out of it.
A huge book which wore the bold title "Advanced Magic Volume XVI" weighed heavily in her hands.
She suddenly froze, then turned her head to see the men who had just saw her perform an intermediate spell.
Derek Johnson
That girl... who is she?
Manager
T-That's Emma. She's new here, though not many parents want to adopt her.
Does he think that I'm not here?
Because you perhaps send me into the garden when parents come around because you don't want to let go of me?
If I stay in the orphanage until I'm 18, I become the orphanage manager's property. A slave.
A slave who knows how to do magic under the complete obedience curse is a very powerful weapon.
The truth is, my soul has been magically fused with an old sorceress. Therefore, I have the maturity and power that she used to have.
How our souls were fused in the first place was beyond me, but I'm greatful for it.
In the process, I've inherited a thirst for magical knowledge so I enjoy reading books and learning new spells.
Manager
What did I tell you? No magic in the orphanage!
I'm only teleporting around because it's tiring walking around with this huge book.
But this might be my chance to get out of here!
Emma Blake
Excuse me... can you be my new Daddy?
I walked towards the man who looked the scariest and tugged on his sleeve, making my cutest expression I could muster.
My eyes sparkled, reflecting his scarred face.
And that's the moment when I first met the Duke... and how he became my father from that day on.
Misty Plume
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Chapter 2 - Introductions
That very day, the documents were signed and a sizable donation was given to the orphanage.
Manager
T-Thank you, My Lord... your visit has been a blessing!
Derek Johnson
Yet again, do not address his Lordship directly.
Derek Johnson
And that copious amount should be be enough to keep your mouth shut about her abilities.
Derek Johnson
If we hear even a whisper...
Manager
I-I understand! Thank you for your patronage.
It was like he was treating this like he was shopping for tableware.
The man with the white hair knelt down beside me and gave me a charming smile.
Derek Johnson
Hello there. My name is Derek. I'm the Duke's personal guard, not that he needs it.
Emma Blake
I know! Daddy looks really strong! He doesn't need a guard!
A little bit of pride swelled in the Duke's chest before he walked out towards the carriage.
Derek Johnson
Come with me. Do you want me to hold your hand?
Emma Blake
Thank you for asking, Sir Derek.
I trotted towards the door, my small legs having trouble keeping my little body upwards.
As I went to take another step, the clumsiness that came with my age set in and I tripped and fell onto the ground.
Derek Johnson
Oh no! My Lady! Are you alright?
Half expecting me to cry, he was surprised when I got back up.
Emma Blake
I'm okay! I'm okay!
I rubbed my sore nose, fighting my tear-filling eyes.
Seems like this body feels more pain than an adult one too. Must... resist... the... urge... to... cry...
Suddenly, I felt a pair of strong arms scoop me up, my little body flying high into the sky.
Had I been bird-napped by a large hawk?
Suddenly, I smelt the scent of pine wood and rosemary before I found myself in the Duke's arms.
Duke Blake
You are clumsy. You'll just fall again if you keep walking like that.
As the door opened and he stepped out of the orphanage, his eyes found mine.
Instead of crying like a child my age should, I simply smiled.
Emma Blake
Thank you for taking me away, Daddy!
Derek Johnson
*thinking* Poor child... I really want to tell her to be careful on how to address His Grace but...
Derek Johnson
*thinking* She's just so adorable... I can't shatter her dreams.
As the Duke jumped into the carriage, setting my small body onto the seat in front of him, Derek closed the door before setting off.
Emma Blake
What's your title, Daddy?
I want to get to know my new Daddy.
Emma Blake
I heard the manager call you Duke. Is that your name?
He looked down at me before answering my question.
Duke Blake
My title is Duke Tiberias Blake II.
Emma Blake
Well, my name is Emma! I'm glad that I finally got to meet you, Daddy!
The Duke kept his arms and legs crossed while he leaned back on the carriage, his eyes not leaving me.
Does this man want to kill me? No, he wouldn't have gone through the trouble of adopting me.
So what does he want? If glares could kill, I'd already be dead.
Misty Plume
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Chapter 3 - New Home
The carriage ride was a long one... and an awkward one.
I've always felt out of place, especially in my own year group, but this man really doesn't realise that staring at me will eventually scare a little child.
I'm sure that he's not a bad guy. It's just the vibe that he gives off is really sinister.
It scares even me and I have the mental age and capability of a 300-year-old sorceress.
So, I'll try my best to fill his day with cuteness!
Emma Blake
Daddy, will I have any new brothers or sisters?
Duke Blake
You have a brother.
My eyes lit up. A brother?
Emma Blake
Wow! I'm going to have a brother? Is he big and tall like you, Daddy?
Duke Blake
No. He's a shrimp.
I feel sorry for my brother...
I wonder if he's older or younger than me.
I'd love to have an older brother!
Emma Blake
What about a Mummy?
At that moment, his expression darkened.
His expression... looks so sad.
Something must have happened to Mummy.
Tears started to swell up in my eyes and not before long, they were dripping down my cheeks.
He looked up at me and was taken aback.
Duke Blake
W-Why are you crying?
I sniffed, wiping my tears with the sleeves of my plain dress.
Emma Blake
Because Daddy looked like he was about to cry. And because Daddy is strong and won't cry, I want to cry for him.
He has always been treated like an inhumane monster without feelings.
And suddenly, somehow, a child understands him more than an adult?
At that moment, he covered his mouth before he started to smile.
Emma Blake
Daddy? What's wrong?
The Duke looked down at me and patted my head.
Duke Blake
Nothing. Just... stop crying. Please.
Daddy isn't really good with children, is he? I'll keep that in mind.
Eventually, the carriage stopped and I saw Derek once the door opened.
Derek Johnson
Welcome home, My Lady.
My eyes went wide with wonder while I tried my best to slide off of the large seat and pop down onto the carriage floor before Derek picked me up and popped me down onto the cobblestone path underneath me.
However, I didn't have time to admire the layout of the rocks.
I was looking at the grand Palace in front of me, simply screaming high class.
Emma Blake
Is this Daddy's house?
Derek Johnson
This is your house too, My Lady.
Derek Johnson
Young Master Robert is currently in the Study hall. We won't disturb him, so why don't we get you settled in your room first?
So my brother's name is Robert... if he is studying, then he must love all of the philosophers that I've read about!
Emma Blake
When will I get to meet Brother?
Yet again, a pair of strong rms swooped me up into his arms.
Duke Blake
That brat will be able to see you at dinner.
I'll be able to meet my brother at dinner? Are we going to eat together, like a real family?
Emma Blake
Thank you, Daddy!
I leaned towards him and kissed him on the cheek.
At that moment, Derek took a huge inhale, desperate to know his Master's reaction to something that cute.
Duke Blake
I need to finalise some documents. Johnson, with me.
Derek Johnson
Yes. Here is your personal maid, My Lady.
Derek Johnson
She'll take you to your room.
Emma Blake
What about Daddy?
Derek Johnson
The Duke has work to do.
Emma Blake
Oh, okay... I'll see you soon, Daddy!
I then took the hand of the maid who Derek had called forward and walked inside with her.
Derek Johnson
Sir... there are no documents-
Duke Blake
What word would you use to describe that girl?
Derek Johnson
Who, Lady Emma? Well, there's one that immediately jumps out.
Duke Blake
She isn't cute.
Duke Blake
She is so adorable that the dictionary needs to invent another word to trump it.
Derek Johnson
*surprised pikachu face*
Derek was confused. Did the murderous Duke whom everyone feared just say that?
He then out out his hand.
Duke Blake
Call in the tailors and the jewellers.
Duke Blake
Tell them that Duke Blake's daughter needs some new cute clothes.
Derek Johnson
Um... Sir... did you hit your head on the way here?
The murderous glare that Derek received after that refuted his claim that his Master had spiralled into insanity.
Misty Plume
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