The villain's side of the novel



The dinner party took place at the renowned Green Corner Restaurant, one of the largest and most opulent establishments in Morial city. Fray reached the restaurant swiftly, thanks to its central location. As he arrived, he stepped out of the cart and cast a gaze upon the establishment. Despite its classification as one of the finest restaurants on the continent, Fray found it underwhelming compared to the humble eateries he had encountered in Yassine's memories. However, he reminded himself that the world he now inhabited was less advanced in certain aspects, and he pushed aside his initial thoughts. With determination, he made his way towards the entrance, where two formidable guards, each possessing the strength of a warrior from the Fourth Kingdom, stood watch.

Silently, Fray handed the guard his invitation. The guard carefully perused the invitation before setting it aside and spoke, "Welcome, sir. You may enter, but your knights must remain outside."

"Very well," Fray acknowledged. He gestured to his knights, instructing them to wait for him outside, and then proceeded to enter the restaurant. As he stepped inside, numerous tables filled with extravagantly dressed young men and women met his eyes. Their arrogant demeanor and luxurious attire marked them as the sons and daughters of the most powerful families in the Lionar Kingdom. Engrossed in their conversations, they abruptly fell silent and turned their attention towards Fray as he entered the restaurant. Whispers began to circulate among them.

"Who is he?"

"He's Fray, the current head of the Parada family, I believe."

"Ah, so he's the infamous Mad Monster of the Parada family."

"Shh! I've heard he is ruthless. If he overhears you, he'll surely kill you."

"Why should we fear him? The Parada family is no longer as powerful as it once was. It's no longer a threat to us."

Fray's keen ears caught these hushed conversations, but he paid no mind to the idle gossip. A servant quickly approached him, diverting his attention to the impending interaction.

"Master Parada, please follow me. I will lead you to your table," the servant offered respectfully upon reaching Fray's side.

"Very well," Fray replied with his usual impassive expression, and he trailed behind the servant as they made their way through the gazes of the young nobles. They ascended a flight of stairs at the end of the hall, leading Fray to a second-floor hall that surpassed the elegance and opulence of the one below. Before him stretched a long table adorned with a lavish array of food, with a group of twenty people seated on one side. In front of the table, a collection of beautiful girls expertly played various exquisite instruments.

"Welcome, Mr. Fray. Please join us," a young woman with blonde hair, a beautifully sculpted face, and a mature, well-proportioned body rose from her seat and greeted him with a sweet smile as she noticed his entry.

Fray regarded the young woman with his usual expressionless face. She was none other than Noelle, the first princess and the heir to the throne of the Lionar Kingdom, who had extended the invitation to him. Fray had never felt comfortable in her presence, sensing a hidden venom beneath her seemingly innocent smile. Even before acquiring Yassine's memories, he harbored a dislike for her, but his animosity towards her grew stronger upon discovering her future actions in the novel, where she would become one of the heroines enamored with Luke. Despite his discomfort, Fray responded calmly, "Thank you, Your Highness," and proceeded to take the only vacant seat.

Noelle observed Fray as he settled down, her eyes filled

with curiosity. She then spoke, "Thank you for accepting my invitation, Mr. Fray. Tonight, you may find it challenging to recognize some of the individuals present, so allow me to introduce them to you." She gestured towards five girls seated on her left. "These are my sisters and the princesses of the Lionar Kingdom. I'm sure you are already familiar with one of them," she added, her tone playfully teasing.

Upon hearing Noelle's words, Fray shifted his gaze towards one of the princesses—a woman in her twenties. Despite her lack of makeup, her flawless, pure white skin and impeccable physique drew attention in the hall brimming with beauty. Fray pondered, his mind questioning the events that had transpired during this period, evident in the weariness etched upon her face.

Unperturbed by Fray's thoughts, Noelle continued, "Allow me to introduce Mr. Firrett, the heir of the Northern Iron Castle. Despite being in his twenties, he already holds great influence in the Sixth Kingdom. He is considered one of the most promising talents in the Lionar Kingdom." Noelle pointed towards a young man with short blond hair.

"I have heard much about your accomplishments, Mr. Fray. It is an honor to finally meet you," Firrett greeted with respect, a warm smile adorning his face.

"The pleasure is mine, Mr. Firrett," Fray responded.

Noelle then directed Fray's attention towards another striking redhead and continued, "I'm certain you are acquainted with her—Miss Lisa Ronal, the young lady of the esteemed Ronal family. She is renowned for her intellect and remarkable talent in alchemy."

Fray glanced briefly at Lisa, who returned his gaze with a peculiar expression. However, he chose to disregard her and focused instead on a young man in his thirties with black hair and brown eyes, as Noelle proceeded with the introductions. "This is Mr. Reynold, the young master of the Kianel family. He is also a skilled fighter in the Sixth Kingdom."

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Fray," Reynold offered courteously.

"Thank you," Fray replied curtly, withholding a significant amount of respect from Reynold, which seemed to slightly irk him.

With the introductions concluded, Noelle gestured towards another individual in the group. "I'm not sure if you are familiar with her, but this lady, Blanche, is an artist renowned across the continent for her extraordinary beauty and incredible talent," Noelle stated, her gaze fixed upon the lead musician of the band performing before them.

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-------- Note: he cover of the novel is changing with the story, if you find the cover unrelated to the story, it's just because you didn't reach the event of the cover yet. I hope you guys understand.