Fredrinn Firecrown: The Weakest Villain

Fredrinn was so hooked with his story that he didn't realize the passing of time. If it weren't for Samantha urging them to return to the city lord's mansion, he wouldn't have noticed the time.

Samantha hired a carriage to drive them back to the mansion.

Fredrinn carried the drunk Lucas to the carriage and sneakily gave him a smack to the head.

"Huh? W-What wash dat fer?" Lucas stared at him with intoxicated, half-closed eyes.

"There was a mosquito." Fredrinn lied without batting an eye.

Samantha saw everything, but she didn't bother to say anything. She felt that her brother deserved it.

Fredrinn gave her a knowing smile and Samantha immediately looked away after sensing his gaze.

"Now that you have exposed your strength, what do you plan to do?" She asked without looking at him.

Fredrinn adjusted his sitting posture. "I just want my family to survive." He replied with a deep look. He had seen a glimpse of the future through his Fate Rating.

When he was still a player, the Firecrown Household was still around, but the future changed this time. He guessed that it was the butterfly effect of his transmigration.

Samantha didn't expect this reply. She thought that Fredrinn would give her an ambitious response like revealing his power to the world. She looked at his face and found him charming for the first time.

Thirty minutes later, they arrived at the city lord's mansion.

Fredrinn grabbed the drunk Lucas and carried him out of the carriage. "We are here. I suggest that you use your Qi to sober up if you don't want the city lord to punish you."

His words were like an alarm bell. Lucas' eyes sprung open and he immediately utilized his Qi to remove the effects of the alcohol from his body.

Fredrinn stared at him in disdain. "Why didn't you refine the contents of the alcohol?"

The refreshed Lucas chuckled as he replied. "Being drunk is the best feeling in the world."

Samantha facedpalmed herself when she heard her brother's response.

Fredrinn smiled and shook his head.

When the trio entered the mansion, they heard that the city lord was still in the meeting hall with the city officials and the elders.

Fredrinn wasn't surprised by this, but Lucas and Samantha weren't aware of the situation.

"What's going on?" Lucas asked the servants, but they didn't know what was happening.

Samantha turned her gaze to Fredrinn and asked. "Do you know about this?" She felt that it was related to the Firecrown Household.

Fredrinn nodded.

Just as he was about to say something, the door to the meeting hall suddenly sprang open.

The elders and the city officials stepped out one by one.

Samantha and Lucas noticed everyone's grim faces. They realized that things might be more serious than they had imagined.

A moment later, Roland and the city lord finally came out.

"Roland, you guys should stay the night. We have plenty of empty rooms in the mansion."

"Thank you for the invitation, city lord, but I have to decline. I still have to prepare a lot of things back home." Roland tactfully rejected.

"I see. Then I'll see you out." Ludwig smiled and patted Roland's shoulder.

"Alright."

On their way out, Roland noticed Fredrinn in the crowd and immediately sent him a look.

"It seems like it's time for me to leave. Let's see each other again next time." Fredrinn smiled at Samantha and Lucas before he went to catch up to his father.

Looking at his back, Lucas revealed a complicated expression. "A new lion has revealed itself." He muttered.

Samantha was also filled with mixed feelings at this moment.

***

The days went by in the blink of an eye and the day of the exchange finally came.

Raphael was taken out of the underground prison. He no longer had the arrogant look he once had. His eyes were unfocused and there was no joy nor anticipation for his release.

During his time in prison, he realized that he wasn't that important to the Blackcrow Household. This made his emotions hit rock bottom. 'If it was my sister who was imprisoned, what would the family have done?' He already knew the answer and it made him feel that he was insignificant.

Looking at the listless Raphael, Fredrinn walked to his side and smiled at him. "I haven't seen you in a while, Raphael. You look like hammered shit."

The latter lifted his head and looked at Fredrinn's smug face. He felt humiliated, but he didn't have the energy to argue with him.

Fredrinn placed his arm over Raphael's shoulder and said. "Because of you, I will get fifty fine horses soon. I can't thank you enough."

Raphael gritted his teeth and sent him a glare. "I won't forget this humiliation, Fredrinn Firecrown! You might have won today, but it won't be the same next time!"

Fredrinn pretended to be afraid while exaggeratedly raising his arms. "Don't be so serious, man!"

Raphael snorted and looked away from him. He might die from anger if he continued their conversation.

An unfathomable light flashed in Fredrinn's eyes.

Today, the first step of his plan would be executed. To change the future that he saw, he had to overturn the chessboard and make the most unexpected move.

'How would the person on the opposite side of the chessboard react if I smash the chessboard into pieces when he is only a few steps closer to victory? I'm looking forward to your response, Reynard Blackcrow…' Fredrinn thought as he put on his armor and disguised himself as one of the guards in the entourage.

The leader of this entourage was Darius. Both sides agreed that they wouldn't send a Nascent Soul so Roland sent his most capable subordinate to lead the group. Other than him, he also sent half of the elite unit to disguise himself as normal guards.

Darius stared at the group before turning his gaze to Roland who was sternly observing them. He cupped his fists before he commanded the entourage to set off. "Move out!"

The agreed location was in the uninhabited desert twenty miles east of the energy stone mine. The place was the most undesirable land in the city because of the searing temperature and untillable soil. Not even the big households wanted a piece of it since a large amount of money was needed to turn the place into a habitable space.

Fredrinn was the one who suggested this location to Roland. The open space was perfect for him since he could see every member of the opposing group. With his Battle Scouter, he would see which person to look out for.