volume 2 chapter 1 - an Everyday life - Reincarnated as the Villainess Butler

You been avoiding Micah lately Master.

He doesn't need to see me like this

Leon lays in a crystallised capsule as dark mana pulsate through his body, his body hedging between human and demonic forms

"Do you hate being a Demon master."

"Don't probe into my mind again Grimoire."

"As you wish Lord Leon, I'll recommence the operation."

Silence returns as Leon shifts his gaze towards the blue sky while grimoire injects dark spiritons injects into his bloodstream.

-Astria magic academy dormotories-

"And you see, my partner blacked out midway through the trials what can I say we both ended up failing."

"Knowing you Killian , you flunked to bet on Group A's trials."

"You wound me Nicolai, I would never do such a thing!."

"You're smiling Killian.. you're full of holes admit to the truth."

"Not you too Eric , my best friend , my room mate , my piece of the puzzle. How could you??!!."

"Enough theatrix Killian and tell us how much you made."

"Well I can't let you in on my gains but I could give you a rough estimate , .... this much and this" Killian flaunts a necklace

It glows an ethereal red as if calling to me.

"There's no way!!."

"You mean you got this amount betting on Eric alone."

"Eric you had the other scholarship student with you right I heard she pulled her owned weight."

"Alice , she was amazing without her I wouldn't have done much."

"You're humble act won't fool me Eric, I seen your solo record , they're even faster than your trial run."

"Are you serious Nicolai."

"Yes yes, check this out." Nicolai turns on his terminal and looks up Eric's public scores within the top 30 in the academy.

"Overall A's in non-magic subjects but look at the series of the dungeon raid scores."

"S+++ at dungeon raids being this consecutive is unheard of. Eric could graduate well before us all at his rate."

"*whistles*, that's our resident scholarship student for ya. Care to help me up my scores?." Says Killian jesting... or not.

"You scored higher than student council president Russell and you're tied with Leon the D'Alfonso heir."

"That creep , just thinking about him gives me chills."

"You lot sound like you're having fun, got room for one more."

"Micah , what are you doing here?."

"Master Leon ordered me off for the week, he's got others to attend him. I have the free time yet I lack friends."

"So you thought befriending us, is a good way to pass time?, really now what's your angle Micah." Said Killian skeptical

"I really can't believe it , the real Iron fist Micah in the flesh. In our table!."

"I know , is this what associating with Killian brings us the big shots!!."

"Idiot , he's obviously come here for Eric."

"Huh?, me you keep making a big deal out of nothing." I shut off Nicolai

"But you are a big deal, you bloodied my master black and blue. Dare I say he is still getting medical care as we speak."

"Medical care... was our battle this intense."

"That's odd I heard nothing from the school infirmary , did you transfer him out?."

"You lot , he's a big shot noble all big shot nobles get medical equipments in their rooms. "

"Besides Master has his own qualified medic so to speak."

"You mean him?."

"Oh you met him Eric, I'm curious as to what's your opinion of Master's peculiar company."

"He's special , in a sense that I couldn't put a dent in his armor. He's strong and I could feel deep resentment in his heart, I don't know what to make of him.... all I know is that he is no friend at the moment."

After all he's one of the demon lord's faithfuls and the one who set Leon in that path.

"I see, you have troubles with our mutual friend but none with Master himself. It's good to know that you see beyond Master Leon's broody appearance haha "

"Pssst hey, what are they talking about?." Nicolai asked Killian

"How would I know?, Micha hits it off with everyone." He shrugs though his eyes glint to a hidden truth.

-Female Royalty Lounge-

"Then it happened out of nowhere , that commoner Eric jumped leaping off a wall and struck the monster from behind."

"I can't believe you were in the same dungeon as him, it's rare running into him."

"I was lucky and of all things I witnessed why they call him the strongest swordsman of our generation."

"Hey , Hey Aida... How did Eric get this strong?, he's way more reliable than guys his age it's almost as if he's a Knight."

"He's a trialed and seasoned warrior trained by Theodore the adventurer ofcourse he'd give the knights a run. He's my butler whom I and father taken under our wing. Keep the praise coming I'll relay it to home when school starts."

"Aida is getting pompous again." Trinity a classmate says

"I'm merely stating facts, my dear butler stands at the pinnacle of the academy even with these rules that set him back."

"Haha, you really love your butler."

"Ofcourse whats a Mistress if she lacks love for her servants, besides he's a devoted follower of mine. I reward loyalty and those precious to me." She says with a fond smile

"Ah to be in love."

"I agree , to be in love."

The hallways buzz with students chatting on about their day , council disciplinary committee enforcing the rules and athletic club members attending morning practice.

"Mistress you keep staring at me." I can't help but blush.

"Tales of your deeds reached the royal chambers , do you know what it means?. We have all the royal heiresses eyes on yourself. That in itself is the highest form of flattery however you're gonna attract the unsavory type of attention like Leon's and should that happen promise me you'll seek out my help." She says as her eyes plead

"I knew something was wrong, the student body were acting strange ever since the scoreboard updated. It all reminds me that I'm no longer a country bumpkin from the neutral forest."

First that mysterious Russel , then that edgelord Leon not to forget my favourable standing with the Prince. Oh boy attention was inevitable, I can't disappear as much as I'd love to as I'd leave my dear Mistress alone... I have to toughen up and accept reality as is. I've become an integral part of the story and the world had took on a different shape ever since I met and saved Aida.

"Eric , you really considered yourself a country bumpkin?, you took a Astria alumni my former butler who's a top mage at the age of 12 and you beat an organisation into submission around the same age. That's no country bumpkin feat, you're a bonified hero."

"He's one of a kind our Eric."

A voice cuts in from behind me , it was the profilic presence of Royalty one that's obvious from afar.

"Prince Joshua , I assure you mine can be found anywhere. I just got lucky that I'd been trained by Master."

"He's always been humble , learn a thing or two from him Gil."

"Shut it Misty, you don't tell me what to do."

"First thing in the morning and you're still acting like an oaf." Says Aida sighing

"What did you say!!."

"I said you're an oaf or is your hearing impaired."

"The only thing impaired here is your pigtails splitting up that brain of yours."

"Har , har. We're gonna be late for class let us go Eric."

Well here they go again, like oil and water Aida and Gil don't mix.

"H-haha as you wish Mistress Aida."

Class goes on as usual magic theory and formulae displayed on a holographic screen , tech woven by magic driven by mana induced crystals. This world appears medieval at first however the capital proves otherwise with its futuristic touch.

The lecture goes on as Professor Francis explains the principals of magic.

"For you see Mana of an equal force is relative to the spells rank. Any questions?, good I'll pick a random student to go through what we've learned. Let's see Eric , I choose you."

"Again!, 3rd rate nobles always testing my servant. Eric show them why you're better and keep your head high, you are my loved retainer I won't let anyone ridicule you."

I can tell the spite coming from his tone, I'd have to oblige and stand up not for myself but for my Mistress.

"You put too much faith in me outside the sword I'm no genius at all but if you order me so I'll show them why they should'nt to take you lightly."

"Make me proud Eric." Aida smiles confidence exuding from her expression.

"Yes Professor, mana is relative to the spell but so is it's confinement an equal force is applied to control the force before releasing the spell should the mana exceeds the vessel confinement the spell could go haywire harming as a repercussion harm the the caster themselves. Hmmm? Professor what's wrong you look red?."

I must have struck the nerve, I never thought owning a noble could be this fun. It serves him right after all im Aida's face and her reputation is on the line.

"Oh nothing it's just that I thought commoners lacked the sophisticated minds we possess , then again your answer is but a common trivia for us (mages)." Francis spits venom as he spoke.

"Oi Francis that's enough picking on our commoner boy, you know he could beat you where you stand."

"I see the rogue came in looking as lousy as ever, have you thought of cleaning up your unfathomably brutish look."

"Let me remind you of your place Francis, I ranked first in Astria and it's Instructor Sara to you boy."

"Glkk! Out with it Rogue what do you want your class hasn't started yet!."

"I'm just here to greet my student (glances at Eric) , fath- *ahem* youve got a guest and Headmaster Norman wants a word with you."

"Eric?, will you be alright. I can come with you." Says Aida concerned

"Don't worry your head Mistress , I'll be fine on my own."

"Who said I'm worried , I just can't let my retainer wander into the headmaster office all by himself."

"Hahaha, I see well Mistress I won't be taking long."

"Be careful Eric." Said Aida pleadingly

"Will do." I nod to Aida following Instructor Sara outside the classroom.

"Whew , those were some heated gazes I felt coming from Missy there."