023 – It’s Good I’m Betrayed (First Part – John POV)

  Posted on July 25, 2016 by crazypumkin

  Editor : Poor_Hero and Lazaruz22

  AN: John San is a person who cannot be frank but he is still an honest fellow.

  As I walked into William-sama’s room, apart from the thick table that exuded a composed and dignified aura, the whole room felt bright and airy.

  ” Ah, Mary-san, thank you. ”


  William-sama gave his thanks for the tea brought by a woman who seemed to be a maid. For the time being, he was as expected, a polite and level-headed person.

  ” …… ”


  ” …… ”


  But I was troubled.

  Even if this was my wish, I could not seem to find any word to start a conversation. Besides, I found myself much more nervous than I thought I would be that I froze.

  It should be me, the elder, to break the ice. And even if I had thought of various things, my mind went blank ever since I came in.

  ” ……Erm…… ”


  William-sama said, timidly.

  What a disgrace, showing such a (frozen) face. Perhaps, I might be seen as glaring at him.

  ” Ah, I am sorry. ”


  Embarrassed, I coughed.

  This time, I made sure to focus on William-sama before I opened my mouth……

  Relax, relax.

  ” I unknowingly got nervous. As you know, I am John Veltor, and I will be working as your tutor from today onward. ”


  Trying to avoid a scary impression, I carefully paid attention to my words as I introduced myself. And then, William-sama returned with a graceful greeting.

  ” Yes, I will be in your care. I am Williams Beryl, please call me Will. ”


  At the birthday debut, I did think about the possibility that he had memorized that speech. I still found it difficult to believe that a 3 years old kid could talk like that.

  But, once I came here, I was convinced.

  Yes, it was William-sama who prepared that speech. It was too shocking.

  ” Erm, what should I call Veltor-sama? ”


  As I was called out, my attention snapped back.

  This was getting interesting, I could not help but give in to my mischievous side.

  ” You can call me however you prefer. Only…… ”


  Well then, how would this young genius react to this? As I was thinking about that, I instinctively smiled.

  ” ……not Veltor please. ”


  I had thrown my family name away.

  Since I, who was born into the problematic Veltor house, was to undertake the position of an educator role, I wanted to, at least relay this to Williams-sama and of course, Gion-sama.

  And above all, how he would react upon understanding my words. I did feel sorry for testing him but most of all, I was amused.

  William-sama immediately gave a smile and replied.

  ” Then, John-sensei! Would that be all right? ”


  The reply, that was more than what I expected, was slightly jaw-dropping.’
……

  I could only say that he was indeed a genius.

  It was a reply that he understood that I was uninterested in power, house name or currying favor just by my words alone.

  ” Yes please, I look forward to working with you. ”


  With no relations to with my family, he narrowed the relation down to a personal level by simply using my name and attaching ‘Sensei’ to it. Wonderful. It was wonderful how he exceeded my expectations.

  To be able to teach this person, I was glad I left my house. I might be a fortunate person.

  Unconsciously, I began talking, being in a good mood.

  ” By the way, Will-sama. ”


  With that, Will showed a displeased face.

  ” John-sensei, please stop with the ‘Sama’. ”


  What a humble attitude.

  To tell the truth, although Beryl and Veltor family sounded alike, they could not even be compared against.

  Veltor being a Viscount house, Beryl being a Duke house.

  In addition, the name of Veltor house was at the bottom. In comparison, Beryl house, in addition to Gion-sama’s activities and his good ruling with, had the reputation of being the best in the country. They were also a family that had a long standing history. Really, towards that person……I only had admiration.

  In the end, the relationship with me was not of noble standing but instead, a pure student and teacher one.

  ” Then…… Will-san ”


  ” Will alone is fine. ”


  ” ……Eh……That is a bit…… ”


  ” It’s okay because you are my Sensei! ”


  As I thought.

  It was difficult to suppress my instinct to smile. Even if I tried to resist, he had insisted to call him Will with a compelling attitude. This made it very clear that we were a teacher and student.

  ” Ah yes Sensei, what is the matter? ”


  Will said, as he remembered that I wanted to say something.

  ” Ah. It’s just……If you don’t mind me asking, it is a little early for a 3 years old kid to have a tutor. I was wondering if you made this request or was it Sir Gion’s idea? ”


  Really, how did Gion-sama educate? I really could not imagine.

  But, Will smiled bitterly and answered.

  ” No, it was me who requested. ”


  Ah, really, today, no matter how many hearts I had, they would not be enough.

  ” It’s Will’s……? But why? I don’t mean to be rude but boys at your age usually only think about having fun. ”


  ” I don’t know anything. I am proud seeing Father so needed (busy) but as for me, I can’t help with anything…… ”


  I remembered that I was shocked by the mischievous tone Will had used.

  ” ……And I am frustrated with that. ”


  Really……This person.

  Was a genius to the extent that you would be amazed.

  And I wondered if this was fate. I kept feeling that it was.

  ” So that is why…… ”


  I had become the tutor of this person.

  With the ability I had, I wondered if it would be enough.

  ” Well then, let’s study hard as soon as possible, shall we, Will? ”