"S-Someone spread f-false rumors about you,
They are saying that you sexually harassed Lady Seraphina!"
Gabel reported with a panicked look on his face. He knew perfectly well that it was just a false rumor, however, due to Vaan's reputation, this rumor was spreading like wildfire. If Vaan didn't address this situation and things escalate, the Vesta Family members would use this chance to attack Vaan again.
Of course, they wouldn't be able to do anything major since there is no proof, however, they would definitely blame Vaan for having a bad reputation and harming the family's reputation.
This was a serious matter.
"Huh? Sexually harassed? Couldn't they come up with something better? What does 'sexually harassed' even mean, at least clarify the obligations you are putting on me, how pathetic."
Vaan simply shook his head.
"This is just a false rumor, it will die down soon. No need to panic like that, it is most probably bitch's stupid way of showing her influence to me."
"That's not it! Young Master, you need to come out and address this issue! Visit Lady Seraphina and make a public announcement together with her, you should clear your name as soon as possible!" Gabel still couldn't calm down.
Vaan sighed, then with a deadpan look on his face, Vaan looked at him and,
"Look, Gabel, I do not have time for this bullshit. There is only a month left before those my dear cousins return from the Agresia Academy and Elemental Clash starts, I have limited time and lots of stuff to do, so don't bother me with these useless things. Is that clear?"
"Y-Young Master V-Vaan is participating in the Elemental Clash…?" Gabel was taken aback.
Elemental Clash was the Magic Tournament in which the Basic Mages showed off their strength to the rest of the world. This tournament was divided into 4 tiers, each tier representing a mage's level.
Tier 1 for 1st Circle Mages, Tier 2 for 2nd Circles all the way to Tier 4 for the 4th Circle Mages.
The winners of the tournament have a sure-shot chance of being recruited by the Vesta Family, however, most of the time, the top positions were dominated by the members of the Vesta Family.
Even still, participating in this competition was a good way for the young mages to get recognized by the Vesta Family and since the rewards were ample if you get a decent position, almost all the mages tried to participate in the event.
The previous Vaan, of course, didn't bother trying.
His talent was better than average, but as someone who rarely practiced or learned magic, his first tournament was a nightmare with him losing 7 out of 8 matches. It was even said that the single match he won was arranged by the Vesta Family to preserve what was left of their reputation, of course, these rumors were later proven false.
Anyways, that was the first and last Magic Tournament Vaan participated in, he realized these things were not for him and swore not to participate in any tournaments anymore.
Of course, that was how the previous Vaan thought.
Christopher, or the new Vaan however, was different.
A stage to kick someone's ass? Legally at that?
What kind of fool would leave such an opportunity?
And not only would he be allowed to satiate his cravings for beating people up, but he would also be able to get rid of this annoying reputation of his.
Vaan knew damn well just how important someone's reputation is. Others may like to stay lowkey and take their enemies by surprise later, however, Vaan used a different part.
Scare the enemy to the point he doesn't even dare to fight back.
Rather than fighting weak opponents again and again, Vaan was a firm believer of using fear to get things done. How else could he have achieved so many things as an underground gang leader in such a short period of time?
He liked beating people up, however, Vaan always made sure to advertise how he beat them up. He had a reputation to maintain after all.
The reputation of the underworld demon.
It was because of this nefarious reputation of his that he was able to get most of the things done without even moving an arm.
Vaan wanted to achieve the same in this world as well.
Also, he was missing having his own people do stuff for him. He wanted his own set of lackeys, the ones who were loyal to him, not the Vesta Family and for that, he needed to get rid of his bad reputation.
The Elemental Clash was a perfect Stage for him to do that.
He was sure that he could win his tier even if he fought the way he is right now, however, he wanted a dominant, one-sided battle that would be etched into the audience's minds, only something like that would change people's outlook on him and would help him get back into the succession battles.
"Of course, there is no way I am going to miss something fun like that," Vaan replied.
"Then about the rumors…?"
"I told you did I not? Let them be. I have better things to do."
"But your Uncle and Aun-"
"They won't do anything for now. There is no proof, if they try to pin this on me, who is only trying to study magic in peace, they would definitely offend my mother.
Creating rumors isn't difficult, if a bitch like that could do something like this, then imagine what Mother, who rules over the entire city could do?
Who is to say that there won't be any rumors attacking one of my uncles and aunts in the next few days? You think my mother would let the topic go at that time if those uncles and aunts of mine didn't me go today?"
Vaan questioned with a slight smile on his face.
Gabel, who understood what he implied was taken aback.
Was Lady Astra capable of doing that?
She was more than capable.
But to think Young Master Vaan would act this confidently in this matter and think from his uncles' and aunts' perspective rather than panicking…
"Anyways, I'll be going in."
Saying those Vaan waved his hand and walked towards the library.
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