Having a powerful lord as a father figure, what's wrong with just wanting to draw cards?

"That's true."

During their conversation, they arrived in front of Domi. Carlos introduced the two brothers to each of them. When he introduced the two older brothers, they were clearly very satisfied, but when it came to Domi, their expressions became strange.

Carlos, holding Domi, feigned regret and said, "Although little Domi doesn't show much magical talent, I'll still treat him well. Come on, say hello to your two uncles~"

Domi was handed to Capet by Carlos.

The three of them had a very close relationship. No matter what the child's talent was, as long as he was Carlos's child, Capet treated him as his own, holding him with extra care and teasing him from time to time.

But he had no idea what kind of medicine Domi was hiding in her stomach.

He's a prince of the empire, his status is even higher than his father's. If we could mess with him a little, how many villain points would we get?

Just thinking about it made his hands tremble and his heart pound.

So, in full view of everyone, Domi forced out a glob of yellowish-green snot and wiped it all over Prince Capet's expensive collar.

[You have thoroughly humiliated the Imperial Prince; Villain Value +1000]

Wow, so much!

When Domi first saw a four-digit number, he was stunned for a moment. Then, he made a tough decision and let his snot, tears and saliva all come out. If he hadn't just finished urinating, he would have urinated and defecated all at once!

Domi was clinging to Cape, crying and making a fuss, and no amount of coaxing or pulling could get rid of her, leaving the three of them at a loss.

Just kidding, that's a thousand dollars a second! Wouldn't it be a huge loss if we didn't stick around with him for a few hours?

Chapter 9.9 After the Waltz, a New Beginning Begins

Domi felt he couldn't persecute Capet any longer, otherwise, it would be incredibly annoying to have another prince-level figure dislike him when he grew up.

So after forcibly taking 5,000 villain points, Domi stopped there and was put back on the mat by Carlos, who gave him a lecture. Although Domi didn't think he should understand, the gist of it was: you'll do it again next time.

After reprimanding him, Carlos went off to drink and boast with his two sworn brothers, leaving him and his two resentful brothers to waste time.

After a while, almost all the guests had arrived.

The spacious lobby was packed with people, their voices rising and falling like waves, creating a lively atmosphere.

They were dressed in brightly colored formal wear, which was dizzying to look at. What was even more infuriating was that almost everyone had to walk up to them, either to give them a perfunctory greeting or to go further and pat their heads.

"Oh, look how well-behaved and adorable the Duke's child is."

"Let me touch it, let me touch it!"

"Don't push, don't push, I haven't even touched it yet!"

"..."

"I'm so fed up with these guys!" Domi complained. "If you're going to come, bring some gifts, fine, but why are you pretending to touch them like that? What's the point?"

Domi could see and hear what Carlos couldn't.

Few of those nobles were good people; they talked incessantly about interests and transactions. They spouted benevolence and morality, but all they did was oppress and exploit, even using it as a means of showing off and competing with others…

Domi felt disgusted from the bottom of his heart. He had also been oppressed in his previous life, but they were at the center of the vortex and had to deal with nobles. In the future, he would also have to learn to deal with nobles. Whenever he thought of this, his aversion to studying would rise up, just like wanting to sleep in advanced mathematics class.

Fortunately, the nobles did not have much time to continue to mistreat him.

As the lights slowly dimmed, Carlos appeared in the center of the lobby, on the steps leading to the second floor, and began his speech to the guests. The content was nothing more than thanking them for coming and celebrating his child's first birthday. Everyone was used to hearing the same thing; every family had the same script.

After a brief speech, the much-anticipated waltz began.

In such a high-end setting, opportunities to network are everywhere, so it's no wonder most people are so enthusiastic.

The lady put her arm around the gentleman's shoulder, while the gentleman put his arm around the lady's slender waist. They danced gracefully to the melodious and rhythmic music of a concerto, performing the nationally unified waltz.

Domi looked around and saw that even the champagne servers were spinning around inside, delivering the drinks to those in need, looking completely at ease and as if they were enjoying themselves.

Indeed, it's hard to resist the urge to join in such a dazzling and vibrant atmosphere, but unfortunately, he can't dance, and his body doesn't allow him to.

But Kelsey can!

A ball is a very inclusive social event; in principle, anyone can join in, including maids, as long as the host doesn't mind.

The plan goes through!

So Domi crawled over to Kelsey, who was standing nearby, and reached out her arms for a hug.

Kelsey understood instantly and quickly moved Domi into her arms. Ah~ it was a familiar feeling, the smell of home~

"What's wrong, Domi? Are you hungry? Or do you need to pee?" Kelsey asked in a lighthearted tone.

Just like with safety words or training dogs, when a person says a word, the other person will subconsciously think of something. This same principle applies to babies.

In Kelsey's eyes, Domi was already a child who could understand what eating and peeing meant.

But that wasn't his purpose. He turned his head and stared intently at the dance floor, occasionally making "uh-uh" sounds, clearly wanting to join in.

"You can understand, right? You should be able to understand, right? I've made it so obvious."

This time, he wasn't going there to earn villain points; he simply wanted to spend time with Kal'tsit on the dance floor. He might not have this chance again when he grew up, so he had to make the most of it now!

Kelsey didn't disappoint him, letting out a meaningful "Oh~" and saying, "So Domi wants to dance too~"

"How can a baby dance?" Argyle's personal maid asked, puzzled.

"He can't, but I can! I'll just hold him like this. Domi is my date today!"

What a novel experience it is to waltz with a baby!

"Are you crazy? Making young Master Dominic your companion? You'll be in big trouble if the master finds out!" Edward's maid kindly advised.

“Is that so…” Kelsey pondered for a moment, “Then let’s go ask the master and madam first.”

"Hey!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Kelsey picked up Domi and headed towards Carlos, no matter how the two maids tried to stop her.

Argyle's maid, a rather robust one, sighed, "I really don't know why Catherine would choose such a reckless young girl as her personal maid..."

Edward's maid covered her mouth and chuckled, "I think she and Master Domi are quite a good match." She then glanced at her colleague beside her, "You and Master Argyle would also be a good match."

……

"Dancing with Domi?" Carlos took a sip of red wine and looked at Domi and Kal'tsit. Domi was staring blankly at the dance floor, while Kal'tsit looked expectant.

He chuckled softly, "Sure, why not? Go have some fun, just be careful not to bump into anyone."

"Thank you, sir!"

After receiving permission, Kelsey was overjoyed and skipped into the dance floor.

Her long black and white dress fluttered in the wind, transforming into her wings, carrying her like a nimble elf through the crowd.

Her long, pink hair was like silk, and her swirling dance steps moved the strands of hair, enveloping her and Domi in a small world where there was only her and the young man who had not yet grown up. When their eyes met, Kelsey seemed to see a sense of relief in Domi's deep, icy blue eyes.

"How can a child have such feelings?"

She shook her head inwardly, putting the matter out of her mind; what mattered most right now was enjoying the time.

The school curriculum included waltzing, a skill that every student with a normal education possesses. Even if she wasn't proficient, it didn't prevent her from enjoying the joy of waltzing, especially with a child she was very close to.

Domi was stunned by the girl's radiant smile. Her sweetness and cuteness were one thing, but more importantly, she touched a deep chord within him, a place that had been tormented by love and was now slowly healing its wounds under Kelsey's gentle touch.

How could someone who grew up without parental love and care have ever experienced this feeling?

Although Carlos and Greta were kind to him, it was Kelsey who truly gave him the love and healing he needed.

A mere maid?

No, no, no, she has become Domi's anchor, an irreplaceable presence.

After this piece of music, this waltz, he no longer cared about the past or the fleeting nature of life, because someone had already opened the door to a brand new life for him.

Chapter 10, Section 10: Bloodlust Arrives

Kelsey danced the waltz very well, and was in no way inferior to those nobles.

Her most distinctive feature is her agile dance steps. There is no rigid or conventional way of dancing. She dances entirely according to her own intentions. Every step is in time with the beat of the background music. Even wearing high heels does not make her movements awkward in the slightest. Everything is so natural.

The school's teaching was definitely not that good; Domi was more inclined to believe in Kelsey's hard work and talent.

In Kelsey's arms, Domi spun around with her, and when he looked up, he could see her confident eyes.

Her confident, elegant, and beautiful dance steps, coupled with her unique beauty, quickly garnered her a lot of attention on the dance floor. The nobles who had practiced waltzes and ballroom dances since childhood were amazed by her abilities. How could a mere maid dance better than them?

However, the more others envied and were jealous, the prouder Domi became. This was called sharing in the glory! Even his little head, which hadn't fully grown in, couldn't help but lift up a bit, his chin almost touching the sky.

Seemingly sensing Domi's mood, Kelsey also smiled broadly.

Oh no!

Kelsey is so dazzling! Her radiance completely overshadows everyone else!

By this time, they had finished the inner circle. Domi had no regrets, and Kelsey was a little tired after having a great time. It was time for them to leave.

However, if you leave, you have to do it slowly, otherwise you'll disrupt other people's rhythm and cause trouble.

Just as Kelsey slowed down to pass a couple, she suddenly twisted her ankle, her heel turned inward, and she lost her balance and fell to one side, taking Domi with her.

The field of vision is rapidly shaking and tilting!

boom! !

With a muffled thud, Kal'tsit fell heavily to the ground. Because the floor was slippery, there was no cushioning whatsoever, and the sound was so loud that everyone turned to look.

Even when she fell, she never let go of Domi in her arms; it was because he was resting his head on Kelsey's arm that he wasn't injured.

But it's a different story for Kelsey. She was already in the rhythm of a waltz, and her movements carried momentum. When she fell, that momentum would be amplified by the impact, causing shock to her entire body.

In addition, she suffered a severe ankle sprain, and her elbow was also fractured in an attempt to protect Domi.

The pain combined was enough to make a sixteen-year-old girl burst into tears, but Kelsey knew she couldn't cry in such a situation. She could only tremble and curl up on the cold floor, stubbornly holding back her sobs.

Her high heel slipped off her foot and fell to the floor not far away, while the other one remained, making her look even more disheveled. Her long, pale pink, silky hair was scattered all over the floor, and compared to her previous elegance, she looked like a swan that had hurriedly fallen into the water.

Who...who is it?!

Domi climbed out of Kelsey's arms and stared wide-eyed at his surroundings.