Lackey's Seducing Survival Odyssey

Meanwhile, Alfredʼs gaze remained locked on Victor, his expression thoughtful and strangely intense. There was something hauntingly familiar about the young man, but no matter how hard Alfred tried, he couldnʼt quite place what it was.

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Knock, Knock.

”Enter”

The door creaked open, and Kai strode in with a scowl that darkened his sharp features. His eyes immediately landed on Selene, still sitting snugly on Victorʼs lap. His fists clenched at the sight, and for a brief moment, it seemed like he might explode in anger. However, the memory of his previous humiliating defeat lingered like a ghost, forcing him to swallow his pride.

He silently took a seat beside his father.

Velcʼs demeanour turned solemn as he straightened in his chair, ”S-Sir… We know that our first encounter was… far from ideal. There were misunderstandings, missteps, and mistakes. But we sincerely wish to move forward, to rebuild our relationship without lingering grievances. Please, forgive us, especially for forcing my daughterʼs hand in the past without her consent.” As he spoke, Velc bowed deeply, his head nearly touching the table.

He glanced at his son and nudged him sharply. ”You too.”

Kai clenched his teeth, his jaw tightening as he begrudgingly bowed his head. The humiliation of bowing to Victor, a man he considered insignificant, was almost too much to bear.

A chosen one bowing to nobody... what the hell was that!!

ʼJust wait,ʼ Kai seethed inwardly, his mind burning with fury, ʼWait until I ascend to Sovereign. Iʼll make him pay for this humiliation a thousand times over.ʼ

ʼWait! Until I become sovereign!ʼ Kai thought as he gritted his teeth, he would surely give the humiliation 1000s times to Victor.

Victor could practically taste the burning hatred radiating from Kai, his fiery glare unmistakable. The boyʼs anger was almost palpable, and it only amused Victor further.

Victor didnʼt need to guess what was going through his mind. If Victor had been a nobody, he wouldʼve been the one forced to bow, crawling for Seleneʼs hand. Thatʼs just how this world worked—brutal, unfair, and twisted.

Money and power didnʼt just open doors; they rewrote the rules.

Even when you were in the wrong, wealth and influence forced others to seek your forgiveness. The strong crushed the weak underfoot, and the weak smiled while licking their wounds.

It was a cruel reality, one Victor had faced and Learned a lot!

Still, this situation was beginning to feel a little more precarious than usual.

If word of this invitation leaked, heʼd be in for a storm of trouble.

Marisandra, for instance, still didnʼt know about the kiss heʼd shared with Selene in front of everyone. Celestia had gone above and beyond to ensure that news never reached her ears—or anyone elseʼs, for that matter.

And Delphine? She remained blissfully unaware as well, thanks to Celestiaʼs clever manoeuvring, turning what couldʼve been explosive into harmless rumours.... Delphine would not believe in rumours!

Victor smiled faintly to himself. Celestia deserved a reward—maybe several. Sheʼd more than earned it.

But this invitation was a different kind of risk. If it circulated beyond this room, his carefully balanced act could come crashing down.

Victor sighed inwardly, ʼDamn, Iʼd love to marry them all openly, without secrets or games, but thatʼs a pipe dream for now…ʼ He still hadnʼt secured the other five women on his list(Yet to appear), and he had no idea what kind of chaos (Yandere) theyʼd bring into the equation.

Clearing his throat, Victor spoke in his usual calm, commanding tone. ”Iʼm not angry with you. You can raise your heads.”

Both Velc and Kai lifted their heads, but their reactions couldnʼt have been more different. Velc sighed in visible relief, his face almost melting with gratitude, while Kai snorted derisively, looking away with barely concealed disdain.

”Thank goodness, sir! I was so worried youʼd hate us too muc—”

Victor interrupted smoothly, leaning forward just enough to make his presence overwhelming. ”However... have you received everyoneʼs acceptance for this wedding?”

Victor still had his cards.

Velc froze, his lips quivering slightly as he stammered, ”W-Well… we donʼt know where her mother is currently, so…”

Victor ignored Velc entirely, turning instead to Selene, who was perched comfortably on his lap. ”Darling, do you want your mother to attend your wedding?” he asked, his voice softer, laced with affection.