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Lackey’s Seducing Survival Odyssey – Chapter 484

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The Principal had long understood that Aether wasn’t the kind of person who craved attention or recognition.

He was an enigma in many ways, and while she couldn’t pinpoint the exact reasons, she knew one thing for certain—he absolutely hated being in the spotlight.

As much as she wanted to respect his desire to stay hidden, there were moments when the world needed to see who he really was.

Without that, people would continue to dismiss him as nothing more than a lowly servant. She wanted everyone to witness the man who had been concealing his true self behind a carefully crafted mask.

Victor had no other option but to alter his disguise. He had no idea what kind of unpredictable stunt the Principal might pull, so he decided to play it safe.

He sent a clone in his place, “Victor” to take the stage while he, Aether, himself, quietly approached the podium.

Aether truly detested fame. He had seen up close the chaos it could bring, the way it twisted and destroyed the simple lives of ordinary people…. He wanted no part of it!!

When the crowd noticed a black-haired boy, dressed in the humble attire of a servant, stepping onto the podium, a collective gasp rippled through the room.

“Is that him?”

“Could that be the servant who saved our children?”

“I can’t believe it… A servant, doing more than the chosen ones ever could?”

Murmurs of disbelief spread like wildfire, the gossip swirling around the room… A

few clapped hesitantly, their applause louder than before but still unable to break

the tense atmosphere.

Aether could only manage an awkward chuckle as he stood before the Principal. She approached with a broad smile, her eyes gleaming with satisfaction. Leaning in closer, she whispered, “I knew you’d pull something like this for Victor. That’s why I made sure to prepare something for you, Aether.”

Aether’s lips twitched in frustration, “Was this really necessary?” he muttered under his breath, his voice barely audible.

The Principal smirked, She leaned in even closer and whispered back, “Look around, Aether. Look at your friends.”

With reluctance, Aether’s eyes swept across the people, locking onto Aqualina,

Selene, and the others. Their faces radiated

pride, their eyes gleaming with happiness for him…. They didn’t have this much reaction for Victor.

It was undeniable!!

“See?” the Principal continued in a soft yet

firm tone, “There are things you must do- not for yourself, but for the people who believe in you. Sometimes, making others happy is the most important thing.”

With a gentle yet deliberate motion, she pinned the badge onto his chest. Just as she was about to step away, she turned back, her smile widening, “Please, Aether, a few words from you would mean so much to everyone here.”

Aether’s lips tightened in exasperation.

‘She’s really pushing it this time. I’m doubling my fees after this!’ he thought, shaking his head internally.

Still, he gave a reluctant nod and stepped up to the podium.

He scanned the sea of faces before him, his pulse quickening, “I… I…” He stumbled over his words, feeling the pressure mounting. Taking a deep breath, he straightened his back and forced himself to continue, “My name is Aether, and I serve Princess Aqualina Naiadia… I didn’t prepare a

speech, to be honest.” He let out a small, self-conscious laugh, rubbing the back of his neck awkwardly, “Hah, I’m not much for

speeches.”

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The crowd began to soften, smiling at his

honesty, his awkwardness oddly…

endearing.

Aether’s gaze

shifted to the stone

monument behind him, where the names

of the fallen were etched into the cold

surface.

“They fought… just as fiercely, just as desperately, as I did,” Aether began, his voice growing more serious. “Many of them paid the ultimate price so that others

might live. Their courage, their sacrifice… That is what saved this academy. Not me alone.” He paused, letting the gravity of his words sink in, “It’s their memory that we should be honouring today.”

His eyes flickered with emotion as he

continued, “We lost so much that day.

Friends, family… People we laughed with, learned with, people who should still be

standing here with us today… they’re gone. And while we know we have to keep moving forward, it’s hard to feel worthy of

this honour when so many lives were cut short.” His voice faltered for a moment. “I

know a lot of you feel the same. You wonder why you survived when others

didn’t. That’s a burden we carry together.”

The mood darkened as the reality of his words. People’s faces fell, and many bit their lips, trying to hold back tears.

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Aether took a deep breath before pressing

on, “I didn’t fight because I wanted to be a

hero. If I’m being honest, I fought because I wanted to survive-I wanted to escape that nightmare. But when I saw the others

fighting, fighting until they had nothing left, I realized… they couldn’t bear to see this academy, this home, fall.” He gave a sad, almost bittersweet smile.

“So, I fought because I believed in them. I

didn’t want their efforts to be in vain. That’s the truth of it.”

Tears began to well up in the eyes of those

in the crowd, the raw emotion of Aether’s words cutting deeper than they thought.

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Aether turned to leave, but then something

made him stop.

He turned back to face the crowd, “Death…

sometimes… Maybe it feels like it’s the only

answer.

But it always has meaning… a meaning tied

to all of you.” His eyes swept over the audience, and he gestured toward the monument, “The names written on that

stone… they aren’t just names. They aren’t just words. They are people-people who continue to live on inside each of you. Remember this: their true death isn’t when

they perished. Their real death is when you forget them.

That’s when they’re truly gone…. The Death!”

With that, Aether turned and walked away,

leaving the crowd in stunned silence. His words lingered in the air, heavy with truth and wisdom far beyond his years. The boy who had always avoided the spotlight had, at that moment, commanded the attention of every soul in the academy.

Helena’s lips trembled seeing her beloved

speech… it’s not just her everyone’s lips trembled.

And then the tears that had been held back could no longer be restrained. Sobs echoed

through the academy…

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As Aether walked away from the podium,

his face remained blank, but inwardly, a

smirk curled on his lips, ‘Heh, not bad… not bad at all,’ he thought. He watched as his affection points continued to climb at an exponential rate. [Remaining: 2,084,532 AP↑]

The number ticked upward, each moment

increasing faster than the last, ‘A good

harvest indeed…’ Aether mused, his expression shifting into one of subtle amusement.

His eyes drifted to where Jack stood, now approaching Victor, ‘Looks like it’s time to

switch again,’ he thought with a knowing smirk.

[Remaining: 2,584,532AP] ……

Soon, the ceremony finally came to a close.

The Principal had arranged for a small gathering afterwards, complete with tea

and light refreshments. It was an

opportunity for everyone to share their grief, to let out the pain they’d kept inside.

A moment of release, of connection, where

each person could find comfort in knowing

they weren’t alone.

In the midst of the crowd, Kai approached

Lia, who was softly chatting with her

friends, minding her own business. He

hesitated before speaking, “Lia, please… listen to me first.”

Lia glanced at him, noting the discomfort

in his posture. She sighed, excusing herself from the conversation and turning toward him. “What do you want, Kai?” she asked.

Kai smiled faintly, “I know…” he said softly.

Lia frowned, crossing her arms, “Know

what?”

Kai stepped forward, lowering his voice, “I finally understand… You’ve always been

trying to protect me, haven’t you?”

Her frown deepened, “What are you talking about?”

Kai’s eyes softened as he took a breath. “I’m talking about your mother.”

Lia visibly flinched, her eyes darting around

the room in sudden fear. “W-Where?” she

stammered, her body tensing as if preparing for an unseen danger. Kai frowned, shaking his head, “I don’t

know where she is right now, but I saw her

a few days ago.”

Lia sighed in relief, though her shoulders

remained stiff, “She… did? I haven’t seen her.” she said, trying to act casual, but Kai

could see the tension in her body begin to unravel slightly.

Watching her reaction, Kai’s suspicions

were finally confirmed. ‘So it’s true. Her mother’s been controlling her all this time. Damn it! If I’d known sooner, I never would

have pushed her away… We wouldn’t have broken up!’ he screamed inwardly, his

heart sinking with regret.

“Lia…” Kai’s voice trembled, filled with guilt.

“I’m sorry. I finally get it now… It’s your

mother, isn’t it? She’s the one controlling

you, manipulating

everything,” he said, his hands shaking slightly as he reached

toward her.

“What are you even sayi–”

“Your mother… She told you she’d kill me if

you let me get close, didn’t she? That’s why

you’ve always pushed me away… Isn’t that

the reason you never let me touch you?”

His voice softened, filled with understanding.

Lia stared at him. After a moment of

silence, she gave a small nod, “Well… yeah,” she admitted quietly, “But there’s no point

in talking about it now. It’s done.” “Lia, please!” Kai interrupted, his voice

filled with desperation. “Give me another

chance. I’ll fix it, I promise. I’ll make things

right between us,” he pleaded, his eyes locked onto hers, hoping for a glimmer of….

hope!

Meanwhile, elsewhere in the academy, in a remote, sealed-off location where not even a bug could pass unnoticed, Jack Sparrow

stood facing Victor with a calm smile.

“I’ll ask you one final time, Victor…” Jack’s

voice was smooth, and calculated, “Are you willing to eliminate the Chosen Ones and

bring peace to these worlds that have always been controlled by the so-called Arcane and the Mother Goddess?”

Victor’s lips twisted into a smirk, his eyes narrowing with a dangerous glint. “Of

course,” he replied without hesitation. “I’d

love to.”

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Jack Sparrow grinned, clearly satisfied with

the answer. He reached into his pocket

and pulled out a peculiar

object-something that looked like a rolled-up parchment. He approached the nearest wall, and with a

flick of his wrist, unrolled the parchment. A detailed image of a door was drawn upon

it, almost too lifelike to be mere ink and

paper. Jack pressed his palm against the

image, and, as if by magic, the door materialized, becoming real. “Welcome to the Arcane Hunters, Victor,”

Jack said with a sly grin as he motioned for

Victor to step through the doorway. !~Ding~!

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Lackey’s Seducing Survival Odyssey

Lackey’s Seducing Survival Odyssey

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Status: Ongoing Type: Author: Released: 2024 Native Language: English
The world was cruel..... Especially for those who had lost their chances to shine. Aether was one of them.... Aether, an individual born with a silver spoon, found himself discarded like a defective product. He had longed for love and tenderness, but what others showed him was nothing but pain. Even in the face of that pain, he smiled not because he wanted to, but because he had no other choice. Despite the heartbreak, he entered into a hell called society with a beautiful smile..... "Can't you do a single thing!!" "..." "You are fired!!!" "....W-Wh.." "I am sorry, Sir, but you need at least a bachelor's degree to enter our company!!" "....I-I am..." "I am sorry, Sir, but we cannot provide a loan for your ideas without reassurance!!" "....W-Why?" "I heard your father is a politician.... So, You know...." "...." After a long struggle, he finally got a job, but his brother's words rang in his ears: "Yeah, yeah… I know you got the job thanks to me, of course. So, don't ever contact me or even MY parents" his brother declared. "...Heh..." Just as he believed he had earned society's recognition, an unforeseen event claimed his pathetic, seemingly worthless life.... "HONK!! HONK!!" Yet, amidst the cruelty of society, he defiantly cried, “I JUST WANT TO LIVE!!!!!” Witnessing his heartfelt cry and desire to live in the hellish place called society, he was granted a second chance. ~Ding!~ However, even in this new life, his situation remained unchanged. He continued to struggle not only to live and eat but also..... seduction. "HOW DARE YOU SEDUCE THE PRINCESS!!" ".....he..he... B-But I didn't seduce her!!" "HOW DARE YOU SEDUCE MY MOTHER!!" "...Hehe" "YOU HAVE SOME NERVE TO SEDUCE MY WIFE, DON'T YOU?" "HEHEHEHEHEE....."

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