Lackey's Seducing Survival Odyssey

Chapter 432 ... A Little good Past?

”Come on, thereʼs no need to be scared. Just talk to him,” the black-haired woman, said in an almost teasing tone, her lips curling into a smirk as she eyed the trembling figure beside her.

”B-But... heʼll kill us!!” The aqua-haired woman stammered, her voice cracking with sheer terror. She could barely keep her composure and twisted in fear.

The black-haired woman sighed dramatically, crossing her arms. ”Del, for the last time, itʼs just a child. Look at him,” she said, pointing at Ether, who stood motionless before them. ”Heʼs not some bloodthirsty monster.”

Delʼs eyes widened, darting nervously between Ether and the woman, ”You donʼt understand,” she whispered shakily, ”Iʼve seen it... heʼs dangerous... I know what heʼs capable of.”

The black-haired woman raised an eyebrow, an amused glint flickering in her eyes, ”Really? Youʼre telling me that this... this quiet little boy is capable of such horrors?” She couldnʼt help but chuckle, ”Come on, Del, youʼre overreacting.”

Del remained silent, her face pale, eyes locked on Ether as if any sudden movement would trigger the worst.

I couldnʼt help but frown as I watched them, baffled by Delʼs overblown fear, ʼWhy is she so terrified of Ether? Heʼs barely moving...ʼ

The black-haired woman sighed again, this time more deeply, as if losing patience. ”Well, whatever,” she muttered with a shrug before stepping forward.

She looked at Ether and pointed to herself, ”My name is Xara Seraphine,” she said clearly, expecting some kind of response. ”And you?” she asked, motioning toward Ether.

But Ether remained silent, his expression completely blank, as if her words didnʼt even reach him.

”Hello?” Xara waved a hand in front of his face, trying to get a reaction.

Nothing!

She clicked her tongue in annoyance, ”What kind of sickness is this?” she mumbled under her breath, feeling a bit uneasy now. It was like looking at a broken doll, one that had lost all sense of life.

Pity flashed in her eyes briefly as she glanced over at her daughter, Selene, who had been watching the scene unfold with wide, curious eyes.

Smiling, Xara called out to her, ”Sel, come over here, sweetie.”

The little girl, with her bluish-black hair and hesitant steps, approached slowly. Xara placed a loving hand on her shoulder. ”This is Selene Frostblade, my daughter,” she introduced with pride, kissing Seleneʼs forehead gently.

Etherʼs response remained the same. He simply stared at Selene, his eyes devoid of any emotion, while Selene frowned slightly, feeling a little uncomfortable under his blank gaze. She instinctively moved closer to her mother, wrapping her small arms around her waist.

”Why donʼt you play with him for a bit, Sel?” Xara suggested softly, brushing her daughterʼs hair out of her face. ”Maybe heʼll open up if you try.”

Selene hesitated, biting her lower lip. She wasnʼt sure about this strange boy, but she nodded anyway, ”O-Okay,” she replied nervously, ”Come with me,” she said, her voice soft and unsure as she led Ether away.

He followed without a word, his footsteps slow and mechanical.

”Here,” Selene said after a moment, handing him a small toy—a simple wooden figure. She watched as Ether took it in his hands and stared at it blankly as if he didnʼt understand what it was for.

”Play,” she urged, pushing him to do something. But Ether remained unresponsive, his fingers merely holding the toy without any purpose.

Selene frowned, ”Youʼre supposed to play like this!” she demonstrated, moving her own toy around in a mock battle. Seeing that Ether wasnʼt following, she grew frustrated. ”Like this!” she repeated, more forcefully this time.

Ether watched her for a few seconds before slowly mimicking her actions, though it was clear he didnʼt quite understand.... He was just copying her movements.

Meanwhile...

”Are you absolutely sure heʼs the one who killed us all?”

I overheard Xara whispering to Del, her voice low and cautious.

I frowned, straining to hear them as Del nodded vehemently, her fear intensifying.

”I know you donʼt believe me, and I get why. He looks harmless, but...” Del paused, her voice lowering even more, ”Iʼve seen it, Sister-in-law. Iʼve seen the future. Heʼs one. I know he is. We have to stop him before itʼs too late,” she whispered urgently, a dangerous glint in her eyes.

”We should kill him now... before he destroys us all.”

Xara frowned deeply, her gaze shifting back to Ether. He was still mindlessly playing alongside Selene, emotionless and eerily calm, doing exactly as she did, ʼHow could this lifeless boy kill anyone? Let alone wipe us all out...ʼ she thought, troubled. ʼThere must be something Iʼm missing. Could it be... me?

Did I somehow cause all of this?ʼ

She couldnʼt shake the haunting thought of Delʼs future vision, the one where she stood by Etherʼs side as he annihilated Delʼs entire family.

I couldnʼt help but feel conflicted as I listened to them. On the one hand, Del was talking about killing Ether... a child. But at the same time, I found myself strangely amused by how utterly terrified she was. It was like I had seen this all before... her fear, her desperation.

There was something almost darkly humorous about it.

.....

...

”Hey, I heard youʼre the new slave around here,” a black-haired boy called out, his voice thick with arrogance as he approached Ether, who stood by the old manʼs door.

Ether didnʼt respond, his gaze fixed ahead, indifferent to the boyʼs presence.

The boy smirked, clearly entertained by Etherʼs lack of reaction. ”So, itʼs true what theyʼre saying about you. You really are just a mindless puppet, arenʼt you?” he taunted, stepping closer.

I watched with growing curiosity, wondering how this would play out... Well, Thatʼs all I could do

”My nameʼs Timmy,” the boy said, grabbing Etherʼs hand and forcing a handshake, ”From now on, youʼre one of my lackeys. Number four, to be exact! Donʼt worry, though, Iʼll look out for you.” He patted Ether on the shoulder as if he were doing him a favour.

Timmy proceeded to drag Ether around, showing him different parts of the house and introducing him to the other lackeys. Each one greeted Ether with varying levels of enthusiasm, clearly enjoying their superiority.

”Donʼt worry, we stick together,” Lackey No.1 said, flashing a grin. ”Weʼve got each otherʼs backs.”

”Just make sure you obey the masterʼs orders,” Lackey No.2 added, nodding seriously.

”If you do everything Master Timmy says, youʼll have it easy,” Lackey No.3 chimed in.

Etherʼs expression remained blank as ever, completely unaffected by their words.

Watching the scene unfold, I couldnʼt help but think, ʼShould I be happy that heʼs finally making friends... or concerned that theyʼre treating him like a puppet?ʼ

Still looking at his emotionless face, I couldnʼt help but feel sadness!