The Demon King's Paladin

Chapter 15. Peeping Princess's Observations

Sarah's Point of View

What wonders I've seen from John. Following his life from the age of 4 to 13 I've noticed one important detail! That pest Laura is far too close to my John! as children playing it's one thing, I can even forgive them playing house as the smell of a maiden emits from her as she tries to accentuate her good points as a wife in an effort to win his favor. I can forgive this since John does not pay any attention to it only thinking about what his mother is making for dinner. But I will remember the crimes of this child if I ever meet her again!

Ah yes this is the 20th memory I've entered. I've learned to read his thoughts with help from our connection. Such an innocent boy. but it is that innocence that causes such problems for me. Simply put every time Laura fails and her mood sours, he says just the right thing to make her keep dancing in his hand! I'd think he was a playboy if not for me reading his mind, he simply is that innocent! I can't allow that pest to have him! she wouldn't appreciate him like I would!

Now I'm in the 25th memory of John. Ah the warmth is stronger here. He's sitting in his new room in his foster family's house studying. What a diligent man! It appears to be a stressful time for him as he attempts to ready himself for a High School entrance exam. Even after the nightmare he had been through, he is still so grateful for what he has and wishes to return the kindness of his new mother and father with his own. This scene would be perfect except for her! As John studies on his desk, she is right there studying on his bed! How envio!! I mean how dare she do such a thing! and all the while taking peeks and glances at his studious figure. How do I know you might ask? why it is because I am on the opposite side doing the same thing. But it's fine for me because he is mine!

The 30th memory, He has been accepted into the hardest school in his city and that pest Luara as well! They're celebrating together as a family, but the parent's forgot a cake and had left to get it, now these 2 sit together side by side on their couch. My mana starts to leak because of all the killing intent I'm harboring, but they don't notice me.

"John we're gonna be High schoolers now! Going to the same school even! Don't you think that's great!"

Laura said after taking 5 minutes to work up the courage, between Sidways glances at my love before speaking. She obviously wants to gauge his feelings towards being together at school with her. This thieving cat!

" Yeah, you worked so hard Laura! I'm really glad we'll be going together. It's still so hard to believe 5 months ago you came to me with your C- report card and asked me to help you get into North High!"

Again, pure as fresh fallen snow not knowing the true reason she wanted to go to the same high school. My Love answers with his honest feelings. Laura's face heats up as she begins to reach for something in her pocket. She begins the next step of her masterplan.

" So about that I'm really grateful for all the tutoring you've given me, so I was thinking this Saturday we go see..."

As she almost finished her question, her parents barged back in with loud rumblings as the man enters with a giant box with what looks like the cake in it. John gets up to help and Laura mutters. " So close!" All is safe! Bless that cake! But what is this? My love is disappointed and feels regret over how it played out. it seems he knew what she was going to say. but what is this guilt? I look at my love and see it, he's staring at the girl's parents. I start to feel a little pressured as the memory melts away.

the 40th memory its late fall school has started. the memory picks up in a grass field. john is watching a girl with brown hair practice sprinting. John looks on in awe because the girl is working so hard. The girl falls awkwardly and lands on her foot her ankle begins to swell, my love approaches her.