The Revenge of House Benevolencia

The Plan

"Father, first, we need to reawaken your powers. And Mom, I'll need to train you how to tap into Mana from Nature." Wait, that sounds vague. I guess I need to explain it properly.

"The Benevolencias never lost their powers in the first place. It has always been there, dormant. No one just knows how to wield it. Because of that, we became the subject of mockery among those nobles. Oh, how I wish to retaliate against them, to strip their eyes and silence their tongues." Why are they looking at me, shocked with gaping mouths? Oh shoot, why was I grinning? I probably appeared like a villain a moment ago.

"What I mean is that it's now our chance to turn the tables. All of you are too kind. Father, why allow those individuals to control everything in the government? And brother, never bow down to those deceitful ducal houses. Sever your engagement with Isabella; she's in league with Mariana. And Mom, I understand you maintain an elegant empress image, but you also need to be cunning. Seriously, you all need training." Oh no, I've said too much.

They're all staring weirdly at me again.

"Why are you looking at me like that? You're making it seem like I'm the villain here."

"Tonight, I need to commence the purification of our Imperial Knights."

"Gonzi," my brother seems like he's going to intervene.

"Please don't stop me, brother. I'm tired of being weak, of being puppets to those ducal houses. That's precisely why our country was destroyed."

Everyone fell silent.

"Father, brother, I'll see you at 5 in the morning in the training arena. And Mom, I'll train you in your room after lunchtime. We need to start from the basics. Please be on time; I don't tolerate tardiness."

"Do we really need to start that early, my son?"

"Wait, Gonzi! 5 in the morning? Are you serious?"

I left in a hurry, not answering either of them. Sorry, but I need to be firm.