Reincarnated as son of powerful duchess

Encoutering Naix

Leaving the empty shop behind, we ventured back into the bustling marketplace, our senses heightened, We had a witch to catch.

A familiar voice echoed through the air. I can recognize that voice even now. "Step right up, folks!" it boomed, the tone both boisterous and undeniably irritating. "Witness the incredible feats of Madame Rosemaria! With her new invention anti-aging cream"

"Well, well, well," I said, my voice dripping with sarcasm. "Look who it is. The great Madame Rosemaria!"

The witch's eyes widened in surprise, but she quickly recovered her composure. "Why, hello there, young man," she said, her voice dripping with forced sweetness. "Why don't you and your little friend come closer, and I'll show you the wonders of my latest creation."

"Actually," I said, my voice suddenly turning cold, "I think we'd prefer a private demonstration."

Before she could protest, I grabbed her arm and pulled her off the stage, ignoring the gasps and murmurs of the crowd. I led her into a nearby alleyway, Marina trailing behind us, her eyes wide with a mix of excitement and apprehension.

"Who is your master? " I asked

"I don't know what you're talking about," she stammered, her voice laced with desperation.

I reached out, grabbing her wrist with surprising force. "Don't play dumb with me," I snarled. "I know who you are, and I know what you've done."

With a flick of her wrist, a fireball erupted in her hand, but before she could hurl it at me, Marina stepped forward, her small frame radiating a powerful aura. The fireball fizzled out, extinguished by an invisible force.

"No hurt onii-chan!" Marina shaked her head while glaring at the witch

The witch scrambled to her feet, her eyes blazing with fury at being bested by a child. "You little brat!" she shrieked, her voice filled with venom. "You'll regret this!"

She lunged at Marina, her hands crackling with fiery energy. But I was ready for her. With a swift movement, I smacked her in the wall and repeatedly smashed her face for a while.

She stumbled backward, a look of disbelief etched on her face. "You dare strike me?" she hissed.

"You have two choices, witch," I snarled. "Talk, or face the consequences."

Suddenly, a figure lunged from the alley and attempted to push me away, but I kicked him back. A young man, his face contorted with righteous fury, his fists clenched replied."Leave her alone!" he shouted, his voice ringing with self-righteous indignation. 

"How dare you lay a hand on a defenseless woman!"

"I will, and will do in the future if they hurt the kingdom" I replied to him.

 Who is he? And why he is trying to defend this witch? Is he a paid actor or something? Why he is interfering.

"This woman tried to kill me and my friends! She destroyed my kingdom!" I spoke like a normal person. "Lies!" he spat. "I saw what happened. You were the aggressor, attacking this poor woman for no reason."Is this what 'villains' feel like? 

In the cultivation novels where mc beats the young masters and 'saves' the jade beauty, I wonder how many poor souls the jade beauties have ruined.I feel you 'young masters'. I feel you, some kind of brat ruined your life.

"No!" she shouted, her small voice echoing through the alleyway. 

"Bad guy hurt Onii-chan! Marina protect!"With a surprising display of strength, she pushed the man far away, sending him stumbling backward. He landed on his backside with a thud, his eyes wide with shock.