I wake up in my king sized bed and stare at the ceiling. I forgot how much I missed things like this. Once I moved out, I refused to be dependent on father so I didn’t have pleasantries like this anymore. That was definitely a mistake, I wanted to be independent without knowing the consequences of such a request. Ugh, I don’t even want to get up but I force myself too.

Slept in your bed! HP and MP fully restored! All status effects removed!

Hm, that’s useful, looks like I’ll definitely use this to my advantage in the future. Never mind that, when I came into the mansion I didn’t see Father or Mother. Were they handling ‘business’? I shake my head at the thought, it’s no matter now. I’ll confront Father soon and start the take over. I love Father and all but he’s just not enough to conquer the world. I need to be the Don of the Crows. This way, I can also take the burden off of my little brother. Now that I think about it, he wasn’t in the house either when I came in….He knows already doesn’t he? FUCK!!! Was I such a failure of a son that even at 14 they knew he was better than me?! I can’t help but to feel slighted.

And He Knew Peace

Gamer’s Mind kicks in and calms me down. It’s fine, it doesn’t matter that they thought I was a failure or not. I’m taking the Crows as mine and conquering the world. Fuck getting passed over again!

I get ready for my day, taking a shower, brushing my teeth and my hair. Instead of casual wear like I usually wore when I was this age I instead put on a suit. Instead of Jordans I put on shiny black dress shoes. I look in the mirror and smile while fixing my tie. God I’m handsome. After I’m all done I go down the stairs and see breakfast already made and table set. Father, Mother, and Neo aren’t here. There standing next to one of the seats wearing her maid uniform that seems unnaturally tight on her figure is our maid Rose. She’s the only maid that we have, which always confused me before. Now though, having too many maids in a Don’s house is just information ready to be taken advantage of. I walk up to her and use Observe.

Observe Has Leveled Up!

Rose Lundell Level 36

Health: 500/500

Mana: 800/800

Maid of Xavior and Sarah Dark. Currently she's ordered to protect you with her life. Sarah Dark picked Rose up from an alleyway and gave her shelter. SInce then, Rose has devoted her life and will to protect and serve Sarah and her family. Raised to be a maid, Rose has developed a Masochist Complex, and enjoys being ordered around by the Dark family, but hates anyone else that tries.

Relationship: 10

Thinks you have no motivation in life and supports Rose decisions in naming Neo Dark the Heir of the Crows

My eyes widen in surprise. Wow...this is interesting. I never knew where we got Rose, she was always just...there. Always with us, always serving us, I just never thought to ask. Besides her not thinking much of me, she even knows about the Family. I didn’t even know about the Family but the maid did?! Sure, she’s obviously involved considering her high level but still, I feel slighted. Don’t get me wrong, I love my parents and brother dearly, but my patience is starting to dry up. I get I wasn’t the best in my last life but did they really have to think I’m trash?! If I was told, I’m sure I would have stepped up!....Probably!!....Maybe!!!.....Okay, so I see why they might think I’m a loser without ambitions. Thinking back on my life before this one, I absolutely was.

Speaking about weird people with nothing to do, my skill totally just said something about Rose being a masochist didn’t it. That’s something I absolutely didn’t know about before, or else I definitely would have taken advantage that situation. Fuck morals and taking advantage of information I should not have, I’m a motherfucking man, and she’s officially added onto my Conquer List. Now, not only do I have Ms. Sugar but Rose too. I step up to Rose, uncomfortably close and look past her at the table.

“What are we having today Servant?” I say despite seeing all the food laid out in front of me. I make sure to look down on her, both literally and figuratively. I’m the successor of an successful, at least I hope so, Family. By all means, my position is higher than hers and I intend for her to know it. That masochist trait will be used to its full potential or I wouldn’t be able to call myself an Evil Genius confidently anymore.

Surprise flickers on her face for just a moment. It was no more than a second before a stoic expression replaces it. I was always nice and respectful to Rose and I suppose the sudden change in manners shocked her too much for just a second. I’m pretty sure she was even here when I was born after all, one of the first people to hold me, and had a big hand in raising me. She was probably sure she had my personality figured out by now.

I chuckle at her, now gone, shocked face out loud. If she was displeased she doesn’t show it.

“Young Master we have your usual breakfast. Waffles, crispy bacon, scrambled eggs with melted cheese on top, hash browns, and sausages. If I may ask, is something wrong Young Master? You seem...off today, not like your usual self. If there is anything bothering you, I’m here to serve.” Rose bows while saying. I smirk slowly makes its way on my face as I walk and sit down at the head of the table.

“Oh, nothing is wrong my dear Rose, I’ve just had a...change of heart suddenly. Don’t worry about it, it’s a good change. NO, a fantastic change! From now on, things are going to be different, I’M going to be different, and everything will change for the better.” I start to much on a piece of bacon as I continue my rant. “Sit down and eat with me Darling Rose, I won’t take no for an answer, you’re like a second mother to me. You shouldn’t be standing!”

She hesitantly sits down. I can tell this whole situation is awfully confusing for her and I just can’t help myself from being amused. From calling her a servant to a mother is way too vast of a difference in respect. I pass her some eggs, the bacon are mine, and begin to munch on another piece of said bacon.

“You see Rose, I’m going to do something big. I’m going to do something reckless, and it’s going to change the world! It’s not a matter of ‘if’ honestly but rather ‘when’. I know this doesn’t make much sense currently but just know the world will be mine! I’ll conquer everything, everyone, at any moment!” I look into her eyes and my tone shifts to a more serious octave, although the smirk doesn’t dare leave. “And I do mean everyone Darling.”

My last statement turns her confusion into embarrassment at the barely hidden meaning and I stand up with a laugh. I swipe the last piece of bacon off my plate.

“Have the limo prepared Darling, and be prepared to pick me up from school today unless I call and say otherwise. I don’t feel like walk to and from school anymore.” Oh yea, I’m totally adding her to my conquer list.

I walk out the dining room prepare my thoughts. Only my second day here and my plans have been derailed. I thought I had time to fool around and gain more allies before Neo would be incorporated into the Family. I was a fool for thinking that my folks wouldn't prepare their heir at a young age. That was a mistake on my part that I’ll have to work through. I no longer have time to fool around at school. I have to take over the school soon, no more playing around. With my current stats, it should be easy, they’re just regular kids after all. Didn’t the weakling I interrogated say something about all the gangs ganging up on whoever breaks the first month of peace? Perfect, if everything goes as planned then I should be able to focus on more important matters in about a week.

I turn my phone on to message PJ and Eugene. I tell them to gather as many freshman gangs up as they can and bring them to the base after school. I need to get done with this school bullshit as quick as possible. The only reason I’m even bothering is because having influence in all of those kids futures will be profitable. How could I even call myself an evil genius if I just ignore this great opportunity?

Base Backyard

About 60 high schoolers are gathered here in my backyard. Bigger outcome than I expected but small number anyway. There’s roughly 1,000 kids in my school so 50 isn’t much but it’s better than nothing. Earlier today, during all 8 periods, PJ and Eugene followed orders. PJ kept asking annoying question like “Why” and “What are you planning” while Eugene did it without question. He’s quickly becoming my favorite. I just told them that we’re deciding the freshman’s main gang as soon as possible and to hurry up. So...that’s what PJ told everyone. Now there's like 3 or 4 different gangs in my backyard, all yelling being annoying like children. My eye twitches at the clear disrespect. This is a man’s home and they come over doing nothing but yelling and arguing amongst themselves. If I don’t do something soon, there’s going to be a mini gang war on my property and that will do nothing but give me a headache. I move the mana in my body and make it flow to my larynx, or voice box if you prefer, and breath in and out to prepare myself.

“Everyone, shut the hell up.” I say. I don’t even say it loudly, just my usual tone, and yet everyone seems to have heard. Attention is focused on me with my crew at my side instantly. I smile at the silence and surprise.

“There, isn’t the quiet so much better than your incessant noise my friends?”

New Skill: Don's Law

Your word is law. The higher level you are than your opponent, the more likely that they will do whatever you say.

Well isn’t that useful?

“A-And who the hell are you supposed to be?!” One of the idiots yell out at me.

“Why, I’m the one who gave the order to gather you all here, leader of the Crow Famiglia, and if things go as plan, main gang of the freshmen. Will the gang leaders please step up, I’m sure we all have better places to be.” Hesitantly, two guys step up, one black, one white. I quickly use observe on them. Not really because I fear their levels or anything, more so I can hurry and upgrade Observe. The skill is without doubt one of my useful ones and will prove crucial in the future when it’s leveled up more.

Chris Jackson Level 10

Health: 300/300

Mana: 200/200

Boss of the Trojans, using pure strength to bully the other freshman gangs into joining him before the year even began. Sociopath who does what needs to get done for him to be successful.

Relationship: 0

Indifferent

Ethan Hunter Level 10

Health: 200/200

Mana: 300/300

Boss of the Reapers, using tactic, threats, and sabotage to get his position and eliminate competition.

Relationship: 0

Indifferent

“Wow, all these people and only 2 bosses? That’s impressive considering the year has barely begun. Well, let’s get down to business then my friends. I’m thinking a 2 v 1 with you guys as teams against me. Not to say that I’m cocky but….I’m dreadfully cocky. Whoever wins absorbs the other gangs. If you two win, although don’t count on it, you get my base. As freshman, I’m sure you don’t have one yet. Well how does it sound boys?” I ask with a big smile and spread my arms wide. The 2 look at each other.

“And what stops us from just sending our troops at you and breaking your bones for this insult? If those 2 are all you have, we can just take this place right? How would we even decide who gets the base?” the one called Ethan says. Chris nods in agreement. I laugh and shrug.

“While I don’t know how you would decide who gets the base and stuff like that the answer to your other questions are very simple my good man!” I drop my hands and smile while activating Done Law for effect, “While if you do that we’ll most likely lose I can guarantee that we’ll send at least half of you into the hospital.”

“....”

New Skill: Killing Intent

Aura you radiate that can weaken your enemies by a percentage depending on how level the skill is

Today is just a good day for me. I turn off my aura and the smile appears on my face like it never left. I’m definitely enjoying this whole Joker thing I’m doing.

“None of us want that do we? How will we ever even participate in the Gang Wars if half of our soldiers are unable to even fight from the beginning? Now that’s just bad business my good friends!” I clap my hands as if ending that conversation. “Now that the stupid questions are done, deal or no deal? You can’t participate in the Wars while the freshmen are divided anyway. We all need this to happen.”

……

Hey, are these idiots still dumbstruck from the level one skill still? Cmon, I’m getting bored!

After schooling his features, Chris finally comes to his senses. “Fine! If you win, my gang will become yours, what about you Ethan?”

Oh, it seems they know each other. Ethan only nods in acceptance as an answer. Usually there would be an outcry of protests by now from the cannon fodder but my skill probably scared the delinquency of them for a bit so they’re sitting there quietly accepting their fates.

I chuckle, as there isn’t a hint of hesitance in unfairly fighting their opponent. It doesn’t seem they mind the 2v1 very much. They seem like good recruits, especially since they’re not burdened from stupid shit like honor, I’ll be sure to take the necessary steps to insure their loyalty later on.

My smile brightens at the acceptance I raise my fists. I see both of them do the same before I sprint towards them, hitting the one called Chris in the stomach. I see his eyes basically pop out of his from surprise of my speed. I don’t even try to keep my laughs in as I easily dodge a swing from Ethan and punch him in the face. I skip back 3 paces to get some room from the two. They scoot closer together to protect each other. Through that small exchange, they probably already noticed that although I’m fast, I’m not that physically strong. Although the sprint punch definitely did some extra damage, I require enough room to run to use it. They basically move as one without even saying word to each other, running towards me, making sure they’re not separated to get picked off.

Yup, definitely friends.

Chris throws a left hook towards me which I easily dodge but before I can make a counter attack Ethan uses the time to appear on the side of me while aiming a high kick towards my head. I hurriedly duck, avoiding the kick only for me to see a foot already in motion to kick my in the face by Chris. I thrust my feet in order to do a backflip, lowering the damage dealt, landing on my hands and finishing the flip from there. Their coordination is fucking amazing, I’m honestly surprised. I narrow my eyes and take this my seriously.

“What happened to all that confidence pal? I hope you don’t have any regrets. There is no backing out after all.” Chris says laughing. Cocky little shit!

“Don’t worry about me pal, I’ll uphold my end of the deal, I’m just glad that your so earnest saying you’ll never back out of deals like that in front of all these people. You two wouldn’t dare lie about things like that right? You two seem like upstanding, trustworthy gentleman, it’d be a shame if all these people started to think you were liars.” I say with a smile.

I see him clench his teeth in anger and vein almost pop in anger but suddenly he laughs. Hey! The creepy laugh is my bit! Get your own you poser!!

“And here everyone said that the Young Master was a push over.”

...Wait what.

“I’m too excited to continue this warm up anymore!”

Wait...no rewind….what’d you just call me……How does he even-

“Let’s get started, I’m fired up!” Chris and Ethan pull at gauntlets and an old pocket watch with a long ass chain respectively. Without a hint of warning, both items catch aflame. Chris’s gauntlets yellow and shining like the sun in the sky. Even from here, it feels like I’m bathing comfortably in the sun’s rays. It has a whitish core with layers of yellow enveloping it. Their most distinct characteristic are the small dot-shaped sparkles it beams, which are somewhat similar to small stars. Ethan’s pocket watch burns purple and I can barely focus on the watch anymore without getting a headache. I can’t even focus enough to give a proper description. I have to shake my head to regain focus

“Well Young Master, let’s get serious.”

………>WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING HERE?!?!?