Greetings, everyone... I am Maurice, and to be honest, I don't know where to begin telling the events that have unfolded in my life so far... Especially about the latest event in my life...
My entire life until the age of 20 revolved around reading love novels... Well, to be honest, BL novels... I can say I'm a true Fudanshi eagerly awaiting the release of a new chapter or episode of a BL manga or anime... But no novel has captivated me as much as the one I just finished.
The thing is, this novel isn't BL as I would have wanted, but the characters on the book cover made me want to give it a try. The ending was quite boring, even though the novel had some interesting chapters. This novel, it was about a young nobleman who fell in love with one of his classmates named Emily. Unfortunately for the main character, Emily was being courted by another nobleman named Felix. This Felix happened to be the main character's archenemy, so you could say that many times it was almost turning into a crime.
When I read this book, I could feel how annoyed I got every time the two guys fought over that girl, but I guess it's needless to say that I eventually finished the novel, even though I would have wanted to stop when Felix transferred to another school and such... Honestly, even though I liked the main character, I can't agree with the fact that this girl stood in the way of their happiness. Honestly, it annoys me that Felix had to transfer because he decided to stay away from the love of his life.
While I was getting extremely annoyed and not knowing how it would end, I felt my body starting to-
Before I could realize anything, I was in a state of unconsciousness. In this unconscious state, I could hear my mother's and my older brother Austin's voices calling out to me to wake up.
"Maurice, wake up, don't scare us!"
"Maurice, if you wake up, I'll talk to Peter to meet you as you want... Come on, wake up, please!"
"Wait, what? Who is Peter?" my mother asked, extremely surprised.
"Well... He's my college friend from South Korea. Well, it doesn't matter..."
An ambulance arrived, and I heard the resuscitation procedures starting, after which I was loaded into the ambulance to be admitted to the emergency room.
After a while of hearing nothing and everything being black around me, I woke up. I woke up in a fairly large room that didn't look anything like a hospital ward.
"Maurice, you're awake?"
Wait, who is this lady? Did I die and is she my guardian angel? Honestly, I'm disappointed that my guardian angel is an old woman instead of a handsome guy who looks like a Korean actor... Well-
"Y-Yes...I woke up..." I said, quite surprised and bored.
"Don't tell me you don't recognize your grandmother... Oh, come on, Maurice..."
"N-No... It's just that I've just woken up, and I'm glad to be in the presence of my family..."
Wait, what? Is this old lady the Duchess of Kyiv, Olga? Olga, my grandmother, is one of the diabolical individuals who would do anything to ensure that I, the main character, have everything I desire. This nice old lady even managed to bankrupt Felix's family, forcing them to leave the country and the Royal Academy... Well, I think she did something beneficial, so...
"Come down for breakfast. The cook has prepared your favorite dish..."
"Granny, you mean-"
"Yes, peanut butter pancakes with cherry jam!"
"Seriously, Granny, I love you!"
"Oh, come on... What happened to you? You never showed affection towards me or your mother..."
"Well, everything has changed now. I'm extremely happy that I can see the sunlight again."
"How lovely... Come on, come down!"
I went to take a shower and then went to eat the incredibly delicious dishes prepared by Elisabeth, our cook.
After breakfast, I had to go to classes at the Royal Academy... So, am I obligated to continue my life in a non-BL novel? Seriously? Honestly, I can't wait to meet Felix, even though I know that nothing romantic will ever happen between us...
I still can't figure out how I ended up transmigrating into this novel and being able to change its course... Maybe it's because I've always been a recluse who knew nothing but BL. Maybe... I don't know what to say...
An imposing building that seemed endless fascinated my eyes and delighted my heart. The golden gates of the building opened for me, and I entered that magnificent structure, greeted by the bows of the guards.
I responded with an angelic smile, which astonished them, and then headed towards the entrance of the building. I know why everyone is amazed by my state. The Maurice from the novel would never smile at people who were not nobles and would never say "I love you" even to his relatives... However, I still want to change that.
I entered the building, and to my surprise, there were all sorts of nobles... Counts, dukes, knights, and princes studying to be prepared for leadership positions in different places in the future.
As I marveled at the stunning bodies of the young nobles, someone approached me from behind... It seemed to be Jonathan, my childhood friend and the only person I could confide in without fear.
"Hey, Maurice, what are you doing alone in the hallway?"
"Well, I was waiting for you to go to class... "
"Really? I thought you were waiting for Emily to pass by so you could stare at her legs... I know you've been doing that since the beginning of the year, so don't hide it..."
"Disgusting... Do you think I would stare at a girl's legs? I'm pretty sure that's not the case, okay?"
"Oh, come on... It's not like you're some saint with no impure thoughts, right?"
"No... That's not the case, but neither is what you're saying, alright?"
"Ha, as if I'd believe you... Anyway, let's go in..."
We entered the classroom where other nobles were studying for the next class. As soon as I entered the classroom, I thought it would be nice to greet my classmates. Well, I guess I don't need to say that all my classmates were extremely surprised, responding to my greeting.
After a few moments, our teacher, Father Marcus, came along with a young nobleman to our class. After we all greeted him and settled down, the teacher introduced our new classmate... Well, honestly, I knew this guy from the novel I was reading, which surprised me with each chapter.
"Hello, everyone. My name is Felix, and I am the son of X, my mother is the daughter of Y, and I am the son of the Count of Venice... Nice to meet you all..."
That angelic voice and god-like body drove me crazy, but I couldn't do anything if I didn't want to make him feel uncomfortable. I guess I have to hide my carnal desires for a few days, at least until I know everything will be easier.
"Well, Felix, you can sit next to Emily, the girl next to the class representative... Well, let's get on with the class, shall we?"
Oh, my God... He's so close to me... Now that I think about it, he looks even better up close. I want someone to wake me up from my extremely perverse dreams... Well, I guess I found the person.
"Your Highness, are you okay?" the teacher asked me.
"What? I-I think so... Honestly, I feel a bit strange, and-"
"If you're feeling unwell, you can go to the school nurse, don't you think?"
"I-I think if I get some fresh air, I'll feel better..."
"S-Sure... Do you want me to ask someone to come with you?"
"Yes... J-Jonathan can come with me..."
"Alright... Jonathan, go with Duke Maurice outside..."
I need to tell someone about what I'm going through... Maybe they can help me get through all of this...
"Maurice, are you alright?" Jonathan asked me.
"Yes, Jonathan... Honestly, ever since Felix arrived, I can't focus on anything, and I have all sorts of thoughts..."
"Oh, come on... If you're jealous of him, I can make his life a living hell, you know..."
"I don't think that's necessary... Anyway, I honestly think it's something else I'm feeling..."
"Oh, hatred... Alright. Thanks for telling me..."
Damn it, it seems like the world is still not used to the new Maurice and still believes that I care about Emily... Oh, God... I can't let Felix suffer because of me.
After the classes ended, we went together to have lunch, and as a true representative of our class, I took Felix under my protective wing.
"Guys, this is Felix, our new classmate. I hope we get along well, right, Felix?"
"Y-Yes... Hello..."
"Jonathan, I hope you'll take care of him in my absence, alright?"
"With pleasure, my dear Maurice. Now, sit down and have something to eat."
"Alright, Felix-"
"It seems we don't have any more seats at the table... I'm sorry, but-"
"It's okay... I can go to another table... I just hope I can find a seat... Enjoy your meal!"
Wait, what? There was still a seat at the table right next to me. What is Jonathan thinking when I tell him to take care of Felix?
"Maurice, are you alright? If you want to say something, I'm listening..."
"There's no need... I'm just tired after Marcus's classes today..."
"Yeah, I know... That priest is so annoying and boring..."
"And he's standing right behind you, Jonathan..."
"Oh my, oh my... It seems Jonathan thinks I'm annoying, right? What would you say if you sat and meditated in class while your classmates were in the city?"
"I... I mean, no... I mean..."
"Father, I think it's better to forgive him this time... You know, I believe Bible classes would be more useful if we did something with the help of the Bible, not just listen to your stories, you know?"
"I think you're right, Maurice... Anyway, I came to talk about the Academy council..."
"Oh, yes... Now that I'm the president of the council, I think I should do something about that vacant secretary position, right?"
"Yes, I think so... Anyway, I have the perfect candidate for this role..."
"Don't tell me-"
"Well, I believe Felix would be the right person for it... I know it might seem sudden, but I trust this guy..."
"Alright then... I need to see if he accepts and-"
"I'll talk to him, Maurice," Jonathan interrupted me.
"Thanks, but-"
I didn't have time to continue because Jonathan was already at Felix's table, starting to talk to him. Why is Felix looking at me like that? What is Jonathan telling him? Wait, Felix left the table?
"Done, Maurice... I talked to him, and he agreed!"
"Why did he leave the table?"
"He said he has something to take care of and needs to leave early... Anyway, you know that we are the true leaders of the academy, right?"
"I know, but still..."
He's right that the two of us are the shadow leaders of the academy. I am the nephew of Duchess Olga of Kyiv, the most powerful woman among all the nobles in this world, and Jonathan is the son of the King's brother in Poland... So, two incredibly influential people who are the president and vice-president of the Royal Academy Council.
"Maurice, do you have any plans today?"
"Honestly, I don't think so... How about you?"
"Could you let me talk to Felix to see if he's suitable for the secretary position? You know, he only has the title of a count, so..."
"Fine, do whatever you want... Anyway, I don't care what you do as long as I can carry out my plan in the end..."
"Sure... Everything will happen as you want."