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Chapter 10 - Chapter 10: Displeasure

prompt: make chapter 10 the POV of a noble whose plans to take over the kingdom from queen elizabeth were ruined by the arrival of john (john was transmigrated from the modern world to a world of swords and magic with a system that gives him power when he does quests), make it roughly 1000 words long.

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I am livid. Everything was going according to plan, and then he arrived. John, the so-called hero, has ruined everything.

It was supposed to be easy. Queen Elizabeth is old and weak, and I knew it was only a matter of time before I could take over the kingdom. I had been biding my time, waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike.

But then John appeared, with his ridiculous sword and his ridiculous magic. He defeated the demons and saved the kingdom, and suddenly everyone was singing his praises.

It was annoying, but I thought I could work around it. I could find a way to discredit him, or better yet, get rid of him.

But no matter what I tried, he kept foiling my plans. He was always one step ahead, always outsmarting me.

And now, it's all over. John is the hero of the kingdom, and there is nothing I can do about it.

I am seething with anger and frustration. I can't believe how badly I have been defeated. I had everything planned out, and it all came crashing down because of John.

I can't stand the sight of him, with his stupid smile and his stupid sword. He thinks he's so great, but I know the truth. He's just a lucky fool who stumbled upon a world of swords and magic.

But no matter how much I hate him, I know I have to be careful. I can't let my anger show, or else I'll risk everything.

I have to bide my time and find a new way to take over the kingdom. And I know that as long as John is around, it won't be easy.

But I am not defeated yet. I will find a way to win, no matter what it takes. John may have won this round, but I will be back, and I will not rest until I have what I want.

As I sit in my chambers, fuming with anger and frustration, I hear a knock at the door. I hesitate for a moment, wondering who it could be.

I am not expecting anyone, and the last thing I want is to see another smug face grinning at me. But I know I can't ignore the knock, so I get up and open the door.

To my surprise, there is a hooded figure standing there. I can't see their face, but I can feel their eyes on me, watching me intently.

"Who are you?" I ask, my voice cold and hostile. "What do you want?"

The figure doesn't answer, but instead holds out a hand. In it is a small, glittering stone.

"This is a power stone," the figure says, their voice deep and mysterious. "It will give you the power to defeat John. All you have to do is take it."

I stare at the stone, my heart racing with excitement. This could be my chance, my chance to get rid of John and finally take over the kingdom.

But as I reach for the stone, the figure stops me. "There is a catch," they say, their voice dripping with malice. "In exchange for this power, you must give me the princess."

I pause, my hand hovering above the stone. The princess is Sophia, John's love interest. I know that if I take the stone, I will have to give her up.

But the thought of finally defeating John is too tempting to resist. I have always wanted power, and this could be my chance to get it.

I make up my mind, and I take the stone. It glows in my hand, pulsing with power.

"I accept your offer," I say, my voice cold and determined. "I will give you the princess, and in exchange, you will give me the power to defeat John."

The figure nods, their hooded head bobbing up and down. "Very well," they say, their voice dripping with satisfaction. "But remember, Astolfo, you must keep your end of the bargain. If you don't, there will be consequences."

I nod, my mind racing with excitement. I have made my decision, and there is no turning back. I will do whatever it takes to get rid of John and take over the kingdom.

And with the power stone in my hand, I know that I am one step closer to achieving my goal.

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this chapter was actually surprising the AI even gave names and created a villain to help a small-time villain who now is apparently named astolfo I'm supposed to be the one giving the story direction but even I am actually hyped for what happens next lol

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