[Amnesty Week: #322: Emulate] The Scum Villian's Self-Saving System - Humble Beginnings

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Title: Humble Beginnings
Fandom: The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System
Rating: G
Notes: Takes place at the end of vol. 1 chapter 1.

Luo Binghe watched his master as the carriage swayed beneath them. Shizun was so imposing! Tall and graceful, his robes pristine, his face composed. Beside him, Luo Binghe felt grubbier than when he’d been a child, covered in actual filth.

Shizun had seen him staring. He quailed. Forgive me! This impudent student will receive your punishment without complaint. But Shizun merely smiled, the expression passing across his face like a fleeting cloud.

Shizun was truly too kind. Luo Binghe dropped his gaze. From today forward, he vowed, this disciple will redouble his efforts until he is as worthy as Shizun!