Ian wondered for a second what he should say to get out of the situation quickly and he soon got a few answers. He judged them by their importance and chose one that'd be the toughest to achieve otherwise. Once he was done deciding, he looked at the King with a determined expression."It seems like you've finally found something that you want. Speak."Said the king with a smirk, wandering the extent of Ian's greed. And Ian was very greedy indeed, much more than what he could've expected. "I wish for one of my knights to be bestowed the title of a Marquis."He said with a smug expression knowing how difficult it was to grant someone a title, even for the King. He wanted the King to have a hard time and intentionally asked for that. "...What?""How presumptuous!""Such Impudence in front of the King!"The King was dumbfounded while his aids reacted viciously. Ian wondered if they'll ask him to get the hell out of ther

"That bastard finally opened his mouth?" Ian asked Corner as he sat down under the tree on the training ground. Corner nodded his head in confirmation at Ian's question. They were talking about the guy that they captured at Saint Mary's Island.  Ian wondered what kind of hellish treatment that bastard went through to open his mouth so quickly. He was inwardly praising the torturer of their duchy, although he didn't know who it was.  "What did he say?" Ian wondered how much of the truth was revealed by his confession. He wanted to at least have the organisations goal revealed, even if not the details of their plans. "Well.. pretty much everything.." "Everything?" "Yes. What young master said was correct. They were all a part of a cult. I'm amazed by the fact that they managed to stay hidden till now." "Yeah.

After the first reunion of the Royal brothers, at least from Albert's perspective, they started seeing each other more and more often.    It was kind of one sided since Albert decided to visit Reynold first in his palace with every chance he got.    Reynold, who was also unable to control his expression in front of his brother, although he did complain everytime Albert visited, his words and actions were very different.    They started having their lunch and dinner together since Albert would always barge in twice a day. Thrice sometimes as well. Both brother's were extremely happy on the inside, although one of them didn't show it properly.    Few days later.    It was time for them to visit Ian's mansion for their picnic. Albert and Reynold left the palace early in the morning to get there on time. Ian, who was also notified previously of Reynold's visi

As Ian was watching the kids and Albert have breakfast, he simply moved his spoon across his plate.   "Are you not hungry, brother?"   Asked Henry, noticing Ian's weird behaviour. It was weird indeed since he never played with his food like that. He was the type to always enjoy their food wholeheartedly.    "Oh.. no.. I'm just waiting for someone."   "Waiting...?"   "For whom?"   Asked the brother's as they looked at Ian.    "Ash. He was supposed to come by now."   Ash couldn't come with Ian because he was in the middle of his attribute training. Ian didn't forget to leave a note beside him, telling him to come to the mansion once he was done.    'And it's way past the time when he finishes his training.'   Ian couldn't help but worry since he would always watch

"This brat! He wants to take my energy? Seriously?! I didn't even have my breakfast yet! I'm hungry, you brat!" Ian complained as he tried to free his arm from Ash's grip. He could tell exactly what Ash was trying to do and even confirmed his hypothesis when he saw the black mist appearing around Ash's wrist.  Ian put some strength into his legs and arm as he tried to break free but right then, Ash opened his eyes a bit more as he looked at him.  "Brother.. I'm hungry..." His eyes were shining golden as he said those words with a pitiful expression. Ian knew Ash wasn't in control of himself when he saw those reptilian golden eyes.  'So unfair...' But since it was Ash nonetheless, he couldn't say no anymore.  'Can't let the kid starve now, can I?' He tried t