The Palanquin banquet was held once every year in the Seren palace by the crown prince of Oregano, it used to be organized by the emperor in the past but for the past few years, Lionel took the responsibility in his hand.All the nobles from various places attended the banquet this year just like every other year, in the vast banquet hall people were seen talking, some were enjoying the music. While some women were busy chatting among themselves, some were also eyeing the handsome men who attended the banquet. "Cr-Crypto, is it really ok for me to attend the banquet? You know people will talk about you, I don't want you to be in a difficult position because of me..."Interrupting his wife who stood hand in hand on his side, Crypto assured her while looking at her with such loving eyes. "It's alright, so don't worry. You are my wife, you can go where I can go. So, now calm down. No need to think so much.""But, I...""Shhh! Keep calm, you need to trust me. Now, let's go." Crypto put h
In the chaotic banquet, when everyone was focused and anticipating Adrek's answer Idris watched everything silently. "Crypto, what is going on there? It looks like your father is getting questioned or something like that." Hearing his wife, Crypto who was busy drinking with his friends until now looked in the direction where his father was at.Adrek had his head down, while Lionel stood firm like the superior. "I also don't know, I was focused on... Anyway, let's check it out. My father never gets questioned or bows his head to anyone so there's nothing like that happening. It might be something else..."Walking to the crowd, Crypto suddenly paused as he noticed it was exactly how his wife said. People were talking and the whole atmosphere looked somewhat darker than usual. Before he could even make a move, the rumours came to his ears."I want to see what Duke Adrek does. Let justice be done, god.""What justice are they talking about?" Crypto uttered as he couldn't understand what
[Congratulations! Host, you have completed 42 no. mission.][No. Of missions left: 7]On completing his mission, Idris always felt happy but today, he didn't feel anything like that. Even he didn't have any happy feelings that he was proven to be Adrek's son.'I have been waiting for this moment for such a long time that I should be content but... I wanted to see Adrek Beaufort get defeated, that he would accept me though he doesn't want to buy strangely, I don't feel happy at all nor do I feel sad... What is this strange feeling in my chest that's bothering me constantly? It's like... I got pushed far away from my goal.'"Duke Adrek, since it's proven that Idris is your son what do you plan on doing?" Lionel questioned in a tough time of voice."Right, since Idris is his real son he needs to accept him as his heir since he is the elder one. Now, he no longer can avoid Idris and run away from his responsibility. Such a cunning man! I never thought a loyal and respectful man like him c
"Idris, I really want to go with you. I'm serious." Mika insisted. When she heard that Idris was going to leave for the Duke's palace, she got so worried and she immediately ran to Idris."I know what you are thinking of, but Mika, I can't take you with me." Idris added, walking away."If you know what I am thinking of them you should take me with you. Duke Adrek is not a good man and his son is far worse, they wouldn't treat you nicely. What if they bully you? You need more people by your side so if there's something wrong, we can be of some help. Idris." Mika cried out. After she talked with her parents for one last time, she was so sad. She was grateful to Idris as he always helped her when she was in need of help. "Mika.""Yes, take me with you.""... Mika, you are my good friend, we grew up together and I'm thankful for everything you did until now. But some battles are only for me to battle alone, I won't let anyone get involved. So, Mika. Please stay here, in my absence you c
Paul, the head butler of the Beaufort Residency. There was another butler who was appointed as a sub-head, he only took over when Paul was not available. Though the other butler walked on back and forth for Crypto, Paul was a cunning man. In times, he could easily switch group without caring for anyone. For him, what mattered was only money. * In the dining hall *On one side of Adrek was seated Crypto and his wife, Yumila while on the other side was seated Idris and Adrek as the family head was seated in the middle.Idris skipped a glare at the empty chair put close to Adrek, since he came here he looked forward to whom it was put for.'I have heard that Crypto's mother doesn't like to stay in the palace much so it shouldn't be for her. Someone else should be sitting on that chair but there's no rumour about Duke Adrek getting involved in any extramarital affair... '"Sorry to keep you all waiting." A woman around forty years old walked to the dining table, she smooched Adrek on his
"My Lord. Here's the report on the demonic aura.""You want me to read it by myself?"Hearing the harsh and cold tone of the man sitting in the front, the man who was a spy quickly got on his knees. "I-I dare not.""Then, read it for me. You fool!""Y-yes, my Lord... Well, since the last time the aura didn't act up again. The beholder is still silent and it seems that the original master is trying to find a way to get rid of it.""Get rid of it? Huh! Even if he tries all his life, he can never get rid of the aura... It's sleeping deep within him. Well, not like he has many years to live... He will soon have to leave this world and go to where his mother is... Tell our spies to keep watching him closely. Any movement he makes, report to me first.""Yes, my Lord."* * *"General Idris." Suddenly as one of his subordinates called out for him, Idris paused for a moment."What?"The subordinate looked in another direction and then let out a sigh. "Are you really going to stay in the Duke's
All of a sudden, the dining room became dead silent. Adrek stared at Crypto for a brief moment before taking a bite again as if nothing had happened."That... That happened because of a reason." Crypto uttered, his voice slightly trembling."Reason? Please enlighten me, brother." Idris looked so serious that Crypto felt a little nervous."I... It's..."Interrupting him, Elena chuckled to clear up the tension in the atmosphere. "Idris, maybe your servants didn't tell you because they were afraid that they made the mistakes first. Actually, your servants tried to cross the limit, they are mere servants but they dare think of themselves as the owner. That's why they got beaten up as the punishment.""Yes, my mother is right. Your servants are so uneducated, you should thank my people. They help you teach them a good lesson." Crypto added, laughing."I see..." Drinking a sip in the cold water, Idris muttered in his cold tone.Elena chuckled again and this time, more relaxingly. "Yes, Idri
All the maids and guards stood in a row while keeping their heads low. As Crypto walked past them, they took a step back without looking up.Keeping his head held high Crypto took a look at them in disdain, he scoffed and asked bitterly, "Hey, didn't you tell them I was coming?"Two of his maids immediately bowed their heads and answered in unison, "Yes, My Lord. We... We did.""Then why there's no chair for me to sit on?" Crypto questioned, in an annoyed tone of voice.One of his maids looked at Idris's maids, she quickly got a chair for him and then she answered, "I apologise for the delay, My Lord. These maids must have wanted to show you no respect.""What is she saying?" Idris's maids were frightened, as they heard her.Crypto narrowed his brows at her, he stared at the other people irritatingly and asked, "What did you say?""My Lord, please forgive this uneducated maid if she hurts my lord but I think the maids are trying to show that you are an outsider. That's why they didn't