#When I returned, the family was ruined (132)
Parent observation class.
It is one of the events held about two or three times a year in general classes at the Academy. If you take that into account, it is not such a difficult request.
He could also guess why he was asking him a favor.
Normally, for such matters, the Academy would send an official letter, but the highest-ranking person in the Academy was at most the principal with the title of count.
They say that the level is not appropriate to invite the heads of the 7 families.
On the other hand, he was able to send a letter representing the kingdom’s position.
“I will. “By the way… can you tell me why?”
The duke was a meticulous person.
There was a high possibility that there was a deeper truth hidden behind such a self-observation class, rather than a simple reason. Of course, if you ask that question, you won’t get an answer right away, but…
“We are planning to shake up the 7th Street.”
“…yes?”
“Didn’t you hear?”
“No… I heard it. But that’s it…”
What are you using to shake up the 7th Street?
That was when Wallington had his doubts.
“It won’t be a bad thing for the kingdom, so I hope they will actively cooperate if possible.”
“…Oh yeah. “I will.”
The duke’s classes were known to be of a higher standard than ordinary classes.
The heads of the 7 families will also want to check if the rumor is really true. There is probably no one who would refuse an invitation.
The Count nodded.
“…All right. Then, we will send official letters to the five families.”
“No, exclude the Lacian duchy from the list. “We will contact you separately.”
“I will. When do you plan to set a date?”
“A week later.”
The Count nodded and left the office. I didn’t know what kind of moves the duke would use, but I at least knew that he wasn’t a man who lightly boasted.
‘There must be a way.’
All he had to do was create that platform. The Count’s new brother has disappeared from the academy.
* * *
The next morning.
Ethan saw Mileton attending morning class and handed him a crystal ball.
“This…?”
“This is an item containing the video from that time.”
“…Why are you giving me this?”
“Duke Gerond. Shouldn’t we tell him about this? “My son almost died, so I need to check.”
“Ah…”
Mileton widened his eyes as if he was moved. Even as a latter-day exponent, he clearly knew how important the contents contained in this crystal ball were.
Starting from the Kingdom to the 7th House.
It is an item that contains content that everyone can relate to.
Because I knew its value, I couldn’t ask the Duke for evidence, but I never thought he would give me the crystal ball so easily. Although he was a blunt and cold man on the outside, he had a warm heart underneath.
‘…Sheesh.’
Mileton looked at the crystal ball for a while and then bowed his head.
“Thank you….”
“It’s okay to say thank you.”
said the duke, shaking his head.
“There will be a parent observation class in six days. On your way, make sure you inform Duke Gerond yourself. Please note that proxy attendance is absolutely not possible.”
“…All right.”
“Let’s go.”
Mileton chuckled at the sight of the Duke waving his hand.
Now I clearly know that he doesn’t act like that because he’s really bothered, but because he’s a shy guy.
‘…What are you thinking about again?’
Of course, Ethan frowned slightly at Mileton’s dark smile again. Mileton was seen leaving the training ground.
‘I wonder how the duke will react.’
Duke Gerond.
He was the head of the 7th family.
He was also a person who could do anything without hesitation for the benefit of himself and his family.
This was clearly evident just by looking at the fact that Theron was brainwashed without any hesitation.
How will the father act after learning that his son is almost dead?
Will you channel your anger out of love for your family?
‘If not…’
Will you express your joy by first thinking about the family’s benefits that will be gained by using the video?
And how will the son react in that emotional exchange?
‘Is your boy different from his father?’
A monster who is crazy about power and endlessly indulges in power. This was a kind of opportunity Ethan gave Mileton.
An experiential opportunity that allowed me to see and feel my father’s base nature to the core.
Either he realizes something or he chooses the same option as his father and runs away together.
One day, when the time to choose came, that decision would determine his life or death.
Ethan, who was looking at the training ground, turned around.
* * *
Mileton arrived at the main house using the teleport gate in the capital’s annex and immediately went to the duke’s office. He said after knocking on the door politely.
“It’s me, my father. “Can I come in?”
“Come in.”
This was when Mileton entered the office. The Duke’s cold voice was heard.
“What about Ysera?”
Mileton, who naturally recoiled, spoke cautiously.
“There hasn’t been much progress yet.”
“There isn’t a single usable corner. I heard that you came in last place twice in a row. “What on earth did you do well to come here?”
“….”
“He’s the only son who knows how to tarnish the family’s name.”
Mileton lowered his head. Right now, I couldn’t bring myself to look the duke in the eyes.
“So what’s your business?”
“Well… Dad, I want you to take a look at this.”
Gerond’s eyes narrowed at the memory crystal ball he took out from his pocket.
“What is it about?”
“It’s about the Duke of Agiles. “I almost lost my life to them.”
“You almost lost your life?”
The duke’s eyes brightened brightly for an instant. He then spoke while looking intently into the crystal ball.
“Is that what it contains?”
“…yes.”
Soon the video played.
―If he is declared dead… friction will naturally arise between Duke Lacian and Duke Ethan.
-Good. I’m sure His Excellency Duke Himos will agree.
While the video continues.
Mileton, who glanced at Gerond’s face, blinked.
This was because a faint smile was flowing from the corner of Gerond’s mouth.
‘…I must have seen it wrong.’
Mileton tried hard to deny that appearance. I’ve known for a long time that my father is a cold person, but I didn’t think it was enough to make him laugh even after witnessing his son almost die. Soon Gerond asked, looking at Mileton.
“How did you escape?”
“…I received help from the duke.”
“What a pathetic bastard. What about this video? Could it be that the duke gave it to you?”
Mileton broke into a cold sweat on his back. It was obvious that if I said that here, I would be harshly reprimanded again. Mileton said, lowering his head and moistening his dry lips.
“…This is a video I captured myself.”
“I guess I did one thing right.”
“….”
“Aguiles…. They’ve gotten really arrogant lately. It’s fun to move. “It will be a good opportunity.”
He tried to kill the children of the 7th family without even a rat or a bird knowing. It was such an atrocious act that even other members of the Seven Families were shocked the moment the contents were revealed.
If you use this as an excuse to put political pressure on the Duke of Aguiles, you will be able to receive huge compensation.
‘Plain of Plantel and Erankel. ‘I think I can take one of the two.’
The kingdom’s vast granary and trading city. It was one of the sources of Agiles’ power. If you apply too much pressure, you might be able to tear off one of them. Immediately afterwards, Gerond looked at Mileton with regret.
If he had been seriously injured, he could have used that as an excuse to get both of them.
Even though he was incompetent, he would have been able to use his reputation as a useful factor in many ways.
“I will take care of this matter, so just go back now.”
Mileton was shocked.
The look in my father’s eyes just now seemed to be full of regret. As if it was a shame that he didn’t become a half-asshole.
‘…no way.’
It was a fact I didn’t want to believe.
“Are you not hearing me?”
“…Before I go, I have one more thing to tell you. There is a parent observation class in 6 days…”
“I’ll send someone instead.”
At that time, it was time to start coordinating with Agiles. It wasn’t efficient to move around to check just one class.
“Well… the duke said it was impossible to attend by proxy.”
I frowned for a moment.
Gerond said with a laugh.
“From beginning to end, there is nothing I like about him. “Tell them I’ll be there next time.”
“yes. “Then let’s go back now.”
“I’ll just let it pass this time, but if I end up in last place next time, I better prepare myself.”
Those words sounded like he would forgive Mileton this time because he had brought a worthy price.
Even though I didn’t want him to react like he was furious and angry because his son almost died.
I thought he would at least ask if he was okay.
However, no further words were heard as Mileton very slowly walked out of the office.
“….”
Mileton entered the room and chewed his mouth.
“Never forget what you have invested in yourself.”
When you were born.
I heard you had twin brothers.
However, after giving birth to her, her mother died while giving birth to another brother.
The one that ate his mother and siblings.
My father has always used the word ‘investment’ instead.
Until now, I thought it was some kind of consideration. At least, wasn’t it better to hear that it was an investment rather than saying that it ate its mother and brothers?
If those words were expressed not out of consideration but out of pure sincerity…
‘Damn it.’
I wanted to believe it wasn’t true.
No matter how important his family was, he was the only son.
Where is the father who expresses joy over his son almost dying?
However, even though I tried to deny it, the image of the Duke smiling when I showed him the video kept appearing in my mind.
‘To my father, I…’
Is it simply one of the parts that will lead the family?
I knew he was a cold and cold person, but I never imagined it would be to this extent.
The feeling of extreme disillusionment made me feel nauseous.
thud!
Mileton hit the wall hard and gasped.
One thing was certain. He said he no longer wanted to stay in the family. Anyway, my father wouldn’t even care whether I said hello or not.
Mileton walked feebly, leaving behind the Duke’s smile that was stuck in his head like a wedge. There was only one place to return.
Academy’s special class.
That was when he returned to the academy less than a day later.
“Your face is dead.”
A familiar voice was heard.
“What happened?”
“….”
Ethan, who was looking at Mileton, whose face had become half-faced in just one day, grabbed his arm.
“Let go…”
“Follow me.”
Mileton was grabbed by the arm and dragged helplessly, as if he didn’t even have the will to resist. The place we arrived at was the secret training ground.
Ethan said, raising his wooden sword.
“Raise your sword.”
“…Let me rest.”
“I told you to stop by.”
“…I’ll just go back now.”
That was when Mileton turned around.
The wooden sword pierced his waist.
“Wow!”
In an instant, he was out of breath and fell to the floor.
“Get up.”
Even though it was a tone I had heard many times before, it was a tone that felt very cold today. Mileton, who was trembling, shouted.
“Leave me alone!”
Bah!
Bah!
Ruthless violence using wooden swords.
Anger slowly began to fill my heart, which had been filled with despair due to the blow that was so painful that my bones and flesh ached.
“I… I told you to stop! You son of a bitch!”
He drew his sword and rushed towards Ethan with his eyes rolled back.