Chapter 251 (2/2)

Slightly tidied himself, Leon then moved to the small window aside of the main entrance and gently knocked on the metal windowsill with a small hammer hung by the window, giving a visit request as etiquette required.

The gatekeeper was a senior in his late forties but still energetic. He quickly asked Leon about his visit and went off to deliver the request.

Soon after, Leon was meeting with senior Nick, the butler of the Tariqs.

Mr. Nick was in his eighties. The Nicks started to take on the job of butler at the Tariqs since Mr. Nick’s grandfather’s generation, thus had become a trusted name at the Tariqs. And the Nicks was a hereditary wizard family. Leon remembered that Mr. Nick’s father had been an advanced wizard and that Mr. Nick himself was also reputable by fighting a few battles with the old king in the old days.

“What brings you here, Mr. Rien?” despite the age, Mr. Nick looked pretty well. He had bright eyes under his white eyebrows and subtle airflow was around his body – Leon knew that was caused by his strong magic power.

Unlike other nobles, he was straightforward. Plus, with his magic power, one would feel threatened and convinced in front of him.

Leon smiled and mobilized the airflow around; a projection of human figure came out from him – a fifteen-year-old Leon.

“Hello, Mr. Nick.” the projected Leon Igor smiled and greeted Mr. Nick, “You look so well, as if ‘nothing has happened’.”

Mr. Nick frowned and hesitated and smiled at last.

“Using the Dou Qi airflow to make a projection charm is a medium legendary practice. Your Highness Leon, you’ve improved so much over these years!”

“Not really, I should be capable of this for my great talent.” the young Leon smiled and replied, showing the confidence of his young age.

Suddenly he switched and asked, “Mr. Nick, I have been confused these years – and still are – why did uncle decide to rebel? Do you know the reason?”

Senior Nick became silent and shook his head, “Nobody knew Wood’s reason. But I have my guess, do you want to hear?”

“Certainly, you are my senior fellow. Unlike me who didn’t receive much coaching from Mr. Reding, you have always been Mr. Reding’s favorite student.”

Senior Nick smiled and said, “I just doubted that he was being supported by the Noble Maids Church and even …”

He stopped to point at the sky.

Leon frowned and didn’t say anything.

For sure Leon knew who he was talking about, but was it likely for such a figure high above to be involved in a trivial throne in the mortal world?

“Have you heard of anything?” he asked later.

“Indeed…I guess you already know the Noble Maids Church’s annexation of Groundbreaking Knight Church? Actually, they had their conflicts first intensified on a large scale in our Eagle Kingdom.”

“But it’s not in uncle’s territory.”

“True. But evidence showed that a few of his trusted subordinates happened to show up in that area during the conflict.”

After a long silence, Leon asked again, “Is there more evidence?”

“No. In fact there could not be much evidence on such issues.” senior Nick smiled, “But isn’t it better to ask him face-to-face since you are so strong now? You are well-prepared to do so directly without any concern.”

Leon nodded and smiled.

“You are right. I will find a chance a ‘ask him properly’!”