Vol 7 Chapter 12 (2/2)
The steward hopped into action excitedly“Of course, Patriarch!”
Lance watched his father leaveHe wanted to call out to hi iven wasn’t froer was rightMaybe it was a good thing he was chosen to be replaced
His thoughts were interrupted by a voice frohter of Bruno ArgyrisA pleasure to meet you, Governor”
“Ah, MrsIdoneaWe’re family now, you hter was enuine expression of happinessHe was happy with his new daughter in law“That little brat can be a handful sometimesIf he causes you any probles”
Embarrassment crept into her voice“Actually he’s been quite kind,” she said timidly
“Well that ht have grown up a little” The Governor was so pleased by how things were going he decided to celebrate with a drinkSuch praise frorowthIt was unexpected but appreciated
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Lance listened from the other side of the door, stunnedHe’d had plenty of women, but they all spent their time with him for his status and moneyIt was all just a showHe’d always known deep down that he wasn’t worthon his faet hi
Those women from before put up with himBut how did they really feel? He didn’t know
Lance had been opposed to this e and everyone assu contraryThe truth was, however, that he was afraid he didn’t deserve this noble brideShe was the daughter of a endary spatial Master Bruno Argyris!
How could someone as worthless as him live up to her expectations? Yet, somehow, over the last couple days he’d becoed
He felt lost
“Hey, you’re just standing there staring into space?”
A pretty young woman of maybe sixteen or seventeen strode into the roo to look upon, with excellent features and a lithe bodyShe had a mixture of noble temperament and immaturity that suited her well
He felt his heart raceIt was a unique feeling for him
“I heard your conversation” Idonea stepped closer, noting his shocked expression“You aren’t a child, you shouldn’t quarrel with your fatherYou should go apologize”
She wasn’t sure why she felt compelled to share her opinion, but she didLance wasn’t sure how to reactHe’d never seen this girl before now, but the way he felt… he wished they’d met earlier
“Your father seems like a decentto noas not the saotten to know over the last few daysShe was too focused on her own thoughts“Sos we just have to deal with, like familySometimes it feels more like a burden than a treasure, but if one day you lost everything you’d see how precious it is”
Idonea was speaking literallyShe realized what she’d lost when her father disappearedHer ht it up because she wanted Lance to say soOver the last couple days she’d felt calive her what she wantedHe didn’t say anything at all
Idonea raised her head and looked into his eyesThey were different somehow, like that profound wisdoure it out yourself!” Idonea spat the words in irritation and storo, obviously upsetHe didn’t knohy but he felt guilty
A few moments later Cloudhawk appeared froathered his courage“If I a to die, can you do me a favor?”
Cloudhawk looked at him in silence“What?”
“I want the people of Storood man” Lance considered his words for another irl, if you could”
“I told you I only need your identity for a little whileWhen my mission is complete you’ll be returned to your normal lifeHow people remember you will be up to you”
“Would you tell er had to be widely known
“I can’t, not right nowBut I think eventually you’ll figure it out”
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