65 Eve before the storm (2/2)

Duke Ignis had always been the staunchest supporter of the engagement. He felt he had failed his sworn brother for not being there when he needed him most. Protecting the engagement was a form of solace to liberate himself from his self-blame.

The door to the living room was suddenly knocked twice.

”Come in.” Amelia's voice rang out.

Having received the acknowledgment, the door was pushed open as steward Sebastian entered.

”Your Grace.” Sebastian saluted.

Duke Ignis did not show any displeasure for not being greeted first. He didn't dare upset his tigress wife.

The steward was the faint presence Leon had sensed since he left the Lancaster Mansion. From Leon's departure to his arrival at Lina's home, nothing was missed under the steward's watchful eyes from the dark.

Amelia nodded. ”Did they return home safely?”

”Safely?” Sebastian was rooted as sweat began to form on his forehead. He asked carefully, ”Didn't you want me to spy on then and report back where they headed to?”

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”I asked you to watch over them... What part of watching over them do you not understand? Don't you think a 7th step expert like you have better things to do then tailing someone!? I wanted you to protect them from any harm! Amelia was livid. Such simple instructions couldn't be understood? Did he feed his brains to the dogs!? She immediately exploded. She just found the prince, if something happened to him then she wouldn't dare imagine what her sworn sister would do.

Duke Ignis wanted to speak up for his servant, but he kept his mouth zipped and looked on with pity. He knew his wife's temper well. The storm would not stop for anyone, not even him. Why would he want to direct the angry god at himself?

Sebastian felt his head buzzed. He knew he had fucked up. Leon wasn't a simple guest as he thought. In fact he was a very important guest!

The instruction of the Duke's wife had been very clear, but he had interpreted incorrectly.

In his mind, he had looked down on Leon.

Although he had displayed a unique set of skill, he was still just a commoner who had been lucky to befriend the young lady and invited to their home.

He had thought the Duke's wife intention for him was to track Leon's home to dig deeper into his secrets later. Naturally he wouldn't interfere when Leon was attacked and expose himself.

Sebastian had forgotten his own roots, having served the Duke household for many years. He was a classic example of commoners hating on other commoners.

”I was wrong. Please punish this servant.” Sebastian dropped on his knee and admit mistake.

”Just answer my question.” Amelia said darkly.

”Yes, they were attacked by the Grey family's steward, Gael. The steward was killed, while the guest was heavily injured and taken away by a passerby. His condition left unknown.” Sebastian recounted what he saw. He had only seen Lina once when she was still a little girl and didn't recognise her current self.

The emotions of the family of three fluctuated between agitation, shock and concern like a rollercoaster during Sebastian's recount.

They were so anxious they had unknowingly stood up. The Duke who had not met Leon seemed to be the most anxious of them all. He might not like the prince much due to his wife's and daughter's favouritism but the prince was still the son of his sworn brother, the king.

”Round up the servants at the 5th step and higher outside. We leave immediately!” Duke Ignis barked with an imposing aura. At times like these, the men took charge of the matters outside. He was a peak existence but he wasn't so arrogant that he would believe he could take on the Grey family alone.

He had to take precautions against the Greys actions when they discover their steward was killed. Their movements would not be small.

”Y-Yes, my Lord!” Sebastian scurried to his feet and left in shock. Duke had not met the guest earlier in the day, but seems to already know who the guest was. Exactly what is the identity of the boy to move even the Duke himself!? He had questions, but it was not his place to ask. The lord will inform him when he needs to know.

Rachel was burning with anxiety as her trauma relapsed. Why does every friend she make dies? Was Leon going to be the same? She started hyperventilating.

”You go first, I'll follow later.” Amelia said to her husband before refocusing on Rachel. She had notice her situation right away. ”Drink some tea, my dear.”

Duke Ignis had nodded and left. Although he was also worried about his daughter, he had his wife taking care of her.

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