Chapter 834 - The thirteenths son (1/2)

The Royal Guard waited patiently outside the castle for Quinn to escort him to the King's castle, where Dwight was already waiting for him. There he would find out what Dwight wanted to talk to him alone about, and Quinn was also hoping he could get some answers of his own.

Before leaving, Quinn made sure that both his Vampire knights would be able to take care of the place without him. He handed both Leo and Paul a specially designed mask, each one slightly different from each other in their design.

”You want us to wear these?” Paul asked as he looked at the mask as if it was some cheap decoration for Halloween.

'Is this what the kids consider cool these days?' He thought.

”Logan created these masks.” Quinn answered. ”Although the system allows me to summon you when I wish, it doesn't work the other way around. Phones don't work here if you haven't noticed, but these masks are all linked to each other so we can at least communicate by using them. You don't have to wear them at all times, just when there is something you need to tell me.”

”Have the others been given masks as well?' Leo asked, not having seen anyone else wear one yet.

”You might have missed it, but Logan and Sil usually have them around their waist. The others from the Cursed faction have a secret place where they are keeping them. I thought about whether or not to hand these to the students in the tenth family as well, but for now, I think it's best just for us to keep them.”

Quinn didn't give them his reasoning but Leo understood that it had to be more of a trust issue than anything else. Quinn himself also didn't want them to get involved and was sure someone like Erin or Leo would be near them at all times.

Just as Quinn was about to head out the door, he heard a familiar voice call out to him.

”Quinn!” Fex shouted. ”Are you leaving for your meeting? If so, do you mind if I pop along with you?”

”I'm about to head to the King's castle, I'm not sure you would be very welcomed there.” Quinn hesitated to take him along.

”My bad, I didn't mean that I wanted to go to the King's castle. I was actually thinking of meeting with my family. I know I was banished from there, but I believe if I come there as a member of the tenth family, it might be okay for me to just have a talk with them.” Fex started to scratch his head, yet making sure that he did so carefully, so it didn't mess up his gelled back hair. ”The thing is, with me being part of the tenth family and all, I kind of need your permission.”

Quinn just smiled back at him. ”Sure. If anyone asks, just tell them that I've sent you as my representative.”

Exiting from the castle, Quinn met up with the guard and explained that he had important business at the thirteenth castle first.

”Forgive me for my impudence, but he can go on his own, Sir.” The guard responded. ”He shouldn't need you to babysit him.”

”If you're worried about losing time, don't worry.” Quinn replied with a grin on his face, as he cast his Shadow travel skill, and the three of them were swallowed up.

Travelling via the shadow was a lot faster since they could simply go straight underneath buildings. Additionally, it allowed Quinn to remain hidden from the public eye. Seeing the cameras he was sure that everyone knew who he was, and he just didn't want to deal with the attention and rumors going around.

Once they reached the thirteenth inner castle area, the three of them popped out, and walked up to the guards.

”I, Quinn Talen, family leader of the Cursed family, have come here to request a meeting with the thirteenth leader. Please deliver this message posthaste.” Quinn announced, following Fex's plan.

Fex was unsure whether his father would allow him to meet him if he just came unannounced, but if another leader made such a request, especially Quinn, he was sure his father would have to accept.

While the guard went ahead and gave the okay it was time for them to split up.

”Fex, spend as long as you need here. You have already helped out enough and now there are others that can help us. There's no rush to come back.” Quinn encouraged Fex, before popping back off into the shadow with the Royal Guard and heading towards the King's castle.

Taking a deep breath, Fex followed the guard into the castle. He tried to hide his face from onlookers, slightly regretting not bringing a mask along, so it didn't take long for him to get spotted.

”Isn't that the thirteenth leader's son?”

”I thought he was banished, what is he doing returning?”

”I've seen him at the tenth family's announcement. Do you think he's a messenger boy for the tenth now?”

”It's a shame to have fallen so far. He had such a bright future ahead of him.”

Gritting his teeth, Fex chose to ignore the comments until he finally entered the castle and subsequently the throne room. Awaiting him wasn't just his dad, but also his sister.

When Lee Sanguinis, the thirteenth leader, saw his son walk through those doors, he didn't know how to react. He had been wondering what Quinn might want from him, so he was surprised to see his son walk in instead. He stood up and came before Fex as he looked him directly in the eyes.

”I see the time apart has not really changed you. You're so old yet you still pull these stunts.” Lee sighed. ”Did you really have to come see us this way? As someone from the tenth family, instead of a son who wished to see his father?”

Hearing these surprising words, Fex started to tear up.