Chapter 9: First Episode: Chapter 9 (2/2)

Surrounded by the nobles, O'Neil Andrew Morisette slowly walked out of Hamilton Palace. When he came in, he was still a ”prisoner who was waiting for his judgment”. And now as he walked out, the guards were giving him the courteous greetings just as they would when they saw the Emperor. Oscar was a little doubtful. What kind of world was this? His Imperial Highness Prince envied the sublime imperial power for the first time. He truly wanted to know the feeling of being able to control every living thing in this world.

News traveled fast in the Palace. All nobles, regardless of high or low status, gathered at the gateway of the Hamilton Palace. They finally found the carriage of His Imperial Highness Prince O'Neil. They could not see the situation in the carriage, but they humbly lowered their backs. They were curious about O'Neil Andrew Morisette. They had no idea as to how this young prince was able to change his fate.

Little Oscar was perplexed. He wanted to organize his thoughts, but he had no idea how to. The young man had always wanted to control his own fate, and now he did it. However, he had no clue what he should do next. Everything fell into place so suddenly! He initially thought that it was enough for His Majesty the Emperor to release him. But this is all different now. This matter was definitely not as easy as it seemed on the surface.

This young man who had just been bestowed the title of a Prince had a foreboding feeling, but he still could not imagine the things that might happen after this would affect him in any bad way or not.

The Penelope Road of the Hamilton Palace was bright. All the nobles had lighted all the fire in their homes. They usually did this during some major events or during the birthday of His Majesty the Emperor, but this time it was different. They wanted to welcome the freshly-announced His Imperial Highness Prince. They all saw Oscar's carriage going into the Road this morning. Even though they respected the Andrew family, they did not dare to act welcoming at all. Now it was different. It was all different. At the Hamilton Palace, His Majesty the Emperor openly admitted his that his attitude was inappropriate when he was dealing with the problem with the Andrew family. That was to say that it was a reconciliation between the Andrews and the Imperial family. His Imperial Highness Prince was the best proof for all of these now.

The nobles who lived here at Penelope Road were all noble families who have experienced over a hundred year of generations. As sharp as they were, they immediately noticed the change of this matter. And today would be the day for them to perform.

Oscar saw that the members of the noble families – regardless of young or old, woman or man- were all out on the Road, queuing neatly by their respective doors. The guards held the flag with their family emblem was embroidered on it high and stood quietly by the side. When Oscar's carriage passed by them, they respectfully bowed. Oscar listened to the greetings and compliments aimed towards His Imperial Highness Prince for his whole journey.

The doorstep of 31 Penelope Road was a little different to that in the morning. The passionate citizens this morning had put the fresh flowers they plucked in the Duke's mansion. The messy outcome was rather uncomfortable to see. And now, it was a sea bed of flower in front of Oscar. Those huge and exquisite flower baskets had filled the empty land in front of the door of the Duke's mansion. Embroidered on the ribbon on the flower basket was the family emblem of the nobles. Oscar did not want to count. It was about two hundred or three hundred of flower baskets.

Under the orders of Madame Andrew, all members in the Duke's mansion have been dispatched! The servants and maids changed into new outfits while Celia carefully wore the dress with the embroidery of the family emblem that she had not worn for many years. The most interesting thing to note was the Narcissus Knights. They polished their antiqued armor which has been inherited for few generations to a glistening shine. Then, they carefully ground their sword and spear. Fifty top-class Narcissus Knights were arranged in an attack formation in front of the mansion. They used this sort of greeting to welcome their hero.

The Duchess was overflowed with excitement and happiness! Having heard the news of Oscar being bestowed the title of Prince this afternoon, Celia was the first one to rush out! She went to confirm the validity of this news. Before she went, she kicked Ferry for a few times. That guy was too huge and he was blocking the door.

Soon, Celia knew of the content of the conversation in the Palace without missing a word. Her mind was blank at that moment. Every worry and fear that she had disappeared at that single moment! Oh god! There was a Prince in her family. She once thought her husband's status and honor had already reached the peak of them all, but their youngest son had attained an even greater honor.

The Duchess wore a splendid attire as she led all members of the mansion to wait in front of the door. In the past, she welcomed her husband who came back winning a war with her other sisters. Now, her youngest son has grown up too! Soon in the future, he would definitely surpass his father. She heard the cheer that came from afar.

Oscar already knew what would happen when he walked out of the carriage, but seeing it was still shocking. The leader of the Narcissus Knights, Paladin-to-be Kamille Rayen blew the horn that was meant as the signal to attack! Do not doubt of this! If this happened in the war, when the sound of the horn was heard, there would be countless Narcissus knights appearing from behind of the person blowing the horn. But now, they were all using the attack formation to welcome the hero! Yes! His Imperial Highness Prince O'Neil Andrew Morisette had always been the hero in their eyes. He defended the honor of the family, the dignity of the Narcissus. When he was young, he was cruelly imprisoned by the people in power. Now the hero has attained the honor he should have before. He has come back as a winner!

The horses screeched unwillingly! They did not understand why their masters were holding the ropes so tightly. In a usual circumstance, they would sprint forward when they heard the loud sound.

The knights used all their strength to hold down the horses. These dudes who were accustomed to war would become extremely excited when they heard the sound of the horn. The Narcissus Knights held their shields in front of them and the spears in their hands up high. Then, they smashed the spears right at the shield hard. Every hit grew stronger and more determined.

Oscar strode slowly accompanied by the rumbling of the collision of the shield and the spears. Oscar felt as if that sound was resonated right into the deepest parts of his heart and soul. It was as if his chubby figure would explode horrendously in the next moment! He did not like the vulgarity and seriousness of these knights, but at this moment it was these soldiers that awakened the blood of Andrews in him. The boys of the Andrew family were born to be a warrior!

Oscar stopped his footstep in the center of the small triangle formation that was formed by fifty knights. He did not know why he stopped. He simply saw the Fierce Lion Flag of the Narcissus enlarging continuously in front of his eyes.

Oscar could not hold it any longer. He tightened his fist and threw his arms up to the air and screamed the attacking phrase instinctively with all his strength: ”Andrew Haila!”

The knights became even crazier after this shout! They used an even louder voice and follow his shout. ”Andrew Haila!” ”Andrew Haila!” ”Andrew Haila!” Their horses immediately stood upright! Their spears were pointed at the skyline!

Andrew Haila was the capital of the Narcissus County and also the ”East Capital” of the Titan Empire. ”Haila” meant ”Hooray” in the context of Ancient Titanic Language! For four hundred years, the spirit of Narcissus had assimilated into the souls of the Narcissus Knights and Andrew Haila represented their spirit. A simple ”Andrew Haila” could send the knights into the battle field in insanity. At the same time, it could make the knights to calmly face death.

The roars of fifty knights were rumbling even the sky. The whole sound resonated for a long time in the whole Penelope Road. It was those nobles' first time truly experiencing the presence of the Narcissus Knights of the Andrew family. It was their first time witnessing the hundred-year pride of the Andrew family.

Every single member of the Andrew family cried regardless if it was the Duchess or those servants and maid. Their young master had won an immeasurable honor for the family at the capital thousands of miles away from home. He let the warriors of the family resonated in the night sky that only the Emperor was able to enjoy with the chanting of ”Andrew Haila”. What was more touching than this scene? The tears blurred the vision of every single person present at the scene.

O'Neil Andrew Morisette was also crying, but since his tear glands were broken, he could only tremble. He swore to the Light of God far in the heaven that one day he would bring thousands of soldiers and horses to roar as passionately as he did today!

The night of the victory was mesmerizing. On this rare occasion, the Duchess was actually drunk. She lifted the edge of her skirt and danced the ”Dance of the Narcissus” in the largest living room in the mansion. The dance of the Narcissus County was performed by the young girls for the returning hero. It was infamous for its passion. Some stiff Priest of Light even criticized it for its lewd. The knights did not dare to dance with her because of her identity as the Madame. They simply roared loudly around her and the Madame's dance became even more aggressive.

It was the scene of a carnival in the living room.

The main subject of the day, O'Neil Andrew Morisette did not join the Madame's party. He was now the Prince. He still does not know the status and power brought upon by this title. He still has not seen any real advantage.

The history of Prince O'Neil was really problematic. No one knew what happened in those days he was in Damorga. But the criminals of the Westland knew clearly that there was a young boss inherited the King's Heraldry that represented the ruler of the Underworld in the scariest prison in this world.

Oscar did not think of himself as a good man ever. He was young, but he already has a stable work and income. His companions managed businesses such as smuggling, drug-selling, piracy, robbing, human-selling and so on. Oscar received a commission from all these huge 'trades'. This laundered money was all banked into the official account of the Narcissus County through an extremely secretive method. And the Duke who was directly in charge of the income of his youngest son was deeply impressed with the number he saw.

Oscar was having dinner at the small living room that was connected to his bedroom. He had a good appetite. The fresh seafood can hardly found in Dulin, which was far away from the sea. The Duchess ordered her butler to skim through the whole city to get this fresh prawns and crabs in her hands. Oscar loved the special fresh saltiness of the seafood the most.

Delicious food did not affect him from thinking. His relationship with his father confused him. He knew that his father was not against his criminal behavior.

There should be no normal father in this world who would encourage his own son to become a criminal. Even though the Duke did not show obvious encouragement, he had given his utmost support in the aspect of human power and materials during Oscar's huge project. Oscar believed that he would definitely not be freed without his father's help.

Even though Oscar held the King's Heraldry of the Underworld in his hands, he needed an absolute proof to attain the acknowledgements of those big shots. No one would doubt the true strength of the Andrew family, so the person those bigshots truly cared about was actually his father. The Duke was not as uncaring towards his son as the media said it to be. He had protected him every single moment. If that was not the case, this child would be tortured in Damorga until there was nothing left of him.

Oscar did not know why his father had done that. In his impression, his father was a person who distinguished love and hate very clearly. The Duke had always avoided the people and things that he did not like. Maybe his father cared for him deeply. Oscar could not help but shake his head at this thought. This thought did not seem to be valid. The Duke had never shown any love towards his mother and him before.

The knocking on the door broke Oscar's thoughts. It was his sister who came to visit him. Sasha E. Nedgabel Andrew gave a passionate hug to her brother as she entered the door.

After letting go of his sister, Oscar patted her head habitually. It was a habit he has had since he was young, but Oscar found the feeling of the past immediately after he met this little miss this afternoon. Sasha was really cooperative. Under the touch of her brother, she became as tame as a kitten.

”Welcome! My little princess! Your presence has brought light into my heart and soul.” Oscar said.

”Thank you, my knight. Your presence has shone light upon my life as well.” Sasha's mouth quirked into a mesmerizing smile.