Chapter 66 Fredericks
The Marqius of Frederick were one of the power figure of the empire. He is considered neutral and doesn't get involved much in political affairs in the imperial palace. However, he just came back after the sudden meeting called by the emperor.
Almost all nobles were present as well as all the military captain of the noble families.
'If the size of the people present were like this, it definitely means that the situation is no good.'
The Marqius sat on his designated seat and the captain of the Frederick knights stood a few steps at his back.
He can see that the nouveau riche, imperialist, parliamentarian all convene and left their bad blood with each other for a while as the situation became more noisy.
The emperor walked in and everyone gave their greetings. The meeting went on and lasted until 4 o' clock.
To sum it up, the Emperor had called the attention of the noble families to support the crown prince in the monster subjugation currently in motion in the western area of the Brooklyn mountains. Likewise, support and give aid in the situation with the barbarians and the rebels in the north eastern part of the empire which is led by the Duke of Alastair.
The nobles couldn't help but feel the immense problem the empire is facing, seeing that the two main heroes were having a difficult situation proves how dire the problem is.
'There will be a meeting again by tomorrow.' The Marqius sighed.
"Your Grace, shall the elite troops fight alongside the Crown Prince or with the Duke?"
Sir Kreuzer asked the obviously distressed Marquis. He knew that whatever decision the Marqius will make, eventually people will start speculating that he will support either the two important figures. If he will send troops to the Crown Prince, the people will assume that he's going to support the succession. If he will support the Duke, the people will say that he supports the devil.
The Marqius sighed again.
"I'll think about it when I get home. For now, focus on preparations and make everyone equipped with necessary things."
"I understand, your Grace. I'll definitely do so."
He nodded and climbed to the carriage moving towards the estate.
Frederick Marquisate.
The Marqius went inside and saw his second son who seem to arrived just now.
"Son, have you met with the young lady of the Winstons again? How many times have you been in there?"
"..."
Collin looked coldly at his father and pretended not to hear him and proceed to step again on the stairs, but were halted by the Marquis' cold and overbearing voice.
"I asked you. Did you go there again? How many times was it now?"
"Haaaa... yes, I've been there and it's only been three weeks."
Collin answered his father dryly. Edward couldn't help but sigh at his rebellious child.
"Collin! Watch how you answer to father."
"Collin! Watch how you answer to father." Collin mimicked his brother's words and mocked him.
Gerald, the eldest son couldn't help but feel pissed and threw the thick economics book to Collin, however given his reflexes he was able to catch the book before it landed to his face. Their father sighed resigned and washed his face dry.
"Are you trying to kill me?!"
"How could that possibly kill a monster like you?!"
"...shut up!"
"Yes? You unlucky bastard? Do you think that lady you keep leering on would ever cast a glance at you?"
"Fuck off! You never knew how I get along with her---"
"Uh huh? And how did you approach her with that unruly look of yours? With that foul mouth of yours and with that nasty way of thinking?! Do you think that lady will like you? Do you think she actually cares and not just feel pity on you?! Just look at yourself!"
Gerald keep on poking his sensitive emotions.
Pissed, Collin lunge and swung his fist towards his brother. Their father who acted a beat late couldn't help stop the fast fist his son threw towards his brother's face.
Bloodied, Gerald spew his saliva to the ground and lifted up the coffee table to start another attack. The Marqius, who knew that this fight will not stop until the other one will attain serious injury, slammed his fist towards the hurling table.
Smash!!!
The coffee table broke into pieces and other parts shattered to fine dusts. The two went quiet and only the heaving sounds of their breath can be heard. The maids and servants were aghast and began trembling at the scene.
"Hiccup! Hic---"
The maid couldn't continue and fell down on the spot. The others quietly took the body and the people quietly dispersed away from the scene.
"Stop this at once. Collin, go back to your room and you can never go out until I allow you. Gerald, you're the eldest here and yet, you can't control your emotions towards your brother?"
"I'm sorry father."
"No. You think that's easy? You go to your room and pack up your supplies, I'm going to send you to the monster subjugation and follow His Highness, the Crown Prince."
"Father---!"
"WHAT NOW? JUST LISTEN TO WHATEVER I SAY! DAMNIT!"
The two brothers flinched at the sudden rise of voice and never got the chance to voice their opinions. They met each other's eyes, but Collin mischievously stuck out his tongue towards his brother. Gerald who couldn't fight back clenched his fist to contain his anger.
The Marqius went out while leaving a threatening glare to the two. However just like that incident didn't happen, they walk inside their respective rooms indifferently.
'Damn! These children were cute when they were little, how come they become like cats and dogs when they become older? How are they supposed to live if I'm no longer here? What can I do now, Vivian?'
The Marquis of Frederick couldn't help but ask for his dead wife's guidance as he glanced at his sons. The life of a single father with sons like this, is quite hard.
He remembered the happy times he spent with his sons back then.
"Ahahaha! Father! I saw this butterfly!"
"Papa! Papa! I want to drink milk..."
'Ah... those were the times I wanted to go back to.'
He left his sons be and went up the second floor to see Klaude's letter.
'Fuuu... another meeting for a brewing war in the east. When would the empire and nearby kingdoms have stability and peace? How many sighs did I take now? Look at those grey hairs peeking, I'm really getting old with all these stress.'
In addition, he remembered his second son's request a few months back when he saw Klaude's name in the letter adding the fact that his daughter was the reason his sons fought just a while ago.
"Father, this is my first request. I'm hoping that you'll find a way to make me and Lady Aillenne Winston to be married."
'Damn! Just damn! When can I take a rest? Might as well apply for an early retirement and spend my time farming than crack my head in everyday dealings with the estate and these fucking imperial problems.'
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