Chapter 34-1

Chapter 34-1

Two hours ago.

Your Highness, a young man has come to the gate and asked to see Your Highness, showing this necklace.

Duke Conrad was in the middle of his work as usual when he received the necklace sent by Otto.

This necklace?

Duke Conrads face froze in surprise.

He asked to meet me outside the gate?

Yes, Your Highness.

Ill go now.

Duke Conrad immediately stopped his work and got up from his seat.

His hands tightly clasped the necklace that Otto had sent, the same necklace he had given to his only daughter decades ago.

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The mother of Otto de Scuderia was actually the only daughter of Duke Conrad, the head of the Koutachi family.

Heres what happened: Selena von Koutachi fell in love with Lord Oryx by chance. But it was impossible for their love to bear fruit.

Could the noblest family on the continent send their daughter to marry a lord of a mere rural territory?Thê source of this content n/o/v/(el)bi((n))

Therefore, Selena had no choice but to take drastic measures.

She destroyed her own mana circuit and cut the tendons in her right wrist that held her sword, choosing to completely cut ties with her family.

It was because there was no way to marry Lord Oryx without using such a method.

[What a shame! You are no longer my daughter, nor are you part of our Koutachi family! Id like to kill you with my own hands, but Ill show you mercy for the sake of your dead mother. So get out of here! I cant even stand the sight of you!]

In his anger, Duke Conrad kicked his only daughter Selena out of the Koutachi family, and their forbidden love finally bore fruit.

This hidden story can be found in Lord Oryxs diary, which only Kim Do-jin knows, and it was a very valuable piece of information that Otto de Scuderia was able to discover by using any means necessary to clear the game.

Grandfather.

Conrad, the Duke, smiled coldly.

Who are you to dare call me your Grandfather?

he said, but in fact, Conrad recognized Otto at a glance.

He looks just like Selena.

The face of Conrads daughter Selena, whom he had expelled thirty years ago, briefly appeared on Ottos face.

Your Highness, since you are Grandfather, I just called you Grandfather.

Sorry, but I have no daughter. Therefore, there cannot be a grandchild who calls me Grandfather.

Even though my mother was disowned, it doesnt mean Im not your daughters child.

Just because of that?

To be precise, She was cursed and passed away because of it.

Why?

There was an unfortunate incident.

Otto told Conrad about everything that had happened to him.

That foolish woman did she betray her father and family just to die like that?

Angry mixed voice flowed from Conrads mouth.

Hes old now. If it was just 10 years ago, he wouldnt have even blinked.

Otto thought so and waited in silence.

I get it. Go back now. Youve delivered the news, so your role is over.

Conrad didnt acknowledge Otto as his grandson.

My business is not over yet.

You told me the news of your mothers death, what else do you have to do? Did you think I would even acknowledge you as my grandson?

Thats not it.

Otto shook his head.

Grandfather.

I told you not to call me that.

I know that Your Highness has no mercy for those who are incompetent.

So?

I came here to prove my worth.

Worth

A scornful expression crossed Conrads face.

What will you use to prove your worth? My standards are high. You wont satisfy me with feeble skills, but only disappoint me.

Im confident that I wont disappoint you.

Then what is it? What means do you have to prove your worth?

Sanctuary.

Otto said with a smile.

I will open the sanctuary.

At that moment, Conrad was so shocked, that he doubted his ears., What is this guy talking about?