Chapter 31: It's Better This Way

Chapter 31: It's Better This Way

Yo, Young Master. Just a moment.

Encia tried to call Shiron, but he kept walking silently through the corridor. He was heading towards the private bathroom he always used. Sand had gotten into his clothes, making him uncomfortable. He wanted to wash it off as soon as possible.

Young Master!

By the time they reached the bathroom, Encia was blocking his way, so he couldnt enter. Shiron squinted at her and commanded,

Move aside.

Young Master, did I mishear? You dont want the seat of the family head?

Her voice was urgent. Right now, Encia spoke to Shiron with a flustered expression. Her eyebrows twitched, and her tone was strangely stiff.

Didnt you hear?

However, Shiron didnt care about her reaction. Rather, he repeated firmly,

Even if you give me the position of the family head, I wont take it.

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If you understood, then move. I want to shower.

I cant move aside!

Encia, whats the problem? You said you had prepared a bath for me. It will get cold like this.

I have so many complaints!

Shiron tried to pass Encia, but he couldnt move due to her grabbing his shoulder.

Young Master, Im very serious right now. Im not joking as usual.

Encia bent her knees to meet Shirons eyes. Did this mischievous Young Master even realize what he had just said? Worry began to frost over Encias eyes.

Its fortunate that I arrived first.

Encia was relieved, but at the same time, she grew anxious. Arriving first meant she didnt know when the other kids would arrive.

Young Master, you are taking the position of the family head too lightly. Luckily, I have a good temper, but the others wouldnt let it slide!

The other kids?

Yes!

Encia nodded with a stern face. Usually, she might have behaved jokingly, but given the situation, she wore an uncharacteristically serious expression.

Its not a joke. Compared to the others, I have a better temperament, you know? Ophilias fluffy attitude toward you isnt everything. If the others heard, I cant guarantee how the situation will unfold.

Therefore, she had to advise the Young Master before the other kids arrived at the castle. Even if he wouldnt change his decision of not becoming the head, declaring it so lightly could be problematic.

The importance and value of the Prient family head position was vital. But what worried her most was how the others would react to Shirons recent statement. Demons, who were devoid of human emotions, were something Encia knew too well.

However, Shiron chuckled in response to Encias concerns.

Its actually a good thing.

What?

Shirons Room.

As commanded by Shiron, all the servants in the mansion gathered in one place.

Did you see that? I mean, the look in the young masters eyes earlier.

Perhaps it was because Yuma, the head maid, left her place to change Shirons bandage. The room, filled with about thirty people, was somewhat noisy.

Did you notice? Even though hes young, it felt like there was a fierce aura emanating from his eyes.

I, Ill never forget what happened today.

Isnt it obvious? When I saw the young masters face at that moment, I was totally taken aback. I was so flustered that I tried to pretend like nothing happened.

The young girls, all looking around the same age, were discussing the events of the day. While they were distinct in their speech, looks, and voice, they all shared the same interest the succession ceremony was a hot topic among them.

To be honest, I was a bit taken aback then.

I was, just a bit.

The shocking declaration from one of them caught everyones attention, but everyone quickly realized it wasnt such a big deal and resumed their places.

But.

Dorothy, a maid with black hair cut at the shoulders, shifted her gaze from her colleagues.

Why is she like that?

Where she looked, there was a blonde maid with slouched shoulders. It was Encia who excused herself early for some urgent matter. Since she left, she hadnt seemed quite right.

Encia. Whats wrong? Are you hurt?

No. Im not hurt anywhere.

Encia lowered her head in response to Ophilias question. Quite some time had passed, yet she couldnt calm herself down.

Her colleagues anticipation for the potential future head, the young master, was genuine and not merely borne out of duty. The more her colleagues expressed hope in the young master, the heavier the burden felt on Encias shoulders.

What could he possibly be thinking

Sigh

Encia sighed deeply.

Having lived for a long time, she could read the emotions hidden in Shirons face. From what she judged, it wasnt mere childlike arrogance or rebellion. The young master genuinely didnt want to become the head of the house.

Why?

A question that naturally arose within her. As a guardian of Dawn Castle and a loyal servant to the Prient family for hundreds of years, Encia had seen many descendants of Prient. While her friend and colleague, Ophilia, looked down on those who didnt become heads of the house, Encia saw them all as having achieved greatness.

And they all had, at some point, wanted to become the head of the family. This sentiment was even more shocking since it had been that way for hundreds of years.

If he didnt want to become the head, there was no need to attend the succession ceremony in the first place

Sigh

Encia. The young master said that if you sigh, your luck will run away.

That young master sighs every day, doesnt he?

Hehe. Thats true.

Ophilia chuckled as if amused, but Encia couldnt bring herself to laugh. She feared the moment when her straightforward friend might change her attitude.