Chapter 361: Fleur Family

Chapter 361: Fleur Family

THE ASTER EMPIRE

Federico's location was still unknown and it had been days since he disappeared.

Many speculations had started with the most popular one being the fact that the Duke of Wugari was somehow involved in this accident. Still, not one of them could prove a thing.

"My father would not just leave" Martin said. Since it had been a few days since Federico disappeared, he was forced to do all of Federico's jobs, and that included talking to the representatives from the other families. While it was not exactly that obvious, the members of the seven families once again started talking and exchanging information. All of them were interested in the beast tide that threatened Aster.

"Without proof, you wanted us to raise our swords to the young Duke who just saved your Empire?" Lachlan Blaize scoffed. "I always knew this meeting would be useless."

"Lachlan will you just listen to His Blessedness Martin?" Jean Hydran asked. "This was not just some political official. This was Federico, The Federico Lux."

"Right. That was the only reason why I came here. If not for the fact that it was 'The Federico Lux', I would not have come." Lachlan did not hide the sarcasm in his voice.

"Your Blessedness, please do not mind him," Jean said.

"It is fine. I understand"

"Tell us why we should believe you," Lachlan suddenly said.

"What?"

"Considering your potential motivations, it's not far-fetched to think that you framed the Duke and concealed your father. This could be a scheme that Federico, himself, devised!"

"You Are you"

"Lachlan, it's time to step away from this situation. Let's leave and allow you to calm down and regain some clarity of mind." Brinley Fleur got up and accompanied Lachlan out of the room.

Once they left, Brinley immediately asked.

"Must you do that?"

"Those people were trying to frame their savior the one who saved their empire from being destroyed by the beasts. Do you think people like that have any integrity left?" To Lachlan, people who tried to betray the people who saved them were not considered human.

"However, would you keep this a secret for now?" Brinley asked.

"A secret?"

"We My father did not want to let the others know until we have finalized our deal with the Duke."

"I understand."

"Also please do not let the Duke know that we are coming."

"Why is that?"

"I We suspect that someone close to him is working for the seven families, at least one of the seven families."

Again, this is a logical possibility. Lachlan already knew that everyone was busy sending spies to everyone else. Naturally, he knew that many people had wanted to spy on the Duke's activities even before the tide.

After the tide, after seeing what the Duke was capable of, the others were now clamoring and doing their best to know the secrets behind the Duke's strength. The best way to do it would be to have some spies around.

"When are we leaving?" he asked.

"After the meeting. Let us meet on the border of Aster and Lonyth."

Lachlan's eyes narrowed. While he understood the man's reasoning, he still found it hard to believe that the Fleur family would suddenly make a big move like this. Was it just because the old man wanted progress and change?

Lachlan looked at the view of the capital of Aster. From where he was standing he could see the bustling streets of Aster. However, he knew that Asterjust like the other Empires was rotting from the inside.

This was because of the views.

This needed to change.

He thought of the Duke and slowly, a smile appeared on his lips.

He couldn't contain his excitement as he eagerly waited for the day that he would visit the Duke in the North!