CH 53

Chapter 53: Taking a Breather in the Middle of the Dinner Party

“Haaaa…” 

I sighed unconsciously. Besides talking with Duke Grene, I also spoke with all of the other nobles he invited to his house, and every last one of them were obsessed with political power and social status. I just can’t see eye-to-eye with them. As a noble, that may be the correct way of thinking in a sense, but on a personal level I just can’t agree. 

It would be a mistake if I didn’t take a breather outside while I can. 

“… Ow.” 

I heard a voice along with the sound of rustling of bushes. 

After making sure there were no other nobles in my surroundings, I called out to the voice. 

“Won’t you come out? There’s no need to hide in such a place.” 

The shadowy figure stayed silent for a moment, but soon came out after seemingly making up their mind. It’s a blue-haired boy, about the same age as Laurier? I probably know who this child is, but I asked him without saying it. 

“What are you doing out here?” 

“… I came to see Father.” 

“I see… did your father have anything to do with you hiding here?” 

“Not really…” 

The boy looked away after saying so. I don’t think there would be any other children here at this time of day, but I continued by asking despite knowing the answer. 

“What kind of person is your father?” 

“… He’s trash. The worst. Always acting self-important, bossy, living with another person after my mother died, and hardly ever comes home. In a word, he’s scum.” 

He ended with a bitter smile in spite of saying so much. 

“Then, have you come to complain to your father?” 

“… I don’t know. I hate Father. I can’t forgive Father for betraying Mother. But, I can’t do anything because I have no power…” 

“Then, what if you had that power?” 

“That’s impossible…” 

“Why is it impossible?” 

“Since Father is the Prime Minister. There’s no way a child like me could ever win against him…” 

Well, he seems to be quite clever for a child his age. His language is a bit rough, but other than that he can stay calm and view the world objectively. If it’s this child, won’t it be all right? 

“Then, if you could be the Prime Minister instead of your father… what would you do?” 

He looked at me with a surprised expression after I said that. 

“… Who are you?” 

“I’m Callis Fall, head of the Ducal House of Fall, and a father with a child I dearly love. 

The boy stayed silent for a moment… and then after having seemingly decided something, he spoke. 

“… Please tell me. How can I defeat my father?” 

That was my first encounter with the boy… the eldest son of Duke Grene, and the capture target known as the Duke’s son, Macbeth Grene.