Chapter 358

Chapter 358

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Chapter 358

“Well, it can't be helped. Such an incident happened yesterday, after all.”

Yesterday, almost simultaneously, numerous messages were received from many members and knights who were outside. The reports were related to mysterious events that occurred in various parts of Tainu.

The beginning was an explosion that occurred in the densely packed warehouse area located in the north gate. As the knights rushed to handle the situation, leaving their posts, prominent sites throughout Tainu were wantonly damaged. Most of them were places related to the Tain family. In particular, the statue in Finnard Square, a pride of Tainu, had been defaced with curses denouncing the Tain's work, delivering quite a shock.

Pruelle, who had been monitoring Baron Willhem's situation from the main building, reported that he had hurriedly gone outside, returning a few hours later with a distraught face. The locations where the incidents occurred were quickly closed off before many could see, and the city gates that had been guarding the boundaries were also locked and bolted.

The city was gripped by deep fear and confusion, but Baron Willhem didn't issue any official announcement even as a day passed. As a result, the atmosphere in the mansion had also become gravely subdued since yesterday.

‘He's probably asking for more support from the Tain family now, but...’

There was no strength left in the Tain family to help this place. Assistance was bound to fall through.

Even though Kishiar and his Cavalry had primary jurisdiction over matters related to the Awakeners, they had feigned ignorance about all this until now. However, with this incident, it felt as if Duke Tain and Baron Willhem would soon realize that they couldn't endure on their own for long, and the day they would reach out for help seemed not far off.

In the meantime, a few more people among those who had lost their memory and were being looked after by Priest Lusan had regained their consciousness, and Enon had dashed into Nathan Zuckerman's room to observe the hidden Pethuamet every time he returned.

Although Ever and the members who were searching for the place where the Star of Nagran was lingering hadn't produced any significant results, Kishiar didn't rush them. After all, the Star of Nagran would reveal itself soon enough, even if they didn't find it here; it was not urgent. Entrusting the task to the members was more about letting them gain experience than it being truly necessary.

Since Kishiar suggested spending the afternoon leisurely with tea and cookies, Yuder stood up and followed him. However, as soon as they arrived at the residence, they found Baron Willhem's butler, who seemed to have been waiting for them, and politely bowed.

“I have a message for Duke Peletta.”

“What's the matter?”

“Today is Baron Willhem's 20th wedding anniversary, and a special dinner has been arranged. If distinguished guests like you would honor us with your presence, it would make the occasion even more glorious. Therefore, I've brought the Baron's invitation, hoping that you might grace us with your presence.”

The butler politely inclined his head, apologizing that the Baron was too busy with official duties to deliver the brief message in person. It was almost the first time that Baron Willhem had sent his butler for something as minor as a short note, rather than sending one of the servants.

Kishiar, reading the short note handed over by the butler, smiled and opened his mouth.

“A wedding anniversary indeed, a joyous occasion. Will Prince Pruelle also attend today's gathering?”

“Yes. All the members of the Willhem family and Prince Pruelle have expressed their intention to attend.” DiisCoover updated novels on n(o)v./e/lbin(.)com

“Good. Then my assistant and I will also attend.”

“Thank you. The Baron and his wife will be most thrilled.”

‘Thrilled, he says. He has a way with words.’

As he sighed again, Baron Willhem hurriedly collected himself and began to speak.

“Thank you for gracing us with your presence today, Your Highness. My wife, Elise, has met you before, but you'll be meeting our two daughters, Megalin and Melinda, and my two siblings for the first time. This is my second brother, Fayfe, and his wife Nellisabel, and my third brother, Gellian, and his wife Ganiyette.”

“Did you not have one more sibling? I remember meeting another when I went shopping at a certain store. I guess he didn’t make it today.”

“Ah, you must have met Graham. I'm sorry, but he couldn’t attend due to an accident yesterday that has left him feeling unwell.”

“Is that so? That's unfortunate.”

Kishiar opened his eyes wide and replied in a tone of regret. He wondered how likely it was that the 'accident' Graham Willhem had suffered yesterday was unrelated to the events that had overturned the whole of Tainu. Though he didn't know for certain, it seemed highly unlikely.

The individuals introduced by Baron Willhem all bowed politely. The Baron's two daughters seemed spellbound by Kishiar's face, and not even a pinch on the arm from the Baron's wife and a bite on her lip could bring them to their senses. The intentions of the Baron in bringing his precious daughters, who he had not brought to a previous banquet, to this meal were all too apparent, but given the circumstances, it was merely amusing.

‘He must be hoping to make a good impression, so he's even recruiting his daughters. How typical.’

Soon, the meal began. There were many elaborately decorated dishes in honor of the wedding anniversary. The fresh flowers decorating the table were fragrant, and, to an observer, everyone seemed amiable. As Baron Willhem was questioning Kishiar about his life in the annex, Yuder was conversing with Pruelle.

“Did you leave the cat in the room?”

“Yes. I fed him before coming, but I'm a little worried. He doesn't eat well when I'm not there.”

“I heard that the First Prince brought a cute cat this time.”

The one who interjected in their conversation was the young wife who had come with Baron Willhem's second sibling.

“I'm really curious about what the cat looks like.”

Pruelle paused briefly before describing the cat with a smiling face: a creature with yellow fur and green eyes. His lips were undoubtedly upturned, but his voice lacked warmth. Yet, the interest in them did not wane at all. Following the wife, Baron Willhem's sibling eagerly interjected as if he had been waiting for his turn to speak.

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