69 Dance with the rain (1/2)

During the rainy night, a group of cars have arrived at a run-down house before parking. Staring through the glass window, the Duke looked at the building with a frown from the passenger seat.

”Is this the house?”

The duke didn't mean to look down on the poor, but having lived a life of luxury, he does enjoy the state of cleanliness. His eyes couldn't help but twitch at the thought of how poor the living condition of his son-in-law was despite being the prince of the kingdom. What a tragedy, he thought.

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But it could also be a blessing in disguise. How can a person become a great ruler without understanding the suffering and hardship of their people? A great nation is built by the collective efforts of its people. If the people's hearts is not with him, it would be difficult for it to prosper under his rule.

”Yes, My Lord.” Sebastian answered from the driver's seat. A total of 6 cars had arrived at the scene. The trunks were loaded with firearms and cold weapons.

”Alright... We will head in to check. You stand guard outside with the rest.”

The wealth of the Duke household was on a different level to the other noble houses. Not only do they have cars, they have multiple cars.

Being the closest friend and ally of the crown, it shouldn't come as a surprise. They have monopoly of all businesses with metal at the core. Car production was just one of them. Although there was some delay due to Rachel's relapse, they had all left together. The Duke's family of three arrived at the door and knocked.

Some hurried footsteps were heard from inside before the door was opened.

Lina was excited to answer the door as she had expected Leon to return, however she was disappointed and shocked to find it was someone else.

”Y-Your Grace, what brings you here?” Lina stuttered. She was intimidated by the Duke's overwhelming presence. If she could not even recognise the Duke, whilst living in the capital then she would have been living under a rock. Confusion struck her. What did the Duke come here for?

Duke Ignis was similarly dumbfounded. Did they come to the wrong house? He did not hear about Leon having a sister.

”Teacher Lina? Why are you here?” Rachel peeked out from behind her father.

”Your house? Isn't this Leon's house?”

The Duke came to an understanding from the dialogue between the two girls and he flashed a glance at his steward, who was directing the servants to guard the perimeter. The information they got was incorrect.

Sebastian felt a chill and began alerted as if there was an enemy nearby.

”You came for Leon?” Lina seem to understand their intention, but had no idea how they knew. ”What do you want from him?”

She wasn't sure if the Duke's family was a friend or foe. She became cautious after knowing they were looking for Leon.

”You don't need to be on guard against us. We came to protect him. We heard he was seriously injured.” Duke Ignis interrupted.

Lina could not help but look at them with doubt. What kind of status does Leon have to summon even the Duke to protect him? But it didn't seem like they were lying to her either.

”Where is he?” Duke Ignis asked with some impatience. With Leon's situation still unknown to them, he was annoyed at Lina's sluggish reaction and wasting their time.

His imposing aura seeped out and Lina paled as she step backwards.

”What the hell do you think you're doing, Ignis? We haven't seen each other in years and the first thing you do is bully my daughter at my own house!?” Robert's voice rang out as his figure was slowly made known to the people outside.

”Robert?” Duke Ignis retracted his aura as he stared at his old friend's face with growing excitement. ”So this is where you have been living all this time, old friend?”

”Hah? You got a problem with my home?”

”Hahaha...no problem...But seriously, where is Leon?” The Duke very much likes to catch up with his old friend, but important matters comes first.”

”Haa... You just missed him. That boy went to check on his parents.”

”Parents? Ahh...” Duke Ignis remembered Leon was adopted. ”You let him leave in such a seriously injured state...? Where did he went?”

”Nonsense, he is the benefactor of my house. How can I let him leave in such a state? I already healed him. The boy went that way.” Robert pointed in a direction and waved them off. He could naturally see the Duke's anxiousness.

Although he didn't know what relationship they shared, it wasn't the time to ask. The Duke's forces would be able to keep Leon safe from the Grey family.

”Oh? Thanks.” The Duke was pleasant surprised as he knew exactly what had become of the Greene family years ago. It was evident by Robert's grey hair that speaks volumes of how much stress and depression he suffered all these years.

However, his friend did not show any sign of it in his eyes as it burned with new vitality.

Duke Ignis was prepared to leave with his family and men when Robert stopped.

”No... Ignis, wait. Take us with you. With your large movements, the other noble families are bound to be restless. It's best we stick together.” Having lived in the lower district, Robert was more aware of the ongoing corruption and the possible spark of rebellion. Once it erupts into open conflict, nowhere would be safe in the capital.

”Alright, come in.” Duke Ignis agreed. The car the duke arrived in was long and spacious compared to the other 5. There was no problem fitting them all.