83 The mansion was raided (1/2)

Outer palace, guest courtyard.

Pacing back and forward, Duke Ignis had a tint of impatience in his eyes. There were urgent matters to be discussed with the Queen, but they had not been summoned to meet the Queen and his wife had not returned since last night.

”You need to calm down, Ignis. How about you sit and enjoy some tea with me instead of pacing back and forward?” Robert said as he sat by the stone table and enjoyed a cup of freshly brewed tea. His expression was calm like still water without any ripples.

”Calm? How can I be calm? You have seen it for yourself. The 4 great families have rebelled. Just one Weld family, already have a peak level expert. Who knows if the other 3 families have their own as well? We need to devise a plan to quell this rebellion quickly before it gets out of hand. How can you be so calm in such a serious situation?”

Ignis can't help but blame his friend for his lack of care or awareness when the capital is practically a mess and the people are suffering.

”Well... I must admit that the 4 families are planning to rebel, but to say that they have already rebelled is incorrect. After all, they only attacked us and not the royal family. At most, it can be considered a conflict between noble families. Also, don't you still have a very powerful force back at your steam tower? Anyway… if you can leave this place, then be my guest.”

Robert shrugged his shoulders lackadaisically.

”Ugh… right….”

Ignis became dejected at the reminding of their current predicament and threw in the towel. He sat down on an empty stone seat and pour himself some tea in low spirits.

Last night, they had already attempted to leave the courtyard, but they were stopped by the palace guards. They were further forced to undergo a blood test and was forbidden to leave the courtyard until the results came out.

The reason wasn't made clear to them, which caused the Duke to easily lose his temper and resort to forceful means. However, he had a rude awakening that he was no match for the palace guards in both strength and numbers. Without the strength to resist, they could only comply and stay inside the guest courtyard obediently.

The security of the palace was unexpectedly tight and packed with powerful awakeners. Since when were 9th step experts common like cabbages?

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He had forgotten that the Queen had shut herself and the palace from the outside. If it weren't for Amelia's close relationship with the Queen, then they would even be able to step foot in the palace. It's been many years since he last saw his sworn brother.

Duke Ignis mulled over his thoughts as he poured himself a cup of tea and took a sip. his eyes widened and shot them at Robert.

”Isn't this my wife's herbal tea!?”

”Ah yes... I kind of borrowed it from the car before we left...”

”Borrowed? Are you going to spit it back out after you're done?” Ignis glared at him, but secretly commended Robert's dexterity for being able to sneak the teapot out unnoticed.

”Hahaha...” Robert's calmness broke with an awkward laugh.

”Never mention this matter to Amelia.” Ignis whispered with a serious look after shifting his eyes left and right with caution.

Since the deed was done, he must enjoy as much as he can. His wife would blame him either way.

”Naturally.” Robert nodded. It goes without saying. He wasn't interested in looking for trouble. The 2 came to a mutual understanding and enjoyed their tea quietly.

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”The results are all green. You all are free to roam the outer palace. However, unless the Queen has ordered, you still cannot enter the inner palace.” A palace guard came and reported to them.

”Why are these procedures needed, sir?” Duke Ignis spoke with a respectful tone. He no longer felt any superiority. His strength and status were a joke to these palace guards. The repeated setbacks had humbled him.

Seeing how respectful Ignis was, the palace guard found it hard to ignore his question.

”It is to guard against the enemy. That's all I can say.”

The palace guard went to resume his duties after leaving behind those brief words. Ignis and Robert were puzzled.

Enemy? What kind of enemy require sampling their blood? Could they camouflage or disguise themselves as humans?