piratefiction Chapter 53: Sudden request
Chapter 53: Sudden request
Chapter 53: Sudden requestIf Hayden had known that his son was teasing a boy who had slaughtered over three hundred soldiers, tortured a grown man to death, and even assassinated one of the most dangerous criminals in the land, then the Duke might’ve taken his son and fled the palace without a second thought.
This wasn’t some rumor whispered in fear—it came straight from the man who ruled the nation.
Hayden trusted his friend’s sources. And no father would ever believe his child had done such terrible things... just as a joke.
That could only mean—"You... really?" Hayden’s voice faltered, his words broken as he stared at the black-haired boy, eyes wide in disbelief, heart pounding. He couldn’t even finish the sentence.
Arthur didn’t say a word. He had no interest in bragging about those things.
"It’s true, Hayden. My butler confirmed everything."
"Charles?" Hayden asked instinctively. And when his friend gave a slow nod, all his doubts vanished.
Charles wasn’t just a servant. He was one of the best informants on the continent—an ex-assassin with eyes and ears in every corner of the world.
If Charles said it was true, then the boy standing in front of Hayden wasn’t at all who he had thought he was.
And Celia even started calling him son-in-law... That memory hit him hard. Grace, his quiet, distant daughter, had actually taken the first step to approach someone—a boy, no less. And ever since, Celia had been teasing her about it. Grace never got annoyed either. She just remained quiet, as if she liked him in her own way.
Hayden felt a strange mix of fear and awe rising inside him.
This boy... who exactly was he?
"Arthur, would you like to tell us more about what exactly happened back then? And how did you manage such a feat?" asked the Supreme Authority in the room—his voice calm, but carrying a weight that silenced everyone.
Arthur lowered his gaze. To him, it wasn’t something to be proud of. It was revenge—bloody, gruesome, and far from glorious. But the way they all looked at him, including his father... there was no avoiding it.
"I can tell you," he said quietly. "But are you sure the young prince should be hearing this?"
"What’s the problem? I’m just like you," Eric replied in a steady, matter-of-fact tone.
...He had a point. Arthur gave a small nod and didn’t argue further.
He took a moment. His eyes drifted away as he
If things go awry, Arthur might end up in prison.
And to add pressure to the match, there was a audience too.
"Go, Eric!!" From the stands shouted the Princess who was cheering for her brother.
Beside her were the three ladies from three different noble houses
On the other side were the three males, watching the scene with keen interest. And his brother was sitting between the first Prince and Gustav.
’...I hope you still have it in you, Eric....or this will hurt pretty bad.’
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