Cygnus returned his gaze to his father. "This must be the reason why you were talking nonsense that time." He bowed his head as he looked forlorn. "I'm giving you another problem. I shouldn't have left that mansion. You should have built me another one."
Ulysses tightened his grip on his son's shoulder before lifting his head and giving their visitors a vicious glare. This was exactly the reason why he was worried. His son had just adjusted to living outside after that accident and now this people were here to make his life even more difficult.
"You don't have to worry Young Master Rigel, this is only standard procedure. If nothing is wrong then we will leave you alone." The person who had been conducting the interview spoke.
It was their job to carry out the king's command and even though he suddenly felt uncomfortable, they couldn't stop. At least, Sir Romos wasn't talking so it was one less problem for them. He gestured for the secretary to be ready because they were about to begin.
"We will only ask some basic questions, nothing really special," he started. He started off by asking him his name, birth date and some other family related questions that Cygnus answered with gritted teeth.
He then continued with asking him some other trivial questions like their family relations and the history of the kingdom. Things about his father, mother and brother and about the people that were surrounding him. They even asked why he started a business in the capital and even put up a branch of it in the slums.
Cygnus answered everything without hesitation. His answers were concise and matched the data they had on him. Throughout the time of the interview, they were all observing the reactions and movements of the young man to see if there was something amiss. Sir Romos paid extra attention to it but he still found nothing.
He thought that with this investigation, he would be able to find a gap with the young man that he could use against Ginehart. He wouldn't give up though because he still had three days to observe the young man and the Gineharts. He grinned out of nowhere which made Cygnus frown.
After the interview, they were kindly escorted out with neither the father nor the son escorting them. Cygnus left the study first and locked himself in his room. Ulysses gestured for the butler to escort them out without any words.
Before they rode, Sir Alexio turned around and looked at the butler. "Please remind the duke that I and Sir Romos will return tomorrow to conduct the observation of the young master."
The butler gave them a silent look before he nodded his head. "You don't have to worry because the duke already knew about it. We will welcome you again tomorrow, sirs."
Sir Alexio felt the coldness there. Even the servants were treating them distantly and he felt that they were not really welcomed. He sighed and nodded to the butler before he turned around and entered the carriage. They'll need to endure it for three days. He was just not sure if Sir Romos could tolerate it though.
"That was some good acting master," Ignius said. He looked up at the man who just entered before returning his gaze on the chessboard that he was staring at.
Cygnus did not answer and instead went to the window. He parted the curtain and peeked out to see their visitors leaving. He grinned and retracted his gaze before he turned around to look at the serious black dragon. He walked up to him and sat down on the opposite chair.
"They'll be coming tomorrow for the observation so I need to be in my best behavior. I need to act like the son of the duke." Cygnus touched the black bishop and moved it three steps diagonally.
"But you are already one. No need to act out of place or else they would immediately suspect you." Ignius had a frown because his horse was cornered.
He sighed and gave up. Ignius stood up with his hands on his pocket as he glared at the master. He turned around and left the room. Cygnus laughed as he stared at the chessboard one more time. He picked the queen and directly moved it to face the white king.I think you should take a look at
"I'm not really good with this." He mumbled to himself before he abandoned the game and disappeared out of thin air.
The next day, Sir Romos and Sir Alexio arrived early. They were welcomed and told to wait in the living room since the young master wasn't awake yet. The maids served them refreshments and some snacks that they could eat while waiting.
Romos and Alexio looked at each other because they could do nothing about it. They couldn't impose on the butler to just wake him up so that they could start the day. All they could do was wait and accept their hospitality.
The duke who was having his coffee on the veranda of his room was informed with the arrival of their visitors. He gave the butler a nod but he did not make a move to go down and greet them. He was not in the mood to see them because it would definitely ruin his mood further.
Cygnus woke up after an hour and after washing he went down to the first floor to see if the kitchen was already prepared for breakfast. As he was passing by the living room, he stopped on his tracks and peeked inside. His eyes widened when he saw two familiar faces there.
Just as fast as he was surprised, a frown immediately appeared on his face. The two men also noticed him already, so he needed to go and greet them reluctantly. He was still in his sleeping clothes and hadn't changed yet but he didn't care.
"Good morning, sirs. I didn't expect to see you this early in the morning." He gave them a tight smile and stared at the breads that were on the table.
"We weren't informed of any specific time so we opted to come earlier," Alexio answered. Romos on the other hand was displeased with how the young man was talking with them.
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"Pardon me then for not dressing up before greeting you." Cygnus gestured at his clothing and Alexio nodded his head. "I will excuse myself first and will meet you again later." Cygnus gave them a nod before he left again.
Instead of going to the kitchen, he instead went back up to change his clothes. He wore some casual clothes with a white plain long sleeve polo as his top and black pants below. He wore black boots and combed his hair with his hands.
Cygnus went back down and proceeded to the dining hall where his father and their two guests were already waiting. He sat down and greeted his father with a smile but frowned when he faced the other two men at the dining table. They ate in silence and after that he bid his father goodbye.
Cygnus went to Vergessen as he was followed by Romos and Alexio. They entered the bakery and as usual Cygnus greeted the employees with a smile despite the shadows that were following him. Instead of staying outside, he opted to stay in the kitchen.
Romos and Alexio had no choice but to follow him. They then received glares as they stepped inside the kitchen. The chefs there were not happy that some strangers were entering their territory.
"They're here to observe so let them be." Cygnus noticed the nasty looks. The chefs nodded to him as they went back to their work.
Cygnus went to the back and put on an apron then tied his hair up. He returned and immediately helped the chefs in preparing the dough and shaping the breads. After helping them for some time, he actually forgot that he had visitors.
