Published at 12th of September 2019 10:37 am

Chapter 118: “father and son” (part one)

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For an old noble family of power, their methods of doing things are naturally different. Unlike those that would showcase all their cards up front, the Rowling family would always leave their strongest cards in the shadow.

Following this rule, the study room looked like there isn’t a single guard around, but Du Wei knows that his father must be hiding some shameful dark forces in the shadow. It was exactly because of this dark force under the Earl that Alpha is so trusted – Alpha is in charge of this dark fighting force.

Normally, none would be allowed into this study room without the Earl’s permission. If someone dares to intrude onto the compound, they would pay the price! Du Wei did not understand any of this in the past, but as he gradually grew older, he finally saw through it all. Hidden inside the surrounding yards, walls, and decorations are magic induced energy waves. If one were to touch any of the things without permission, it would immediately send out warnings to the owner. This is obviously a high leveled magic circle!

For instance, if not for Alpha leading him here, Du Wei would not have been able to reach this place alone.

“Alpha must have some magic tool hidden on his body to not trigger a response from the magic circle.” Du Wei suspected.

Putting these distractions behind his mind, Du Wei went inside and saw that his father was currently sitting behind the big desk in the room. With a quill in hand, the dignified and cold face of his father was frowning as he looked at some unknown document in his hand.

Walking in quietly, Du Wei didn’t say anything and simply stood in front of his father with an honest looking face.

It was only after a long time had passed that the Earl finally regained his thoughts. Still frowning, the Earl wrote something onto the document before looking up at Du Wei with a calm face.

After a few moments, the Earl slowly said: “Hmm, you’re back.”

Du Wei took a deep breath before replying: “Yes, I’m back…… Father.”

As soon as Du Wei said this, the Earl’s brow slightly picked up and a flash of light fluctuated across his eyes. Then, opening his mouth slightly, his lips formed into a faint smile as he spoke his next words with a hint of mockery: “Oh…… You call me father…… Ha, Ha! If I remember correctly, for more than 10 years, this is the first time you took the initiative to call me ‘father’, right? ”

Originally Du Wei had prepared himself for whatever is to come, but as soon as his father said these words, he could not help but feel a hint of sourness in his heart.

Quietly looking at this father of his, a stream of emotion forced its way out of him.

He…… Seems to have aged.

At 49 years of age, the Earl wasn’t all that much older than Alpha, but it was clear the Earl looked much older in comparison. You need to understand that as the head of the Rowling clan and household, his responsibility and burden is beyond ordinary. Not only does he have to be exceptionally skilled in the art of fighting, his ability to cope with other powers must stand above everyone.

But still, this father of his has aged, too old and too tired.

The previous tall and triumphant looking general has changed. Even though the Earl’s commanding aura still remained, but the wrinkles around his eyes and age cannot be hidden.

Even when sitting there, his body looked like it wasn’t as straight as before.

Realizing the gaze of his son was wandering around, Raymond gave out a loud cough as a way to refocus Du Wei’s attention.

Slowly rising from his chair, the Earl was wearing a white cotton robe. Unlike the rest of the nobles in the empire, this general preferred this type of simple and clean clothing. This habit of the Earl was from when he was serving in the military – simple yet comfortable.

Slowly circling around the table, the Earl walked up to Du Wei and quietly looked down at Du Wei.

Caught off guard, Du Wei felt confused at not knowing what his father would do.

Under such a majestic gaze for such a long time, Du Wei carefully straightened his body and stood there without even trying to look up at his father’s eyes.

“You…… Grow up some.” Suddenly, the Earl slowly sighed. The majestic voice mellowed somewhat: “When you were away from home last year, your head was only to my chest. But and, you are up to my shoulders!”

Upon hearing these words, Du Wei couldn’t help but quiver…… To stand so close to me, is it just to look at me?

At this moment, this Earl has completely ridden himself the status of a general and chief. Right now, he is only a father!

But when Du Wei’s emotions almost reached the surface, a sudden idea bubbled up into his mind…..

Those crossbows that leaked out of the military!

The military!

Taking a deep breath, Du Wei looked up. His face revealed an awkward looking smile: “Yes father…… But my body is still weak. From appearance, I do not have any of the mighty features that you and brother has. I fear that in a few years, even little brother would grow taller than me.”

Watching the smile on his son’s face, a sudden emotional urge compelled the father to want to hug his son. Holding out his hands ready to embrace his son, the Earl suddenly lets out a sigh before turning it into a couple of taps on Du Wei’s shoulder.

Subsequently, Earl Raymond lets out a wry laugh: “You…… Very well, I don’t blame you. You actually still hate me don’t you?”

Du Wei said nothing and just stood there.

Shaking his head, Earl Raymond sighed and slowly walked back to the desk. Calmly sitting down, the Earl pointed to a chair in the study and said: “You sit down. Starting today, you’re back in the capital. Your every action will be on behalf of the Rowling Household….. I….. I was wrong.”

Frankly admitting his mistake?

Du Wei secretly frowned, not sure what his father wanted to say.

Seeing the expression on Du Wei’s face, the Earl lets out a humph sound before turning around to reach out at a cupboard under the desk. From it, the Earl pulled out a delicate looking crystal bottle and gently twisted it open.

The content of the bottle is clearly a wine of superior quality.

With a smiling face, the Earl said: “Well then, no matter what your opinion of me was in the past, I just want to have a talk with you today. Because as of today, everything that is to happen in the future will be unavoidable! Do you understand?”

With two fine crystal glasses filled with red wine. Du Wei and his father were busy immersing themselves in the taste of the wine while unwilling to be the first to speak.

After a long time, a flickered of thought crossed the Earl’s eyes. Then, with a smile, he said:

“I really did not expect my son to be so good! Ah, my good son! I really missed out all these years….. No need to say much, just your patience and calm is enough to surprise me.”

“From when I forced you out of the capital and sent you to the Roland Plains, I have actually been constantly informed of your doings.” The Earl slowly said this. This is actually not all that surprising. As the chief of the Rowling Household, it would actually be weird if he didn’t know.

“It was only one year, but you manage to create so many things to amaze me. My son…. Humph, that whatever soccer. You managed to turn that small little game into a money making machine and into a business. Also, there is that hot air balloon contraption….. I know that in the previous birthday of your mother, the whatever ‘forgiveness of the Goddess of dawn’, that is called…… Fireworks, right? Not bad, it is very surprising. Although the family has income from other channels, but the Roland Plains can produce around a few hundred thousand gold coins in tax every year. But you only spent a year there, yet you managed to….. Oh, let me see…… There are more than 140,000 coins, right?”

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