Bab 147: Prospect

Once the food arrived, the conversation between the brothers made the soldiers frown a little bit uncomfortable and Linius gave up from stopping the master. He could only look at his men to remind them not to say anything.

"That child whom I fought, do you know him? He looked like that friend of father," Cygnus asked while they ate.

"Indeed. Although he is not from the main branch, he is an heir candidate that Duke Blackwell is nurturing himself," Linius answered. He took a bite of the savory meat that was served.

"He's an interesting lad." Cygnus looked up and smiled. "He has potential to become my friend and I'm sure that we will have many topics to talk about."

Linius's hand stopped, "He is not a talkative person and I'm not sure if Duke Blackwell will allow him to be friends with you." He raised his head with a small smile on his face.