บท 308: Heirlooms

"You did not let me finish what I was about to say, father." Lucius said. "I may not be taking any personal guards, but that does not mean that I'll foolishly head there alone."

"Of course, of course." Count Gabriel relaxed a little at hearing his son's words. He was wrong to assume that his son would make the same mistakes as he did before. 

Or that he'd become like 'Rancor' and attempt to get vengeance by himself.

"Yes, I'm not strong enough as you are, father." Lucius replied evenly. "Even if I've managed to train my physical capacities with Lieutenant John, I don't think that I have the same prowess you have in swords, so of course I'll be bringing people with me. Surely, it's clear to me that using my head is how I'll be able to get what I want."

Count Gabriel noticed the underlying annoyance in Asher's voice and knew that he overspoke this time.