Family

The news that elite assassins had targeted Theodore’s life and attempted to kidnap Yuria was also conveyed to House Skyroad and House Arsein.

The royal family of the Arcan Empire naturally planned to strongly protest this matter. Moreover, William Artin, who had sent these assassins, had reportedly taunted and insulted Yuria Arsein, the young lady of House Arsein, in a manner too disrespectful to even mention.

“Well, this is beyond imagination.”

This was the first remark made by the Duke of Skyroad as he smiled bitterly after hearing the report.

William Artin’s conduct was truly beyond imagination.

Although rumors might not be entirely accurate due to it being a foreign country, even from the rumors that reached them, he seemed to be a delinquent among delinquents, and this had crossed the line completely.

Sending assassins after exchange students from the Arcan Empire in the Britannia Empire, especially the heir of House Skyroad and the treasured daughter of House Arsein, was absolutely unacceptable.

“This is absolutely unforgivable. How dare they send assassins to our son. We must strictly address this matter.”

The Duchess of Skyroad showed her anger, clenching her fists with a face full of rage.

Her blue hair was trembling, and her blue eyes were burning with anger.

“I feel the same way.”

The Duke of Skyroad nodded in agreement.

The image of Theodore in his childhood, stained with all sorts of negative emotions such as despair, sorrow, resentment, and hatred when they first met him, was still as vivid as yesterday to the couple.

The Duke of Skyroad had been worried that painful memories might resurface for Theodore when he went to the Britannia Empire. Although Theodore claimed not to mind and actually didn’t seem to care much, as parents, they couldn’t help but worry.

“Though he’s a son who can handle himself well… as parents, we can’t just let it slide when our son was attacked by assassins.”

Theodore had actually sent a separate letter requesting that this matter not be blown out of proportion.

His letter described how he was spending his time preparing for his first class at Minst Academy, but there was something that caught their attention.

“But dear, since Theo wouldn’t like it, we should make sure his study abroad isn’t canceled.”

“I know.”

The Duchess of Skyroad had wanted to strongly protest and confront the Britannia Empire and Minst Academy about this incident, but she agreed with her husband’s statement that they shouldn’t let Theodore’s study abroad at Minst Academy be canceled.

This was because Theodore had directly made the request in his letter.

“But no matter how confident he is in his abilities, to be attacked by assassins, ah! As a mother, I can’t help but worry.”

“Still, Theo won’t be defeated, and being a quick calculator, he won’t take unnecessary risks, so don’t worry too much. Sigh~”

The Duke of Skyroad was trying to comfort his wife, but he himself was also sighing.

Intellectually, he knew.

Theodore Skyroad, though not their biological son, was their beloved son and heir whom they loved like their own, and he was strong.

Though the world didn’t know it, his terrifying talent was truly beyond common sense, befitting the Chosen One, and combined with his determined efforts and numerous experiences he had accumulated, his current ability was, if anything, underestimated by general opinion.

But as parents, even if their son was strong, they couldn’t help but worry about unnecessary things when thinking rationally.

Concerns like whether he was eating well or if he was injured would automatically arise when he wasn’t in sight.

“More than that, I’m intrigued by the part where Theo is teaching Lady Yuria. And to have made William, who targeted Lady Yuria, a sexual cripple! He’s not a child who would care this much unless he’s given affection.”

“That’s true. Our child may appear to be an arrogant genius, but in reality, he’s tender-hearted and affectionate.”

“That’s what worries me. Sigh~”

The Duke and Duchess of Skyroad were those who understood the essence of Theodore Skyroad, who appeared to be an arrogant genius due to his excellence in all aspects, better than anyone else. Having watched Theodore for 11 years since he was 10, they could claim to know him second only to Theodore himself.

“I’m happy yet concerned that he seems to be beginning to give affection to Lady Yuria. Once he gives affection to someone, he becomes very considerate and kind. I’m worried what if he gets hurt somehow.”

“Still, Lady Yuria isn’t the kind of woman who would hurt that child, so that’s fortunate. That’s why we chose her as his fiancée.”

Just by looking at how Theodore treated the Duke and Duchess of Skyroad and Judith, one could see how soft-hearted he was toward those he cared about. He was always a kind and gentle brother to Judith, and he would almost always grant her requests.

“I’m curious how she managed to break down the walls of a child who deliberately tried not to give affection by drawing a line.”

“I wonder that too. It doesn’t seem like Theo would have easily let his guard down.”

The Duke and Duchess of Skyroad were curious about how Yuria Arsein had managed to cross the barrier Theodore had put up, but this was something they couldn’t know without checking directly.

“Well, it’s time to go and protest.”

“I’ll go with you. Let’s show them… that House Skyroad won’t stay silent if they dare to touch our son.”

As the two conversed about their son, fierce anger burned in their eyes. Even if it posed not even a speck of threat to Theodore, they would show that House Skyroad would not remain silent if someone touched him.

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The butler explained to Judith about Theodore being attacked by assassins.

“My brother was attacked?”

Judith tilted her head in puzzlement.

‘Are those people perhaps idiots?’

Judith didn’t know how strong Theodore Skyroad was.

But she could tell how wonderful and great a man her proud brother was, with his handsome appearance, outstanding abilities, and kindness.

Believing that her brother could do anything if he set his mind to it, Judith was genuinely happy that such a person was her brother.

But mere assassins had dared to try to assassinate Theodore Skyroad, her brother?

“Yes, young lady. Because of that incident, the Duke and Duchess have gone to the Imperial Palace to protest to the Britannia Empire. They plan to lodge a direct protest through the communication network at the Imperial Palace.”

“What happened to the idiots who tried to assassinate my brother?”

“Yes, the young master personally captured all of them and sent them to our Arcan Empire’s royal prison.”

“I see…”

Though Judith was a lively sister who acted cute toward Theodore, she was still a young lady of House Skyroad.

She knew that the world wasn’t clean, and she was well aware of what had happened to her brother Theodore in his childhood before he was adopted into House Skyroad.

Of course, though class time was terribly boring and uninteresting, she had basic common sense from being forced to attend classes.

So she could roughly guess what fate awaited the assassins.

But she didn’t sympathize with the assassins in this matter.

‘They couldn’t have killed my brother in the first place, so they were fools who didn’t know that… but the crime of attempting to kill my brother deserves death.’

And Judith already found herself wanting to see Theodore’s face.

“I believe brother will handle everything well, but… haah~”

As Judith sighed, the butler asked her:

“Are you perhaps worried about the young master?”

At the butler’s question, Judith smiled and shook her head.

“No! Such fools couldn’t possibly be a threat to my brother! Rather, I’m more excited about what kind of love story brother is creating with Yuria sister! Aren’t you curious about what kind of relationship will develop between a man and woman who went to study abroad together?”

And Judith added with a broad smile:

“I think it would be really nice if Yuria sister became our sister-in-law. What do you think, old man?”

“I agree with the young lady’s opinion. And as it happens, the Duke also mentioned that the young master seems to have become closer to Lady Yuria.”

“Oh, really?!”

The 15-year-old girl smiled with interest, her eyes sparkling.

“I must ask brother when I contact him!”

And she wanted to see her proud brother’s face, even if only through video.

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Unlike House Skyroad, which was relatively calm, House Arsein was in uproar.

“Yuria was targeted by assassins?!”

The Duchess of Arsein burst out in shock.

As the mother of the two sisters, Yuria and Lilia, she possessed beauty that could be aptly described as “capable of toppling a nation,” clearly showing where the sisters’ beauty came from.

But because of this, her husband, the Duke of Arsein, who had fallen head over heels for her beauty in his youth and had barely succeeded in marrying her after countless courtships and who was still weak to her even now, was carefully trying to soothe her while being mindful of her mood.

“But… Theodore captured all the assassins from the start. And he even swore to me that he would protect Yuria with his life if necessary… so Yuria’s safety shouldn’t be a concern…”

“You! You call that talking! Yuria was attacked! My goodness! And what? They tried to kidnap Yuria to rape her? We must go to the Britannia Empire right now and tear that William to pieces!”

“P-please calm down!”

The Duke of Arsein was sweating profusely as he tried to calm the exploding Duchess of Arsein.

And Lilia, who had heard all the facts together in this place, was focusing on a different aspect.

“Dad, Yuria sister wasn’t hurt at all, right?”

“Yes, she didn’t even get to see the faces of the assassins. And he also said that he destroyed William’s reproductive organ, making him a eunuch, so there’s no need to worry anymore.”

“Ha! As expected of Young Lord Theodore. I like how he handled it!”

The Duchess of Arsein seemed to like that part, as she smiled with slight satisfaction.

“But! We can’t just let this matter slide! I opposed Yuria going to such a distant place from the beginning! We should bring her back immediately, even now!”

The Duchess of Arsein seemed to be thinking of using this opportunity to bring Yuria back to the Arcan Empire. However, that was what Yuria would least want.

‘Damn, there was a message from Yuria asking me to somehow persuade her mother.’

According to what Theodore had conveyed from Yuria, she wanted her father to somehow persuade her mother.

The Duke of Arsein was inwardly struggling, thinking about bringing Yuria back, which would be easier, even while swallowing tears at the thought of the hardship.

But the problem was that his daughter’s stubbornness was no small matter.

‘Is this the sorrow of being the head of the family?’

The Duke of Arsein, caught between his wife and daughter and feeling miserable, looked at his youngest daughter, Lilia. Though she was only 15, she was so beautiful that she could be called a miniature version of Yuria, and her appearance always naturally brought a smile to his face, proud that his daughter was so pretty and cute.

And unlike his eldest daughter Yuria, she had many aegyo-like aspects, making it clear why the youngest was so lovable compared to the reliable impression given by the eldest daughter, but…

“I’m so envious of sister… for Young Lord Theodore to protect and guard her like that… I should replace sister as his fiancée as soon as possible…”

His youngest daughter, already excessively blinded by her first love, had little interest in her father’s gaze.