The Granduke Evil
Chapter 18
Ethan walked into the emperor's room to report to him. However, while walking accidentally, he passed the crown prince. " You're definitely going to see dad." Said the crown prince without further ado as he crossed paths with her.
" Greetings to the little sun of the verhant empire." Greeting the crown prince while bowing his head.
" yes, thank you for your greetings, do you want to see Ethan's father? " Ask the crown prince.
" Right, I want to see Banginda emperor." Reply to Ethan politely.
" All right." Said the crown prince, then whispered to Ethan."Don't show too much that you're the greatest Ethan, I don't like it." Then the crown prince just left. Ethan Just frowned, "I don't care." Ethan muttered inwardly then continued his steps towards the emperor's room. Right in front of the emperor's room Ethan meets two knights guarding the door. "Tell His Majesty I've come" Ethan said to the knight guarding the door.
" Young Granduke Dawson has arrived." Said the knight while opening the large door that was in front of him. Ethan entered the room, inside he only saw the emperor alone sitting on his throne. Ethan walked closer to the emperor, until in front of the emperor Ethan bowed his head "greetings to the sun of the verhant empire. " Say Ethan said hello.
" Have you come, Ethan?" Ask emperor.
" Already Your Majesty, I faced today fulfilling His calling yesterday." Reply Ethan with his straightforward and charismatic speaking style.
" All right." As the emperor moved from his throne, he walked over to Ethan and patted Ethan on the shoulder, "Come on to my study, this place is not suitable for speaking with four eyes." Invite emperor.
Ethan immediately regained his senses as the emperor patted him on the shoulder, then followed the emperor from behind. Ethan just kept silent while following the emperor's footsteps from behind.
" How are you doing, Ethan?" Ask the emperor who started the conversation.
" My news is good, Sire." Reply Ethan.
" You're still the same as you used to be, you're so quiet and shut up." Said the emperor as he continued walking.
" I'm sorry, Your Majesty." Ethan said because he didn't know what to say.
" Why apologize you didn't make a mistake." The emperor said as he opened the door of his study. " Well come in, I've prepared wine and snacks for both of us." The emperor told Ethan to go into his study and sit on the sofa there.
" So where are you going to explain Ethan, I'm going to listen to everything." Said the emperor while sitting down and gulped down the glass of wine he had in his hand. Ethan explains everything he experienced while in the south, from him who found people there who were starving and forced to work by count Wilberg, to him who made a contract with the Dragon. The Emperor who heard Ethan make a contract with the Dragon was quite surprised, How could Ethan take such a step. Changing lives to protect the empire, when another noble refuses his orders Ethan wages his life. " Why did you change your life, when you could just kill the dragon ?" Ask Emperor.
" Because it was the dragon that saved me, when I was on the verge of death. Maybe Your Majesty does not know it but this is the second time I am targeted by a hitman while on a mission, Either which noble sent him. I hope if the culprit gets caught Banginda can punish him firmly." Ethan said firmly to the emperor.
" Alright, I'll punish him strictly." The emperor said, "What gift do you want Ethan for?" The emperor asked.
" For that I leave it to His Majesty, and I ask His Majesty to punish Count Wilberg firmly." Reply Ethan.
" How about I hand over Count Wilberg's sentence to you?" The emperor asks Ethan for his opinion.
" I don't know, I can be compassionate or not when punishing her. I asked His Majesty, he might be more merciful to him." Ethan then took the wine glass in front of him.
" What punishment would you give?" Asked the emperor with a serious look.
"actually I wanted to cut off his hand, then withdraw all the assets he had as a noble, and alienate him in a remote region in the far corners of the empire." Reply Ethan. "after I think about it many times cutting off his hands too ruthlessly, so just unplug all of his assets as a noble and alienate him Your Majesty." Connect Ethan.
" I don't really care what punishment you give him, because you got him for misappropriating funds and you solved the case." Obviously emperor.
" I leave it to Your Majesty because He is the one who leads this empire, and His Majesty is the one who has the authority to make the absolute decision." Reply Ethan.
The Emperor smiled at Ethan's reply, quite impressed by his words. " I didn't expect this child to be able to think this far." the emperor muttered inwardly.
" Well, I'll take him to court tomorrow to establish the sentence. And come the day after tomorrow, I will have a meeting of nobles to announce the gift I will give you." The emperor told Ethan.
" Okay, sire, then I resign." Ethan said as he got up from the sofa and bowed his head to the emperor. The Emperor only smiled when he saw Ethan, and he was happy to talk to him. " Ethan, before you go I want to ask you something." Said the emperor who stopped Ethan's footsteps.
" What is your question."
" Will you be emperor in the future?" Ask emperor. That's the most astounding question Ethan's ever heard in this world. " No Sire, it's too troublesome I don't like troublesome things." Reply Ethan without stale bases. The Emperor only chuckled at Ethan's words,
" Haha." The Emperor laughed, "Alright, be careful when you go home." The emperor lets Ethan go. The Emperor gulped down a glass of wine in his hand, watching Ethan leave the room.
" Will Arthur be able to think as far as Ethan if he's in his position, the longer that kid gets my attention." The emperor grunts with a smile at Ethan.
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" It turned out that just talking to the emperor could take all this time, it was fortunate that everything regarding count Wilberg would be done." Ethan said as he walked out of the palace. While on the way home Ethan pensive long enough, thinking about things that might not be too important. Actually he just wanted to rest in peace even if it was only a day, but after everything he experienced he felt he would not be able to feel it. Arriving at the mansion, Ethan immediately got off the horse carriage. As he was always greeted as he entered the main hall, Ethan just walked past them, as he walked he heard someone calling his name. " Anythea!" The sound of screams that rang out softly in his Ears, his steps came to a halt and immediately turned his head towards that voice. The fifteen-year-old girl came to him while running with small steps, "Oh it turned out to be her, I forgot that the count and Grace were still staying here." Ethan's gum in the heart. With her cheerful face the girl approached Ethan, "O Ethan how are you today, where are you going?" Ask Grace.
" I just got home from Grace Palace, good news." Reply Ethan.
" Are you tired?"
" well, pretty tired. Then I'll clean up first, Grace." Reply Ethan.
" Didn't you have dinner first, the lady's waiting for you." Grace.
" I'll eat later, you eat first please accompany my mom." Ethan said with a smile.
" Well then good rest." Grace said at the end of the smile.
" Thank you Grace." Ethan replies and leaves Grace. Grace who saw Ethan at that time did not feel disappointed with Ethan's attitude which may be different from usual. He only understands Ethan that way, because he knows that Ethan doesn't want to be disturbed.
Arriving at his room Ethan immediately soaked while lighting his favorite scent candle, he closed his eyes with a brain filled with many things. "huh..." Sighs.
" It turns out that the lives of nobles are more sickening than I thought, their hateful gazes when I look at mom I feel like I want to pry her eyes out. In addition to the crown prince, what does it mean not to show himself the greatest is he afraid his throne will be taken? I'm also not interested even if the emperor himself offers it." Think Ethan at that time. " Huh why am I thinking about what must happen." Ethan grunts who frustrates himself with his thoughts. He immediately dried his body after finishing soaking and cleaning himself. Ethan walked over while looking out the window, The coolness of the night wind that was blown at that time made his mind calmer then he closed his eyes again for a moment while leaning against the wall while enjoying the soothing night breeze. After feeling calmer, he opened his eyes again, and planned to rest, but when Ethan wanted to get out of the place he accidentally saw Grace sitting in the garden behind the mansion alone. " What's that kid doing alone in there?" Ethan. " For a moment, I kind of forgot something when I saw her. God, he said he wanted to show me something, but I ignored him. " Ethan suddenly remembered. He immediately tidied himself up and rushed down to meet Grace.
" I saw you here, so I'll see you ?." Ethan replies and sits next to Grace.
" Where did you see me?"
" From my bedroom window."
" Where is your room? " Hearing Grace ask questions many times, made her mood better. Ethan smiled as he looked at Grace, "From here it won't be seen." Ethan said.
" So yes." Grace replied briefly, Then she kept quiet for quite a while swinging her legs. It feels awkward for Grace to start the conversation when she sees Ethan, for some reason.
Ethan who was also silent for a long time when he saw Grace felt the same way, but different from Grace who felt Awkward.
At the sight of the girl Ethan feeling very calm her hair that glistened when exposed to the moonlight, her soothing color made her feel a calmness that could not be explained. Ethan took some of Grace's hair as soft as silk and kissed her, Grace who was silent from earlier was surprised to see Ethan who arrived to kiss her hair gently. " Ad.a what's Ethan." Grace said brick by surprise.
" Your hair is so soft Grace, it feels so soothing." Ethan.
Grace was only speechless to see Ethan that way, because she herself didn't know what to do. " Are you okay?" Ask Grace.
" No papa, I just feel frustrated with some things, I'm sorry." Ethan said, moving from his position. " Oh yeah, what do you want to show me?" Keep asking.
" Oh that, you don't tell anyone about this, I'm still keeping it a secret from uncle." Grace says she's hinting at Ethan.
" Okay, What is that ? " Task Ethan with a curious expression.
" So for two months you've been going south, I've been in the castle. Every now and then I help my uncle in investigating about Duke Axton Ainsley, but on the other hand I also study magic. And you know Ethan?" Ask Grace after explaining.
" Since uncle once gifted me a spirit tone after completing a mission, I tried to summon spirit spirits with magical powers that I learned myself, and it turned out that I could be Ethan, I can summon spirit." Grace said with a joyful expression.
" Really?" Ethan said, who actually already knew this would happen because of the words of the dragon when they first met. " If Grace who is now able to call the spirit in a short time, then Bima's speech right then will happen." Ethan's gum in the heart.
" Let's see this Ethan." Said Grace as she opened her palm, Then summoned a spirit spirit. " Lux." -." A spirit spirit the size of a fairy fairy that was in a fairy tale book appeared. Ethan who saw her was silent for a long time noticed the spirit, and the creature introduced itself. " Hello I Lux low level light spirit."
" Hello Lux how are you?" Grace asked with a happy smile.
" I'm good news contractor. " Reply the spirit with a smile then hugged Grace's finger with a joyful expression.
" Did you introduce Ethan, my good friend." Grace introduced Ethan.
" It's nice to meet you Lux." Say hello Ethan.
The spirit just smiled in response to Ethan's greeting, "Is there anything you need a contractor." Ask spirit soul Grace.
" No, I called you because I wanted to show you, I'm sorry to interrupt you if you want to." Grace replies at the end of the smile.
" Okay, contractor, then I'll leave." Said the spirit spirit, Then it disappeared in an instant.
Ethan was silent for quite a while after seeing what was in front of his eyes, remembering Bima's words that one day Grace would become a great woman and would be taken advantage of by the empire. " Grace you haven't told anyone, have you, if you can control the spirit?" Ethan asked instantly with a serious expression.
" Not yet."
" Thank God."
" I'm afraid that if uncle finds out, soon my mom and dad know that they'll take me back to Xavier's house and I'll leave uncle.I don't want that to happen." Said Grace who felt sad for a moment.
Hearing the girl speak like that Ethan sighed, then stroked Grace's head. " You don't have to be afraid, no papa if you still want to hide it and practice it again for the better. Don't worry about anything, even if the Count knows he'll give you some encouragement." Ethan.
Grace's feelings calmed down instantly, her worries and anxieties dissipated instantly. " Thank you, Ethan." Grace said with a smile.
" Yes." Yeah." Ethan replies with a smile, "Now rest, 'cause it's late." Reciprocity.
" All right." Grace moved out of her seat, and greeted Ethan with great courtesy and grace.
Ethan notices Grace walking away from her chair in the park, when he makes sure Grace is out of sight. He rushed to his room to ask Bima something. When he reached his room Ethan immediately took the Dragon gemstone he had placed in his drawer. He quickly asked, "Bima did you hear me ? " Ask Ethan.
" Yes I hear you're a human child, what's the matter?" Reply to the Dragon from the gemstone.
" What do you say about Grace is really gonna happen?"
" Of course, don't you think like that because what I told you there came true." Bima Say.
" yeah, you're right." Reply Ethan. " When do you know when that's gonna happen?" Welcome asks.
" I can't be sure it's a human child, sometimes it can happen sooner or later so I can't be sure." Balas Bima's.
" Well, it's like that."
" If you need help, just call me a human child" Bima said.
" All right." Ethan's reply was brief.
After that Ethan was silent again for quite a long time, while laying his body on the bed. He thought of a way to save Grace from being taken advantage of by the empire. " I guess what I had to do to protect Grace, her abilities are now not very visible. But if that happens, maybe I will randomize this empire. Maybe there's a way, even if it's a little crazy, I have to marry her" Ethan thought at the time. Since the verhant empire belonged to a prosperous and prosperous region, the absence of Dawson might not be anything. Due to his considerable contribution to the empire, the Emperor was quite disinclined to rule over it. If Ethan marries Grace, it's likely the empire won't take advantage of Grace later. " But Grace is too young to get married now, I can't do that. " Guman Ethan then Sighs. "Well..."
" Because it's still unclear when it's going to happen, I have to protect Grace whatever the risk is."