Chapter 31: Parents’ True Love, You’re an Accident
“This, this, this…”
Watching his parents, who were deeply engaged in each other’s eyes with intertwined fingers, Muen suddenly felt a bewildering sense of being left out.
This doesn’t seem right.
I, Muen Campbell, am I not supposed to be your beloved son?
What about your indulgence?
What about your meticulous care?
And now suddenly leaving me all alone and running away, is that reasonable?
Is it fair?!
And why all of a sudden do I have a younger brother and sister?!
So, according to the original book, Muen Campbell ends up so miserable because you’ve got new sons and daughters, and you forget about him, is that it?!
“Um… Father, Mother, if both of you are leaving, what should I do?”
Muen felt he had to salvage the situation somehow. At the very least, he should go with them instead of staying in this dangerous place called Belrand.
“Should I…?”
“Hmm? What are you going to do?” Noyas looked at him strangely.”
“Little Muen, aren’t you supposed to start school soon? St. Marika Academy provides food and accommodation, it’s safe and reliable. What is there to worry about? And if you’re worried about pocket money, there’s no need. We’ve already handed your allowance to An for management. You can just go to An to withdraw it whenever you need.”
“No, that’s not what I mean…”
St. Marika Academy may have the protagonist and the others along with Selicia, but for him, Muen, how could it be safe and reliable?
“What I mean is… what if I encounter an assassination attempt again?”
Muen’s mind raced, searching for reasons.
“That’s right, exactly. Last time, I was just lucky. If I encounter another assassination attempt next time, won’t I be done for?”
“Assassination? Why would you encounter an assassination attempt?”
Ronan furrowed his brows, looking very puzzled.
“Is there any benefit to assassinating you?”
“Of course there is, I’m…”
I’m the Duke’s son.
Muen was about to say that.
But halfway through, he froze.
Right.
He is indeed the Duke’s son, but who would bother to assassinate him?
Would assassinating him deal a blow to the Campbell family?
No, it wouldn’t.
Because currently, the Duke of Campbell is his father, Ronan Campbell.
This “Lion King” is in his prime.
And most importantly…
Muen’s gaze flicked to Noyas’s belly.
—Now that the Campbell family already has a second heir in line, who would be foolish enough to risk the Duke’s wrath to assassinate this useless dandy!
“Bored, are we?!”
“I know the incident with Selicia has caused you some psychological shadow, but rest assured, no one is so idle as to assassinate you.”
Ronan patted Muen’s shoulder, wearing an expression of ‘You’re so useless, just relax’ as he comforted him.
“And even if someone were to truly want to assassinate you, the people they send wouldn’t be very strong. I’ve reinforced the Duke’s mansion’s barrier, so there shouldn’t be any problems.”
Muen was speechless.
Is this supposed to be comforting? Are you deliberately twisting the knife in your son’s heart?
“But…”
“There are no ‘buts’.”
Ronan sighed. “I know you’re reluctant to part with us, but aren’t we the same?”
“Unfortunately, in this world, it’s hard to have the best of both worlds.”
“Your father, I, have to go to the front lines to take command of the army. The fact that His Majesty allows Noyas to return to the countryside to safely carry the child is already a great favor.”
“As for you, Muen, you can only stay in Belrand.”
“Originally, I was very worried about you, but your recent performance has greatly exceeded my expectations.”
Ronan lightly punched Muen in the chest, pleased. “You’ve grown up, Muen Campbell, starting to behave like a real man.”
“Father…”
Muen was moved by his father’s words, feeling a warmth in the corners of his eyes. But then he immediately realized.
Huh? Wait a minute?
Isn’t this just leaving me in Belrand as a hostage while you take control at the front lines?
If one day you, the great warrior, with countless talented generals and a hundred thousand elite soldiers under your command, decide to rebel against the incompetent and corrupt emperor and his treacherous officials, why wouldn’t we join the rebellion?
But then wouldn’t I be directly killed by the emperor? I don’t want that kind of ending!
But Ronan didn’t give Muen a chance to react. He simply lifted Noyas up, and with firm steps, got onto the carriage.
“Well then, Muen, we’re off. Be diligent at school.” Noyas leaned out of the window, waving at Muen.
“Wait…”
“Oh, right.”
Ronan looked at An:
“An, Muen and the Duke’s mansion, I’m entrusting both to you for now.”
“Don’t worry, sir.” An said respectfully. “I will definitely serve the young master well and ensure that no one harms him.”
“Haha, you’re still as reliable as ever.”
After saying that, Ronan suddenly winked at Muen, his lips moving, but his voice directly appeared in Muen’s ear.
“Muen, if you can’t find another noble lady for the time being, An is also an option. I’m not like those traditional noble lords. As long as she can give birth to sons for the Campbell family, I don’t care about her status.
“Moreover, with your mother and me gone, you’ll have more opportunities to be alone with An. Isn’t that a great chance? An definitely won’t resist you!”
“Father, what are you talking about!”
Muen blushed with embarrassment.
“Haha, enough talk, we’re leaving!”
Ronan laughed heartily and suddenly whipped the reins in his hand.
The griffin let out a deafening roar, its wings spreading wide, and with a sudden thrust, it lifted the carriage into the sky.
“Goodbye, little Muen.”
Noyas was still waving vigorously.
“Farewell, Mother.”
“Goodbye, Father, be careful on the road.”
Muen could only respond with tears in his eyes, watching his greatest source of security gradually disappear from view.
…
“Ah, fate, oh fate, why do you torment me like this? Is the price of that ten consecutive five yellow really so high?”
Staring at the empty mansion gates, Muen suddenly felt his heart empty as well.
With his father gone, it meant that the perfect plan they had just devised was completely ruined.
He still had to face various hidden dangers as if he were a newborn baby, naked and vulnerable.
“Is this world truly hostile to me, this yellow-haired villain?” Muen laughed at himself bitterly.
“Master Muen, are you okay?” Sensing Muen’s distress, An asked with concern. “Are you too upset?”
“I’m fine,” Muen shook his head, heading towards the mansion.
“What’s the plan for the young master next?” An followed behind. “Should we have breakfast first, or go to the garden to see? Madam mentioned that the new variety of tulips she introduced seems to have bloomed.”
“No, neither,” Muen said. “I’m going to the library.”
“Huh?”An blinked in surprise.
She watched Muen’s back with a hint of disbelief. The young master who never liked reading books was voluntarily going to the library?
“What about breakfast…”
“Bring it to the library.”
So, according to the original book, Muen Campbell ends up so miserable because you’ve got new sons and daughters, and you forget about him, is that it?!