The sight of his eldest son kowtowing to a vassal pricked Olrich's chest and trampled his dignity. However, since Elmar had already stepped forward, there was nothing else Olrich could do.
Rage, outrage but, more importantly, disappointment filled his gaze as he stared at that son of his. Having raised him from the cradle, how could he not know of his disposition. Decades ago, he'd almost jeopardized his position for a woman. Thankfully, Olrich managed to reverse the situation and bring him back on the right tracks.
Since then, Elmar had never disappointed him again, never showing weakness. Olrich believed that time and nurture would erase that soft side of his. However, he was once again proved wrong!
Elmar could be cruel and merciless toward those he possessed no feeling for, but when asked to the same to his loved ones, he didn't have the will.
