While he was consoling them the other 4 members of the family came to the dining hall. Seeing them coming the two little ladies quickly ran up to greet them. Although after coming from the shelter they had chance to meet them because Lucas ordered and they themselves too were tired they obediently went to rest. After seeing them now they poured out all the grievances they suffered for past few days. Robert took Lily in his arms and carried her while listening to them, and Lucy went between Margaret and Merlin took hold on their arms while telling them her experiences. While listening to them they came near the dining table, seeing them some Edward went forward to greet them. After greeting them Edward ordered the maids to bring the lunch over.
After these two calmed down they went to sit in their seats, they sat on the either sides of Edward's seat seeing that he smiled and went to sit between them. on side sat Margaret and Merlin, and Lucas and Robert sat on the single seats on either sides( Since the table was rectangle in shape Lucas and Robert sat on the either sides of breadth side and rest of the members sat on the either side of length side.). After settling down the hall became silent except for the sounds of moving maid who were placing the lunch on the table. After placing them maid retreated to a side to wait for further instructions.
Lucas was the first to break the silence telling everyone to eat first and they will talk later, to this everyone agreed. Lunch was full plate of pork meat, a full plate of fish, green vegetables and bread, seeing the lunch Edward thought to himself.
Edward: [ Since the current era is even backward medieval period where lot of spices were unknown, they only use salt and boil or roast things so expecting something better was my fault. Later on i have to change the things it can't go on like this. ]
Seeing everyone eating happily he suddenly felt little pity for them as they seem to be satisfied with this blunt food. After that he forced himself to complete the lunch. After the lunch Lucas asked the maids to clean up the table. After the cleanup Lucas asked Edward in serious manner while the atmosphere around became heavy.
Lucas: [ So is you illness cured? ]
Edward: [ Yes Father, it is totally cured.] He replied in calm and firm manner not minding the heavy atmosphere.
Lucas nodded is his head while others became happy after hearing his confirmation.
Lucas: [ I have heard you got some powers from some god, and the barrier is one of those. Can you use the barrier for long? ]
Edward: [ Yes Father i got some powers from the god, the barrier i used today is indeed one of them, although barrier is powerful it won't be able to hold for long as it required large amount of resources. ]
Lucas nodded his head while his expression was ugly, not only his others too had same expression although the know such powerful barrier can't be used often as they require huge resources but hearing him say they became unhappy and also became little tense.
Lucas: [ If weren't for your barrier we wouldn't be able to defend the kingdom, So you have my thanks. ] After saying that Lucas bow his head to Edward.
seeing that everyone present were all shocked, Edward himself was shocked too. But after thinking about pressure and tension he has been living past few days they were able to understand him but it was still a shocking manner, although they have seen his asking prince Jon for pardon for the people who betrayed the kingdom but still he had his pride and majesty and stood straight as a sword but now he was bowing.
Robert: [ What are you doing Lucas, a King should never bow to others even to their saviors.] Robert reminded him in stern voice
Lucas: [ I know father but this is different, i'm bowing to him as a normal citizen of the kingdom, and also on behalf all the people of the kingdom. And father i would still bow even if i'm King because if there is no kingdom them what king i'm for. And since i'm bowing i have already already thought and plan to abdicate the throne to him. ] Lucas said in serious manner while still bowing and then after lifting his head he told them his decision with much determination.