Looking at the grievance of situation, Aarav immediately broke the silence and changed the topic by responding calmly, "Being a man does not imply wrath, Austen, rather, it requires understanding when to back off. To be a man, you must accept all that life has to offer, starting with respect for family and name. So, learn some etiquette, I'm Triston Barrington, son of Daniel Barrington and Scarlett Barrington, not some half-demon."
Austen grew enraged, but his father signaled him to back off.
Everyone in the room was perplexed by the entire incident. Even Anna and Eleanora, had no idea what was going on..
While everyone was still trying to make sense of the situation, Eleanora broke the silence. "TRISTON, shut your trap and apologize to Sir Austen Atwood, and I will personally request the Atwood family to let this matter go."
Aarav didn't respond to her.
Although Aarav was usually a reserved individual, after being transported into Triston's body and delving deep into his memories, he began to perceive the emotions Triston had kept locked away due to his fear of abandonment by his father. Aarav could sense Triston's rage and animosity towards the royal family, Austen Atwood, and anyone who slighted his mother, Scarlett Barrington. Even in death, Aarav could feel the intense love Triston harbored for his mother and the helplessness he experienced when he couldn't protect her.
"My dear Eleanora, I express my heartfelt gratitude for your offer, but I humbly reject it." Triston said mockingly.
Eleanor's face flushed with rage, but before she could say anything, Queen Victoria yelled angrily in response to Triston's outspoken personality, ignoring her daughter. "How could you, half-demon, be so rude in front of Your Majesty? How could you have uttered that cursed demon's name?"
Victoria Winfield, the inaugural queen of Histon Kingdom, was a woman consumed by vengeance who harbored a profound disdain for any notion that contradicted her personal convictions. With a short temper and an iron will, she was a force to be reckoned with, making her a valuable ally but an implacable adversary. She relished exposing others' weaknesses, often dominating every discussion. As a mother to her three children - Albert, Philip, and Eleanora - she was fiercely protective of their safety, particularly in the wake of the demon scandal that resulted in Eleanora's engagement to Triston being called off. She had a strong aversion towards Triston and actively opposed him at every opportunity. In light of his recent reveal as a shrewd individual who had kept his true nature hidden while weathering constant criticism and maltreatment, she feared he would seek revenge against them.
The Histon Royal Family was made up of three princes and two princesses, all of whom were academic standouts with bright prospects. They were Albert Winfield, the 1st Prince; Philip Winfield, the 2nd Prince; Eleanora Winfield, the 1st Princess; 3rd Prince Liam Winfield (twin), and Christiana Winfield, Princess No. 2 (twin).
Triston maintained his composure as he addressed the enraged Queen, stating, "The one whom you all refer to as a cursed demon was my mother. She was a mother who selflessly sacrificed everything for her children, living a happy life with her family. What led her to be labeled a demoness? I pose a question to this court: if she was slain merely for being a demon, why am I still alive? Why are all the other demons working for the Kingdom still alive? Why don't you eradicate every single demon in the Kingdom?"
An elderly man in a white robe, seated on a V-shaped bench, cautioned, "They and the Kingdom have a peace treaty. Therefore, refrain from making statements that lack supporting evidence."
A sly grin crept onto Aarav's face as he spoke up, "My mother had already signed the peace treaty before her marriage, but she was assassinated. You might wonder, old man, so let me enlighten you: my mother was killed because the Royal Family feared that the Barrington family and the entire nation would turn against them since the Kingdom's most powerful general had married a Demoness, who was a direct descendant of the Demon Lord. She was murdered so that the Royal Family could curry favor with noble families. Everyone knows how valuable royal demon blood can be. She was killed because of her love for Daniel Barrington, an enemy. In this world of chaos, she was murdered by the ROYAL FAMILY!" Aarav's anger seethed as he screamed these last words.
As they listened to Aarav's tirade, everyone fell silent. Some were afraid to accept what he said because of the dread of the royal family, but others were moved by his courage. Meanwhile, some were looking for a way to kill him.
[Do you have a death wish?]
'What happened now? I was just raising an arguments.'
[Idiot, this not the court of your world, this is kingdom of the King James Winfield, and you are disrespecting him in his own court.]
'I let anger take control over me, What to do now?'
[Just wish you would not sentences to death.]
'is it that serious?'
[Un!]
***
Nicolas Atwood, a red-haired man finally broke his silence and pleaded to Queen Victoria following Triston's disdain for the Royal Family and the heat of the dispute, "This cunning half-demon is unpleasant and manipulative, as you can see, Your Majesty. Please restore the honor of our Atwood family and Royal Family by harshly punishing him and showing him where he belongs."
With a solemn expression, Austen responded, "Yes, behead this demon and send him to his mother."
Queen Victoria thought pityingly, 'How worthless the eldest son of Atwood can be.' She wondered, 'How can a person change so much?' as she shifted her sight to Triston, who stood peacefully. 'Is he being deliberately foolish up to this point? What could he possibly gain by keeping his true identity hidden? He may have been a valuable asset to my plan, If I knew he was this shrewd. but it's too late; I can't change my ways now; I have already caused enough damage to him to reconcile now. I must shut his chapter now, or he will bite me later.'
but before Queen Victoria can say anything, Queen Edith finally interrupted.
"Your Majesty, we can't dishonor the witches of The Moon Temple by punishing him severely. Injuring him in any manner may lead to consequences," she said to the king after realizing Queen Victoria's plan.
As they remembered Triston's life agreement with the Witch Queen, the throne room grew silent, sending shivers up their spines. They were reliving the Whitmore family's savagery and power, which had governed The Moon Temple coven for hundreds of years.
When Aarav heard the word "Witches," he was taken aback, but he chose to remain patient and decided to ask the spirit about it later.
[….]
Edith Winfield is a practical and level-headed woman who values wit and humor. As the mother of Christiana and Liam, she has a deep love for her children and will do anything to protect them. She hails from a family of scholars and is well-versed in diplomatic relations. Despite not paying much attention to Triston before, she was impressed by his articulate speech, calm demeanor, and bravery. She sees potential in him and even adopts the alias "The Moon Temple" to keep an eye on him and potentially recruit him for her own purposes.
"Queen Victoria remained silent after hearing Queen Edith's words, fully aware of the dangerous power The Moon Temple held. As she contemplated the situation, Nicolas Atwood nervously pleaded for justice for his family, hoping to maintain their reputation and position within the kingdom.
Nicolas Atwood was a cunning man who had used his family's reputation to gain favor with the Royal family, and the King knew that he needed to carefully balance the power of the noble houses. The King sought advice from Walter Grigg, his trusted advisor, before announcing his decision.