"Can't the King do something about it ?" Hayden said furiously while staring at Opehila hoping she had a positive answer.
"The King doesn't really care. Everyone's a pawn in his hands, all he cares about is how he can get more power and territory. If a subject comes up and says 'sire, I have got a way to achieve that, but in exchange I want this persons downfall' he wouldn't think twice especially if such person is dispensable".
Hayden breathed in deeply with closed eyes.
"Despite which noble its, apart from the Dukes and Duchess who are parts of royalty. Anyone below them are dispensable right".
"Right" Ophelia answered softly as she looked at Hayden before directing her attention to Amelia who was slowly moving her jaws. She looked closely to see if anything was inside her mouth.
"Fuck the King"
Instantly she jerked her head and looked up towards Hunter who had been quiet all this while.
She wasn't the only one as both Hayden and Amelia who had her eyes opened slightly, quickly sat up while still on Ophelia laps.
"Yeah, fuck the king".
This time, all attention was at her as Ophelia quickly covered her mouth.
"No swearing" she firmly said.
She nodded her head slowly while Hunter just shrugged his shoulders and stared at Hayden before returning his gaze to Ophelia.
"The Queen inviting you to meet her with the royal signa, simply means something right. It's not that father isn't popular enough or something but it seems we must have a relationship even if distant with her."
"Yeah"
This time, it was Hayden who replied.
"She's our mother's younger sister, that's why. It's also one of the reasons father became a noble, through her influence. She's the youngest and the favorite of the King among his wives."
"Huh, what can I say, things always gets interesting ". Hunter said with a slight smile on his face.
"Well, sister is there anyway we could rearrange a meeting with the Queen?" Hunter asked.
"And also, continue do we have any leads on those who wanted us dead ?"
Quickly Ophelia got up with Amelia in her arms and sat her down on her chair. She dragged the metallic table from the side and placed it at the middle. Immediately she took out a scroll from her dimensional storage device and placed it wide open on the table.
"What's this ?" Hayden asked.
"Information Hayden, information on who carried out the attack and who gave the order" Ophelia replied with a stoic expression.
"This insignia ...its a royal family insignia!"
Hayden stared wide eyed at the name below the emblem of a peacock with a small golden crown on its head."
How do you differentiate a branch royal emblem from a nobles own. They always have a little crown floating on top of it . While the head royal family has a scepter alongside the crown.
'Now I know why Ophelia was feeling despondent before, going against a royal family, either head or branch was treason against the crown.
The golden crested name boldly written : Aventis Family just below the peacock.
Hunter cleared his throat to get their attention back after he discovered that they were all lost in thoughts as he wanted to say something. Hayden beat him to it.
"Now let me get this straight, Father discovered that some of the money of the kingdom was been
embezzled and thus he decided to come with a plan to cut the flow of stolen funds without directly opposing the culprits, which was through suggesting to the King for free education ".
"Is this kingdom even that rich ?" Hayden continued with disblief on his face.
Ophelia was about to reply him when Hunter interrupted her.
"Look guys, this meeting is dragging too long. How about this, we hire a detective to track down Dad and Mom since it's quiet suspicious that they haven't contacted us. Secondly, we postpone our academic year and go after those bastards. Royal family or not, it would soon be either them or us".
The air became tense as Hunter suggestion was a map to chaos and bloodshed. Treason was surely at the end of the road, seconded by death and both siblings knew where this was going to end up at, if they fail.
"Please can I go to my room ?" Amelia sweetly asked while looking up at Ophelia.
'Oh, I forgot she was even here. I wonder why Ophelia also requested for her to be present. Perharps this world also encourages child soldier ?'
Opehila quickly nodded before turning her attention back to her brothers who were deep in thought. Meanwhile, Amelia bounced away, while humming one of her favourite tunes.
"So what do you suggest ?" Ophelia asked as she and Hayden quickly focused on Hunter.
"Two things. We can only choose one. Either the devil or the red sea. Firstly we go after them and when I mean after them, we wipe out the branch royal family. For efficiency, I would say we hire some good mercenaries, not sloppy fools so there's no mistake. We are dealing with the royal family and we wouldn't want the king to find out clues leading to the murderers of his extended family members".
He took in a deep breathe before looking deep into their eyes and continued.
"Secondly, we accuse the royal family and present the matter before the king. Now I'm pretty sure accusing a royal family would be a big case and if found false, that's the evidence it attracts some form of punishment right?"
Both siblings nodded quickly.
"Now the chances of us winning, which we don't need to lie to ourselves are very slim because even if we say the king is just and fair doesn't mean he's like that to every matters. Besides there's no rule presents that prevents the branch royal family from not getting their hands dirty. I mean they nearly took us both out, we are lucky to be alive. Next time not so much."
Not a word was said as both siblings pondered over the words of Hunter. They knew within them that what he said was true. Both options had pros and cons but it didn't change the fact that it would still lead to violence. The Aventis family would surely come to finish the job, either take the fight to them or go through the Saint path and get the fight brought to you.
"First things first, we would hire a detective to track down our parents whereabout and after that we would decide on what to do next". Ophelia said quietly but authoritatively.
"Would you join in the fight if we were to choose the first option Hunter ?" Hayden asked Hunter curiously.
"Definetly brother and worry not about my legs. ....I have got a plan".
Hunter said confidently as he turned his back and made his way out.
"Dinner is ready Master"
The calm and gentle voice of Alfred said.
"Just in time" all three muttered before giving each other a second glance and bursting into laughter.
With a slight smile, Alfred walked out of the room.