I saw slaves gathered upfront in the Village Entrance, Gossips were heard all around as the crowd got larger.
There was no Announcement by the Village Chief, So I was quite sure that the visitors weren't the Governors.
Sounds of Horses stomping the ground escalated and was heard all over the place.
A white carriage was seen further beyond the crowd who gathered at the Entrance.
It piqued my interest, So I went to check if what was the commotion all about.
I saw no Escorts, Unlike the Previous visit of the Governors which had Knights escorting them.
"Who might that be?"
"The Chief didn't inform us anything."
"Is it a purchaser?"
Purchasers.
People who give an extremely large amount of money towards the Slave owners, The Empire Government.
Not just any person can purchase a slave in the Blue House, Since you'll need connections inside and wealth that could rival the Empire's Slave price.
Since any large debt towards the Empire can be cleared off by Selling off your lives, That's why they also Increase the Price of the Slaves.
Soon after, The Carriage finally stopped infront of the crowd.
The door slowly opened, And Tall man who's movements were dignified and professional, Had Brown Hair, Sharp brown eyebrows, Pointy nose and Sharp eyes that were filled with such Confidence.
An Impression which only People with Status are able to emit.
"Huh? Why is the Baron coming out from the Carriage?" As one of the people that gathered in the village said.
"The Baron? You mean the Baron of Salamander?"
The People continued to gossip on how the Baron came without prior notice.
The Baron...
The Baron of Salamander...
Baron... Salamander...
Oh, The real father of Lancelot!?
But what is he doing in here? I thought he already sold his second family here.
The Baron looked around the crowds that gathered infront of him, Then suddenly a few more people came out from the Carriage.
A browned hair Girl came out, She had an outstanding figure, She looked older, Maybe sixteen.
Her eyelashes were quite long, She had beautiful eyes and was very composed.
Followed by a younger boy, who was about fifteen I guess, He looked like the Baron that just came out awhile ago, And was also dignified and Confident.
The last boy was about my age, He was quite shy, By the looks on his face. He had Brown long hair that reached his neck, Large eyes that looked like a puppy, He was quite nervous as he stood outside of the Carriage infront of the Slaves.
Seeing the Baron along with some kids, It seems that those are his children from the First wife and our older siblings.
But I don't see the Wife, Where could she be?
Don't tell me..
He's here to sell his children again!?
Before I knew it, The Chief was already running through the crowd desperately.
Pant.. Pant.. Pant...
"I greet the Baron, I'm Dominique, The Chief Of Blue House Village. What brings the Baron in this place?" He said.
"I'm sorry Chief Dominique for the Sudden visit, But I'm here regarding to my Second wife and Children." The Baron Replied.
Huh? He's looking for us? And mother?
This bastard had the guts to sell us out and now is looking for us!?
"You're looking for Elaine and her sons?" Danny asked.
Danny, My father who was also with the Gathered crowd overheard their conversation.
"Yes, Do you know where I could find them?" The Baron asked.
Danny looked down, I'm sure he was feeling sad seeing the Baron looking for his Lover and step sons that he cared the most after being abandoned by the Baron.
"Yes, I could--"
Before Danny could speak, I intervened.
"Why are you looking for Mother, Baron Valentine?" I said in a professional manner.
"Lance!?" As Danny spoke in utter shock.
The atmosphere was getting intense as I confronted the Baron and his children.
"Lance, My son..." As The Baron spoke in a nervous tone like he had regretted something for a very long time.
"I'm not your son, My father is right there, His name is Danny." As I said and pointed at Danny who was standing beside him.
The Baron was flustered after hearing what I had said, He's confident and dignified posture crumbled.
"Hey, Don't talk to father like that. You know it isn't his fault." As the Girl who was supposedly my Half sibling spoke.
Meanwhile the other two boys were looking at me normally, As If they didn't hate me.
"What do you mean it isn't his fault? He sold us here including mother just to pay off some of his god damn debts." I said in a slightly angry manner.
The Baron, Looked at me nervously and looked sad.
It was as if his eyes were saying that he had long regretted something.
"But It--"
"Hailey! Stop." As the Baron interrupted her daughter before finishing her sentence.
"Lancelot, Can I ask speak to your mother? I just want to say something." As the Baron Asked me sincerely.
Looking at his impression, He sincerely wanted to say something to my mother.
I guess I have no choice..
"Father, Is it okay for the Baron to see mother?" I asked Danny who was the current lover of my mother.
"Sure, Sure. It seems urgent anyway, Hehe." He replied in a anxious manner.
Seeing danny getting all anxious, wearing some fake smile. I guess he is partially worried that the Baron might take us back.
So father led the Baron and his children towards our house, I followed along.
The crowd had finally dispersed after knowing the situation and went back to their designated works.
Other slaves stared at us as we walked through the road.
After some time walking through the road, We finally reached our house.
Looking at the Baron's expression...
Did they live in this shabby tent for years?
Didn't the Empire supply their slaves some proper houses?
"Elaine, The Baron is looking for you." Danny said.
Rumbling noises were heard all over inside the tent, As If Mother was shocked upon hearing the Baron's Visit and made some loud noises.
"Huh? The Baron!?" She said after she got out of the Tent.
My mother was shocked seeing the Baron along with his Children gathered infront of her eyes.
She had those teary eyes which reminded her of the past.
A memory she could not forget...
The Baron stared at my mother while slightly blushing, As If He had seen a Goddess infront of him.
"Elaine.. I'm sorry.." was the first thing he said after staring at my mother for several seconds.
My mother just looked down and did not reply a single word.
"Mom I'm home!-" As Lionel yelled excitedly but immediately lowered down as If he saw a Ghost.
There he stood infront of us, Who were all gathered infront of our house.
"Lionel, Come Greet the Baron." Mother said.
"I greet the Baron." As Lionel said and bowed.
The Baron smiled and looked at Lionel's appearance.
"I'm sorry I can't treat you to some nice warm tea baron, Since our place is pretty cramped." As Mother spoke.
"It's okay Elaine, I just wanted to see how you were doing." He replied.
The atmosphere became quiet as we stood their gathered all uncomfortably.
Lionel's reaction wasn't so good, I guess he still had some grudges against the Baron for selling us off into slavery.
"Um, I just wanted to tell you.. If you guys.. Want to leave this place.." As the Baron mumbled his words.
After hearing those words, Danny flinched..
He knew something like this was gonna happen after seeing the Baron's sudden visit.
Everybody just stood there, nobody said a single word after hearing Baron's words..
Seeing them getting serious, Left me no other choice but to step in this conversation.
"Baron, I'm sorry to say this but, My mother has Danny already, She can't become your wife anymore. Leaving us here for several years and coming back to get us like nothing happened, You think it would be that easy? Consider my mother's feelings if you were in her state." As I said in a serious manner.
The Baron just looked at me all flustered, without moving an inch.
"Danny, Who was already a Slave here, Took care of us like we were his own. When Mother and us were thrown off on this Settlement, where one is forced to work, He then welcomed us and took care of us without taking advantage of mother. Do you think that a Mother who had two sons that were three years old at that time could survive in this shit hole without even receiving a house? If you want to take us back, You'll also need to take Danny along, You can't ruin our current family." As I spoke while holding Danny's arms.
Danny got teary eyes after hearing such touching words coming out from my mouth.
The atmosphere got gloomy, Baron looked sad along with my mother.
"I understand... But I didn't come here just to take you guys back as My wife and sons again. I know how much I hurt you, It's my fault for being an idiot. I just wanted to tell you that I can take you out of this Place and give you a new place to stay at in Salamander, Danny can come too. I'm also thankful towards him after taking care of you for a long time." The Baron Said.
Leaving this place... I'll be able to learn everything I need to know about this Current Era.
But.. The Slaves... I still need them to make an army..
But I guess It'll have to wait, I can't pass on this Opportunity.
I still have lots of things I need to learn about, Leaving this place is the best thing to do.
I went and held my mother's hand and said.
"Mother, If father's also gonna go with us, I think we should accept his proposal. Since it'll be best for us too. And you won't be bothered by that third prince anymore."
The Baron flinched and got angry after hearing that the Third Prince was bothering his Ex wife.
Since he knew the Third Prince had terrible personality.
"Yes, Your son is right Elaine, I will process the Papers along with the Payments, Please leave this place and go back with us at Salamander." As the Baron Insisted.
"Okay, We will come, Since it's best for my children too." As My mother said.
"The Process might take a week so please wait for our return, And also you Danny. I can't thank you enough for protecting Elaine and my Sons." As The Baron said and bowed out of Gratitude.
Seeing the Baron like this changed my impression of him, He seemed more nicer than I thought.
The Baron and his children left Blue house after the Conversation ended.
Hailey smiled at us while the two just ignored at us completely before leaving.
So we went inside our house and Ate, Had some light conversation about the Topic earlier...
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Night came, We already decided that we would leave this place. But I still need the Slaves for my Plan.
In order to train them while I'm out of here, I'll need to demonstrate some martial arts and write it down for them. I'll also need someone to trust and train them. But who would be perfect for that? The Chief? No.. He's probably busy all the time.
I guess... That Kid? The Arrogant Kid, Maki.
But I'll have to talk to him tomorrow first.
Ugh, My plans were just about to get started and the Baron came...
But the Safety of my family comes first, Since the Third Prince could bother my mother anytime If we were to stay in this place for too long.
Lancelot, Entrusted me his family...
So I should Protect this family, My Plan can still wait. There are many Opportunities to take over the Empire, But It'll have to take longer since I also need to grow up from this pale and young body.
Anyways, I better go to sleep...
Chapter End.