Dealing with this family was an exhausting feat. Especially after having just come back from the war in Manchuria no more than a week prior. In the past, however, it was more tolerable. As those at the gathering generally left him and his family alone.
But Bruno's recent infamy as a fearsome general within the German Army had caused all kinds of pests to flock to his side. Cousins he didn't even know he had, as well as the families of those they were engaged tried their best to establish ties with the man.
In fact, Bruno could have sworn this was the largest family gathering yet. And though his father may think that was something to be prideful about, as it meant their power and prestige were growing. Bruno found it nothing but irksome.
