' HOW IS THIS BASTARD STILL SOO STRONG ?! ' The knight thought as he lay on the sandy ground, accepting his defeat. Not knowing Lucian can hear his thoughts.
These are the common thoughts people have when facing defeats at the hands of Kenneth during the morning practice session.
Lucian can hear everyone's thoughts. But, only when he is physically in contact with them. The thoughts last for only 5 seconds after the touch.
At first, Lucian was really confused when he started hearing people's thoughts. His initial thought was that the ghost of his past life was haunting him.
It was weird at first. But now, Lucian high-fives everybody on purpose. He knows everything that goes on within the mansion walls.
Almost every maid has a crush on the middle brother. The cooks steal ingredients from the kitchen periodically. The butler is in a secret relationship with the florist. The knights believe that Kenneth has sold his soul to the devil. There is a maid named Rose who is mean to everyone. The head maid has a thing for men in fancy ladies' dresses. The junior chef has a gambling addiction and has a debt that is growing at an exponential rate. Everything.
" Exceptional as always, Kenneth. " Desmond, the second eldest brother completed as he walked beside Lucian to the resting quarters.
" Thank you, brother. " Lucian nodded politely.
Desmond and Kenneth's relationship is a little more formal. Desmond moved to Imperial Academy when Kenneth was a child. Returning when Kenneth was in his late teens.
The brothers never got to grow up with each other.
Sebastian is supposed to inherit the dukedom. To ensure that Sebastian integrates into high society easily, Desmond has to create and maintain a good rapport of the Vlezerk family with everyone.
That is generally how things go. The eldest son is taught by his father and a personal tutor, who ready him to inherit the title. So that when the eldest son enters high society he is already capable enough to inherit the title.
And, for a smooth entry into high society, the little sibling must work hard. They go to the Imperial Academy and, maintain a civil relationship with everyone and everything, the royal family, the children of the noble families present there and the professors.
And that is what Desmond had to do for Sebastian. And now Desmond can't let go of the civil talk.
" Kenneth, have you received the memo of the imperial ball that will take place in 3 days from now ? " Desmond asked.
" No, I didn't even know that we received an invitation. " Lucian answered.
" Well, the invitation hasn't come in yet. But, just know that we will have to attend the Imperial ball in 3 days. " Of course, Demond will know, he knows everything. " The whole family will be invited. And I would really appreciate it if you stayed on your best behaviour throughout the ball. "
" What... ? " Lucian was confused. This was out of the blue
" Kenneth, a child's actions can be forgiven but, you are a man now. What happened is in the past now but, your actions from now on might put the whole family in jeopardy. Hence, I request you to act civil or at lest not cause a commotion. " Desmond spoke in the most dignified manner.
" ...I understand you brother. " Lucian said.
' I need to know what is going on inside his head, why is he talking to Kenneth like this ?'
" I promise you. " Lucian said as he extended his hand for a handshake.
" Thank you, brother. " Desmond shook the hand.
' That bastard crown prince if he touches my brother this time I will kill him. I haven't replied to the count's letter. I have been eating like a fat pig. I need to get those ingredient-stealing chefs in line. I just want to get some sleep AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH '
Desmond carries a lot of stress.