Chapter 186: Leaving for the Market
Chapter 186: Leaving for the Market
“Ah, Young Master Orion! It’s good to finally see you up and about again,” Edgar greeted warmly, slowly rising from his comfortable seat. A sincere, gentle smile formed on his usually stern features.
Lucan immediately pocketed the pebble and rose to his feet as well, his playful demeanor quickly shifting into one of genuine relief and excitement. “You truly had us worried there, Young Master. Especially when Instructor Viren brought you out of the academy unconscious the other day.”
Orion chuckled lightly, raising his hands reassuringly. “Sorry for causing such trouble and worry for everyone. Though I’m genuinely feeling much better now.”
Lucan shivered exaggeratedly, his eyes widening dramatically in mock terror as he recalled that day vividly. “You should’ve seen the terrifying look on Master Eldric’s face! I thought for sure that the entire capital would get razed to the ground. Truly, I’ve never been that terrified in my entire life!”
Edgar nodded deeply in solemn agreement, though his eyes twinkled faintly with mild amusement at Lucan’s dramatic recounting. “I must agree with Lucan on that, Young Master. I’ve not seen Master Eldric display such intense anger in decades. Even I felt chilled down to my bones that day.”
Orion raised an eyebrow curiously, genuinely intrigued by Edgar’s admission. “Decades? Grandpa Eldric was really that furious? When was the last time you saw him lose control of his anger so severely?”
Edgar’s expression immediately softened subtly, a flicker of deep sorrow briefly passing through his usually composed gaze.
He sighed softly, a hint of quiet reluctance evident in his voice as he responded solemnly, “It was… related to Young Master Lucian. Just after he had gone missing.”
A quiet, respectful silence briefly fell over the trio. Orion’s curiosity was instantly tempered by empathy and understanding upon hearing the mention of Lucian, whom he knew was his grandparents’ deepest, most painful memory.
Sensing Edgar’s unwillingness to elaborate further, Orion gently shifted the conversation away, his tone careful yet comforting. “I see. Thank you for sharing, Uncle Edgar. I’ll be careful not to worry Grandpa Eldric again.”
Edgar’s expression gradually relaxed back into his usual calm, appreciative of Orion’s sensitivity.