Chapter 187: Kiren Vanguard
Justin sat quietly at his desk, absorbed in the pages of a thick spellbook. The flame of a single candle danced beside him, casting flickering shadows along the walls as no light was coming through the windows due to the clouds.
Leon lay across on his bed, arms folded behind his head, staring up at the ceiling with an unreadable expression.
’So according to Justin and Adeline... Emilia’s just a background character in this house. A noble wife tucked into the far corners of the family.
Once married, she had a son, then slowly faded from any important matters. She buried herself in flower gardens while her son left to study magic in a magic academy and neither Jamie nor her son comes home to give her a visit.’
His brows knit together.
’I don’t want to do this and it’s going to be very risky and extreme. But it’s the only way if I want Justin to rise in the successor’s line and become the next head.’ Leon thought with a serious expression as he sat up.
"Justin," he said suddenly, voice low and direct. "How long would it take your brother to return from the border if he was called ?"
Justin looked up from the book, blinking. "If I send a letter now... two days at least. Maybe more. Snow’s covered half the roads. It’s hard to come home without a snow walker and they don’t keep them at the borders as they are very expensive." He explained.
Leon stood and dusted off his coat. "Well then... it’s time to send a message to your dear brother."
"What should I say ?" Justin asked with a confused expression.
Leon turned to face him. "Tell him Emilia’s cheating on him. With Jim." A glint entered his eyes. "Write it as if you’re worried about him. Make it personal. Make sure he get’s pissed off while reading it and comes home as soon as possible."