Chapter 541: The Grandfathers’ Demands
Aldrian walked toward the two grand dukes, while the two of them simply watched him approach. Once Aldrian stood nearly in front of them, he stopped and offered his best smile to his grandfathers.
"I know you have many things to ask and say, so why don’t we talk about it inside, grandfathers?" Aldrian said, causing the hearts of the two grand dukes to tremble slightly.
They had just been called grandfather by the very man they already regarded as standing far above them. This was the same man who had done so much for their families and for the continent—it all felt surreal.
Aldrian didn’t wait for their answer. He walked past them and entered the tent. Seeing Aldrian go in, the others began to follow, but the two grand dukes still stood in place, caught in the strangeness of the moment. They looked at each other and couldn’t help but sigh at the same time before they entered the tent.
Now that everyone connected to the matter had gathered inside the tent, the atmosphere felt noticeably more alive. The two grand dukes sat facing each other, seated close to Aldrian, who took the center chair. It was as if everyone present had silently agreed that the center seat belonged to Aldrian.
None of them found it strange. All of them felt that Aldrian was indeed worthy of that position. After all, this matter involved him and his parents as the main figures, and he had the right to speak on their behalf.
Aldrey and Irene sat at his right and left, while the others filled the remaining seats on both sides of the table.
After a brief silence, Aldrian finally began to speak, turning his gaze toward Grand Duke Flamecrest and Grand Duke Rivas.
"To my grandfathers—my family, which means your family is also my family—I know the relationship between your two houses hasn’t been good for a long time. Both sides have held onto their pride and their grievances, and the animosity still lingers after all these years."