Chapter 179: Willing to marry Miss Scarlet
After Alaric departed, Izaak turned to Magnus, seeking his opinion on whether they should monitor their second brother more closely. "At this point, he’s lost all sense of discernment, willing to forsake right for wrong just for Ember," Izaak remarked.
Magnus nodded in agreement. "Yes, I think we should."
Izaak then glanced at Zerah, who was standing quietly in the room. "Fetch Jasper," he commanded. At Magnus’s subtle nod, the maidservant began pouring glasses of wine for the two princes.
As Zerah left, Izaak returned his gaze to Magnus. "I thought you would not be bothered about this matter," he remarked.
"Why does Brother Izaak think that I will neglect to see our brother, Alaric, suffer? I do get worried for him," Magnus answered, bringing the cup close to his mouth.
"So, you two are here!" King Esmond’s voice reached their ears and the two immediately left their seats to see their father after setting the wine cups on the table.
The two bowed to their father, who stepped toward them and finally took a pause.
"I heard you all have gone outside to see a witch," King Esmond said and sat down first. He already had instructed the valet to bring Alaric into the room. His forearms rested on the handrests of the sofa chair as he put his right leg above the left one.
Gesturing to his sons, he asked the maidservant to pour a drink for him as well.
"Father seems to know everything about his kids these days," Magnus commented.
"It has become necessary," King Esmond answered and grabbed the cup. "When I was reported about my kids’ outing, I felt it would be for some enjoyment until I realized it was to meet a witch called Dolores. What has been cooking here?" He gazed at the two of them with skepticism.