Chapter 13: Internal conflict in Clan...
In a quiet room, an old man with brown hair sat calmly in a chair. The deep wrinkles on his face and the wisdom in his eyes created a peaceful aura around him. Beside him sat a middle-aged man who bore many similarities to the elder, and standing before them was a teenage boy with brown hair, brown eyes, and a fox-like face.
"Hahaha! Father, did you see Elder Alvin's face at the funeral?" the middle-aged man laughed uncontrollably.
"Daniel, keep your voice down..." said the old man in a warning tone. He was Elder George of the Kilvish Clan, and the long-time rival of Elder Alvin.
"Daniel, we'll talk about this later. Lauren, don't you think it's time to report on your trip?" Elder George said, turning his attention to the teen.
Lauren, who had been standing silently, straightened his back and began to recount the entire incident in Mist Valley. As he finished his tale, a heavy silence settled over the room.
"That child proved once again that he is the son of a dragon," Elder George said calmly, emotionlessly.
Daniel's cheerful expression faded instantly. His fists clenched tightly in his lap.
"Yes, Grandfather. Even I underestimated him," Lauren said seriously. "The power he showed me aboard the Spirit Ship truly justified his title as one of the Twin Shadows."
"You fool! Do you feel no shame in praising your rival?" Daniel snapped, raising his voice. Daniel had always harbored an inferiority complex toward Charles Kilvish, and hearing his son praise Kaal ignited his resentment.