Chapter 54: The Emperor Visit
Leon made sure Allynna’s bedroom shield was safe. No one can enter this room except him. And no one can hear what’s going on in this room, only him.
Not long after... he can hear from a distance his father has arrived at his castle. Before leaving Allynna’s bedroom, he glanced at her once more, then he magically disappeared from the room.
Without anyone noticing his presence, Leon was already standing near the main entrance. He’s standing in the middle. Behind him, the servants are lining up on each side of the gate to welcome his father.
Even though Leon’s relationship with his father is not harmonious, he still respects him, especially when they appear together in public. After all, his father was the Emperor. And one thing that makes Leon still respect him is that his father loved him enormously during this time. Although he never wanted to accept his father’s affection. But deep in his heart, sometimes there is a feeling to forgive his father. Yet, that feeling instantly disappears when he remembers his mistakes.
Several black cars stopped not far from where Leon was standing. No expression could describe what was in his heart right now. He just stood still in his place with his eyes on the front car with the golden imperial crown flag.
Geoffrey stood waiting for the Crown Prince’s orders with a tense heart. Other people didn’t know of the disharmonious relationship between the Emperor and the Crown Prince, but Geoffrey was well aware. Every time they met, Geoffrey was like being on a battlefield. Not for a second did he ever feel secure.
"Geoffrey... prepared lunch as soon as possible. I don’t want him to stay here too long." He said silently.
Without wasting time, Geoffrey disappears from his spot to prepare their lunch. He also didn’t want the Emperor to be in this castle for so long. He doesn’t want to see the Emperor and Crown Prince clash because it is excruciating to witness. This grudge between them started when the crown prince turned 10 years old. Actually, he wanted them to be at peace, but whatever he could do? He was just a butler. Even the former Emperor couldn’t get the Crown Prince to forgive his father.
After instructing Geoffrey, Leon turned his gaze again to the car. He saw several men in black suits with upright posture, standing in several spots. They looked too alert to their surroundings when in a highly secure place, as his castle. This is making Leon cynically chuckle.
Not long after, Leon saw his father get out of the car. He looks neat in a black suit that fits his tall and athletic posture. His short gray hair was neatly combed. He looked like had just finished an important meeting at the palace.
Leon walked up to his father and greeted him respectfully, "Your Majesty...." He said and slightly bowed to him.
"My son... relax, we are not in the palace, call me Papa...." Aolis Sylgella Bells, the Emperor, smiles while gently tapping his son’s shoulder.