What the hell is happening was the first thing Marius said when he opened his eyes from the meditation session he just undergone.
Victor opened his eyes and shouted angrily. This is impossible they must have done something that old has stolen our birthright he must pay for this.
His siblings looked at him but the situation was not something they felt should be handled by them so Ava asked Marius.
How long do you think it would take father to get here and what do we even tell him about what happened here.
Off cause we tell him the Portia has betrayed humanity and has stolen our resource, Victor said still fuming.
Enough Victor,we have no idea what has happened and antagonizing the Portia is very stupid,as for your question Ava, the truth is he should already be here by now according to the last message i received.
So he should have a better idea of what is going on if he is already here, Marius concluded.
Serena wanted to say something but they all turned around because they heard footsteps coming towards them.
It seems you brat made good progress during this whole shit show, that's good your father didn't waste his time then, Victor said after entering the cave.
What do you mean, father didn't waste his time did he arrived already Ava asked.
Yeah he was here but he was taken back to the capital a little while ago, Victor responded.
What the hell did you do to our father, Victor said like he was ready to deliver punishment for whatever misdeed that has occurred.
Well you can ask him when you get back to the capital considering your stay here is redundant, pack up your stuff we are leaving.
Victor wanted to complain some more but his elder brother raised hand shut him up.
Thank you sir we will get ready in a few minutes.
Good i will be outside don't waste my time or you are going back on your own, Victor said and began walking away.
How many times do i have to tell you to control yourself and think before you react Marius turned and stared at Victor.
I'm sorry but he didn't explain anything so i wanted to,he didn't get to finish his statement
You wanted to what annoy someone who has our life in his hands, you heard him say our father was here and was carried back after whatever had happened and you decide picking a fight with him at this time was the right decision.
Victor couldn't find anything to retort so he just stayed quiet.
Let's get our stuff and get out of this place and until we get to the capital no more antagonizing the Portia, The others all nodded and went to get their stuff. Some few minutes later they were outside and then Victor took them back to the mansion to meet their protectors so they can return to the capital.
Off cause they wouldn't be leaving that day but the next,so they went to their rooms to rest and take in their gains from the meditation session under the abundant Mana.
Marius was ahead already at B+ rank closely followed by his sister Ava at B rank and both Victor and Serena were at C+ rank. After they rested they were called to have dinner with the Portia which they didn't refuse.
The royal children enter the dining hall together and sat with the Portia before the meal Marius asked.
Sorry lady Aurelia but i heard Dante is back won't he be joining us.
Immediately Serena heard that she looked at the door expecting him to walk in and blush when she realized what she was doing,then she told herself (I just want to know what he looks like now it's not like i miss him or anything) then she nodded trying to reassure herself.
Victor was the one who responded to Marius, that brat has no regard for equity,he is probably spending all this time making sure his hair is well comb before coming down.
That got a laugh from every lady at the table but the boys not so much.
Both princess laughed because they could imagine him putting effort to make sure his hair are as stunning as they remember five years ago, his Red and White hair was pretty unique they thought
And you don't punish him for such behavior are you letting him get away with bad habits because he is blind, Prince Victor said and everyone else became quite.
You know just because you were born into your family doesn't make you invisible right sure many would tolerate you but there are some that are as stupid as you or really sure of themselves that they would never let your behavior slide consequences be damned.
Victor heard someone spoke form the door and realized why everyone was looking like that, but then he remembered the blind fool calling him stupid and was about to erupt but he felt his brother hands on him.
Good evening Grandma good evening old man, Dante greeted and then took his sit like the blindfold was for decoration and he could see clearly.
Evening Dante how was your rest.
Enlightened, he replied his grandmother
Evening brat what took you so long.
Sorry old man i had a meeting with someone and time escape from me.
Oh both his grandparents said surprise because they knew for a fact he didn't leave his room,he saw there face and said,
I will inform you later when we don't have other ears around.
While they were chatting the royal children were having different thoughts.
Serena and Ava were basically sharing one brain with relation to his looks. How did he get even more handsome wait his that even the right word he is practically beautiful and why does he have that kind of body what kind of training has he been doing,was what they were thinking
Marius was focused on something else, he remembered the first time they met he felt no Mana from the boy and he was sure it was because of the absence of it in the boy but now he felt no Mana but for a different reason it was like he couldn't understand the level he was staring at so it just registered as nothing just like those above S rank.
But that can't be possible the boy can not be at that rank especially after just five years so even if he found a way to get a core in his body he was not going to start jumping rank like that, where would he get such resource and the core would be destroyed by such a rush advancement.
So the only explanation was he some how has a core now and he is hiding it with some kind of artifact. Though that concluded the boy situation it also raised an annoying situation, the cores he gave him must have been used that was going to be a problem.
Victor was actually thinking something simple, how he was going to not only kill the boy for that insult but also make sure his beloved grandma and Grandpa are not speared.
They were still in their thoughts when something jumped from Dante to Lady Aurelia, that immediately drew their attention and they then noticed the wolf that came in with Dante.
Maximus landed on Aurelia lap and allowed her to feed him like a spoiled lap dog, Victor looked at the wolf and realized it had advance and it could actually threaten him he was impressed.
Brat that wolf is special if it makes even a small advancement it would be Strong enough to stand against me.
Immediately the royal children heard that they realize what they were looking at,it was the beast that returned with Dante and it was not just beautiful looking but from what Victor just said it was very powerful they each wanted it for different reasons.
The girls because it was cute and it was close to Dante.
The boys because they felt it was the right of the royal to have such power under their control,it was basically behaving like a good dog right now but from the information they got it was a big and powerful beast that wasn't afraid of going against a couple of S rank.
What is his name Serena asked Dante in a low voice, she was shy but wanted to talk to him and this was the only time she had a reason to.
Oh it's maximus and please don't try to touch him he is quite feisty.
Ava asked really, she couldn't see it the wolf was basically being hand fed and it was so cute he couldn't hurt anyone could he.
Serena smile and was about to continue talking when someone knocked on the door and announce the arrival of Priscilla, she waited to be told to come in before entering and looking nervous.
What do you want Priscilla, Aurelia asked
I was asked to bring back the royal children by their mother, she replied.
Oh i was planning to send them back tomorrow but since you are here good, you can just take them.
Bu. But we are not done eating, Serena said with a stutter.
Well no one is saying you can't finish your food dear,if you want you can still leave tomorrow.
Immediately Priscilla heard that she refuse just as fast.
The queen wants you guys back as soon as possible so we must leave today. There's no way i am spending the night in the same house as that monster (and she wasn't talking about the wolf sitting on Aurelia lap giving her the death stare) she taught.
Well then i guess this is goodbye still next year when we meet at the academy trials and i fulfill my side of the deal, Dante said looking at Marius who nodded while feeling something has been lost by his family.