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Once the food arrived, the conversation between the brothers made the soldiers frown a little bit uncomfortable and Linius gave up from stopping the master. He could only look at his men to remind them not to say anything.

"That child whom I fought, do you know him? He looked like that friend of father," Cygnus asked while they ate.

"Indeed. Although he is not from the main branch, he is an heir candidate that Duke Blackwell is nurturing himself," Linius answered. He took a bite of the savory meat that was served.

"He's an interesting lad." Cygnus looked up and smiled. "He has potential to become my friend and I'm sure that we will have many topics to talk about."

Linius's hand stopped, "He is not a talkative person and I'm not sure if Duke Blackwell will allow him to be friends with you." He raised his head with a small smile on his face.

"You're becoming good with this kind of conversation but it doesn't mean that I'll stop. I will certainly add him to the list of my friends, it will also be a precautionary measure since I have enemies that might appear anytime in the future." The atmosphere around their table suddenly changed and the soldiers who were eating with them suddenly tensed.

They felt danger that all of their hands went to the hilt of their weapons in an instant. The bloodlust in the air was so potent to the point that it was difficult for them to breathe. Only the major and his brother were doing fine.

As suddenly as it came, the bloodlust suddenly disappeared and everything to its harmonious state before it appeared. The soldiers looked around and saw that the other people inside the canteen were acting normal. They then looked at the direction of the brothers but there was nothing unusual with them.

Leif Ainglar, the man who had been taking notes of the people that the major found interest in, was surprised when Cygnus suddenly looked at them. He saw the younger Ginehart smirk at them and it gave him an unsettling feeling. He averted his gaze and decided to let the two of them be.

"What kind of enemies are you talking about?" Linius became curious. What kind of enemies would the master have for him to think of something like precaution when all he had done so far was being reckless.

"Are you going to help me when they come?" Cygnus stopped eating then he leaned on his seat and stared at the ceiling.

The major suddenly had a vision of fire and death flashed before his eyes then it disappeared. He shook his head before he answered, "If you will command then I have no choice but to do it for you."

The master laughed out loud at the man's answer. Yes, if he commanded it, all of them would die for him even those who had no contract with him. He can do it. He can sacrifice them all for his gain then he can move to another world again and live there peacefully.

"Before I forget, what is his name, that Blackwell kid?" He suddenly asked as an afterthought. It was better for him to know the man's name for easier communication in the future.

"Isaiah Blackwell." After the major answered, Cygnus suddenly raised his hand and waved it.

"Isaiah Blackwell! Here, come here and join us!" He suddenly shouted which made the major sigh again.

Isaiah who just entered the canteen gritted his teeth when he heard his name being called. He tightly closed his eyes when he saw who was calling for him. The smiling face of Rigel Ginehart registered on his vision. He did not want to get more attention so he chose to ignore the other.

The master stood up from his seat and blatantly went to where Isaiah was standing. "You should not ignore me when I'm calling for you, that's rude you know."

Isaiah looked at the man with wide eyes. He was not like any of the members of Ginehart that he had met before. He was quite shameless. "Aren't you afraid that rumors about you will circulate again inside the tower? And now you are dragging me along?"

Cygnus raised an eyebrow and chuckled, "I never cared about rumors. Why? Do you care about your reputation that much? Being friends with me won't hurt you nor the Dukedom of Blackwell. I'm sure that my father will be glad that I became acquaintances with you."

Isaiah became unsure of what the other was thinking and what his intention was. He looked behind him and saw that the major was looking at them. He then saw him nod so he could do nothing but go with Rigel.

They walked to the table where Isaiah was forced to sit beside the master. He gave the major a nod and ordered his own food. Isaiah felt a bit uncomfortable but he needed to bear it for the time being.

"I didn't expect to see you here, Isaiah. I thought Duke Blackwell was training you personally?" Linius started the conversation to make the atmosphere less awkward.

"He said that I will learn more things here than at the dukedom and he told me that I should also gain experience while I am here." Isaiah did not hesitate to answer the major. If it was any member of the main branch of Ginehart, he could talk with them at ease.

"How is the duke doing?" Linius narrowed his eyes. Somehow, he could feel that there was something wrong.

There was no reason for the duke to send Isaiah to the capital when he could teach him magic himself since he could be considered a master of magic. This matter he needed to report it to his father.

"The last time I talked to him, he was doing fine. Is there a problem?" Isaiah became concerned after he saw the serious expression from the major's face.

"Nothing. I haven't seen him since the ball and I wasn't able to talk to him during that time so I was just wondering," Linius shook his head. There was no need to make a fuss since he was not yet sure. He'll let his father handle this matter.

"I understand," Isaiah was relieved. He thought that there was really something wrong because he also thought that Duke Blackwell was acting a little bit weird.

"How long have you been here?" Linius asked after that tense moment passed. Changing the topic was better than dwelling on matters that don't have answers yet.

"Just after the ball. When all matters were settled, Duke Blackwell sent me here," Isaiah answered. Exactly, the food he ordered came so he also started to eat.

"Since you are here, can you look after my little brother for me? I don't want to have any headaches after I leave. I already reluctantly sent him here and yet he is still creating trouble." The major suddenly said without warning that Isaiah almost choked on his own food.

He wiped his mouth and looked at the major, "Major, I don't think I can do that. Your brother is a little bit difficult for me to handle and I don't want to become a babysitter." He didn't want to be associated with Rigel. He knew himself that it was better for him to stay away from the man.

Cygnus gasped when he heard Isaiah's words. "Don't you think that your words are a bit cruel?" He was pretty impressive because he could say whatever he wanted.

Isaiah did not respond. He was not in the mood to answer any of the person's statements. Linius looked at the two of them and he couldn't help but laugh. He was not even sure if they would become friends or if the master can make Isaiah his comrade. He would be looking forward to it.