Chapter 57: Delegating the role!

Chapter 57: Delegating the role!

In a massive dining space sat six figures while elegantly slicing and dining without a speck of word traveling in between.

There were several maidservants standing nearby to assist and change the servings if gestured.

The head seat was occupied by the lady of the house with a contented smile she sliced her steak and ate in pure bliss. As a mother and the head of her family, there could be nothing more delightful to see each family member gathered in the same place.

The left seat was occupied by her husband, Christopher followed by his three children. Seeing his wife smiling so brightly, Christopher felt already full but sensing the atmosphere among his three children, his expression remained stoic.

The second son of the house—Keith Albeck—inherited blond hair from her mother and had red ruby eyes just like his father. Apart from his talent in spear, Keith is a phenomenal herbologist as well if taking his age into consideration. Due to the injury he faced, he would start his academic life at the age of sixteen, a year later than the norm.

Next to his brother sat the first daughter of Christopher and Valarie—Eleanor Albeck—who has inherited features just like her mother but her eyes are on a bigger scale, giving her an innocent touch. She is five years younger than Seth and has proficiency in the healing aspect.

The last remaining was the youngest in the family—Liliana Albeck—who has inherited her father's albino traits, leaving her frail and sensitive to harsh sunlight. Since she is just nine years old, there was time for her awakening ceremony but considering her health, Valarie might let her core bloom naturally rather than depending on the Church.

And on the other side of the table sat only a single boy in his late teens as he tried to focus on his meal rather than the eyes from all around.

Seth could sense his mother's satisfied gaze and the varying glances of his sibling. The only one who let Seth enjoy his food was his stepfather.

Seth had contemplated what he had to discuss but as the end of the dinner arrived, he felt slightly tensed.

'Well, screw it...'

As the meal finally came to an end after the three proper courses, Seth raised the first word.

"Mother."

"Yes, baby?"

Every gaze was now fixated on Seth as the man in question wiped his lips with a dry napkin before he looked back at his mother with a severe expression.

"I want to vouch for Keith's name as the next head of Albeck Duchy."

Grave silence spread across the hall as Valarie's previous smile broke upon hearing Seth's words.

The person for whom Seth spoke had his eyes wide open like he heard a ghost's whisper. Entirely flabbergasted.The roots of this story extend from novell bìn origin.

It took more than ten seconds for Valarie to comprehend whether she heard it right before she raised her brows and asked in a slightly heavier tone.

"Can you repeat what you said, love?"

Collecting herself she thought about it for a full long minute under the hopeful gaze of her son before she asked in a solemn tone.

"How many years do you require to fulfill this dream of yours?"

"Mother..."

"Tell me, Seth."

Hearing her saying his name, Seth knew there was no dodging this. Sighing he responded after a brief pause.

"Probably ten years."

He wasn't sure how much time it would take him to retrieve every artifact and explore the hidden temples so he just gave a round-off of what time he required.

"Okay then after ten years of your graduation, I will hold another inspection and trial between you and Keith. I will provide him with everything he requires to become a brilliant aristocrat and ruler but if in the inspection he still fades compared to you, I won't let you run away any longer."

Seth wanted to interject but Valarie turned her head and looked at her second son. Keith got alarmed as he corrected his posture and collected his expression.

"Anything you want to say?"

"None, mother."

Keith with a sincere expression declined without waiting for an ounce of hesitation since this was nothing short of once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

"Okay then."

Without looking back at Seth, Valarie snatched her hand away and got up from her seat before walking away from the dining hall.

Christopher glanced at Seth with concern before he followed his wife with hurried steps.

Remained were the only four and the maids who still were not daring to move after they sensed the atmosphere of the table.

Seth was about to get up from his seat when he heard his brother's scornful tone.

"Why di-"

"Oh shut up brat...."

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