Author's Note

Short chapter and I've listened to some comments about the way i handle mc's training so will try to improve

I do read all comments so you know theirs no harm in expressing yourself

As always reviews,ratings,Recommendations,Corrections,Questions and comments are greatly appreciated

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Chapter 12:Mr & Mrs.Dick

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The boat ride was uneventful, although it was probably my first time on a boat I was scared of sinking although I knew how to swim I've never swam in the ocean

For now Hawk’s Nest is safe according to my Grandfather, since Hawk’s Nest has zero defenses other than the lush jungle an army would have a hard time defending it.

Thus Lord Nagayoshi runs the risk of his castle being attacked while he attempts to take control of our plantation, same goes for the Umura Clan which leaves them at a stand off

We arrived at the Port city of Dragkagua. That’s right not only is the city named Dragkagua it’s also managed or rather owned by House Dragkagua

The city of Dragkagua is one of the major cities in the Ganeleon Kingdom.House Dragkagua makes a lot of gold from the taxes of all imports and exports coming through the harbor

Thanks to that not only does House Dragkagua have one of the largest armies they also have the largest navy which they use to patrol the waters near the harbor

As soon as I arrived my mother hired a carriage to take us to House Dragkagua’s castle.

We weren't even close when I was able to spot the castle with an entrance large enough for a dragon to fit

As soon as we got off the carriage the castle guards immediately noticed my mother. If it was simply her looks or the way she carried herself that gave her away I honestly don’t know

We were escorted to what I suppose was the main court

Sitting on the throne looking like a bloody king was an old man with the meanest pair of eyes I've ever seen. Like me he had Grey eyes that looked at you with contempt

“What’s wrong you've finally seen the error of your ways and you've come begging to be taken care of again,” Said my dick of a grandfather

“Well she might not be a maiden anymore but I suppose we could still marry her off,” says an old lady standing next to my grandfather

This grandmother of mine is a witch

“As for that bastard child I suppose he can serve as a servant or bodyguard depending on his demeanor,” says my grandmother

“Hold up woman look at his eyes, our blood is strong in this one,” says Grandpa Dick

“Boy I am Your grandfather Abel Dragkagua Head of the House Dragkagua,” says my grandfather

Grandpa A-hole more like

"A pleasure to meet you grandfather I'm Edin Drake Freestone,"

“Father, mother I am here as a woman of House Freestone,” Says my mother

“Is that so,” says my grandfather

“Well then what do you want then?” asks Grandpa A-hole Abel

“Help, Our lands are being threatened by Lord’s from Yamato,”

“Oh?” says my grandfather while looking amused]

“Why doesn't that husband come here to beg instead he sends his wife and son?”

“We were attacked and he’s handling the aftermath,” lies my mother

But why are we lying when we know he’s missing

“Well sorry to disappoint but sorry cant help,” says My grandfather

“And why not?” asks my mother

“Madelynne Our family is in a bit of a predicament,”

“And what is this predicament?” asks mother

“As you know your mother was only able to give birth to three daughters, In other words we have no true heir,” says Grandfather

“However your elder sister had a son, so your nephew is the most likely candidate,”

“But your boy seems to have a higher concentration of our blood,” said Grandfather

“ah I know how about a spar between them eh?” says my grandfather

“Somebody go fetch Luke,”

A few moments a thirteen year old boy showed up.

“Grandfather I’m here,”

“Ah Luke meet your cousin,” says Grandfather

“An honor to meet you bastard,”

“Really? You’re honored to meet a bastard?” I respond

“Perhaps you should learn your place,” says Luke the douche

“Oh I’m sorry can you draw me a map oh great one,”

“Yes well Luke you’ll have a spar with this one to decide who’s a better heir,” says my grandfather

“Gladly grandfather,” responds Luke

“Somebody go get Vanessa and tell her that her potential suitors will be fighting for her hand,” Yells Grandfather

“Wait what I thought we were fighting to decide the heir to the House,”

“That’s right the heir will marry Vanessa and rule as head of House Dragkagua.”

What I can’t get married to someone I don’t know yet alone don’t love

As I thought those words a young women who looked about 20 years of age came in.She looked very similar to my mother almost as if she was My mother’s daughter

I suppose there’s nothing wrong with an arranged marriage after all It’s normal to develop love afterwards

We all head towards the castles training yard

We’re given blunted swords, it’s a bit different than to what I’m used to

Were both standing at opposite ends of the yard

“Yes well start already for fucks sake!” Yells Grandpa

Luke then ran towards me

He raised his sword and with all his strength swung down

I stood my ground I lowered my center of gravity and raised my sword to intercept his swing.

As metal hit metal I took a step in between his legs and then tripped him

“Point,” I said

“You didn't win using your sword skills,” argues Luke

“It’s a spar as in a fight, As in no rules,” I said

“Grandfather please once more,”

“Very well then,” says Grandpa A-hole Abel

We both returned to the corners of the training grounds

This time Luke approached me with caution

I suppose he was proving for weaknesses in my defense. He had a longer each than I so I was attempting to get in close but every single time he would easily shy away. Our spar went on for minutes with neither of us gaining any ground. Nothing but light slashes and parries

“I will marry our Aunt Vanessa and become head of this household!!”

“Eh?”I said

“Marry your aunt?”

“Time out!” I scream

“Grandfather what does he mean by marrying our aunt?” I asked perplexed as to why we would marry our aunt

“Ah yes Vanessa is your mother’s younger sister as per our traditions to keep our blood-pure Either one of you will marry your aunt,”

“But she’s twenty,”

“You didn't seem to mind her age before,” said My grandfather

Guh damn it he’s right but marrying my aunt is just wrong

“Well lets end the match here I've made my decision,” declares Grandfather

“The choice is obvious,” says Cousin Luke

Damn it I need the strength of this house to protect my home

I mean at least she’s not like my sister

“My choice is that neither of you are ready,”

“Eh?” Luke and I ask together

“What I mean is that our next head not only needs to be a great warrior but also someone with enough smarts to handle future situations, So I won’t decide until the both of you become Grown men”

“I suppose that makes sense,” says Luke

“But will you help our family !?” I ask

“Sorry boy but I see no positives to helping House Freestone”

“But we have money,”

“Boy money we surely have more than enough,”

“But but but,” I stutter

“Edin let’s go,” says my mother

“But mom,”

“No buts were going to an inn,”

I don’t remember what happened afterwards all I know is that I’m just sitting in a room in some inn

My mother tries to console me but damn it I’m powerless

So much for relying on family.That’s it were fucked.Maybe we can move to a city or wait a second

“Mom please lend me some money,”

“For what?” asks my mother

“Mom head back home It seems I’ll be staying at the capital”

“You don’t mean”

“I’m accepting the King’s offer,”

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