《Another life》Chapter 12
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The next morning, all of us attend mom's funeral wearing black clothes with heavy heart.
A few people like my parents, and grandpa friends came to attend it as well.
During the funeral, no one talk about anything. Only silent and sadness filled the atmosphere.
Cecilica cried during the funeral, the rest of us… didn't utter a single word and just let the tears falls as we watch mom getting burried.
After the funeral finish, many people gave us their condolences, and left soon after that.
Not long after the funeral ends, almost everyone left except us. Each and every one of us have a few words to mom.
Me, Lyle, and Cecilica didn't have anything to say to her. Grandpa only said a few lines, and dad… he talk for a long time.
We left, and head back to the mansion. At the mansion everyone but grandpa almost did nothing but lie in their bed, and eat when they're hungry including me.
I did nothing but practice magic, and sleep. I don't have any motivation to do anything else for now, so I'll just act like this for a while…
---Ferlike POV---
It's been 5 days since my wife, Cecilia passed away. Even so, I still feel sad of what happened. If only I had stayed beside her at the party then she wouldn't have died.
Just like me, the kids are having a hard time too. Cecilica doesn't cry anymore but she still won't speak to anyone.
Lyle, he's been training everyday ever since the attack. Maybe that's how he's punishing himself, by training non-stop.
Then there's Allen, the number 1 weirdest kid in the family. Ever since birth he always been like that.
He didn't cry when he was born, stayed silent since he's a baby, read every book in the house at the age of 1, able to use magic at 3, making potions , and now he killed a lot of those black guys as well.
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With all if those thing happened it makes you wonder what kind of bizarre things will be show you next.
But now, for once in his life he act like a boy of he age should be. Fragile, weak, and need someone to help. Makes you wonder if he did kill those guys. It's a shame I can't help him, afterall I myself are having a hard time as well.
My step father, Cecilia father, Gard is still working properly even after her daughter’s death. I don't know if that's what you called heartless or strong.
Nevertheless he's definitely stronger than I am, being able to work even after her daughter death. While I can't even sort out my feelings.
I wonder what went wrong? What could I had possibly done in order to receive this?
Is it because I have killed many people to protect the kingdom? To protect my family?
Or is it because of how naive am I? Thinking that everything will be alright?Whatever it is it's not like I can do anything about it now.
*knock*
The door was knocked, and a maid enter soon after that.
“Excuse me.”
“What is it?”
“My lord wish to talk to you now.”
“I'm busy. Tell him not to call me, as long as it's something trivial.”
“Then is something concerning your son a trivial thing?”
What? Concerning my son? What does that mean? Looking at her eyes, I can tell that she's serious.
“Fine, guide me to where the old man is.”
“As you wish.”
The maid bow slightly, and then guide me to the old man studies. In there were a lot of documents, and from the way he looks i can see he's been working ever since Cecilia death.
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I sit on a nearby chair, the maid leave the 2 of us, and after the old man finish signing a document he look me in the eye, and talk.
“You need to do something Ferlike.”
“And you need to rest old man.”
“Hahaha, yeah you're right.”
He took a document, and gave it to me. I read it, and when I did I can't help but being mad at what I read.
“What is this supposed to mean!” I slammed the table with my hand.
“It's just as you read.” He clench his fist, until it bleeds.”The order of execution for your son, Allen Graywark.”
Hearing that once again I slammed the table, and shout again.
“Why!? Why does it come to this!?”
“You read it didn't you? It's because that all of the nobles who are present at the party know that your son is the monster that kill the black men. They think if we don't kill him now then the kingdom safety will be jeopardize. “
“Damn it!” I shout, and kick the table as hard as I can. Why? Why did it come to this.
“Is there.. Is there no way out?”
“I'm afraid not. As long as you’re still alive, and serve the kingdom there won't be a way out.”
“Then I'll-”
He stop me from saying anything with his hand. He then grab a bag,and gave it to me.
“What's this?”
“The things that you'll need in your new in your new life. I did say that there's no way out as long as you're alive, and serve the kingdom. But that only apply if the public knows that you're alive.”
“You don't mean..”
“I have a carriage ready outside. Ride it with Allen, and until you arrive at your destination do not pull any stops to any cities.”
“What about the nobles? They definitely think that I'm hiding with Allen.”
“I have sent out a decoy carriage with the purpose of being burned to ashes. I have also inform your servants in the house that you are dead, and starting tomorrow they'll work in the mansion at my territory, with Lyle, and Cecilica in it as well.”
“Won't that put you into trouble?”
“Hah! If it's for my family, then this is nothing but a small thing for me. Now go, from now in you are not longer a Graywark. Should you tell your name, then you must be prepare to face the consequences.”
“Yes, as you command.”
I walked to the door, and exit the room after I say one last thing to the old man.
“As thanks for this, if you ever need help then remember. I, Ferlike Graywark shall help you even if I have to betray this very nation I swore to protect.”
“Think nothing of it you idiot son. It's only natural for me to help my family is it not?’
When I exit the mansion I can see that Allen wearing a commoner outfit, and is all ready to go. He didn't usher any complaints, maybe because he understand what's happening? Anyway it's a good thing he didn't complaint.
We enter the carriage with the luggage that the maid had already prepare beforehand and leave.
Honey, this time I shall not failed to protect what I hold dear. I shall not failed to protect our son. So please rest in peace.
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