The Prince (WMMAP FanFic)

Ch 75 : Meeting Cousins

Athanasia made her way to the noble ladies who were dancing to the third song.

Arius was currently talking to some nobles, but as soon as he noticed Athanasia dancing with the other girls he realised Claude must be free by now and asked the nobles to excuse him.

Arius hadn't told Claude about the fact that Lucas was his dance partner and he was wondering if Claude cared at all who he danced with.

Arius passed the crowd of nobles rather skillfully as he approached the corner where Claude stood, he saw Felix standing a few tiles away.

He was about to call out to his father when he noticed the person standing beside his father, Roger Alpheus.

He couldn't make what those two were discussing. But Arius could pretty much guess.

Jennete Margarita.

Should he step in right now and break their conversation? If so, Jennete might not be introduced today.

But, that's not fair to Jennette. Even in the manhwa, Jennette was always shown desperate for a family. This isn't right. For her to be treated like this and to be kept in the dark about everything.

Arius ended up approaching the two of them despite his head telling him otherwise.

"Blessings and Glory upon the first star of Obelia. It feels like yesterday when you were but a child, but now you're an adult. Congratulations on your debut and birthday your Highness. "

"Thank you, Duke Roger. What were the two of you discussing?"

"It was nothing important. Duke, you may go now."

The Duke bowed and left.

"Dad." Arius stared at Claude.

Claude stared back at his son, who was smiling.

"Are your feet alright?"

Arius thought he heard it wrong, but nope, Claude actually laughed a bit at his son's question.

"I could ask you the same."

The two shared a knowing smile, before Arius replied, "Minced meat."

Claude had the urge to ruffle his son's hair and although he tried to control it, he ended up giving Arius one violent pat on his head.

Arius let out a small laugh at his father's habits but his happiness got multiplied when he heard a certain voice.

"Blessings and Glory upon the sun of the Obelian Empire and the first star of the Obelian Empire." Millicent bowed, her younger siblings standing some steps behind bowing as well.

"Lady Millicent!" Arius's eyes brightened up. "I'm so glad you all could make it!" Arius went and shook hands with the Villareals.

To his annoyance, Edwin had grown quite the height as well. What was beyond reassuring was that Edna was shorter than Edwin despite being older than him.

"How long is your stay this time?" Arius asked the younger siblings, who looked at their sister.

"Unfortunately not long, about three days including tonight."

Arius frowned slightly, " Can't you extend it?"

Millicent was about to say no when Claude cleared his throat. "There are some things the Governess and I have to discuss."

Claude gave Arius a signal and Arius understood to leave the matter with his father.

"Well then, let's head to the tables." Arius dragged the two siblings hands as he separated from them.