A Portrait of a Witch

Chapter 1:Breakfast

After I was done taking a bath I immediately prepared and head at the Dining room. While Hilbert was following two step behind me .The feeling of the servants looking at me while I walked passed by many thoughts crossed my mind the feeling of vagueness in there empty faces while each I passed by filled me with unaware feeling, the faint feeling of hostility and paranoia filled my mind every day I walk this hall that I wash I can leave this hell. Then suddenly a warm voice filled my ears.

"I am at your side Young Lord." Hilbert's voice filled with sincerity reach my ears and made me calmed down.

That moment my mind was filled with re assurance I do not need to be afraid.

'Well as long I have this old fox by my side to annoy me I won't even feel alone. But I guess if I said at to him directly. That ego of his will only grow." Izach's Spine Chilled thinking about this old man's ego inflating it was already grumble dealing him now but the moment he said that he shuddered in fear

'Ugghhh.Izach get a hold of yourself do you want "that" old man to Tease you more' I kept repeatedly chanting to myself while I was walking while Hilbert was behind me.

While walking at the hallways of the Alberos Manor many would be surprised how large and spacious it was. Even the maids who first worked at here would obviously get loss how large the mansion was it was always due to the reason the alberos family was always a trusted comrade and friends of the Royal Family. Due to the Fact that the Alberos family holds one the strongest military power of the kingdom. While it was always due to our ancestor's effort and achievements we hold this power. Especially knowing the Achievements of My Father Alberto Von Alberos the 2nd .we hold this power even though where only a marquis in status .but due to his Rapports and unyielding nature and smart tactics in war we still hold and act as a main fortress and frontlines against enemy kingdoms at Northeast regions of this country. While many high or low rank status Nobles wish and envy us to such some wished to have such connection to us Alberos our Military and status in this kingdom hold the candle in the same ranks as the dukes in political strength of this kingdom.

While slowly reaching and Approach the entrance of the Dining hall my mind was filled with Complexion the feeling of hostility between me and my father it was like Oil and Water every time we face each other there were always time we argue.

While taking a deep breath I regained my composure .while slowly opened my mouth.

"Father May I Enter "I spoke in a Calm voice

"You may Enter" A Voice that holds a strong yet commanding voice ringed at my ears. many emotions where bottled in his heart while Izach heard his father's voice. Hostility .Contempt and mostly Anger Due to The Fact his Father Forgotten about his Mother bottled inside within him.

I was slowly opening the door to the dining hall, Hilbert immediately stopped and glance with me and gestured.

'I'll be the one to open the door'

-Creak---

While Hilbert opened the door to the Dining hall Izach faintly 2 figures who was sitting side by side. That made Izach Frowned in infuriating manner.

"Good Morning Father and you too pardon my Incompetence may I ask who you are yet again" Izach spoke in a calm and respectful manner but deep inside there was no ounce of respect on only mere shell of lies was spout.

"You may sit down" My father said in a relax manner.

While I slowly examined my surrounding I immediately sat at the end of the table all by myself .that my father made a glance at me for no unexpected reason that I reflexively smile back at him.

"You seemed to be in good mood today?"

"It seems so."

"I am surprised that you've taken the news me returning quite in an unprecedented matter?"

"It is quite shocking that fact that I thought you would a bit longer in the Southern regions due to your duties for more than a another week?." The fact you surprised me coming home this early seems Suspicious and unprecedented.

"Well you seem Disappointed?"

"How could I be Disappointed Father it's just bizarre for you to come home this early without me knowing?" While I took A Glance at the Woman sitting beside my Father,

"Kuk, it's seems like you don't like surprises??"

"*Cough*Cough—Well as long as you've Returned safely Father." I said to immediately change the Topic.

"Well it seems so. Then let's finish our meal and after this we need to talk at my office understood?"

"Yes. Father"

Few minutes has passed. Breakfast was finished immediately after the 3 of them have finished eating. Izach and his Father walked at his father office. The Room was wide it was filled with many books and files that was not yet finished.

"Well Why Are you standing there and take your seat"

Izach took his seat on the left side of the table while his father sat at the opposite chair .the atmosphere was tense and heavy neither both of them has not yet opened their mouths for a couple of minutes.

"Well you look Happy This Early in the Morning?"

"Oho, it was a bit shocking you're the one who started the conversation honestly". I said in a sarcastic manner

"Well Are You Not?"

"Well do I really have to over exaggerate myself father?"

"That's one sharp tongue you've got there?"

"Well I learned from the best?" I said in a sarcastic yet playful tone.

"It seems so." My father said.

"Well we should finish eating first then? I am getting a bit hungry?"

While the sun shined bright and the wind passed through the windows neither one didn't spoke even an inch while only the birds chirps can only be heard.