Ryu rushes to meet his mother hoping it would be news about his father's return.
*Creak*
The young lord opens the door to the patriarch office where official businesses and issues are addressed, the room filled with light and reflections of the family's pride possessions.
"Come and sit with your mother" The matriarch says to Ryu.
He looks across the table and sees his mother's concerned gaze as he approached her seeing her in her red Kirtle that looks like it was made by the finest silk money could buy and a white net cape pinned on her shoulders, with trinkets on her neck reflecting the blinding sun onto her beautiful long red hair that is being held together by a gold hairpin that has sapphire, diamonds and glimpses of mana stones albeit a little along with a little golden link attached at its very end.
A well known heirloom of the Grogen family given to the bride of the next patriarch as a symbol of their acceptance and bond
Ryu stares at his mom looking into her eyes,
Seeing her unable to hide her concerned eyes,
*Screech*
The chair screeches as shifts to approach Ryu and pull him closer.
"Your father might not be coming back anytime soon" she tells Ryu while he's sitting on her lap as she's rubbing her left hand all over his head hoping to calm him down,
"Why not, he promised he would come back soon" the innocent ryu asks with tears forming in his eyes.
"I'm sorry you will just have to stay strong till your father returns"she says hoping words would be enough to relief his disappointment.
He jumps off her laps and dashes to his room, a three hundred square feet big enough to fill all his worries and more, he's only ten what does a ten years old know about struggles.
"I'm sorry dad I'm not strong like you" he whispers to himself while crying.
*3days later*
Your grace, "Viscount Grogen is here at your command" The guard announces the viscount's arrival.
The viscount walks in, dressed in his belted linen tunic and his fur line mantles, with his dark hair and a body so toned and built from all the wars and victories from it.
"You'll be representing the Westro Kingdom in the expedition against the demon territories which has been spreading and increased its reach into Westro" The king says with a concerned look.
"It is my honor to serve the continent, your Highness" the Viscount answers.
"As you know it is a matter of concern and the country can not afford to expel forces just to be canon fodder and food for the demons, The five kingdoms came to an agreement to each send their Magic swordsmen as they are the power house of the continent itself. You are our pride my the whole kingdom will await your victory and your safe return" said The King.
"I'm honored your grace" The Viscount responds.
"A place for you to rest has been prepared in the city, not just for you but for all the five representatives of the each kingdom under Artems, The whole nation believes in you" The king says while waving his hand away at the viscount as permission for him to take his leave.
Tap, Tap.
The Viscount stands and turns to accommodation prepared for them leave.
The viscount arrives at the huge mansion that has been prepared to their comfort for the next four days.