The Count Family's Young Master
Chapter 11 - There.. (2)

They arrived in front of the palace building. Valias stepped out and saw how the other horse carriages were lined up in front of the gate.

"Count Bardev."

"Duke."

Hadden approached a man his age. Ruri follows. Valias follows how Danial and Dina stay in their place. Use the opportunity to observe the surroundings.

It's not as tall as the buildings in the city. But Valias' admiration was not wrong either. The palace is dominated by white and gold ornaments. The Bardev Mansion is not as big and luxurious.

It was like going abroad and visiting a historic building.

"Danials. Abused. Valias too." Valias hears Ruri calling the three of them.

"Kesana sis." Dalian told Valias to approach his parents and parents.

"Danials. You're already big. Your name's Dina?"

"I-yes." Dina answered timidly. Her hand squeezed Ruri's dress before looking at Valias and changed into grabbing the man's hand.

"This is my brother."

"..Ah.. Really, Hadden?"

"..Yeah.." Hadden glanced at Valias who was reciprocated with the boy's direct gaze. Hadden's face was a bit stiff. Valias did not know why Hadden was looking at him but a second later Hadden's face seemed more relaxed.

"He's my oldest son."

"..Hadden?"

The old man looked surprised before turning to Valias and finally returning to Hadden. "Well.." He paused for a moment before patting Hadden on the shoulder.

"You intend to let people know?"

"Yes." Yeah." Hadden replied confidently.

I will not make Valias live in the shadows anymore.

Valias was the son he loved with all his heart. He will show everyone that Valias is a Bardev and is a precious son to him.

Hadden felt Ruri's hand embracing her hand. Ruri also nodded steadily before turning her face to that person. "They are the successors of the Bardev family. Three of them. You'll be the first to get this announcement, Duke Adelard."

Vidor Adelard, hearing that and turning his face to Valias.

"What's your name."

Valias received that domineering gaze receptively. "My name is Valias Bardev. The first son of Count Bardev's family."

Valias let his eyes look directly at the person Ruri referred to as Duke Adelard.

If he's a duke, is he above the count or below?

Valias isn't sure yet but he thinks different mentions mean different levels. Moments later Vidor's flat face turned into laughter. "You have such a brave son, Hadden. You should be proud of him."

"I'm already proud of him, Mr. Duke." Hadden said with a sincere smile.

"You should let them meet Adelard's family. Dylan."

Duke Adelard turned his body around before moving his body signalling someone to approach.

A boy as tall as Hadden stood beside him and looked at Valias.

"Dylan. This master is a friend of father. Count Bardev and his family. Introduce yourself."

"..Introduce. I'm Dylan Adelard."

"It's nice to meet you, Dylan. This is my wife, Ruri. And they're our children."

"You guys, introduce yourself as well." said Ruri softly.

"My name is Danial Bardev. Nice to meet you, young master Dylan."

"..My name is Dina Bardev. It's good to see you." Dina took off her hand from Valias. Bend down, before again grabbing that hand.

Valias is waiting for his turn. It seems that Danial deliberately introduced himself first, showing Valias the right way. Valias found it funny that he needed a younger child to show him how to introduce the right self. Valias followed the way Danial introduced himself earlier. "Valias Bardev's. It's nice to meet you."

"How old are you?"

Valias lifted his face back at Dylan Adelard's gaze which seemed to have not turned his eyes away even since earlier.

"I'm not sure.. Maybe 18 years."

"..Ah.. She doesn't know her date of birth, Hadden?"

Hadden put on a forced smile face.

Hadden knows. Hadden was there when Carla gave birth to Valias, as well as Danial and Dina. But it seems Carla didn't tell Valias. And he as his father was unaware of that.

Vidor Aderald seemed to sigh before changing his expression to be even more cheerful. "If you're that age, then you should be friends with Dylan. My Dylan is also 18 years old. Dylan, befriend Valias. Understood?"

"..Okay, dad."

....She why?

Valias was so confused by how the boy named Dylan kept watching him from top to bottom.

Valias felt Dina's grip on her hand tighten. When Valias lowered his face, Dina was looking up at the young man. Then Dylan Adelard lowered his eyes and met Dina.

A hand was placed on Dina's shoulder. Danial touched his sister while pointing his eyes at the same person as Dina.

"Is there a problem, young master Dylan Adelard?"

"Dylan. What are you doing??" Vidor hit Dylan on the back of the head until the boy bowed.

Both Hadden and Ruri's eyes immediately opened wide to find the incident happening right in front of them.

"I'm sorry, son. He has bad habits. Dylan. How many times have people chided you about this? Apologize." Vidor banged Dylan on the shoulder but Dylan still said nothing.

"Based on this child." grumbled the Duke.

"It's okay, Mr. Duke. I'm sure young master Dylan and Valias can be close friends." Ruri said clumsily.

"I'm sorry. You are right, Mrs Ruri. I hope so too."

Condemning the behavior of his son Vidor invites Hadden and Ruri to start entering the palace. The other nobles have also entered first. Valias and the others followed them behind.

"Sister. The brother had been watching the big brother since." Dina started talking. Danial carried his body in front of Valias. Making himself a barrier between his brother and the duke's son.

Dylan seemed unconcerned and carried his foot to walk ahead of the three Bardev children.

...Anything on?

Valias also realized that and also did not understand why Dylan was looking at him in such a way

"We just met him and the brother was acting strange." said Dina.

"Son, just ignore people like that." - Danial.

"..Yeah.."

Feeling two children younger than him protecting himself made him feel funny. After all, Valias had planned that from the beginning.

"Lord Duke Vidor Adelard and Young Master Dylan Adelard. Count Hadden Bardev and his family. Mrs Ruri Osmond. Young Master Danial Bardev. Young Stain Dina Bardev."

The assailant was silent for a moment to see the whereabouts of one more man whom he did not meet by name.

"Valias Bardev."

Danial came forward and gave the order for the assailant to continue his sentence.

"E- Echem. And Young Master Valias Bardev, enters the hall."

The eyes of the people inside the palace were fixed on the door. In pairs of eyes observed the two families that had just entered. Especially the Bardevs.

"Red.."

"Count Bardev?"

"I've never heard of a third child."

Whispers filled the hall. Dina tightened her grip on Valias.

"It's okay." Hadden smiled warmly with Ruri and brought their bodies back to their three children.

"Stand tight. Lift your head. Walk with confidence." Danial whispered to Dina. Dina quickly followed Danial's words. Then look up to see her brother.

Valias looked so calm, different from him. Seeing how calm Valias was, Dina became calm as well.

Valias followed the steps of Hadden and and Ruri while feeling the gazes of dozens upon him.

Actually Valias did not expect the color of his hair would attract the attention of so many people. But from the tip of his eyes, he could see how the hair of the people inside the hall was dominated with black and brown colored hair.

"Count."

"Prince."

"And Mrs Ruri. How are you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I'm good news."

A teenage boy as tall as Dylan came to them. The young man who was called as the prince directed his eyes at a man who was shorter than him. The man had red hair and stood among the Bardev family. Additional names are also mentioned.

"The Duke. Dylan is too."

"Yes, your highness. This old man took Dylan with him. Dylan."

"Hey Dylan. You're not happy to see me?"

"You've eaten a slice of lemon, your majesty?"

"This kid!"

"ahahaha. It's okay, duke. Dylan behaved as usual. Just like I like her. Now,"

The prince turned his body towards Valias.

"Young master Valias Bardev?"

"Yes, your honor."

Valias is quite good at adjusting. "It's nice to meet you. My name is Wistar Nardeen. First prince. This is my brother's birthday, crown prince Hayden. Frey Nardeen's. You must know that already, right?"

"Of course, your honor. I am honored to have accepted this invitation. I hope my existence doesn't interfere with the festive event that your royal family celebrates."

Wistar Nardeen, Chalis, Frey..

Valias was deep in thought. He felt that the names were too familiar to him.

While without Valias realizing it, the people's gaze was fixed on him.

Especially family.

"My husband, Valias.."

"..Yeah.."

He's pretty good at talking.

Dina looked up in amazement at how her brother spoke so confidently in front of a royal prince whom Dina had never seen before.

Vidor, and Dylan watch the dialogue between Valias and the first prince of Wistar Nardeen.

...He's not up to my judgment.

At the sight of Valias' frail and pale appearance,— saw how her sister kept clasping her hands—serra an expression that seemed to show off her personality who was a quiet person who did not talk much, said nothing, also how then his younger brother protected him from himself, Dylan did not expect the short and thin child to be able to answer and stand firmly facing a prince so confidently.

What an interesting man.

Wistar Nardeen, as a prince of a kingdom, had already met many people. Of those many, Dylan was the first to dare look him in the eye and speak to him so confidently. Even with a little arrogance.

But the frail red-haired man, despite his pale skin, was, his face was a bit tyrannical—as if he could lose the strength of his legs just like that—looked at him right in the eyes and looked at him as if he was someone younger than him.

Valias Bardev, right?

Wistar put on a cheerful smile.

"Of course not, young master Valias. I'm sure Mr. Count has reason to keep your whereabouts as a member of the Bardev family a secret."

"Your Majesty has good judgment. I'm sure this kingdom can become more prosperous with your abilities."

Oh gods..

The people listening to the dialogue could barely contain their shock.

"The boy who has never heard his name.."

"Talking with prince Wistar like that.."

"..Valias?"

The attitude of his eldest son who changed was completely different from his estimation.

"You really have an interesting kid, Hadden."

Vidor whispered to the man. Unconscious of his own son's behavior.

Hadden did not respond. So did Ruri.

"Young master Valias seems to be an interesting friend to me. Let's meet again one day, Valias Bardev."

"I take that as a flattery, Your Highness Wistar."

"Haha. Then I'll resign. The show will start soon. Sir, Madam," Wistar nodded his head towards Vidor and the Bardev couple before patting Dylan on the shoulder and passing away after greeting some other guests near them.

"..I didn't know you were a good talker."

Valias who Danial knows is a man who doesn't talk much. And certainly will not issue such flattery words easily.

"Big brother.."

Dina did not really understand why she felt the views of not believing in her brother. But Dina was convinced that her brother had just done something great.

"..Ah. yeah.."

I just said what I thought.

Valias took the words that often his friend who liked to read the novel said. His friend often said long words that did not connect but was so proud and did that at every opportunity.

..."O glorious Abimala who shines like a jewel on the edge of emerald. Can this Arvan ask you to do this servant's college assignment?"...

..."Oh how this Arvan prays that his majesty Abimala is always blessed with health and good luck~"...

His friend would act strangely before getting a pat on the face from him. He never commented on his strange attitude and let his friend act the way he wanted to.

"You're a really brave boy, Valias. I want to talk to you more."

Vidor had only heard such a string of sentences for the first time. He found the words Valias spoke so interesting to hear and wondered what if they were directed at him.

"..Thank you, mr. duke."

Valias feels himself playing a character in a colossal film and is quite amazed by his acting skills.

Even though Valias had no trouble doing that at all.

"His Majesty King Chalis, Her Majesty Queen Vilda, Crown Prince Frey, Princess Azna, and Prince Wistar, entered the hall."

A clumped voice sounded. And the next second, everyone bent their bodies in the same direction.