The Granduke Evil
Chapter 20

" Argh.." grumbled Ethan who was furious after reading the documents related to Duke Ainsley. "the leader of this one region turned out to be smart to speak yes, it was appropriate that he had a lot of followers among the nobility, he had a lot of followers, Besides he was standing on the crown prince's side. It's worth it that he always wanted to get rid of me, but his way of leading the territory was pretty good. But on the other hand he really looks really hate me, it turns out people like this also exist in the world of novels. Hating to tease people, even though that person never bothers her or harasses her." Guman Ethan while reading carefully the document.

" But the illegal guild he used came from the black market didn't he? where did he get the connection to get in there? If it had been like this there must have been something she had planned." Think Ethan at that time.

Meanwhile, the new Count Etienne arrives at the Dawson mansion. He gets off the horse carriage as soon as he arrives, Actually he is worried about Ethan's condition but while in the palace there is something holding him back so he can not quickly return. Until the main room he immediately asked Ethan to one of his knights Ethan who accidentally' crossed paths.

" Hey have you seen Ethan, is he back?"

" Granduke's been back since last afternoon, maybe he's in his study." Say that Knight.

" All right, thanks." Count said, then rushed into Ethan's study. " Wait, what's he back on? The carriage was still waiting in the palace." Count said as he walked toward Ethan's study, Until he knocked on the door. " Tock, Tok, Tok." Count's voice knocked on the door.

" Get in." Reply to Ethan from the room. The Count opened the door and went inside.

" ethan what are you doing?" Ask the Count who sees Ethan focusing on reading the documents.

" Oh sir?" Ethan said as he laid out the documents he read. "You just came?" Ask Ethan.

" Yes, His Majesty called me into his room."

" Sirmer? Discuss what?" Ask Ethan.

" I'll tell you later, before you get here using what?" Count asked.

" Oh, I came home on a horse, I borrowed one of the horses in the palace." Reply Ethan.

" Huh.thank God." Count breathing a sigh of relief. " What are you trying to figure out, Ethan ?" She asked after seeing the pile of documents that Yanga had on Ethan's desk.

" I'm looking into Duke Hilmar and Ainsley, but sir I feel like there's something odd about Duke Ainsley after reading all the stuff he's been involved in." Reply Ethan.

" What kind of awkward?" The puzzled Count asked also worriedly.

" I don't know how I explained, Although the way to lead the territory is quite good, there are many negative things behind it. I mean almost all of the connections Duke Ainsley used were from the black market and it wasn't such a good thing for the empire, if he could cover up to this point, he said, it means a lot of things he sacrificed or rather he's got someone who can cover all this up."Ethan Obviously.

Count Etienne was a little taken aback by Ethan's explanation, How could Ethan possibly have thought that far. Even he himself who was investigating Duke Ainsley was unthinkable to that extent from being too focused on what he was doing to Ethan.

" What did you discuss with your Majesty?" Ask Ethan.

" She was suspecting Duke Ainsley and had me investigate her in silence. " Reply Count.

" What does He suspect?" Ethan asked curiously.

" She was suspicious of Duke Ainsley, she felt that there was something she was hiding, Therefore, Your Majesty gave this order in silence and in fact Your Majesty also suspected that he was attacking you." The Count explained to Ethan.

" Hmm so yes, It's only natural that His Majesty suspects Duke Ainsley from just one look I can tell that he is full of tricks, well it can be said to be sneaky." Ethan said. " Huh.." she sighed.

" My head hurts to think about it, it's better that we rest. " Then Ethan stepped out of his seat.

" All right, you take a break first, Ethan." Reply count.

" Okay, sir, I'm ahead. " Say Ethan, then leave the room.

" yes, Ethan."

The Count was silent for quite a while after Ethan left the room, for the time being he felt left out of Ethan as Ethan thought of things he never even thought of. And making the Count aware of one thing, he felt that the more steps Ethan took, the more his abilities as a leader of the region need not be doubted. " Every time I talk to him I'm always surprised by new things, his observant way of thinking sometimes makes me stunned. Thankfully as the leader of his ability area need not be doubted anymore, Gioto did not wrongly educate him." Said Count who was still in Ethan's study at the time.

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It's been almost a week that Ethan and his mother have settled in the Dawson mansion in the capital, it's been a week as well Count and Grace have stayed there and Ethan has been in the sport for a lot of things. It seems Ethan is really fed up after a week of taking care of the same thing and has not found a clear answer, "Agh..." Gerrutu. " That's enough! I want a break I need something to refresh my mind." He said in his study at the time. Suddenly someone knocked on the door of his study, "Tok,tok." The sound of knocking on the door, before long Alex appeared who showed himself from behind the door.

" Ethan I'm in." Said Alex, walking over to Ethan.

" What's up?"

" This I forgot to give her, there's a document that Dateng from the palace had earlier this afternoon. I don't know what it is, but it's from the emperor."Alex said, handing Ethan the documents.

" Huh..." He complained after looking at the document, "Alex you know what time it is?" Ask Ethan.

" Four mornings." Answer Alex.

" Since the document came in the morning blind, I'll see it the day after tomorrow." Ethan then put the document on his desk.

" Why the day after tomorrow?"

" I'm going to break, it's wrong that I'm going to rest for two days, so if there's any paperwork, just put it on my desk." Ethan.

" Well, I'll put it on your desk." Reply Alex.

" All right, thank you."

Then Ethan leaves his study, to rest. In his room he immediately lit his favorite scent candle before laying his body on the mattress. After a series of rituals were completed, he immediately slammed his body on top of the soft and tender place. " Huh.it feels good to be able to sleep after fifteen hours I spent in that room investigating the noble nobles in this empire who are followers of Ainsley. if in my world before her I will be paid how much you think if working all day like that, thought the treasure Dawson has very much and like her will not run out too. " Say Ethan said, looking up at the sky in his room, "Tomorrow what should I do, it looks like I should eat with my mom and go on a little picnic with Grace." Ethan thought at that time, not long his eyes closed and fell asleep.

As planned, Ethan begins his day with breakfast with his mother.

" I'm sorry, yes, if I've been busy for one week and I don't have time for you." Ethan said at mealtime.

" no papa son, I understand." The Duchess replied with a smile. " There's Grace anyway, so mom's not too lonely" she continued.

" I was wrong because I was too busy with what I was doing."

" Of course Ethan is happy, thank you for being the mother's son, the mother's little prince." Duchess.

" Of course Mom. "

Spending time with the Duchess is one of the things that makes Ethan feel calmer than anything else.

After spending time with the Duchess, Ethan meets Grace who is already waiting for him in the backyard. With a happy feeling Ethan walked over. " I can finally take a break from my drab job, but if you think I'm the leader of the region I should be able to rest or take a day off as I please. But if I do, my work piles up." Ethan said as he walked.

" What I said, you're a fool! Why do you have men but still do it yourself." The sound of his pants pocket.

" I forgot to bring this stone." Ethan's gum in the heart.

" Sometimes there are some jobs that I have to take care of myself, can't just rely on them. " Reply Ethan.

" but you're too busy doing everything yourself, to forget about yourself." Say that stone.

" oho, so you're worried about me?" Ethan asked Bima.

" No, ah you're so noisy, don't bother me."

Reply to the Stone.

Ethan only chuckles at Bima's words, "The Base of the Possessive Dragon." Ethan.

From afar it appears Grace is waving her hand at Ethan, Ethan who saw her return the hand and rushed to her. Unlike the other noble mansion garden which is usually a garden with an indoor concept such as a greenhouse filled with colorful flowers, Or a garden with an outdoor concept that is filled with colorful plants along the way and has a special place to talk. In the Dawson mansion their garden is filled with ornamental plants but with a soft color that makes the eyes feel cool when looking at it, then not far from the park there is a small lake with a stretch of mountains and green hills. Because the previous Duke and Duchess knew in the North there was no such sight, while Ethan really liked to see the scenery while staying silent. So the Duke and Duchess purposely created the park for Ethan.

" Hey Grace, you've been waiting a long time. " Who Ethan just arrived.

" Ah no Ethan, I was five minutes ago too." Reply Grace. " I didn't know at Dawson's mansion there was such a beautiful garden." Connect Grace while looking at the view.

" Yes, my father and mother purposely created this garden for me first." Ethan then sat down next to Grace.

" Mister Grand Duke and mistress?" Ask Grace.

" Yes, back when I was about seven or eight years old, we used to go to the capital. Because I don't like to blend in with other people and prefer to be alone while looking out the window looking at the hill far away there, my father and mother so make this park for me. " Obviously Ethan.

" It's actually all the events I read about in the novel." Ethan muttered in his heart.

" They love you very much." Grace." said." If you can remember that, then your memory is back Ethan, thank God." Grace continued with a smile.

"well, little by little my memory is beginning to return. Even if it comes at random." Reply Ethan. " What about your practice in summoning spirits?" Ask Ethan.

" I keep practicing, now I can already summon middle-tier light spirits and low-level water spirits." Reply Grace.

" as fast as that?" surprised to hear Grace's reply.

" Is that fast? I don't think so." Grace replied with a surprised expression. " Would you like to see no?" Grace asked and did not long summon a middle-tier light spirit. " Lexi." a middle-tier spirit appeared along with a blinding white light. " I'm Lexi, mid-level light spirit." The seven-year-old child-like creature introduced himself.

" Hi Lexi, thank you for fulfilling my call." Grace said kindly.

" It is with the contractor's pleasure."

" This is Ethan, he's someone close to me." Grace introduced Ethan.

Ethan is only stunned to see what is happening in front of him, Grace's development in controlling her spirit feels so fast, when just one week ago Ethan saw Grace summon a low-level spirit, which he said, now he could already summon a middle-tier spirit.

" Hey son of man, stop him the spirit power he summoned feels so strong.it is dangerous if the sacred temple or tower feels it, I who are far away from you can feel its power." The stone in Ethan's pocket suddenly arrived.

" But why?" Ethan asked in a soft voice.

" I'll explain later, now stop him." Reply to the stone.

" Grace, I've seen her. Now just give her back." Ethan said with a smile.

" why?"

" no papa, but it's better if you just bring him back." Ethan.

" All right." Reply Grace, "Lexi, come back." Grace said and the creature disappeared along with the light.

" Why Ethan? Did anything mess with your mind?" Ask Grace curiously.

" No."

" Then why did I tell Lexi to come home, when I just called her." Grace said confusedly, "And you were scared when I called Lexi" she said.

" No papa Grace, I'm sorry. I don't mean to confuse you, it's just that I still can't explain the situation." Ethan Obviously.

" What kind of situation do you mean?"

" It's nothing, don't think too much." Ethan. " Would you try to circle this lake not by boat?" Ethan asked.

" Is there a yes ?"

" Well, come with me." Take Ethan and hold Grace's hand. He invites Grace to walk to where the small boat is leaning on the edge of the lake, after taking Ethan boat to take Grace around the lake while enjoying the view in the afternoon.