Punishment

With a proud smile on his face, Hagen returned and met his father in his office. 

He walked right in front of his father and bowed to him. "Father, your son, Hagen, has returned. I've settled all the problems within the fort." 

His father didn't buy any of his lies. He simply glanced at his butler and said, "From now on, he can't bear the name of Lawrence and he shall be expelled and thrown into the slum. I never have a son called Hagen." 

Upon hearing it, Hagen's face became pale. He was confused, not expecting to receive this treatment, especially after his good work in their fort. 

"Fa—" Before he spoke, the Earl had slammed the table and shouted, "You are not my son!"