Birthday Banquet 4

"Show us your abilities, we didn't come here for this, show us why you were called the god of war kid" the grumpy old man said.

He was the Duke who came to the birthday banquet and was there as a favour from the Archduke Falca.

"Who is this old ugly looking man, what a good way to ruin the birthday party" Zazel said, but his voice sounded delightful "Finally some entertainment" he continued.

"Duke Darion I don't understand what you mean" Baron Dark came out and confronted the Duke, even if they came because they heard about Derrick's ability, it shouldn't have gotten to this, they shouldn't just come out openly to admit it.

"Don't play dumb Baron Dark, you know the reason why we are all here today, show us the ability of the boy your territory named as the God of war" Duke Darion continued not backing down, this might not be his territory but what could a Baron do to him, the whole empire would be embroiled in chaos and his territory would be in danger nevertheless.

He had his hopes on the Archduke too and he never feared a small barony, so he continued "Am I wrong, most of you here wants thesame thing I want, you just don't have the guts to speak it out" Duke Darion was just spitting out words, he didn't want to be here any longer and doesn't want to return home, only to attend a child's birthday party, whispers started again after Duke Darion finished ranting.

"Yeah, the real reason we came was to see the kid"

"Is just showing us his abilities right"

"If they are not a fraud, they wouldn't have any problems"

"I bet the rumours were exaggerated"

The whispers were getting louder, the only calm people that were around, looking at the situation was the Darks and the Holmans.

"I have no obligation to ask my son to show case his powers to satisfy your curiousity"

Baron Dark replied Duke Darion who was already fuming, "How dare you talk back to me you little barony, don't think I can't squash this your unwanted territory, if I wanted to, and besides what's the harm in that, do you want to get your family killed just for defying me?" Duke Darion wouldn't back down, although a noble wouldn't get killed for defying another noble, but a fine was expected to be paid and things between both noble families could get messy.

'Yeah, this is my cue, I will win the favour of duke Darion and teach that snobby brat a lesson, this might even lead to the canceling of the engagement between the Holmans and the Darks, am such a genius' Luke was thinking to himself that the time was ripe for him to show case his talent and with this idea, he would be killing three birds with one stone.

Meanwhile Derrick was looking at the charade happening in the party with an amused look, he was already bored but he knew best not to step out of line, this world values heirarchy more than anything so he just kept mute and see how things turns out, he doesn't mind showing his attributes, but that doesn't mean he would show them all, until he heard a familiar voice.

"Lord Duke and Sir Baron please accept my humble greetings" Although Luke wanted to achieve his plans, he doesn't want to lose his innocent boy facade, he made a light bow to both Duke Darion and Baron Dark respectively before continuing "My name is Luke Ravenshood, son of Earl Ravenshood, I propose we have a duel between Derrick Dark and me, this will help to settle the disagreement between both lords" he said with a polite smile, it was a suggestion that most couldn't refuse. Whispers could be heard around again, it was about Luke Ravenshood "Isn't he the infamous Luke Ravenshood of the Eastern territory, the one named the Talented Sword"

"Oh yes the one that has already started using sword aura at such a young age"

"He is already a fourth stage warrior"

"I am looking forward to this duel, the Talented Sword and the God of war"

After hearing some of the whispers and realizing who the kid was Duke Darion immediately said "Excellent, I approve of this"

Baron Dark could only smile weirdly, if he were to back down now it would be seen that he was hiding something and the rumours were lies and they were extremely exaggerated.

"I accept your duel" before Baron Dark could even answer he heard the voice of Derrick behind him, and saw his son smiling brilliantly.

Derrick was smiling so brilliantly like he was in an extremely good mood and was thinking at thesame time 'Am so gonna fucking whoop your ass brat'.