Loyal companions

" What do you mean by that ?" Lucas asked in confusion.

"The past few generations of the branch families have been dissatisfied with the imperial family. That's why due to an incident that happened a few years ago we have been keeping minimal contact with each other." Leon explained and continued.

"They didn't even send loyal companions during my time yet they sended loyal companions to those who didn't even carry the imperial blood." Leon was talking about the former imperial family members.

" And it's a well known truth that they supported the ascendant of Hermes." When Leon said that the only thought that crossed through Lucas's mind was ' Betrayers '.

" If they know about my existence then why are they still supporting them ?" Lucas asked coldly.

" Hahaha, that's the funny part. They think that just because that child is a bit more talented than average people they can compete with you." Leon said, chuckling.

Lucas simply shaked his head and said :-

" So what is the problem ? The companions they are sending are informers or something ?" Lucas asked, completely ignoring the matter about the branch families siding with the former imperial family members.

After all, they are clearly stupid. Lucas has the bloodline of a dragon, phoenix and angel even if they have not awakened Lucas also has the cheat known as system and if they truly want to go on a war than wasn't there thinking stupid.

" No and that is the problem. It seems like they want to execute their plan on your debutante. That's why they have sended the children which they don't need. Let Lucy tell you about them." Leon said, focusing on his steak.

Lucas looked at Lucy who was standing behind Lucas for a long time. Lucy started speaking the matter on the hand :-

" The Robane household for a long time was known for their Intelligence and economics. They don't have any magical talents nor any military powers. They just look after their lands and try to make maximum profit." She continued.

" The child they are sending is Felix de Robane. He is born from the concubine of the eldest son of the head of the household. Robane household wouldn't have looked down upon him if not for his two unique conditions. He has an above average talent for being a physical fighter but his IQ is below average and that's why for the Robane household who are known for their tactics and wisdom he is a shame." Lucas simply nodded and gestured to Lucy to continue.

" The Windsor household is known for their military powers as they have been keeping stability in their land which is infected by undead. They also work in the politics of their state." Lucy continued. (State = Grand Duchies)

" The child they are sending is Louis de Windsor. The child according to our informant is a talented mage who has a chance to become a Archmage but that child was the son of a late concubine of the third son of the head of Windsor household. For some reason he himself had kept his talent hidden under the torment of his biological father's wife. He even volunteered to be sent as the loyal companion and everyone agreed because they thought it was due to his stepmother's torment and his own father wanted to get rid of him anyway." Lucy finally concluded her explanation while Lucas simply nodded.

" So do you want to refuse the companions they are sending ?" Leon asked as his lunch was completed.

" No, let's bring them." When Lucas said that everyone looked towards him with admiration. Even though they had their share of flaws they would mold into worthy servants if given enough training and he who was just a small child was able to understand it correctly.

" Fine, they will arrive by tomorrow." Leon stood up. Everyone present bowed to the emperor again. After him Lucas also stood up as his lunch was also over.

Lucas and Lucy directly warped in the sapphire palace when Lucas ordered :-

" Prepare rooms for them. I will study in the library."

" Yes, your highness. If your highness doesn't mind, can I ask you why you agreed to have those two as loyal companions ? I mean that you would have taken temporary companions from the royal families." Lucy asked.

This was the truth if the prince asked for different loyal companions then his wish would be granted and the royal families would send two companions but they wouldn't be completely loyal to them and after sometime they would return to their families.

" Well, I didn't want anyone to know about the existence of my eyes completely. I want to keep it a mystery." Lucas continued.

" Felix can be converted into a loyal knight while Louis can be turned into a trustworthy and sharp advisor. With their situation I can make them completely loyal to me." Lucas replied and went his own way.

Lucy simply smiled and shook her head while thinking :-

' Your highness, you think you can fool me. Even though those might be the reason why you allowed them to be your loyal companions, the biggest reason would be to save them from that environment.'

Lucas had grown a bit cold and cruel in the past few years. There were countless attempts on his life during those two years and to survive he had protected himself using his abilities. In that process Lucas has seen many people die leading to him growing cold and cruel.

Lucy and Leon didn't comfort him or even talked regarding that matter. He is a prince after all consciously or subconsciously he is going to make enemies and this is going to be a part of his lifestyle. That's why they wanted him to grow accustomed to it.