Secrets and Surprises ( 180 )

Javier looked out of the window, noticing how far they had already traveled from the busy heart of the capital city. His brow furrowed in confusion as he turned to his brothers. "By the way, where are we going?" he asked, tilting his head. "You know the noble school and the capital aren't that far apart."

Marcellus shrugged casually, glancing out of his own window. "Hmm? I don't know. Maybe to the house outside the capital?"

Javier blinked, his confusion deepening. "Huh? We have one here?"

Cedric chuckled, crossing his arms. "Of course we do. Did you not know?"

"Nope," Javier replied bluntly, leaning back in his seat. "When did we get a house near the capital?"

Marcellus smirked, teasing him. "Probably before you were even born, little brother. It's not like Father would send the entire family to stay in an inn, after all."