NOVEL NEXT 42. A not-so-good family
A not-so-good family
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Yani felt a little jealous of Bishop Darcy who had a supportive family, even when he wanted to escape his responsibilities from his position in the clergy. Of course, he had no idea that Emery's family would abandon him if he chose the clergy instead of returning home and obediently to run for the title of the heir to the territory of the Archduke of Leon.
Emery didn't intend to become heir to the Archduke of Leon, but he had to compete to at least secure some territory and money for himself, then he could isolate himself somewhere or do as "Giovanni" said, he could travel through that world and explore around.
But first, he had to ensure his survival.
"So, do you want to come with me, at least to the Aurore Empire? There I will be able to help you with some things, such as a new identity and also with some money for you to start your journey alone" said Emery quite a request. Emery thought this was a good proposal, it also left room for Giovanni himself to make a choice.
Yes, let's make a good impression on the MC!
"Aren't you going to ask why I'm not going back to my family?" Yani asked curiously, as Emery seemed to act as if he knew he could not return to his family.
The two were still going downstairs, Emery's body looked like it was going to collapse at any moment. They had to go down fast because of the time-limited spell. A nobleman's body really was very useless, Emery lamented in his heart.
Emery didn't know whether to talk or not, maybe it sounded offensive, so he was silent until they reached the ground floor. So, he decided to be frank and said:
"That's a little hard to talk about... If you had support from your family, you couldn't stand the humiliation Father Rutger did to you. When I asked you about what you would do in the future, you just said you were going to leave and you were going to travel the world. You didn't say you were going to revenge on Father Rutger, you didn't say you were going to talk to your family or ask for support from your family's followers. So, I just assumed that your family... Well... I can only think that you aren't very close to your family or that you have a family problem that is more serious than Father Rutger's offense against you," Emery said a little hesitantly, as this is an even more delicate matter than the abuse of the night before.
The two had stopped nearby there was an arch that went to the east corridor and there they would take some paths to get to the Novice’s Dormitories.
Emery felt nervous by the sudden silence of "Giovanni", perhaps he had annoyed this MC?
The subject about the family is very delicate, Emery who had read the book knew a little about Giovanni's family, they were a loving but very traditional noble family. So much so that Giovanni didn't dare return home even when he gained some power, since his family could reject his existence, after all, it was still an honor to have a son who became a saint.
Then "Giovanni" began to laugh wildly, in fact, it was Yani who laughed non-stop. This frightened Emery, seriously thinking that his words hadn't reached the painful point of "Giovanni" too hard.
Yani laughed because it was true. His father comes from a traditional noble and prestigious family. The families of the Kingdom of Dawn were very traditional, the nobles had their children build careers in the clergy or the army when they were not the heir sons of their titles.
In his past life, Yani didn't return to his parents because the church had faked his death and turned him into a Saint. However, if his family cared about him... If his father wanted to know what happened, wouldn't he get the information?
Don't talk nonsense, his sister was married to the next king of the Kingdom of Dawn!
What wouldn't his father get?
Yani knew as clearly as day, that his father only cared about his family's good name and honors, even if he knew what happened... He would kill Yani out of shame, for being forced by a man!
He was a sinner in his father's eyes.
Besides, he would be labeled Satan’s wife, because of the existence of Arabeth... Yani couldn't even be fooled to think if his father knew everything... If he would have a different life... If he would have justice...
"Are you all right?" Emery asked worriedly when he saw "Giovanni's" body wobbling after finishing laughing. A little awkward Emery put his hand on Giovanni's shoulder and made the young man look at him. He felt very sad to hear that kind of laugh, it was as if Giovanni was mocking himself.
The young man's body was trembling slightly, his lips were very pale and he had unsteady breathing. Giovanni's appearance was visibly disturbed and his light blue eyes looked vaguely moist and sad.
The real Giovanni was also very sad because he could feel Yani's emotions, which reflected how little the D'Lucas Family gave little importance to this third son of his family.
Giovanni didn't reply, making Emery even more concerned. He then took Giovanni's hands, they were cold and trembling, which made Emery feel even more guilty. He shouldn't have touched on the family issue.
"What are you doing?" Yani asked when Emery started rubbing both hands.
"Your hands are cold" Emery replied weakly, he looked at Yani who still had a pale face.
Yani didn't think he'd still feel so hurt by his family even after so many years have passed. However, the reality is that he didn't forgive them for abandoning him in a church and then not seeking justice for him.
It's not that Yani hadn't gone after his parents when he became stronger, but only his mother welcomed him with joy. His older brothers feared him and his sisters looked at him suspiciously as if he were some kind of seductive fox.
The fact that he became an attractive man and walked with an even more attractive servant (Arabeth) was very shocking for people to accept. Arabeth didn't hide his "feelings" for Yani, which made it even more difficult for the D'Lucas family to accept this supposed dead son back.
Of course, days later his father reported him to the church, he didn't know why, since he hid the fact that he was a Warlock from his family.
"I'd rather have a son dead and named as a saint than having a living son, but without shame and morals like you!" the Duke D'Lucas said with a look laden with disgust and anger.
Oh, your father only cared about the "honors" of his good family name.
Yani's mother was eventually injured to help Yani escape, though this was unnecessary. However, not to make matters worse he decided to leave and not reveal his powers of Warlock.
He never looked at this family of his again.
Even if he wanted to know about his mother, it would only make things worse for him and her. So, he chose to forget that one day he had a family.
"Giovanni, are you okay?" asked Emery worried that the MC would collapse mentally, which awakened Yani from his thoughts on the painful past.
Yani looked at Emery's worried face, even though Bishop Darcy was still making that kind of expression, he was still charming. Yani suddenly wanted to be hugged and didn't want to feel that kind of cold anymore. Then, to Emery's surprise, the young man hugged him tightly and hid his face in the bishop's clothes.
Emery can only put his hand on Yani's back smoothing up and down passing some kind of comfort, even if it was clumsy.
Yani remembered why he had fallen in "love" with the devil. He felt very alone and wanted to have someone to talk to, someone to share his life with.
How ironic that this someone was a demon.
Yani raised his face and looked at Bishop Darcy's midnight blue eyes, those eyes had only concern, which left Yani a little warm on his chest.
Oh, I'm worried!
Did I make the MC have a mental illness?
That's what Emery thought was full of guilt and worry, after all, his plans could change again if the MC became a mental patient!
He was worried about the collapse of this fantasy world!
Hello readers! How is everyone doing? I hope everyone is well and healthy!
Thanks for the comments and hearts!
Yani had a very difficult and bitter life, but now let's all be happy, right?
The author hopes so.
Hehehehe, I think it's a little cute seeing Emery act like the world is going to end because Yani is sad.
See Ya!If Yani had been caught by the church, he would have suffered the same thing that people did with "Witch" and "Warlock" in the Holy Inquisition.
