Chapter 49: Confession

* Finally the day of the reception had arrived. With all this time he had spent at Philotas Dagfinn had finally taken his marks and the fact is that now he was an integral part of this community that his people revere so much. That of humans. It must be said that he had the appearance of it and that he easily managed to blend in with the crowd. But he had forgotten an important thing *.

-Enchanted Finn, my name is ...

-Dagur Hyverson ...

* Phina was very surprised to hear him say her name but she remembered some facts and understood instantly *.

-You know each other ?

-For sur we know each other. * Says Dagfinn *. He and I are cousins.

* Extremely surprised Phina stared at the boy to her right again, but with renewed interest. Dagur surprised her a little with a look before smiling *.

-You don't look scared, it looks like.

-Apart from your dark skin, you're not that different from Finn. I know what you are.

*Dagur's eyes widened then stared at Dagfinn*.

- Did you tell her?

-She made up her own mind. * He sighed *. Otherwise ... What are you doing here? * He asked threateningly *.

* Dagur smirked, actually starting a fight here was no problem for him, but this time he had to calm his temper to avoid putting the sassy one in his place *.

-Don't worry, I didn't want to fight. Finn ...

-Dagfinn for you.

-We're just here to accompany Emory. * He said showing him among the guests *. He needs visibility and we needed some fresh air.

* The arrival of Emory could not be done in silence, some of the high ranking nobles had finally recognized him and after a while he was surrounded by a crowd of Hyppocrite wanting to be foamed by royalty. Normally he would have an army on guard but they remained at the entrance, Emory quickly found himself overwhelmed *.

-Majesty tell me about your brother. * Said a woman *.

-Is it true that he is not yet married? * Asked another *.

-Young prince, my export authorizations with your castle are dragging on you can't ...

-W.... Wait ... I just wanted ....

-ENOUGH.

* A young man suddenly appeared next to Emory and stamped his foot on the ground causing the entire hut to shake. The nobles around the prince were destabilized and fell on their buttocks *.

-Who dares?

* They looked up and saw beside the prince a tanned young boy with blue hair dressed in a silk tunic *.

- My name is Kaleb and I am part of the prince's close guard.

-Kaleb? His appearance ... A killick.

-So the rumors were well founded.

-UPRIGHT. * He yelled *. This is not a way to greet a member of the royal family.

* They rose up with a bang and bowed down to the two princes. At that moment Emory's eyes couldn't help but shine in admiration for Kaleb when he saw him take over the situation with such authority. What he hadn't understood was that when he mentioned a "member of the royal family", he was talking about himself and that Dagur had understood him which made him laugh softly. That said Emory eventually came to his senses *.

-Raise your head. * He said *. I will listen to you one after the other when the time is right, but for now I will join you in enjoying the festivities.

* He took a glass of wine which it lowered slightly *.

-Cheers.

-Cheers.

* And the party could once again resume its heart. Only immediately afterwards did he cough lightly and Kaleb came to him *.

-Hey are you okay?

-I will have to take water instead.

-Adje's wine will have knocked you out. * He laughed *.

-Certainly. But I'm here for the party and to show myself well so let's go enjoy.

* Among the people in the crowd, disguised as noblemen, people watched the actions of all the participants. In the eyes of others it was just a couple of a man and a woman but in reality they had a whole different purpose *.

-The target is in the indicated place. * Said the woman *.

-Yes but there are Killicks. * Said the man *. This boy who sticks to his skin and the other charming Philota's daughter. They are clearly amateurs.

-Even if they are there for the show, they are still Killicks. We proceed as planned and with caution.

-Of course. * He sighed *.

* As the party was in full swing Philotas finally made an appearance. Everyone looked at him with shining eyes, despite all the same he was still a handsome man and he stood erect with poise and elegance. He tinted a glass with a spoon to get the public's attention. Even Dagur was impressed by his aura *.

- So he is your father. He is quite impressive * Said he smiling *.

-Ladies and gentlemen sorry to have made you wait I was busy settling personal affairs.

-Don't worry Philotas * cried a nobleman *. It is always a pleasure to take part in your receptions.

- I have no doubt I do everything to make it pleasant to you. But I am not here to tell you about myself I have someone important to introduce you.

* He reached out into the crowd and everyone stepped aside to reveal Dagfinn. He was quite surprised but Phina whispered to him to go. The young boy pulled himself together and walked confidently to his father. All eyes were now on him *.

-Wow what a handsome young man.

- Like father like son it seems.

-Sheehan would have gone crazy if he saw him. * whispered Kaleb *.

* Dagfin dyed himself next to Philotas who put his two hands on his shoulders *.

-I would like to introduce you a new one .... No an old family member. His name is Dagfinn and he's my son.

* People started gossiping at each other while whispering *.

-Before you get lost in gossip and guesswork I would like you to know that I am fully aware of what you are thinking. It is not common for people to recognize an illegitimate son that they have had with another woman. But I am a man of principle and I do not intend to shirk my responsibilities. His mother had hidden his existence from me for a long time so as soon as I heard of his existence I immediately ran to meet him. The precarious conditions in which he lived did not leave me indifferent so I decided to bring him home. His home.

* As the story progresses Philotas explained how he had to tear Dagfinn from the slums and how his mother who had tried to stop them unfortunately died by falling from a cliff. Of course it was all lies but it was so good to tell that you couldn't help but believe it. On the other hand Dagfinn played the comedy perfectly so much that Dagur wondered if he didn't believe this lie *.

-Now I would like to address our distinguished guest Prince Emory.

* Emory who was sitting in his corner saw all the eyes on him. So he got up and walked over to Dagfinn who bowed to him, something that surprised him as Dagfinn would never have done so under any other circumstances *.

- I present my respects your majesty.

* Phina who had approached also bowed *.

-Your majesty ... My respects.

* This is how the presentation of the family members ends. Half an hour later the party had resumed and they had made a strong impression because everyone was only talking about them. Emory after chatting with some people and shaking a few hands could finally enjoy the party treats. He dragged Kaleb through the gigantic mansion, holding him by the hand for him to taste all the dishes *.

-Look, it's lobster.

-Ours...

-Are bigger, I understood. Change your chorus. * Said Emory annoyed*.

-I'm just ruling on the facts. * He said mockingly *.

*He took a slice of it and slowly chewed it up*.

- Hey, this stuff is delicious.

-Isn't it ? You may have bigger pray, but we have mastered the art of cooking.

-You'll teach me how to cook so ... * he laughed *. Wait a bit right there.

* He walked over to Emory and wiped off a portion which he licked on his finger. Emory in embarrassment took a few steps back *.

-But ... But stop being embarrassant.

- Real lovebird. * Laughed Dagur sat in his corner *.

-Latest news, you're the deviant.

-You still have a gigantic house. * He said *. No wonder you liked it there.

-Dixit the one who lives in the largest palace in the world. * Replied Dagfinn *.

- Except that this castle is not mine. * He resumed in a more serious tone *.

* He then turned to Phina whom he took by the hand *.

- Can I borrow your brother for a minute?

* Shortly after, the two young people were on the roof of the building overlooking the city. Dagfinn walked along the roof like a merchant near the ledge as he watched Salomeh. Suddenly he bent down and took several steps back. He looked up and saw Dagur rush over him at full speed, giving him several blows that he easily avoided before returning with a circular kick. The blow brushed Dagur's forehead, who took a few steps back. Dagfinn's fist twitched and his claws grew as they stared at each other. Suddenly the tension dropped *.

-Is that enough for the test? Or you prefer that we continue.

-You are much more precise than the last time we saw each other, it's normal?

-You believed what, that I was laughing while you were having fun. I still have my pride you know.

-I see it. You are so proud to the point of denying your origins and mingling with humans. Tell me Dagfinn what would your uncles say about Adje if they saw you making buddy buddy with humans. What would your parents say?

* Hearing this Dagfinn laughed softly *.

-Haha ... My parents you say? My parents eh?

-Yes your parents. Those who are on ...

-WHICH PARENTS? * He yelled *.

* Phina who had followed them in the shadows was hiding behind a door when she heard their discussion. From where she was hiding she could see Dagfinn's angry gaze and it was far beyond what she imagined *.

-His parents ? * She was surprised *.

* Dagfinn stared at his cousin with an anger he seemed to contain deep in his heart so much that Dagur was surprised *.

-My parents ? Which parents? I have never seen them. I don't know them, I don't know who they are, where they are or what they do? Are they really alive ? But people keep telling me that I have parents.

* Dagur baffled stared at him when he saw his reaction *.

-Da ... Dagfinn ... How...

-All I know is that they just don't want to meet me. I only know their names. Hatzel and Faye Hyverson.

-Hyverson you say? * Dagur wondered *. Wait Hatzel it's .....

-The one Killicks call the "SECOND KING". An average warrior who has grown so powerful that he is compared to the king. Yes it is him, the older brother of Sephora.

* Dagur knew about this about his mother, Sephora always spoke to him about Hatzel with the greatest respect only he did not know that he was Dagfinn's father and in this case why his cousin was so weak *?

-I reassure you that has nothing to do with my strength or the fact that I'm Albino, it's just a decision he made like that. * He said with a desperate smile on his face *. And you want to know the worst part of all this?

-Dagfinn ...

-It's that this son of a bitch isn't even on a mission. He's just sitting in a corner on his mountain watching ... Without moving.

* Dagfinn laughed and sat down, staring at the city. Phina in her corner felt strange. Dagur came and sat down next to him with a compassionate look *.

-Dagfinn I didn't know that ...

-Oh you know I don't have to whine after all it's things that happen. Parents who abandon their children are common currency with us. But in general there is a reason, their weakness? Their inability to meet the expectations of the family. Yet in my case ... Nothing ... I was not even denied. So I always have the right to call myself Hyverson you know. * He laughed *.

* Phina who was starting to feel embarrassed about him decided to go to see Emory. Dagur felt strange in his presence. Somehow he understood what he was feeling. He understood now why he had so easily accepted to live with this merchant. In truth it was easy, for him he had found a family who knew his secret but who accepted him and who appreciated him. Physically he was the perfect spy to blend in with the crowd. He is everything Dagur could have been to his mother, the perfect spy. But then he sympathized, he too, before being adopted by his mother, was an outcast, he was abused, he was beaten but he did not know or understand what was happening. Why he healed his wounds so quickly, why his skin color was different. Basically these two understand each other *.

-Haaa. You know Dagur ... I have a secret to tell you.

- To tell the truth me too. * Replied the cousin *.

-What do you want us to say at the same time? * He laughed *.

-Yes why not ? We're going at 3 ..... 3

* "I am immune to the Seal of Enslavement" *.

* This is what simultaneously came out of the mouths of the two Killicks. The silence became heavy then they both stared surprised before releasing a *.

-WHAT...

* At the same time Kaleb suddenly landed on the roof with a hurry *.

- Is that where you were? * He shouted *.

-Hey whats up ?

-E .. Em ... Emory ...

* He was panting and coughing a lot, which made him articulate with difficulty *.

-Emory was ... kidnapped.

-No way * Dagur wondered *.

How? When where...

-And they took your sister on board too .... She was there ...

* The nerves around Dagfinn's eyes twitched as his Efrat exploded but this time his aura wasn't dark blue like the other Killicks, but emerald green *.

-I will find them and slaughter them.

*To be continued*