Chapter 278: The Gift of "Counterattack Shield" and the Steam Train

Bringing up those two questions in such a straightforward manner in public was obviously a breach of etiquette; nearly no adult noble of Cyart would ever speak that way at a banquet.

However, a boy of around ten could very well speak in such a manner.

People believe that children are entitled to speak their mind without fear of reprimand.

The "Hunter in the Fog" of the Abernathy family, Jayern, immediately furrowed his brow and scolded his son in a low voice.

"Amos! What exactly are you saying? Don't you know the questions you're asking are impolite?"

"Sorry, father, I won't dare again..."

Amos immediately lowered his head, his face a picture of grievance, signaling he would not ask such questions again.

"It's alright, Lord Jayern, these are in fact not questions that cannot be asked," Byrne stepped forward, politely interjecting.

"Our Fischer family indeed harbors many secrets, which have always drawn considerable attention. It's only natural that people would be curious."