Chapter Eight

Anastasius and Mallory's wedding was of a small ceremony saying vows to one another, a pleasantries with the nobles that attended and their marriage was completed very quickly. But the king has things in stored for them.

One or two days later they were given titles of Duke and Duchess including many lands as a wedding gift from the King which Giesbach was displeased by.

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" Father it seems your time of death has come" said Giesbach who came inside of his father's throne room with two swords dripping with crimson blood.

Abelard lips stretch upwards forming a smirk." Yes, It seems you came to challenge me....Very well...give me an entertaining fight"

After those words were spoken Giesbach throw the sword straight at his father's head. Abelard side steps and caught the sword with ease. Giesbach was not surprised that he missed.

' From the blood stain on the swords...he must have killed all the elites guarding the throne room....what a shame..they are one of my favorite loyal dogs' Abelard was not too disturb by his analysis.

Both of the founders engaged in battle.

The younger founder was the first to streak. He swing his sword directly to neck of his opponent which was easily blocked.

Abelard release a large part of his mana into the sword he was holding, Giesbach found the attack going near his abdomen, he block it and continue to block other attacks. He was only able to defend as he saw no opening in the attacks that Abelard was launching. But Giesbach has patience, although patience is something he never had been but this is the battle to win the crown that he wanted the most.

Giesbach conjure a offensive spell with his free hand and temporally managed to paralyze Abelard, because of this he managed to leave a deep injuring on one of Abelard's legs.

Abelard back away recovering from the sudden attack, however his wound was not even slightly healed, founders themselves have high regeneration ability Abelard was not lacking in this. However since his wound was not regenerated he suspected his son has done something to cause this. He was not able to think much as he have to focused to the fight at present.

Because of the injury and the blood lost his movement became slower and his stamina was lowered. Abelard was having a hard time but this would not kill him this will only weaken him. If Abelard were in his early years he could kill Giesbach with a single move but now his age has taken a tole on him.

Giesbach has never seen his father this weak, his previous admiration of his father has gone empty. He pierced his sword through Abelard's heart without hesitation.

" It seems I lose.....Well...done...son" This was the last words Abelard spoke before he took his last breath.

" What a great show you put for me brother"

" Anastasius..." Giesbach turned to the figure of his younger brother who was leaning against the door he first entered.

" How was it? Fun right?" Anastasius spoke with a provocative voice.

" Since I won aren't I the King now?... " Giesbach walked towards the throne and staring the architecture of the mix between black and gold with admiration. " Bow before me" Giesbach stared at Anastasius and demanded.

Anastasius was not going to do so. He did admit his brother has the ability to be a king but it does not mean he has the ability to rule. Giesbach is no King to him. Although he does not want to be an enemy of Giesbach but he is not going to submit to this bastard. The only thing that Anastasius is going to do is negotiate and be neutral.

Anastasius gave an icy glare to Giesbach. " Brother you do know that making an enemy of me will give you loses on your riches"

Giesbach paused and realized.

After Abelard give Anastasius the land and title. Anastasius expended his wealth with selling products that were never created or seen and he have control over the information network of the demonic world. This increase the profit the founder clan has by 55% and many of the nobles insert their investments on Anastasius's projects. Anastasius became the biggest business tycoon in the demonic world, many knew him. And Giesbach heard about the heir being born between Anastasius and Mallory not long ago.

" How about this....Maybe an engagement with your kin and my kin" Giesbach smirked knowing this would make him gain something from this.

Anastasius look straight at Giesbach and thought. ' His kin and my kin.....Giesbach have not birth any obsprings unless it is in the future...I am not going to let him decide an engagement with the heir...but maybe my other kids...but...'

" I will choose the one who will be wed with one of mine... Time will tell Giesbach" With that Anastasius disappears without giving an ear to listen his brother's responds.

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" "Owahh! wha!" "

" Madam you have give birth to twins" a maid informs.

" Please give them to me"

The maid hand the twins to her madam.

" They resembles you my dear" a man who came into the room unnoticed said.

" Anastasius! Would you like to name the children" his wife Mallory said with joy written on her face seeing her husband.

" *chuckles* It would be my honor" Anastasius gaze at both of his children thinking about a name that suits them.

One of the children is a boy he had blonde hair just like his parents, smooth skin and ruby red eyes which Anastasius assume is the mutational of the mana flow because of he and his wife has similar blood being cousins, it is a miracle that he is not blind. The child was looking at him with curiosity and a bit of wonder.

" His name will be Akira..which means wisdom" Anastasius named the boy.

" That is a wonderful name Anastasius how about the girl" Mallory said she was satisfied with the name.

The girl has the same appearance like her brother Akira however the child has a bit of glaze white in her red eyes which identifies her as having bad eyesight since birth.

The child was gazing at Anastasius with confusion and a little fear. Anastasius rub his thump against the child soothing her out of her fear. Mallory was not surprise since she already know his behavior after her first child was born.

" Her name will be Ayla which means moonlight" Anastasius patted the children heads and suddenly turn around to...

" Father!! You arrived! I thought you wouldn't come" there stand his first child Alaric who seems to come see his new siblings. He is a perfect resemblance to his father if someone look closely he look like a mini version of Anastasius.

" Oh Alaric greet your siblings...Akira and Ayla" Anastasius said while catching his son into a hug.

After a few moments Alaric release himself from the hug and walk near the twins.

" Mother can I see them..."

" Yes dear"

Alaric observe the twins with visible childishness. " Mother why are their eyes red while you both had golden eyes" He said looking at his parents back and forth.

" It is because of your mom and I's genetic similarities and it seems your sister will have difficult eyesight" his father explained.

" Will Ayla be okay!" " Will my sister be okay!" Both the mother and son questioned their oh so knowledgeable father.

" Yes she will....I could fix this so don't worry" Anastasius answered and chuckled at them. ' This is the only time they look alike' he thought.

The Mother and son go back to giving their attention to the twins,while Anastasius was looking at their interaction. But Alaric suddenly asked his father. " Father since mom and you are genetically similar how are you two related"

" "We are both cousins" " Anastasius and Mallory said with a matter of fact tone. Mallory only knew about this information not too long ago however she was not disgusted by this since incest is something the demonic did not lack.

" But father mom incest is not good is it" Alaric questioned.

" It can be described as bad but incest is something that is not rare so son keep in mind there are a lot more things that can be described as bad and this is just a small piece" His father explained. His mother nodded from the side lines.

Anastasius stayed with his family for about 30 minutes and said goodbye to them because Delroy inform him of an important meeting.

" Mom, what do think father is like?" Alaric asked his mother suddenly after Anastasius left.

" Your father is a good husband and father but can't be said to be a good man" Mallory replied with a said smile to her first son and continue to rock the twins to sleep.

" How about you Alaric what do you think of your father?"

" Hmm...He is very loving and powerful...One day I will be just like him" Her son replied with a big smile on his face.

Mallory laughed seeing her son's behavior. " Don't worry you will be just like him....You are his son after all..."

" Mother you should rest I will come visit tomorrow" Alaric said to his mother and left the room waving goodbye to his siblings.

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" Anastasius Tsukinami....How curious...He would be a good ally" said a man standing at a balcony of a castle. His waving white hair swaying with the wind.

His figure disappears after a blink.

He did not seem to notice a raven with red eyes on a tall tree observing him.

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" Karlheinz Sakamaki...He have been digging my information for a long time.." Anastasius watch the scene in the vision of the raven.

" He will be a nuisance"