Kevin was still in the Ernest family at this time.

It's just that he has moved from the ruined and devastated banquet hall to a bedroom that is completely private and safe inside.

The clothes are still so bright and neat.

In the previous sudden disaster, Kevin was not harmed.

Because he was with his friend Jim at the time, and Mrs. Chelsea's teleportation was based on Jim.

So when the chaos happened, he was not affected in the slightest.

It's just that the terrifying snakes and the large number of unknown enemies hidden in the masked ball have always made him feel uneasy and afraid.

Even now, his face was still pale, his heart was beating fast, and he had not completely eased up.

But compared to this accident, what made him care more was actually the words from the mouth of the "illegitimate child"-

As soon as his front foot was viciously ridiculed by the "bastard", his back foot was lifted to a resourceful image by the other party.

This made him feel very complicated, anger mixed with astonishment, confusion and confusion......

He didn't have time to think about the great change in the banquet, but now that it was safe, the more he thought about it, the more wrong it became.

Kevin felt that he might have been caught in a huge and dangerous maelstrom by that disgusting guy.

But what is the source of this whirlpool?

Could it really be that there is a group of people who are sowing discord in the shadows, as the other party claims?

However, what qualifications does a group of mixed-race haves to stand with pure-bloods and be provoked by others?

Kevin couldn't figure it out.

So as soon as he ensured his own safety, he contacted the family elders.

The first thing he thought of was naturally his parents.

But when he contacted his father, he couldn't help but talk about the illegitimate child, and he was in a very confused mood now, and he had planned to tell his father everything he knew, regardless of it.

Now that he has been forced into a "resourceful" person by Mellen, he has lost that kind of anger.

Then I felt that it was not worth it to be angry with others and affect the future of my family.

Besides, is that illegitimate child really the mother's illegitimate child?

After tonight's incident, Kevin is a little uncertain now.

The truth was confusing, and until there was further evidence, he thought it would be better not to talk to his father.

As for contacting the mother?

This is even more unlikely.

Because if the illegitimate child is not the mother's illegitimate child at all, what he has done during this time is not denying the mother's character and suspecting her of betraying her father?

This is bound to lead to a beating!

You know, his mother's temper is not very good, and sometimes Kevin thinks that she is even fiercer than his father.

So, Kevin is now in contact with his grandfather, a former deputy minister of magic who has "retired" and is living at home.

However, because the root of this matter is to crack down on the "illegitimate child" plan, Kevin doesn't think it's a good idea to tell his grandfather the "truth" that is still uncertain.

Maybe if you are not careful, the old man will be angry.

So Kevin just lied that a half-blood wizard named "Egg" had offended him, so he teamed up with his friend Jim to do the game.

Other than that, he basically didn't hide it, and explained everything he knew to his grandfather.

Including how you make a mess in front of the other person.

Then, there was the long wait.

"I don't know if this excuse can fool the past......"

Pinching the spread out book of secret words, Kevin paced back and forth on the bedroom floor, his face was apprehensive for a while, hesitant for a while, very complicated.

Five minutes later, the book in his hand suddenly "shook", which made his heart tremble, and he hurriedly looked down.

However, the first sentence on the page made him stunned.

"Your father is coming back."

……

Father is coming back?

What a good thing!

But what does that have to do with what I just said?

Kevin was stunned by this, but before he could ask, another sentence came from the other side.

This sentence is related to what he said earlier.

"When he returns to the United Kingdom from the colony, how do you think he will react to hearing you so uncontented?"

…… Eighty percent will be mad, right?

was "critically attacked" by his grandfather, Kevin felt bitter in his heart, especially when the illegitimate child would really be an illegitimate child-

His own son was played like a wild seed, which father can stand this anger?

However, his grandfather didn't know about the illegitimate child, so Kevin thought that the other party might mean that he might be implying that he would be beaten by his irascible father.

"What do you think?" Before he could reply, his grandfather asked again.

Kevin hesitated for a moment, and instead of answering the question directly, he asked instead:

"The riot in the colony of Southern California can't be quelled so quickly, can it? Do you know why my father suddenly returned? ”

"Caesar is dying."

This is a phrase that appears in the Book of Secret Words.

"The war ten years ago certainly made him famous, but it also left an indelible aftermath on his body. Now, he doesn't have a few years left to live. ”

Kevin was stunned when he saw this.

Granny Caesar, Hand of God of the Church, Deputy Head of the Holy Cult Army, and a top hunter feared by countless wizards...... Actually dying?

The news really caught him by surprise.

But after the surprise, Kevin was relieved.

He is not too familiar with the profession of hunter, but he also clearly knows that the strength of this profession comes at the cost of consuming the "source of life".

The ability to activate needs to consume the source of life, the use of "seals" needs to consume the source of life, and the recovery of serious injuries and even the rebirth of severed limbs still consumes the source of life.

It is true that hunters practice breathing and their vitality is very tenacious, but over the years, how much vitality can they consume?

There is a saying that sums it up well in transcendent circles, that is, knights protect others with their lives, and hunters erase others with their lives.

Therefore, although the profession of hunter is very restrained by wizards, the wizarding world generally looks down on hunters or even looks down on them.

The wizards thought they were just a bunch of martial artists who could only use "brute force", and that they could not do anything but fight.

The more famous you are, the faster you die, so there's no need to worry about it at all.

Kevin also has this mentality, so he doesn't think that the so-called Hand of God is going to die, which is an incredible thing.

It's just that he doesn't understand a little, what does this have to do with his father's return from the colony?

"Caesar and your father have a good relationship, and not long ago he secretly contacted your father, hoping that your father will come back and persuade the family to invest in him."

Grandfather immediately answered Kevin's doubts.

"Investment?"

"Robin Lefali's life restart ritual, Caesar wants us to help him with his life restart."

"But I've heard that this kind of ritual didn't even succeed even that Robin himself?"

"That's right, and even if it succeeds, it will cost a lot of manpower and material resources."

Grandfather's words came slowly, "The stakes are high, so I'm ready to refuse Caesar's request." What do you think? ”

"It's a bit of a pity, but you're right."

Kevin replied.

That's what he thinks.

Although he despises hunters, Caesar's identity is not just a hunter.

He is also the Deputy Head of the Church's Holy Legion and the Honorary Vice President of the International Wizarding Association.

If a person of this level can be used by the family, the Felix family's status in the wizarding world will inevitably go further.

This level of progress cannot be achieved by wealth accumulation alone......

It's just that since my grandfather said that the risk is very high, the risk of this matter may not be very high, but super high.

Grandfather was always an adventurous old man, and Kevin knew that.

So the translation of his meaning is basically that Caesar will die unless a miracle comes.

But how can there be any miracles in this world?

Those false gods who are called gods, but in fact only fool the world, are not capable of saving the life of a top hunter.

It's good if they don't get hunted.

"Since you also think that my judgment is correct," just as Kevin was thinking about the matter in his mind, another voice came from the other side.

"When your father returns, the task of appeasing him will be handed over to you, after all, he is the current patriarch of the family, and I need to save some face for him."

Unconsciously, a cauldron smashed on the door of his head, and Kevin was instantly stunned, and then he hurriedly replied:

"This ...... You look down on me too much, how can my father listen to me? You're still called—"

"If you're a fool being teased by some half-blood, your father won't listen to you."

The other side interrupted him.

"But if you're a smart and wise young man who sees through the plot of an unknown enemy and lays a trap in turn, then you're up to the task."

You went around in a big circle...... Is this actually the purpose?

Kevin was stunned when he saw this, and then a little helpless.

What to say?

Although he told the truth, he didn't really want to tell the truth to anyone other than his grandfather.

He also wants to save face, okay!

Why did my grandfather think that he might refuse to be the bastard bastard?

He's not the kind of person who wants to do things......

"What should I do?"

Although he vaguely felt that he was "looked down upon" by his grandfather, Kevin did not refute it.

It's good to speak with facts, when he is willing to go up, he has no regrets when he is pitted, and he is very willing to obey the family's arrangement.

But then, the words from his grandfather made him confused again.

"Take the boots you're wearing and give them to that little guy named Egg."

"Are you serious?"

Kevin asked, stunned, "Are those Spirit Boots?" Why give it to that guy? ”

As a child of a top wizard family, he certainly has all kinds of protective props on him.

Among his many portable items, the Boots of the Spirit are the hole cards in his hole cards.

Survival!

But now, the grandfather meant to tell himself to give these boots to the bastard!?

"Since you chose to fall for him, then he is now your collaborator, and of course we need to make sure that our collaborator will not be retaliated against by those enemies afterwards."

"The safest thing is actually to send people to protect it, but that little guy may feel uncomfortable about this, and you young people don't want to be watched behind your ass, so you have to grieve yourself."

"But, I'm a little insecure about handing over these boots......"

"Don't be afraid, grandfather, I will send men to protect you."

Kevin Stopper.

You've said that someone is uncomfortable staring at you after your ass, and you have to send someone over......

It doesn't matter if your grandson is wronged, you must not snub the guy who pits your grandson?

was trapped, not only to find a way to protect that bastard, but also to take into account his feelings......

Kevin was very upset.

Although now he has no grudge against the bastard son named Egger, who is actually called Meren.

But to say that there is any good impression, it is obviously impossible.

Because of the deflated food at the other party, Kevin even felt quite angry.

He thinks that if he hadn't taken care of his mother, he wouldn't have behaved so "stupidly" these days.

Therefore, when he saw his grandfather so "differentiated", he couldn't help but feel a sense of grievance.

However, it seems to have guessed Kevin's mood at the moment, and some handwriting appeared on the Book of Secret Words.

"That kid is a talent, and if it weren't for the close relationship with the Chelsea family, I would even consider sending your uncle to woo him."

"So don't dwell on those small conflicts in the past, get along with others more in the future, and you can always draw some advantages from him."

"You are still young, you have a background and resources that others don't have, even if you are temporarily suppressed, you don't need to worry."

"With a lot of experience, sooner or later, one day, he will bow his head in front of you and be respectful."

……

The grandfather said a little too much, obviously afraid that he, who was a grandson, would really be hit, so he woke him up with words.

However, although this is true, Kevin was not comforted, but his mood was more complicated.

He didn't understand, when did that guy become close to his "mother-in-law"?

Besides, grandfather looks down on people too much...... Asked him to learn the so-called merits of that guy?

Aside from being shameless, what else is there to learn from him?

He was not angry, but on the surface, Kevin honestly replied on the page.

"I see, I'll give him the boots early tomorrow morning."

"No, not tomorrow, it has to be tonight."

"Why are you in such a hurry?"

"If the enemy wants to retaliate, tonight is the best time."

“…… Then I'll go now! ”

Although he was a little careful, Kevin was still a child who listened to his elders very much, and when he heard this, he was about to get up and go to Meren.

"There's no need to rush."

The words that appeared on the Book of Secret Words stopped him in time.

"This matter has just ended, and even if the enemy has the strength to retaliate, he must have a preparation time, which will not be less than two hours.

"So for now, let's talk about some trivial things."

“…… What else do you have on your agenda? ”

Kevin asked in horror, for fear that his grandfather would come over and ask him to give away other hole cards.

But this is clearly his overthinking.

"I'll be in contact with the major newspapers to report on tonight's banquet and highlight your ingenuity."

The other side said: "What is the child's appearance?" ”

What does this have to do with reporting or not?

Kevin was puzzled when he saw this, but he didn't hesitate, and roughly described Mellen's appearance to the other party.

"Forget it."

A very "cruel" passage appeared on the Book of Secret Words.

"I would have liked to ask the newspaper to send him an interview to give him a favor, and by the way, to curry favor with the half-friendly moderates in the Ministry of Magic."

"But if his image is too outstanding, he will steal the limelight from you, and the gains outweigh the losses."

What are you...... Are you calling me ugly?

Kevin was depressed again.

But he is very self-aware of his image, and he doesn't feel that he needs to rely on his appearance to raise the impression in the eyes of others.

Don't say he's not ugly, even if he's an ugly monster, who dares to underestimate him?

However, just when Kevin was so confident in himself, there was another "critical blow" from the opposite side.

"In addition, in the future, if you don't mess with that kid from the Ernest family, that kind of clever kid may get short-term benefits, but in the long run, it won't be a big deal."

"If you don't need me to teach you one day, you can make a kid like Egger as a friend, instead of turning him into an enemy, even if your mind is basically mature, I can relax a little."

“……”

was repeatedly "critically attacked" by his loved ones, which made Kevin feel extremely aggrieved, but he couldn't refute it yet.

Because the truth is that I have behaved stupidly during this time.

Compared to that bastard bastard, it looks even more stupid.

No one else's fault.

But because he couldn't refute it, he was now more and more angry.

So seeing that his grandfather didn't speak again, Kevin simply stopped saying anything, so as not to be stimulated again.

But despite his unconvinced heart, Kevin's previous grandfather's teachings still heard what was in his heart.

So, after putting away the Book of Secret Words, he got up and walked out the door, ready to give away his boots.

As soon as he pushed the door open, he was surprised to find that his friend Jim was leaning against the wall opposite the door, his face gloomy, not knowing what he was thinking.

"When did you come?"

Kevin asked curiously, "Why didn't you knock on the door?" ”

The other party did not answer this question, but said in a strange tone:

"Perhaps our esteemed Excellency Felix can explain to your humble servant what is going on tonight?"

The family estate is ruined to pieces, and a group of mysterious enemies infiltrate the house without even knowing it.

On the surface, his good friend Kai Wen begged him to help formulate a so-called suppression plan, but in fact, he used him and his family's estate to lay a trap.

And he didn't know anything about it......

I guess the angriest person tonight is Jim himself.

However, in the face of the good friend in front of him, who he has known since childhood, Kevin opened his mouth, but he couldn't tell the truth at all.

How so?

Am I a fool, not as smart as a bastard says?

If I really want to say that, where will I put my face?

After all, this is not the same thing as discussing the private lives of the elders without scruples before.

Because the private life of the parents is not very proper, the elders of the other party are even more inappropriate than their own families.

The eldest brother doesn't laugh at the second brother, there's nothing to be ashamed of when it comes to it.

But tonight's incident is ......

However, if he doesn't tell the truth, then it means that his previous behavior is a complete fool of the friend in front of him.

took a lot of effort to help him, but in the end, it turned out to be a lie, a hoax, and even a ......

How Jim would feel, Kevin could easily guess.

However, after a moment of struggle, he never spoke again, just remained silent.

Because he vaguely felt that what his grandfather said before seemed to make a lot of sense......

"I see."

After receiving no response for a long time, Jim suddenly laughed, and then nodded politely to "Friend".

"Rest well, Kevin, you're tired after a busy night."

"I still need to do some aftermath work, so I'll go first."

With that, he turned to leave, his face no longer gloomy as before.

……

Kevin felt a little complicated about his friend's departure, but he didn't think much of it, and hurried out of the manor.

I was afraid that the illegitimate son, who had made him hate before, had an accident on the way out of the manor, which would damage his image.

Unbeknownst to him, though, Mellen is not leaving the place now, but is discussing the issue with Mrs. Chelsea.

But Kevin was right to do it.

Because of the "accident", it is indeed in the making......