The Duke's Passion

Chapter 623  Claude raised you well

Klaus dropped the cutlery as he darted his eyes between the two across from the dining table. Samael raised a brow, propping his jaw against his knuckles.

"You... what?" he inquired, just to confirm his ears didn't deceive him. "My wife and I decided to travel the world." The side of Samael's lips stretched into a playful grin. "You know, it's always been her dream. So, as a devoted husband, I will happily oblige. We're rich."

"You... what about my niece, Sunny?" "What about her?"

Klaus blinked blankly. "She's a three-year-old child. How can you leave your vulnerable daughter behind? Forget about Law. But are you two out of your mind?" "If my daughter hears you, she will suffocate you in your sleep."

"Sam." Lilou chuckled as she slapped her husband's shoulder lightly. "Stop saying such vicious things. Don't make it sound like our daughter is not normal."

Samael looked at Lilou dead in the eye. "My wife, their parents aren't normal and no amount of therapy can fix us. Why do you think our children are normal?"

"We're doing our best."

"Doing your best by leaving them behind with Tilly and that damn Fabian?" Klaus gasped, wide-eyed. He couldn't wrap his head around this sudden visit. When Klaus received a letter from Lilou, he didn't open it immediately, since he was busy with the Nightwalkers. But when he read it two days ago, it shocked him he couldn't sleep. In that letter, Lilou told him she and Samael would drop by in Monarey. Once they received the letter, they would arrive within a few days or a week. He doubted it at first, but he still made preparations in secret. He didn't raise his hopes up, thinking they were humoring him. Now that they were here, he could barely believe it. These two? Back in the empire? Why?

Lilou and Samael looked at each other before laughing. Klaus, on the other hand, frowned. He knew it. They were trolling him.

"Oh, Klaus. You know we will never leave our children behind just to travel the world." Lilou chuckled, wiping the tears from the corner of her eyes. "Do you really see us as terrible parents? We're bad people, but we're trying to raise our children and lead them to the right path — whatever right means." Samael backed up, shaking his head as he leaned his arms against the edge of the table. "We're looking for something... or someone."

"Huh?"

"Our children are in danger as they grow up, Klaus. Although there is nothing wrong now, we want to prepare... for the future," Lilou explained, keeping it vague since she didn't want to give too many details. They were complicated.

But Klaus could not help but probe. "In danger?" "The blood of Grimsbanne." Samael tapped the table with his fingertip. "And the curse that is along with it. We're looking for someone who can help us stop our children from becoming devils."

Klaus knitted his brows. He heard about the blood of Grimsbanne from Silvia when they were still on the mainland. But he didn't think much about it since Tilly didn't seem alarmed. Nothing could faze that woman. "To put it simply, my children are like explosives, Klaus. A devil's blood is growing within them. We're finding someone who can help us resolve this matter before our children take the bloody path they were destined to walk into," Samael explained in a matter-of-fact tone. "Sometimes, love is not enough, brother. Even if we shower our children with unconditional love, if they awakened... it is over. We'll lose them forever."

Klaus frowned at the information they were feeding him. Although it was confusing, he somehow got the gist of it. "That is why even if we don't want to leave them behind, Sam and I decided to set off. It'll be easier if there's three of us," Lilou added with a deep sigh. "Law and Sunny don't mind. Actually, they are very supportive of it since they were fond of Tilly, Ramin, and Charlie."

"Man, your children are quite mature for their age..." Klaus trailed off as he reviewed Lilou's remarks. He darted his eyes between the two of them, counting in his head. "One, two... Lilou, I only count two heads here — three, including me. What do you mean 'it'll be easier if there's three of us'?"

"Fabian. Who else?" Samael arched a brow. "He needs some time off of the kids and spending time with Tilly. He's been acting out recently and his inner peace is still broken. Without us in the mansion, we might come back with our children dead or Tilly dead or Fabian dead. Either of the three."

The right side of Klaus' face twitched. "Damn... that mansion is sheltering a family of crazy. Even the butler is a lunatic. How come you haven't snapped being stuck together in such a secluded area?"

"You make it sound like it's terrible, Klaus. Everything is not all rainbows and butterflies, you know?" Lilou chuckled while shaking her head. "We had our struggles too, but that doesn't mean we're not happy. Just sometimes, things get too... extreme. Especially now that Tilly had been teaching them alchemy. Sunny is very invested in it."

"Make sense." Klaus rocked his head while darting his eyes between the two distinguished guests of Monarey no one will ever hear. "So, where is that, damn Fabian?"

"Well, we heard about the Nightwalkers on our way here, so he went to see what sort of people keeping my nephew and brother busy." Samael shrugged while Klaus' expression died. "Oy... we're struggling here and he's just going to see them without knowing their hideout?"

"You know Fabian. He has his ways." Klaus slammed his hand against the table, throwing a huge fit. "Hell... what the? And you don't plan to help us?"

"Why are you asking me? I'm an ass. I don't care about them, and I know you and Claude can deal with them with your eyes closed. Moreover, even if I want to give you a hint, it wasn't me who came to see them. It's Fabian! If you want an answer, you can ride to the Capital because he said he will visit Rufus since we failed to attend his royal wedding." Samael cast his brother a knowing look, clicking his tongue continuously while staring at Klaus' reaction. "Fine. Do you want my help? I'll give you a hand if you like."

Klaus rolled his eyes. "Why would you say all that when you will take it back? Are you crazy?"

"Well, didn't you know that until now? So, do you want me to help end Quentin's legacy? Lilou and I will stay for a couple of days."

"Tch. Crazy bastard. Thanks, but no thanks." Klaus sported a dead expression, watching the couple giggle at each other. "Anyway, where's Claude?" asked Lilou after a moment of silence. This time, Klaus snickered. "I didn't tell him about your arrival and he hasn't touched your letters. You know, we're busy." The side of his lips stretched, proud at this petty revenge from all the time Claude tore Lilou's letters in the past. "I think Claude is raising you well," Samael commented, nodding his head as they continued to talk and eat, catching up over dinner.