The fifth day.
There is no attack.
Instead, the influential nobles supporting Ariel are targeted.
Mostly those who promoted the construction of the『Venue』.
However, they also seemed to have their own means of self-defense, so it’s nothing to worry about.
Although, those attacks might just serve as a warning.
Only the attempts from a few small fries of the First Prince faction.
On that day, I meet a person.
Philemon Notus Greyrat.
Just as the information said, he had defected to Grabell’s side.
Philemon.
He’s in about his mid-30's.
He had a face that was very similar to Paul’s.
But, he doesn’t have the sense of self-confidence and aloofness that Paul had.
He gives off the impression of a fearful and hungry rat.
Afraid of risks, taking the safe alternative, he’s the type of man that flees at the first sign of trouble.
I don’t hate people like him, but this old man likely hated Sauros.
Facing him, Luke talks about this and that.
It would not be an exaggeration to call it a fight.
About why he betrayed Ariel, and what about their own efforts.
Philemon ignored Luke’s questions by saying [You wouldn’t understand even if I explain it to you].
Luke’s face is full of disbelief.
However, Luke pleads to him that it’s not too late to come back to Ariel’s side.
Even so, he didn’t listen.
And finally he said with certain disdain, [You think you’re a better successor as family head than your brother or something?] He spurs Luke and walks away.
I think it's a terrible attitude.
At least, it is not an attitude he should have towards his son, who had been struggling in a foreign country for more than ten years.
However, Paul was also like that once.
I can understand his pain.
Asura nobles have their own set of morals, I shouldn’t one-sidedly judge them.
Assuming that Ariel wins over Luke.
And Grabell wins over Luke’s older brother.
Regardless of who takes the crown, the Notus House will survive.
Considering that, and their attitude, in some ways, it might just be jealousy towards Luke,
or he might just simply hate Luke.
Putting my personal feelings aside…
More likely than not, Ghyslaine will kill Philemon.
Then Luke’s family will be put on the brink of collapse.
If Luke cares, he’ll have to take on as the house head.
But he might also consider his own feelings.
It's a bad situation.