Chapter 169: Butler Constance

In Trump Estate—a magnificent mansion, a veritable museum of paradise—Luke found himself in this different environment.

This was the residence of the family that ruled the world’s most powerful order.

Even an ordinary infantryman’s room was meticulously furnished, with a bird bath tub by the window beside him.

At this moment, what Luke wanted to know most was the outcome of that battle.

Meanwhile, the butler, Constance, was overjoyed to learn that Luke’s last memory was a turning point.

She said, "Young Master Luke, after you were defeated by Madam Brienne, someone with a lofty position both institutionally and systematically, someone capable of standing against her, appeared and fought for you."

Luke remained silent and expectant.

He thought he would hear news of a hero from the Confederacy, a promising young hunter with a powerful beast and a bright future.

Maybe a vigilante.

However, Constance shattered his illusions.

She said, "It’s the president."

"He demanded that Madam Brienne condemn everything she had done and stop her madness. But Madam Brienne said that you were crucial to the Golden Order and also an obstacle to Lady Scarlett’s growth.

"However, the patriarch demanded that she relinquish her jurisdiction over her actions, claiming it is due to tyranny and autocracy.

"But Madam Brienne refused, and an unprecedented battle erupted.

"The battle was unarguably fierce, leveling the entire Wastes, a waste.

"What can you expect when two of the most powerful summoners—the patriarch of the Trump family and the co-matriarch—summon two ancient grade behemoths and engage in a fierce battle? What can you expect?"

To avoid any misunderstanding, the "President" and "Patriarch" mentioned in the text refer to Scarlett’s father, Mr. Trump.

The "National Chancellor" and "Co-Matriarch" refer to Scarlett’s aunt, Brienne Trump, Mr. Trump’s sister.

Mr. Trump is considered the patriarch because he is the head male authority in the family.

Brienne is called the co-matriarch because she is the female authority in the family, but she is not the primary female authority in the traditional sense, as she is not married to the head male authority.

The title of "Matriarch" belongs to Scarlett’s late mother.

In short, this means that the two powerful figures in the Golden Order are actually siblings, and they have become enemies over a handsome young man?

Luke understands what Brienne wants from him.

As for the highly respected and busy Mr. Trump, why would he protect Luke after denouncing his engagement to his daughter?

Luke is full of questions, but Constance cannot fathom motives of other people, let alone the motives of her masters.

However, there is one thing that greatly interests Luke.

"Who won?" he asked curiously.

Constance replied, "The Patriarch, of course."

His beast defeated Lady Brienne’s, forcing her to surrender unconditionally.

Later, Lady Brienne was arrested by the Senate, but the Patriarch demanded a family trial first.

Therefore, he accused his own sister and National Chancellor, Brienne Trump, of being a traitor to the family and imprisoned her indefinitely until she "repented."

Luke’s cornbread broke apart in his tea, dipping it while thinking about Constance’s words and conjuring the images of the Golden Eldritch Manticore and a beast equally ferocious as Mr. Trump’s, destroying terrain.

This led him wondering just how powerful Mr. Trump was to defeat his sister, Brienne.

After all, his rise to patriarch was no accident.

Then, Luke imagined Brienne imprisoned.

Of course, she wouldn’t be locked up in an ordinary prison.

Most likely, a Soul Prison! Like in old manga!

Because this woman was no ordinary person!

For a co-matriarch who had devoted herself to the Golden Order, such punishment might seem too cruel. However, considering that she had also caused the Golden Order’s heir to be left alone in the hellish Origin Realm, all punishments become understandable.

Therefore, Luke had no choice but to be grateful.

This was the tyrannical woman who wanted him.

Apparently, he was going to be a soul slave, and she wanted to exploit his talent—the flame of innovation.

It was certain that if anyone was likely to be trapped in a prison right now, it was him.

A crisp sound—

The remaining cornbread fell into the hot tea.

Luke took a sip, sucking on the tea-soaked bread, enjoying the warm sensation as it slid down his throat. Then, he glanced at Constance.

"May I thank Mr. Trump?" he asked. "He must be waiting. Is he at the manor?"

Constance replied, "Of course, the Patriarch is waiting to see you. However, he’s busy with immediate matters, especially establishing an outpost near the Origin Realm that you and Lady Scarlett had your sights set on. After all, she’s still there. This is to ensure that if she is expelled from the Origin Realm, she will be properly cared for immediately."

"Scarlett..."

Luke’s voice trailed off.

A flicker of sadness crossed his eyes, reminding him that she was indeed trapped in the Black Sun Origin Realm.

Everyone thought it was Brienne’s fault, but deep down he still hoped to persuade Scarlett to leave the Origin Realm.

But she was stubborn as a barnacle once again. And that was what made her very captivating.

However, Luke wasn’t sure if the Origin Realm would appreciate this trait.

Meanwhile, as he pondered her and her chances of survival, the butler Constance was scrutinizing him...

She looked him over carefully from head to toe, from his appearance to his character.

"Is this the Luke Kingsley my dear Miss Scarlett has been talking about?" she thought.

Scarlett often chatted with her butler, Constance. Because of their close relationship, she considered Constance like an older sister.

Therefore, Luke naturally and frequently appeared in their conversations.

Or more accurately, he appeared in all their conversations.

Now, Constance understood why.

This boy was elegant, composed, gentle, considerate, and understanding.

As a woman who had never had the chance to pursue love, she was delighted to see such a wonderful girl as Scarlett find such a fine boy.

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