The Man’s Decree

“W-Where did you get this bronze coin?” Cade demanded, stepping forward and clutching Cloud’s hand that held the bronze coin.

“My father gave it to me,” was Cloud’s response.

“What’s your father’s name?” Cade pressed.

“Renault Seizon.” When Cloud uttered his father’s name, Cade’s entire body shook. “Renault Seizon… Renault Seizon…” he muttered that name repeatedly. All of a sudden, he grabbed Cloud.

“Y-You’re actually Uncle Renault’s son? I never expected you to be my cousin!

How is Uncle Renault?” Cade was so emotional that tears escaped his eyes. Scrutinizing him, Jared surmised that it was not an act but the true expression of his feelings.

Cloud could likewise sense Cade’s sincerity, and tears shimmered in his eyes.

“My father is fine. He had me bring the token to the Seizon family this time to see how things are going and to visit Grandpa,” he hurriedly replied.

long moment before letting go of the man and wiping his own

were to learn that you’re here, he’d definitely be over -the moon.” He then started heading toward the

yes? Why weren’t you with him?” Cloud asked in

not know much about the Seizon family’s situation. Let’s talk as we walk.” Cade sighed softly before he began introducing

introduction, Jared learned that the former patriarch of the Seizon family, Claudius Seizon, had three sons-Lawrence Seizon, Enrique Seizon, and

daughters. Cade was the oldest, followed by

had a son and daughter-Yorath

Finally, there was Cloud.

declared, taking Cloud’s hand happily. As for why he wasn’t with Enrique, he did not elaborate on it but merely brushed it off with

could tell that the situation in the Seizon family was exceedingly complex, so much

conversation as they walked, they all got familiar with each

Cade was an honest man and

and a gurgling stream flowed underneath. It was filled