The Return of the War Legate by Celestial Clouds novel Chapter 2

“What? The war legate is coming?” Everyone’s eyes grew wide upon hearing the news.

“Wilfred, who is this war legate? Was he the one…” Leonard was in awe.

There was only one person who held that title in all of Navia—the leader of the Blood Corps. There was no other like him.

The entire city of Swallowston had to accommodate the man’s every move today.

“Who else? Of course, it’s the Bellum Legate who had a ten thousand soldier-strong blockade today.”

“Heavens, he’s coming to our home?”

“Grandfather is so famous that even the legate is coming to see him?”

The legate was well-known among the citizens, but few had ever seen him.

“The gods are smiling upon our family.” Harold raised his hands. “Ever since Henry’s death, our family has been blessed with wave after wave of prosperity. Even the legate is coming to celebrate my birthday!”

Everyone present was excited. What had they done to deserve attention from the legate?

The Xanders were overjoyed.

***

“Father, the legate is almost here. We need to prepare for his arrival. Should we kick this pair out so that he doesn’t see the shame of the family?” Cecelia said that as she looked toward Rue and Adaline.

Leonard chimed in, “Cecelia is right. The legate is coming, and we have to welcome him properly. Rue, please take your daughter and leave at once. Don’t bring shame upon us. If the legate gets angry, our family might not survive. This isn’t a joke.”

Rue stood there, stunned. She just wanted to borrow some money. But instead of getting any, she was humiliated.

When Adaline heard them, she said, “Mother, let’s go. We’re not welcome here.”

Rue’s face was covered in tears because she felt devastated and helpless. She had two children. She failed to protect her eldest, Adrian, and his whereabouts were unknown.

Her daughter, on the other hand, managed to get into university, but she had no money for the tuition.

“I’m sorry, Henry. I’ve let the children down,” Rue cried. She shuddered, remembering her husband’s dying wish.

“Why are you still crying here? You’re disgusting. Leave. Now!” When Leonard saw her crying, his anger rose.

Though the legate was not there yet, how could she be crying at their father’s birthday party?

He walked forward to shove the mother and daughter.

***

But at that moment, before Leonard could shove her, someone rushed over and threw a mean punch to his face.

“Argh!”

The fist connected with Leonard’s face and a few teeth went flying.

Before the Xanders realized what was happening, a man was standing before Rue and Adaline. The man was tall, brawny, and had a fierce demeanor.

“Who are you?!” Wilfred, Harold’s second son, yelled.

“Take a good look and you’ll know.”

The young man turned around and walked toward the Xanders. Everyone took a good look and was overcome with anxiety because they recognized him.