Divine Emperor of Death

Chapter 4470: Lucian’s Innocent Love

Davis remained silent while Lucian tried to explain himself.

On the day when the maids were brought to the mansion, his children were explicitly told not to harass them in any form, and the sons were warned not to have physical relations with them.

Azariel seemed to have managed to obey it, but on the other hand, Lucian didn’t.

To Davis, it was quite surprising since Lucian wasn’t the type to disobey or go against something his parents would not like. For him to have favored the maid, he wondered how he had fallen or if she had purposefully seduced him.

He had even brought his sword out, although he immediately put it down.

Davis wasn’t surprised by that since Lucian was soft but highly protective. Nonetheless, he didn’t drop his cold expression, nor did he take light of this situation.

He cast a gaze at the maid.

"Rise up."

The maid refused, or perhaps she was limp. With a wave of his finger, his soul force made her stand and wobble from the imbalance but she still not dared to raise her head up.

"Father, I-"

"Be quiet." Davis glared at Lucian, causing his heart to stop.

Lucian looked as though he was stuck between a rock and a hard place, not knowing what to do. He had never really seen his father being that cold, even during their battles. However, he agreed he had made a mistake, so he was really scared for Saffira’s life.

"What made you think you can seduce my second son like that? To gather in a secluded place like this where emotions easily take over- was it your idea? Speak truthfully."

"It was mine," Lucian interjected.

"Lucian, I told you to keep quiet, or even if she is not at fault, do you want her to suffer in our prison for thousands of years?"

"...!" Lucian instantly closed his mouth with both his hands, nodding his head.

’This child... he doesn’t lack discipline since he has gone through immense suffering because of his physique, but he gets heated when it’s about the people he loves... just like me...’

Davis inwardly smiled before declaring, "Speak truthfully. If I found any lies, no matter the reason, whether it be for protecting Lucian or yourself, you won’t get out of this scot-free."

Saffira trembled, practically in tears already. She barely raised her head, cupping her hands, "Reporting to... Palace Master, it was Second Young Master’s idea that we come... here... but-"

"You will answer only what you are asked of."

"...!" Saffira trembled at the cold voice and the immense pressure that bore down on her shoulders. She didn’t even know if the Divine Emperor of Death was just using his aura or if it was simply his presence.

"For what reason did he choose this place?"

"Because- we wanted to get out of sight from... Head Maid Esvele... who kept an eye on us."

"You think you can escape Esvele’s sight who’s an Empyrean? How childish. It was like you two hadn’t thought that ahead with all those emotions and hormones gathering at the base of your roots, boldly gathering in the garden to have your secret affair. Speak! Have you two engaged in a physical relationship yet?"

There was anger in his voice as though he was going to explode, causing both Saffira and Lucian to tremble incessantly.

"We kiss-ed... please have mercy..."

Tears fell from Saffira’s eyes, her voice low, soft, and practically a squeal for help.

"When you were brought here, were you not warned to have any kind of relationship with the young masters?"

"I was... I know my wrongs, Palace Master. I swear- I didn’t mean for this to happen, but my heart... Second Young Master was so nice to me, and I became... strange and tried to take advantage of his kindness... please forgive me..."

Davis nodded, "Good that you didn’t lie. Otherwise, the consequences would be very severe."

He had checked with Heart Intent, and the maid was really just... innocent in her emotions. As for her background, how could they be not thorough about it when they were accepting maids into their home?

They had already done their work on the maids’ background, their intentions to work here, their willingness to work with Divergents, and their willingness to die anytime in case there was an attack.

Some of them came from good backgrounds wanting the high pay.

It was really high, enough to last for generations or spawn an Empyrean in their family in a decade. Such a big offering had a huge competition, but only a few were selected after the thorough check, and one of them was Saffira.

She came from a poor background but had a house and was living with her parents and a little brother. She always sent her entire salary back to her family, practically propping them up and aiding in her little brother’s cultivation. Now, they were the talk of the locality, a subject of pride and jealousy alike.

She possibly couldn’t have been working for someone and tried to take advantage of Lucian with an ulterior motive apart from her own feelings, so Davis was glad to have confirmed that.

Davis turned to look at Lucian.

Lucian was his kind son but also naive. He didn’t want any damned woman to break his son’s heart. Moreover, Lucian wasn’t as careful as Azariel was. He doubted Lucian did his fair share of calculations when choosing a partner.

"Lucian, you are aware of your wrongs. How do you think we should deal with this matter?"

With him finally addressed, Lucian opened his mouth, "Father... I’m sorry. I really didn’t think it would come this far when I spoke to her one day and got to know more about her. We are young, and she also has promise, so I think... I think I want to take her as my wife."

"...!?" Saffira turned to look at Lucian in shock.

"Oh? You want to take her as your wife?" Davis’s brows also raised.

However, he wasn’t surprised since Lucian was just like that, sincere and genuine. He wouldn’t think of being a silk pants young master since his morals were built on a good foundation by Niera herself.

Moreover-

"Didn’t you say you just wanted one wife? Are you sure that’s going to be her for lifelong? Someone who hasn’t even entered the Immortal Stage while barely making ends meet in our mansion?"

"Yes!" Lucian uttered, his voice strong and determined, "Father-"