Chapter 2: Incomplete in Literature, Unattainable in Martial Arts (Part 1)

The Earl believed he must have seen it incorrectly

Count Raymond could not understand why he felt a certain aversion towards his son. He sensed that the look in the child's eyes was not merely vacant; it seemed to carry a hint of resistance. However, he also thought that he might be overthinking it: what could a three-year-old possibly understand? Moreover, having been away on expeditions, he had not held the child even once since his birth, so it was only natural for the child to be unfamiliar with him

However, this sudden emergence of "father" ... ...

"Huh..." Alpha's expression was serious. He sighed, set down the Count's heir, and after bowing his head to the Count, he stood up and said in a low voice: "My Lord Count, I..."

There was no grand banquet, no celebratory ceremony, and not even a simple cocktail party.

Although many who had painstakingly prepared to flatter the new hero of the empire were somewhat disappointed, this grandiose excuse was immediately supported by everyone

Hearing that her unfortunate son had to undergo training at such a young age, the beautiful eyes of the Countess could not help but shed tears: "But... he is still so small."

After the Chief Guardian Alpha finished speaking, the expression on the face of His Excellency the Count had already darkened.

Although he is only three years old, he is indeed a bit too pale and frail for the Rowling family, which is known for producing robust men... Hmm... I heard that this child was seriously ill a month ago, perhaps that is why he appears somewhat weak.

Observing the earl, who bore a hint of melancholy even during the award ceremony, inevitably evoked a measure of sympathy from several colleagues friendly with the Rawlin family. Of course, it was also unavoidable that some political adversaries secretly reveled in his misfortune

The son of Earl Raymond of the Rowling family is an idiot, and this is no longer a secret in the capital.

Young Master Du Wei's health is quite frail, and he seems to have some inherent deficiencies. His bones are slender, and his heartbeat is irregular. Such a constitution is slightly inferior to that of an ordinary person. If he wishes to learn martial arts in the future, it is likely..." Alpha gritted his teeth and said, "It is likely that he will not achieve much success.

The Day of Triumph

The men of the Rowling family have always been renowned for their imposing and robust masculine image. The standard image of a man from the Rowling family should be tall and sturdy, with a broad chest, strong arms, a square face, a straight nose, and an overall appearance befitting a heroic and valiant man

What do you think?

The child in front of me is perhaps a bit too quiet; he sits on the bed with his hands resting on his knees, raising his head to gaze at himself, as if filled with curiosity, yet also seemingly engaged in scrutiny

Having left the dock, even the ceremony originally prepared for the reception of citizens, which involved a thousand soldiers drawn from the expeditionary fleet, was left to the deputy to oversee. After the hurried return to his residence, the Earl declined several visitors. The official excuse was that the Earl, who had spent years in military service, needed some private time to soothe the lonely heart of his beloved wife at home

While the Count was feeling frustrated, Du Wei Loring's emotions were undoubtedly more complex than his

At the very least, Lord Raymond himself is like this. He is tall and imposing, and his appearance is exceptionally distinguished among the imperial nobility. In his youth, he was a renowned figure among the noble circles of the empire.

At home, the Earl once again faced his son. The difference this time was that the beautiful Countess was not by his side. Instead, standing beside him was Alpha, his loyal captain of the guard who had accompanied him for nearly twenty years. A first-class swordsman of the Empire, wielding the "Flowing Flame Sword," he was recognized as one of the top swordsmanship experts in the imperial capital.

If he did not firmly believe in his wife's virtue in his heart... the first reaction of Count Raymond upon seeing the child before him was: Is this truly my own offspring?

The beautiful and mature Countess, with her motherly heart and the actions from a month ago, has successfully softened Du Wei's heart.

His gaze is profound, melancholic, and complex

The future count heir, three-year-old Du Wei Loring, gazed indifferently at his father. Unlike children of his age who cried out loudly and forcefully, this left the count quite dissatisfied. Traditionally, the louder a child cries, the stronger they are!

Hmph, who does he think he is to just appear out of nowhere

"Alpha, you are the person I trust the most by my side. Do not worry too much; just say whatever is on your mind," the Count sighed

The little one in front of me ... ...

Because this child's appearance is indeed very different from my own

How can the gaze of a three-year-old child possess such complex emotions

After conversing with His Majesty the Emperor in a private room for a while, Count Raymond voluntarily proposed to relinquish his title as Admiral of the Imperial Navy, surrendering his military authority. Subsequently, he exited the palace, once again declining the congratulations of his colleagues and the invitations to various banquets, including those from several high priests of the Temple of the Goddess of Light, before hastily returning home

The next day, after an audience with His Majesty the Emperor in the palace and receiving the third class of the Imperial First-Class Gallantry Medal personally awarded by His Majesty during the celebration ceremony, His Majesty publicly announced the promotion of the illustrious Count Raymond to the position of Vice President of the Imperial General Staff, making him the second highest-ranking military official in the Empire

I believe that learning martial arts is not a very good choice for the young master; it would be better to see if he has any talents in other areas.

In stark contrast to the bustling atmosphere of the streets and alleys in the capital, the count's mansion was enveloped in silence

At this moment, in the mansion of the Earl, the triumphant hero of the Imperial Navy is locking eyes with his own biological son

The chief guard first knelt on one knee before Du Wei's bed, observing the formal etiquette of a standard family servant. He then lifted Du Wei into his arms, removing all of his clothing, and meticulously examined Du Wei's entire body from head to toe with one hand. During this process, Du Wei did struggle; he seemed quite uncomfortable being touched so intimately by a man. However, the strength of a first-class swordsman of the empire was beyond his ability to resist.

"He... really still cannot speak?" The expression of Lord Count was very serious. He glanced at his wife beside him, only to see the tears in her eyes, which made his heart soften involuntarily. He recalled his three-year absence at sea, neglecting his wife at home, and even during the time when a woman is most in need of her husband's comfort, he was not by her side. Their only son had turned into this state, and it was not fair to blame this poor woman. His tone softened a bit: "Alright, dear, the child cannot speak. We will invite the most learned teacher in the empire to teach him; he will surely learn to speak. However, his body is too weak. Our Lorin family has always established itself in the empire through military achievements. My son will naturally inherit my path and become a general of the empire. Being this weak is not acceptable... Hmm, he is already three years old. I think it is time to consider finding him a tutor. With a weak body, after a few years of training, he will naturally become stronger. What do you think of Alpha? He is my most loyal captain of the guard, highly skilled in martial arts, and devoted to the family. I think starting next month, I can have Alpha begin teaching Du Wei some basic exercises."

It is precisely because his body is too weak that he must begin to strengthen his physique as soon as possible! Otherwise, how can he inherit the martial achievements of our Rowlin family? The Earl, who has spent many years in military service, is quite resolute on this matter and made a decision with a wave of his hand