The Blood Alchemist Chronicles: An Intended Murder by Praks Alexia C

Author:Praks, Alexia C.
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: ACP Akari Teen
Published: 2018-01-25T16:00:00+00:00

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17 May, 1883

It was morning, and Zach was having breakfast with his younger brother Connor, their father, the earl of Middlemarch, and their cousin Jeremy Anderson. As usual, Connor looked extremely bored, while Jeremy was entertained with reading the paper and their father was quietly preoccupied. Zach did not have any doubt their father was worried about the party and wanted it to be a success, especially since King Francisco II was attending.

Nothing eventful happened during the meal as they conversed about the current affair highlighted in the newspaper—King Francesco II’s visitation. This was followed by politics and the ongoing war that raged through the European nations, across the peninsula.

Once their father left the table, Connor said, “I will certainly die of boredom if this keeps going.”

This comment drew Jeremy’s attention from the newspaper. “Bored? Today of all days, when it’s Uncle Stephen’s birthday party? And the king of Darnia is the honored guest?”

Connor chuckled. “You know my meaning.”

Jeremy nodded. “Of course. It’s too quiet for my liking, too.”

Zach couldn’t help but agree with his brother and cousin. Nothing had happened in these past three months. Well, nothing of importance that required their input within the Militia, which Zach found rather suspicious.

After breakfast, Zach went out riding in Hyde Park, where, once again, nothing of interest was happening. He encountered and politely greeted various well-known individuals within society.

Later in the afternoon, Zach was getting dressed for his father’s birthday party with the help of his valet Walter.

“You look rather bored, my lord,” Walter said as he tied Zach’s cravat into the perfect knot.

“Do I?” Zach asked.

“Indeed,” Walter said, finishing the final touches. “It looks as if you particularly need some entertainment.”

Zach chuckled. “Am I that obvious?”

“Indeed, sir,” Walter said. “As is Master Connor, who, by the way, has gone to the Red Light District again.”

Zach smiled. “There’s no helping it. He did say he’s bored.”

“What is this?” Connor’s voice came from the door, causing Walter to jolt in surprise in his spot. “Servant talking behind his master’s back, Walter?” There was a twinkle in his eyes as he teased the man who had been serving the family since before Zach and Connor had been born.

The elderly man chuckled and politely said, “I sincerely apologize, my lord. I was just stating a fact to his lordship.”

Connor came to sit on the sofa and made himself comfortable by crossing one leg over the other. “I was bored so I went to the place that eases my boredom. Wouldn’t you do the same?”

“Fortunately, I don’t get bored, my lord,” Walter replied. “My job as Master Zach’s valet is fulfilling enough. Every day for me is indeed a blessing.”

Connor clucked his tongue. “You need to expand your horizon a bit more, Walter. I’m sure serving Zach is the most boring job I could ever imagine.”

Zach eyed his brother through the mirror. “So? Has your boredom been eased?”

Connor chuckled. “Indeed, brother. I found a lovely flower I rather enjoyed teasing.”

Walter noted this was a signal for private talk.

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