Chapter 455: 453 captives_1
When Colin walked into the restaurant with Grace, everyone’s eyes were immediately drawn to them.

Even though when I say “everyone”, I mean just three people:

Prince Harrison, Princess Judy, and the current head of the Brugen Family—Viscount Grimm.

As for the maids and servants in the restaurant, they did not dare to stare at Colin and Grace.

Colin, thick-skinned as ever, didn’t care about the stares of others. The girl beside him lowered her shy head, but her hands were still hooked around Colin’s arm, never letting go.

Viscount Grimm, who was attentively schmoozing Prince Harrison at the time, shut his mouth immediately when he saw his sworn enemy walk in.

Then, his gaze became fixated on his radiant sister, looking like a blossoming flower bud after a spring rain. His face became a complex mixture of anger, shame, hatred, and jealousy.

He also thought about what would happen if the news reached the St. Prowse Family. Would his sister’s marriage to Count Evan be compromised?

However, when Colin’s gaze turned to him, Viscount Grimm lowered his head instantly like receiving an electric shock. He started eating his food earnestly as if he could avoid the cruel reality that way.

“Hello, Teacher!” Prince Harrison and Princess Judy got up to salute, their faces full of teasing smiles.

Colin nodded with a smile to his two students, then boldly sat down in the main seat. Immediately, a maid served utensils and napkins.

The long table was filled with a sumptuous breakfast—mushroom stew with pine chicken, steamed white salmon, charcoal-grilled steak, cream pies, white bread, milk, and some vegetables and nuts.

The chefs of the Brugen Family were quite skilled; the dishes were mouthwatering in colour and aroma, greatly whetting Colin’s appetite.

After taking a sip of milk, Colin turned to Viscount Grimm, who was huddled to one side, and said:

“Viscount Grimm, in about two hours, the Blood Knight Army will leave Huorong City. You might as well prepare yourself.”

Viscount Grimm, suppressing his inner humiliation, squeezed out an awkward smile and replied: “Alright, Count Angler, I will prepare a grand farewell ceremony for you.”

“A farewell ceremony?” Colin paused, shook his head and said, “No, you misunderstood. I mean you should prepare your luggage to leave with us.”

Viscount Grimm was completely dumbfounded.

After coming back to his senses, the young viscount began shivering again.

It was unclear whether it was from fear or anger.

“What’s wrong? Not willing?” Colin raised an eyebrow.

Viscount Grimm trembled even more. His fingers struck his plate with the cutlery. It sounded as if he were having a stroke.

“Puff!”

Princess Judy couldn’t help but laugh at Viscount Grimm’s appearance.

Taking a few deep breaths, Viscount Grimm tried to steady his psyche and body; but when he opened his mouth, his voice was still trembling:

“Count….Count…What…What are you…What do you mean?”

“What else could it mean?” Colin was extremely disdainful of the spineless Viscount in his heart, and his tone became no-nonsense. “You are now my captive, don’t you want to remain in Huorong City?”

“Captive?” The color drained from Viscount Grimm’s face, and he stammered, pointing at Grace, “You can…You can take my sister.”

Grace didn’t even lift her head at this, and continued to elegantly slice the steak on her plate.

Colin sneered, “Viscount Grimm, is this the responsibility you take as a knight, and as the head of the Brugen Family, offering up your sister as the captive?”

“Hasn’t she already become your lover?” Viscount Grimm blurted out, “I…I need to stay and maintain the situation in Huorong City. Moreover, moreover, if I leave with you, who will inherit the nobility of the Brugen Family?”

Colin rolled his eyes in annoyance, “I don’t care who inherits the nobility of the Brugen Family. Right now, I just want to take my captive!”

After speaking, he no longer paid attention to the arguing Viscount Grimm and clapped his hands loudly twice.

Instantly, three soldiers of the Blood Knight Army entered.

Colin waved his hand, shooing them away like a troublesome fly: “Viscount Grimm is too slow in packing his things, help him speed it up.”

“Yes, sir!”

“Count, I am willing to serve you, willing to serve you! Sister, sister, please plead for me with Count Angler, please…”

No matter how much Viscount Grimm pleaded, Colin was indifferent.

Similarly, Grace remained silent, as if she hadn’t heard her brother’s cries for help.

Poor Viscount Grimm was dragged out by the soldiers of the Blood Knight Army. His humiliated appearance made all the Brugen Family servants sigh in regret.

Count Brugen was a notable figure, how could he have such a worthless son?

Princess Judy watched these events unfold with interest, and then whispered something in Grace’s ear.

Then, the two of them started to chat, discussing something.

Colin glanced at them and thought nothing of it.

After all, Grace had spent a whole year in Phoenix Palace, so it wasn’t surprising that she was familiar with Princess Judy.

Although Prince Harrison was quite curious about what his sister and Grace were discussing, he didn’t dare to ask when he saw Grace’s blushing face. He focused on eating the food in front of him.

After stuffing the last piece of steak into his mouth and finishing the milk, Colin picked up a napkin to wipe his mouth, and said:

“Harrison, Judy, you two should finish eating and pack your stuff. We will be leaving soon.”

“Yes, Teacher!” Prince Harrison immediately responded.

Princess Judy, however, playfully asked, “Teacher, is Sister Grace really not coming with us?”

Colin shook his head, “Grace has other things to do.”

“Alright.” Princess Judy pouted unhappily, as if she really wanted Grace to replace that boring and annoying Viscount Grimm.

Seeing Colin head out, Grace quickly put down her cutlery and stood up to follow him.

Once she caught up, Colin asked, “After I leave, can you handle the situation in Huorong City?”

“Yes.” Grace nodded enthusiastically, “As long as Grimm is not around, I am the first in line to inherit the Brugen Family’s title. No one can challenge my position.”

However, she then hesitated and said, “But… Duke St. Prowse may not be willing to grant me the title easily.”

Colin gave a confident smile, “Don’t worry, I’ll make him willing.”

“Okay!” Grace gave a sweet smile and held her lover’s arm.