Conquering The Game's World

Chapter 103  Fear of Losing What You Love!

"Uncle David!" Luis called out.

"I was such a bad husband, Luis. I never figured out such important details and was always in the dark." David murmured without looking into his eyes.

Luis sighed and said, "Uncle David, you shouldn't blame yourself. I don't know how you and Aunt Maria were with each other. But from what I have known and observed from your character, I can be certain that you were a loving and responsible husband to her."

"Luis...?" David's eyes trembled as he looked up.

Luis could see that his words had little effect on David, so he continued. "Do you think all those memories you made with her were fake?"

When Luis asked this question, David thought back to his years with Maria. Her smile, her anger, all the emotions she showed. He knew that none of them were fake. But still.

"Why didn't she ever tell me about her past?"

This is the why David felt heartbroken. Because he couldn't figure out why would Maria hide her troubles from him? Didn't she trust him?

Luis sighed as he understood David's thoughts. But it was because he understood that he had to correct his views.

Looking at him seriously, he called out once again. "Uncle, David!" When Luis saw David's attention was back on him, he said.

"There are times in life when people tend to hide things from their closest people or even their most loved person... It's not because they don't trust them, but because they don't want to show that side of theirs to anyone else."

After exhaling a deep breath, Luis said in a low voice. "They hide, not because they don't love them. Rather, they fear losing what they love."

"..."

Because of Luis' words, the entire room fell into silence. Ronald and Lumine were looking at Luis expressionlessly. Inwardly, they also agreed with his words.

Although they would like to say that in a happy and trustworthy relationship, there should be no secrets. Sometimes, some situations don't allow them to share their troubles.

But this is also true that, because of such behaviour, the other person who is in the dark may end up getting hurt. Just like what happened with David.

Alicia was looking at her dad and Luis with a flat expression. But inwardly, she was very much concerned about them. Especially after seeing Luis' melancholic expression, it made Alicia's heart tighten.

'Why does Luis look so sad?'

She wanted to ask him but before she could. Luis took a deep breath, then his expression returned to that of a serious one as he said.

"So stop thinking about these things, Uncle David!"

"Aunt Maria must have had her reasons for hiding those things and if you want to know why she hid her problems from you, then first figure out what her problems were?!"

When Luis said this, the lost color in David's face returned.

"Figure out her problem first...?!" David murmured, repeating his words. Then there was a glint in his eyes and his mood improved.

"Yes Luis, you are right!"

"Maria had always been a perfect wife to me. Much more than what I deserved."

"Although she hid her origin from me. It doesn't change the fact how much we loved each other."

David said with a smile. Then, clenching his fists tightly, he continued. "Whatever her secrets were, I'll get my answers, eventually. As for her murderers, I'll be sure to send them to hell."

His words echoed loudly and clearly inside the room. Alicia had a soft smile on her face, as she saw her father had cheered up. Glancing at Luis from the corner of her eyes, she decided inwardly. 'I should thank him on our date tomorrow.'

"I'm ashamed to show my shameful side to you all," David said with a sigh while rubbing the back of his head.

"Hey, it's fine. You have told me a lot about your shameful incidents when you were drunk." Ronald said, while patting his shoulder.

"Wait, what?! What did I say?!" David asked, looking at Ronald with wide eyes.

"I'll tell you about it sometime."

Ronald had a relieved smile on his face when he saw that David had returned to his usual self.

Lumine sighed, 'Fortunately, Luis saved the situation, otherwise I don't know how long he would have been in his depressed state.'

Hoisting her head to look at everyone sitting silently, she said, "Okay, now let's get back to the topic."

Turning her head to Luis, she asked while narrowing her eyes, "Luis, tell us what you are planning to do with Thomas and the Elven Princess. And what is the Core Target folder that Lily mentioned?"

When Lumine asked this question, everyone's attention was back to Luis. Because this is where the important discussion begins.

David, who had cheered up, was also looking at him seriously, waiting for his explanation.

Luis nodded at Lumine, then started speaking, "Okay, then I'll first explain what these Core Targets are. They are the students in the academy who will be my target of monitoring."

"Monitoring?" Ronald raised his left brow and asked, "Who are these students you said and why are you interested in them?"

Luis looked at Ronald and said, while recounting some names. "Well, there are Rura Wayne, Seraphina Evansville, Emily Steve, Thomas Aiverson and Ursula Aiverson. I'll add others if needed."

Of course, there were others too, such as Alex and the other female leads, but Luis didn't include them since he had no explanation for his reason for monitoring them.

Alicia gave a sullen look when she heard Luis mention the names of so many girls. 'He better have a good reason for it! Or else, hmph!'

Ronald was a little thoughtful as he asked, "Are Rura Wayne and Seraphina Evansville included, because of the rights of the dungeons you are interested in?"

Luis nodded and admitted, "Yes, although because of the situation with Rura Wayne in her family. It would be a bit difficult for her. I have some thoughts about it. As long as I have enough means, I can get them to give us those dungeon rights."

"Are those dungeons that important?" Ronald asked curiously. He had information about all the dungeons Luis wanted and that's why he wasn't sure why Luis was so hell-bent on getting them. Although some of them had good resources. They weren't much different from other dungeons.

Luis can understand Ronald's thoughts and knows that his father is going so far to spend so much money only because of his trust and love in himself. Normally, without any credibility, no one is willing to make such an investment.

But for Luis, those dungeons are very important. Giving a firm look at Ronald, he assured. "Dad, trust me on this!"

Ronald smiled at Luis and said, "I trust you, Luis." While thinking inwardly. 'Even if it ends up with nothing. It doesn't matter. As long as you are happy.'

Lumine had a small smirk on her face and, while giving a side glance at Alicia, she teased, "But Luis, for you to target those girls with ill intentions. Don't you think someone will be jealous?"

Luis looked at his mother with a deadpan expression. 'Do I have ill intentions or you?'

"I don't have any ill intentions. It's just finding opportunities to make a deal."

"Oh, really?" Lumine smirked and said, "But is it alright to stalk young women for making business deals?"

Luis glanced at Alicia, who had a small frown on her face, and said, "I won't be looking at them. Lily will do these things. She will only report to me if she finds anything relevant or useful."

When Alicia heard this, the frown on her face disappeared at a visible rate and she returned to her plain expression.

Seeing this, Luis sighed in relief and gave Lumine an angry look. But she just chuckled and didn't take his actions to heart.

Ronald shook his head at Lumine's behaviour, then brought back the conversation on topic. n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

"Now let's talk about the prince and the two princesses. If they are your target, then the matter shouldn't be simple, right?"

Luis' attention was back to Ronald as he nodded heavily. "For Thomas and Ursula, I think there's no need for me to explain."

Everyone nodded in understanding and waited for him to continue.

"As for Emily Steve, she is an important part of the plan."

Seeing that everyone was looking at him attentively. Luis explained.

"The reason is simple, for us to face the Aiverson Royal Family. I believe it's better if we have the help of the Esperia Kingdom."

But as soon as Luis said that, everyone stood up in surprise.

"What are you saying, Luis?!" David asked aloud.

"If the fight involves two countries, won't it end up developing into another war?" Alicia also nodded and asked with a frown. She doesn't want a war to start because of them. Although she wants revenge, but not at the cost of so many innocent lives.