Draven's body trembled; an electric current of dread and fear coursed through his veins.
He stared at his father with a shaky gaze.
His mother is the third concubine of the house, lucky enough to be taken in after the destruction of her home. Back then, she was a respected scholar and was close to the lord. Faced with death and danger, she pleaded to be taken in.
And surprisingly, the father, Lord Silvius, took her in.
But he only took her in for one sole purpose: to produce an heir who could be by the Savior's side.
Draven had been made aware of that arrangement from he was of tender age—his mother always reminded him and instilled dreams of becoming one of the best to stand beside the Savior. A respected and sought-after position in the entire human empire.
Naturally, Lord Silvius also constantly reminded him of his responsibilities.
Be it through words or beatings.
At the age of eight, he passed the first test to become a respected Holy Knight.
