CLEAVER OF SIN Chapter 1069: Obsession

Viscount Raymond maintained a smile as he stared at Asher, who was seated in front of him. Although he was happy to welcome a Wargrave to his territory, he wasn’t a fool to think that the Tenth Sun had come just for a visit. He knew the Tenth Sun was here for something; he just didn’t know what.

Personally, he hoped the Tenth Sun had fallen for his daughter... or his son, or whichever one, it didn’t matter to him. After all, he had come with his children to the Royal Twins’ Birthday Party, and they had all seen him back then.

As for the Tenth Sun being here for real business, Viscount Raymond didn’t really consider it. After all, the Tenth Sun was still a student within the Star Academy, a first year at that. What business could he possibly even have established when he had been locked up at the Wargrave Estate all his life?

Asher could guess a bit of the thoughts racing through Viscount Raymond’s mind. He held the saucer as he sipped the tea that had been served as he went straight to the point without beating around the bush too much.

"Viscount Raymond, you have something of mine within your possession," his tone calm as his purple eyes left the tea cup.

Viscount Raymond arched an eyebrow in confusion, wondering what it was. He had never met or spoken with the Tenth Sun personally or even indirectly, so how could he possess any of the Tenth Sun’s things?

Seeing Viscount Raymond’s confused expression, Asher continued as he stated, "The Swig family."

The moment those words left Asher’s lips, Viscount Raymond’s expression twisted into a frown before the expression vanished as Viscount Raymond now bore an expressionless face. His effort to regain his expression had failed, as Asher had seen the frown.

"I’m very sure you watched all rounds from the Inter-Empire Tournament," Asher continued, "and during the second round, Teo Swig and I teamed up, and after our battle, I came to realize what an exceptional talent he really is." He sipped his tea calmly before his eyes returned to the Viscount as he continued, "To cut this boring long story short, from that moment onwards, Teo Swig became a subordinate of the Wargrave Family, and I’m here to take back his family you’ve kept hostage." His tone was indifferent as he set down the tea cup and leaned back into the seat.

His words had been direct, with no hidden word sparring or suggestions. Just a direct oppression with the Wargrave family name.

Although Asher could have just said he came here to rescue Teo Swig’s family members using the Wargrave name, as there was no huge point in lying, Asher wasn’t that naive. He knew that once the Swig family left, Viscount Raymond would surely make a move against the Swig family since they weren’t under the Wargrave family.

Of course, he could send Lyra to exact revenge when that time came, but what was the use of revenge when the people he was trying to save were already dead?

Hence, the lie.

Viscount Raymond’s expression was no longer calm; he could no longer wear a smile or maintain the calm expression he had trained over the years.

"What do you mean, Tenth Sun?" He asked, daring Asher to clearly explain everything.

He had chased Teo Swig for literally six years now; he thought about the boy every single day. He even masturbated to Teo Swig’s videos and pictures that were shown during the Inter-Empire Tournament Livestream. He had basically watched only Teo Swig’s Livestream and ignored everyone else.

Viscount Raymond’s urge to sleep with Teo Swig was borderline obsession at this point. He had had wet dreams about this and hadn’t slept with any other new male Knight recruits, as though he was saving his stamina for this special boy called Teo Swig.

"I hate repeating myself, Viscount Raymond," Asher spoke, his tone condescending, "your weird habits aren’t really a secret amongst Nobles, so I know your motives behind whatever you have going on at the moment, which is sickening." He paused for a moment, then continued, "While I’m not one to really care who anyone sleeps with, man or woman... but raping every naive child that comes your way is an all-time low, don’t you think so... Viscount Raymond?" He added.

"TENTH SUN!" Viscount Raymond’s voice rose as he gritted his teeth.

While he acknowledged everything he had ever done until now, nobody had ever confronted him about it.

"You are crossing the line, Tenth Sun," Viscount Raymond stated, his eyes staring deep into Asher’s purple ones, "the Swig family is property of the Raymond Territory, and you have no power or authority to interfere with the Raymond Territory’s affairs." His tone was filled with anger and unwillingness.

Asher crossed one leg over the other as he spoke, "Property, huh?"

An amused smile crossed his face as he leaned forward yet again to pick up the tea cup and saucer before him and drank with indifferent ease.

Viscount Raymond could only stare with eyes filled with hatred. He couldn’t help but wish he had poisoned the tea before he served it. Of course, not one that would act instantly, but one that would sit within the Tenth Sun’s system for about a week before activating and killing him in seconds.

Asher’s eyes shifted towards a family photo of Viscount Raymond and his family that was framed and seated on a piece of furniture at the side.

"Viscount Raymond, I will ask you one single question," Asher continued to speak, his eyes shifting from the picture to Viscount Raymond’s face, "do you love your children and wife as much as your peculiar hobby?" He asked as a small smile graced his lips.

The moment Asher asked that question, the temperature seemed to plummet, not from either of them flaring their presence or anything of the sort.

A beat of silence seemed to pass before Viscount Raymond replied.

"Are you threatening my family, Tenth Sun?" He asked.

The smile on Asher’s lips remained as he replied, "Yes."

Of course, Asher would never involve Viscount Raymond’s family in this. He was simply pressing to see if the man’s family could be considered a weakness. After all, many Nobles were wicked to their children; just because Finch and William grew up in a loving family didn’t mean everyone grew up in one.

Ryaen and Vaelric seemed to have their own issues with their families. Whether big or small, Asher didn’t know, neither did he ask.

"So you are going to drag my innocent family into this," Viscount Raymond’s voice came again, his eyes now containing hidden killing intent.

One that Asher saw through with ease, as Emotion Perception could sense it even if the man hid it.

"Why ask me as if I’m the devil here, Viscount Raymond?" Asher asked with an amused tone, "you were the one who captured a family because they resisted your twisted hobbies, so don’t come asking me stupid questions," he added indifferently.

"So, choose, Viscount Raymond," he continued, "I’m sure I don’t need to explain who I am and the power behind me. Would you prefer I wipe your family and every single human related to the Viscount Raymond, be they maids or butlers, or would you choose to save them? The decision is yours," he concluded.