Tale of a Hedonistic wizard

Chapter 171: The ones behind the assassination attempts - 2(18+)

Despite their dissatisfaction with Vivianne's treatment of Jaegar, her children dared not voice their concerns. They knew that it was futile to challenge their mother's authority. As for the emperor, he had maintained a neutral stance from the outset, refraining from interference in this delicate family matter.His recent decision to summon all his grandchildren, including Jaegar, had raised countless eyebrows and fueled numerous questions, yet answers remained elusive.

Lorcan, seated with his confederate Ethan, was now deeply engrossed in devising sinister plans to eliminate Jaegar, believing it to be the only means to safeguard their status and position within the imperial family.

In the midst of their opulent surroundings, a young woman attentively poured a drink for Lorcan. His sudden action of pulling her onto his lap caused her to gasp in surprise.

"Why are you so startled?" Lorcan inquired, noticing the discomfort in the girl. "Are you feeling discomfort?" he asked with a hint of gentleness.

The girl nodded in response, and Lorcan held her by the waist, drawing her closer. "Even if you're feeling discomfort, you shouldn't show it on the outside. I don't like it," he instructed,

Ethan was grinning like a madman a while ago. He was a voyeur and had a liking for watching people.

After sipping, Lorcan then said, "I got new information, which is that he lived with his aunt on the human plane till he came here. If we get hold of her, then we can tame him and kill him." His eyes glowed with a cunning gleam as he plotted their next move.

He then added, "She is really a beauty, Ethan, and I want to get my hands on her."

Ethan was taken aback, as he had never seen Lorcan express interest in someone older. He asked inquisitively, "Are you being serious?"

Lorcan nodded and replied, "Absolutely. What makes it even more enticing is the fact that she's his aunt. Every time I see him, he carries that infuriatingly smug expression. You know they call him the 'lady killer.' Girls are always swooning over him, and it sickens me to no end. This only adds to my animosity towards him. So, we must proceed with the utmost caution this time."

Ethan nodded, understanding the complexity of the situation.

"But how do we plan to get there? You're aware we lack direct access to the required teleportation gates, and using the official ones is out of the question," Ethan voiced his concern.

Teleportation gates to the human realm were all firmly under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Magic, and anyone passing through those gates had their information meticulously recorded. Additionally, conjuring portals required a deep understanding of spatial magic and a high level of expertise. It wasn't a skill readily accessible to just anyone.

While they had the financial means to hire a skilled magician, such an act would draw attention, and they couldn't afford to have their actions linked back to them. Their family's name must remain untarnished, and their clandestine plans had to remain concealed from the prying eyes of the world.

Lorcan thought for a moment before responding, "You're right, using the official teleportation gates is out of the question. We can't risk being recorded in the ministry's logs. Concocting a portal is also not an option for us, and hiring someone could lead to unwanted exposure. We need to find an alternative way."

Ethan chimed in, "What if we use one of the secret pathways that we've heard of? The ones that bypass the official teleportation gates and are known to only a few. We might need to do some digging to find someone who knows about these routes."

Lorcan nodded in agreement. "That's a good idea. We need to find someone who can guide us through these secret pathways without raising suspicion. It's time to put your House connections to good use."

"Ethan, have someone fetch that girl and bring her to the bedroom," Lorcan ordered, rising from his seat and cradling a bottle of wine. With measured steps, he made his way towards a door that led in to a spacious bedroom.

Ethan, somewhat inebriated from the wine, instructed the young woman seated beside him to bring the runaway girl back and guide her to that bedroom. Soon after, he succumbed to the effects of the alcohol, falling asleep right there on the sofa.

Ethan's primary residence was situated in a different region, where his father held the title of marquess. The entire family lived there, enjoying their considerable wealth and status.

Despite being a marquess, they were exceptionally affluent. After Ethan's graduation from the academy, he purchased a mansion in the capital, which served as his main dwelling.

Lorcan frequented this mansion, and the two of them indulged in an unrestrained lifestyle, partaking in various substances, alcohol, women, and more.