"Lukas! Are you okay?"
My mother immediately runs toward me and checks me from top to bottom as I arrive at the palace. My sister smiles at me, but I can see she is also worried about me. She just has more restraint than my mother.
"I am fine, mother."
I can only sigh when she does not hear me and continues to check. I can hear my sister chuckle, and she looks at me.
"Welcome back, Lukas. How is the situation?"
"It is already taken care of. The report is a bit misleading as the number of monsters in the dungeon is bigger than in the report."
My mother perked up at those words and frowned.
"Do I need to call the Guild Master, Lukas?"
"No, mother. I already called him, and he is willing to go to the Truth Oath trial tomorrow."
"Good. That is good. It is hard to search for a new Guild Master. Did her tell you the reason for the false information?"
"Someone decided to make quick gold and did not clean the dungeon properly. The agent Antonio sent also wants that gold by giving false information."
She nods and says.
"Then I will ask the executioner to prepare the block."
I can only smile at her words because that is what is most likely happening to them.
"Thank you, mother. Anyway, let's get inside. I'm tired and too dirty from all the dried blood."
She nods and says.
"You are right. You go and clean while I prepare a surprise for you."
"What?! Mother! That is not fair! It is my turn!"
My mother looks at Gabrielle and says.
"And why can't we do it together?"
She pouts and says.
"Fine! However, it will be my turn next time."
"What? Do I don't have any say in this?"
I say that and watch the two of them smile at me.
"Are you complaining, dear?~"
"Do you not want it, brother?~"
Haaaa… These two are dangerous for me and my manhood.
"Nope. I am more than happy to do it."
"Then it is settled~."
I can only shake my head and enter the palace. My mother and sister kiss me before taking a separate way from me. Gabrielle needs to return to her studies, and my mother needs to prepare for the tea party in two days.
When I arrive at my bedroom, I see two servants waiting for me in front of my bedroom. They are my personal maids and the last defense in case someone manages to storm the palace.
"Your Highness, do you need something?"
"I want to take a bath."
"Do you want us to clean your body?"
"Please."
The two of them open the door, and one of them takes off my clothes.
"Do you want hot water, Your Highness?"
"Yes."
The second maid nods and enters the bathroom. I can see her using magic to fill the bathtub with water and then warm it up. I sit on a chair while the maid cleans my body, and after a few minutes, she is done. Then, I soak my body in the bathtub.
I release a content sigh and let my body relax.
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I look at the dagger in front of me and use my perk [Eyes of Truth] to see what kind of weapon this is. Not only that, I also use the [An Imperfect World] perk to see if I can improve the weapon.
When I activate those two perks, a rush of knowledge appears inside my head, and I know what kind of dagger this is and how to improve it with my current knowledge.
This dagger is made of a metal called Morning Silver. It is a chunk of metal that, at its peak strength, is in the morning when the sun first rises. When properly melted, it will become semi-translucent and look like glass instead of metal.
It is not the best metal out there, but it has one property many adventurers and even mages want. It has the property of Anti-Warding. It is the best metal to punch through magic barriers and magic formation. Adventurers can use this to destroy a dungeon's trap, and mages can create an opening in someone's barrier so they can enter forbidden places.
However, I need a second opinion. I don't want to doubt my perk, but I want to make sure it is correct. I need to go to the blacksmith and enchanter tomorrow after the trial.
I put the dagger away and leaned over my chair. [An Imperfect World] and [Eyes of Truth] work as I look around my room. It gives me what I can improve and how to do it. It even let me know how to improve the hidden escape room in my bedroom.
"Your Highness, the Queen Dowager, calls for you in the dining hall. The food is ready."
I quickly deactivate my perks when someone calls me from the outside.
"I will be out in a minute."
I get up and fix my clothes before leaving my room. The maid bows at me and guides me to the dining hall. I am still not used to my personal servants needing to take me somewhere within the palace. However, I understand that it is because of my status as a king, and I need to be seen with a lot of servants accompanying me because it shows a sign of status.
I snap from my thoughts when I arrive in the dining hall and see my mother and sister already waiting for me with all kinds of food on the table. I want to say that it is a waste because I don't eat all of them, but the lower-ranking servant will eat the leftovers.
Those sentences will be seen with suspicion back on earth, but here? It is something the lower-ranking servants happily receive. All the foods served to me are high-quality stuff that they rarely or never once eat.
I shake my head and say.
"Good evening, mother, sister."
My mother smiles and says.
"Take a seat, dear."
The servant pulls the chair, and I take a seat. I start the dinner with wine and a plate of roasted pheasant covered in gravy. Seeing me start eating, my mother and sister also start to eat. This is the basic noble etiquette. Never start eating before the king starts eating.
"Lukas, I received the report from Captain Jacob about the loot they get from all the goblins."
"Oh? Do tell."
"They get one hundred and fifty E-rank mana cores, sixty-seven D-rank mana cores, twelve C-rank mana cores, and one B-rank mana core. He will put all the loot in the warehouse for you to decide."
"We will use the mana cores as fuel for the Truth Zone trial. What about the others?"
"Goblin General's sword is still intact, and Jacob has already ordered the skinning of the goblins."
"Perfect. We can sell the goblin skin and melt the weapon later."
The three of us enjoy the food and have a pleasant conversation. When we are done, the three of us walk toward my bedroom, and as we enter, I hear my mother lock the door. As I turn around, I see my mother take off her clothes, and I see her wearing white lingerie. My sister also does the same, and I can see her wearing black lingerie that matches the motif our mother wears.
"Now~ You can claim the two of us as yours."