Inside the Marquis Casas manor, down a long and dim corridor, two figures walked side by side. One was tall and thin, the other stout, and they spoke in low murmurs, seemingly harboring many misgivings in their hearts.
"Brother, why does Father show such partiality to that outsider Monaldo? Even my cultivation resources for this month have been cut, likely to be diverted to him. Summoning us there now—who knows what that's about? Surely he isn't going to dock our provisions again, is he?" The stout youth, dressed in a flamboyant red formal tunic, was filled with discontent and complaint.
"Geta, mind your tongue. Father has his own deep reasons for what he does; it is not for us to guess. Besides, since Monaldo has already become part of the family, he is our brother. We still need to show him more respect in our words." The tall and thin youth wore a slightly gloomy expression, his tone carrying a steady and cautionary weight. He was none other than the eldest legitimate son, Gaine Casas.
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