SUPREME ARCH-MAGUS

As the lady came down from the steps, Daren adjusted his throat and put on a pleasant face. "Wifey, see who came to see us. It\'s my brother and his only son, Ben." Daren said with an excited smile.

Without showing any reaction, Ada continued to walk in a dramatic way. She approached close to them and came to stop beside Daren. "I thought your family forgot about you, dear. Why did they come looking for you after so many years?" Ada asked with a questioning glance.

The hidden meaning in her words is very clear, as she is guessing that Liam came seeking help as the Silver Stokes family is very rich now.

"Sorry, sister-in-law, I should have visited my brother more often." Liam greeted her, ignoring her comments.

On the side, Fatty Ben wondered what would have happened if his mother were there in place of his father. In all these years, the Silver Stokes family has never invited them. More than that, they never came to visit the Liam family, even after several invitations, and most importantly, Daren didn\'t even come to see the dead bodies of his parents.

"Haha… wifey, look at my brother\'s son. Ben, greet your aunt." Daren, who experienced his wife\'s behavior, quickly changed the topic before she made more insults.

"Greetings, Aunt." Ben bowed his head and continued speaking. "I thought my aunt would be old like everyone else. But you are very young and charming. If I knew that my aunt is so beautiful, I could have boasted before all my friends with a proud face." Ben put on the most pleasing face possible and spoke in a bowing position.

Even though Ben didn\'t like her attitude, he is not the type to show his feelings brazenly. More than that, he already understood that his aunt has full authority in this house. So, he just did what he is good at.

"Hmmhh… Even though you speak a little too much, I like how truthful you are. Hubby, take care of your brother before sending them away." Ada declared in an authoritative tone and left, walking out.

As she stepped outside, a luxuriously decorated white swan landed before her. Sitting on the side, she flew into the sky.

Finally, Daren released a relieved sigh and happily took his brother and Ben to the central hall.

"Sorry, Liam. Before my in-laws left the house, that\'s why I made you wait outside the gate. I thought my wife would be at least happy to meet you after so many years. But she made you embarrassed. I\'m really sorry, my brother." Daren hugged Liam affectionately as his eyes filled with moisture.

"Dad, what\'s going on? Who is this?" Suddenly, a young male voice came from the side.

As Ben turned his head, he saw a young man and woman walking out while holding hands.

"Haha... Spurgeon, come here. Greet your uncle, Liam. By the way, Liam, he is my son Spurgeon. The lady beside him is Lana, she is the only heir of the Mintleaf family and also the promised bride to my son." Ben introduced with heartfelt laughter.

"She is really beautiful." Fatty Ben thought while staring at Lana, whose beauty almost equal to Sophia\'s.

"Dad, what are you talking about? When did I have an uncle?" Spurgeon asked while looking at Liam and Ben from head to toe.

"My son, didn\'t I mention about my own brother in the home town? He is the one. Also, this young man is Ben, your brother." Daren replied without losing any excitement.

Instead of greeting Liam, Spurgeon maintained his distance. "But father, granny said you already broke your home town relationship. Anyway, I\'m leaving for the underground pits with Lana. If mom asks, please say the same." Spurgeon said in a dismissive tone and hurriedly left while dragging Lana.

Lana, who felt bad, tried to bow her head to Liam with a smile. Soon, only Daren, Liam, and Ben were left alone in the central hall. Even the servants maintained their distance as they knew how the house worked.

With an awkward smile, Daren covered his face and sat beside Liam on the sofa. As Daren asked the reason for his brother\'s visit to the capital city, Liam talked about Ben\'s gambling ambitions in the capital city.

Daren encouraged Ben with a shoulder pat. He thought Liam would ask for monetary help. But his brother only asked to take care of Ben if he encountered any danger.

The conversation lasted for a long time. "Liam, leave Ben in my house for a few days. I know everyone in this capital. I will help him finish the formalities with the gambling syndicate." Daren suggested it with an anticipated look.

Even though Liam tried to smoothly reject Daren\'s request, he failed to convince him as Daren had made a promise. "Ben, your uncle will personally show you the arena and underground pits. I will also help you choose a good fighter to register with you." Daren said with a confident smile.

"Uncle, I already have a fighter on my side. He is a very powerful, handsome, and rich young master." Ben replied, thinking about Kent.

Daren laughed, thinking that Ben might get scammed. But he didn\'t try to correct Ben immediately.

Finally, after having a good meal, Daren gave a sendoff to his brother Liam. Ben hugged his father and promised that he would definitely earn a lot and bring a good name to him.

"It\'s okay, even if you achieve nothing. All I want is your safety. Don\'t take unnecessary risks, and don\'t forget your mother." Liam said while patting Ben\'s head with a concerned smile.

Fatty Ben\'s eyes turned moist while he stared at the leaving back of his father. He knew how much his father sacrificed for his uncertain ambition.