《Master of Cards. *Reborn*》Chapter 44 : Webster family reunion.
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Kael was getting dressed for the reunion, Emeline and Violett will stay with Josephine and Scarlet Vow. He put on his best suit, even went out to get prepared. Tony was driving them personally today. Flora and Patriarch Flare were in the limousine with them. Lloyd, Miriam, Jenny, Ren and Velaya were a little nervous.
"Relax." Patriarch Flare said to them.
"Sorry, Patriarch Flare. We're just not used to a lot of things." Miriam said with a chuckle, obviously the nervous kind.
"It seems that Patriarch Webster tends to cause an uproar in these situations. I've not been to any of these, but having Tony along would be good. Though Kael, are you not inviting your friends?" Patriarch Flare asked.
"I did, besides. This is just to shut quite a number of people up since people always look down on us." Kael said as they arrived at the Webster Grand Mansion. Worth up to 50 million, with tennis courts, a golf range, a large open plain field, stables with horses and even a mini water park inside. That was just the exterior, it was modeled with modernized designs of past buildings.
"Ho, is that Lloyd's family? I'm sure they are nothing interesting." The voice of his aunt spoke first but Kael did not say a word as Tony, Patriarch Flare and Flora stepped out.
"Wait, is that Tony and Patriarch Flare?" The realization was one thing, but as they stepped inside to see many guests. Patriarch Webster made his way to Patriarch Flare.
"Webster, you sly dog. I had to get my invite from your descendant."
"Flare. I did not think you'd show." the two Patriarchs hugged each other, as the sight has people glaring at Kael. Though the women took note of the rugged man that was Tony, along with Dorothy by his side.
"Hmph, I bet that's all the guest he brought? So what if he brings the people who are influential from Matello. That means nothing to us." The guests kept whispering. His many distant cousins showed up, Phd holders, CEOs of big companies and even startups that earn billions of dollars. Why would they feel inferior to Kael? Kael merely smirked at Alan, who was someone who had the biggest financial success and the widest connections.
As the families went to their seats, the guests would go through the front door. A sort of commotion occurred at the front, as Alan went to greet the ones who made the noise. Staring at the man wearing a furcoat with a lollipop in his mouth.
"Ah, Mister Trickster. How are you and who are you going to meet?" Trickster kept sucking on his lollipop and looked at Alan with a glare.
"This is the Webster Residence right? Now I need to go greet a friend first." Trickster said, making his way forward. The handsome youth gained the attention of everyone present. This was a famous pop star and celebrity actor, the one who made billboards with his variety of music. He walked past everyone in the area, then made his way to Kael.
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Kael got up and hugged Trickster.
"It's been a while, Jack. How you've been?"
"Good. Though I can see why you wouldn't like spending time here. Everyone's got bad manners." Trickster said those words casually as he looked around. Jenny's eyes were beaming at Trickster.
"Right. Your brother told me you're a big fan. So here's my latest album and some merch." Trickster passed it over to Jenny who was fangirling out loud without any reservation. Patriarch Webster was chuckling at the sight while Kael's parents were trying to process the situation. Jenny hugged Kael who just smiled back at Trickster who was the Avatar of Winter.
"At least we can agree on that." A familiar voice spoke up, where people turned to see Windgates wearing his indigo coat of Avalon, with the medals. A sword tucked to the left side of his waist, making his way to Kael's table.
"Your Majesty?!" The guests from Avalon knelt before Windgates, only to see him brush it off.
"This is not my party or a formal function. I came here to greet a friend." Windgates walked on over to Kael, snapping his fingers as two servants walked over to their King.
"This is a bottle of Arthurian Whiskey. 50 years. Properly aged, and this will be my offering to Patriarch Webster. It's a drink that is to be given to those that I wish to make alliances with or befriend and the other bottle of Chateu Blue. Well, this is 75 years of age and this bottle is meant to be shared with people I am close to. I hope it does not offend you that my offerings are too simple, Patriarch Webster."
"Nonsense. Though I am surprised. Are you not busy with Avalon at the moment, Your Majesty?" Patriarch Webster asked.
"No. The politicians in the parliament will deal with that. I only handle matters regarding the military... But I am not alone." Windgates said as he turned to see Jonah walking with his cane.
"What a splendid party.. Ah, Kael!" Jonah waltzed on over, ignoring every single person. Not even the women or the influential could sway him. Nobody could do anything to get Jonah's attention.
"Great Leader!" They heard people call out to Jonah who was busy shaking Kael's hand. There were people trying to talk to Jonah, only to see Jonah shoo them away.
"Look. I'm spending time with my friend. It's not respectable to talk to me first and not talk to Patriarch Webster. Patriach Webster's party, so greet him first. Then greet my friend's family and dad." Jonah said to them as they all greeted Lloyd and Miriam, bringing gifts to them.
"Kael!" Kael turned to see Ciara in a dress, where she walked on over to hug him.
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"Ah, Kael. It's so good to see you." Jenny's jaw was left open as Ciara hugged Jenny too.
"Oh my god. Oh my god." She just kept on repeating those words.
"You're Ciara DeVille!" CIara chuckled then hugging Windgates, Jonah and Trickster. The other Websters watched with envy seeing how Kael had all these people by his side.
"Well." Ciara then looked at the others. The Webster family was glaring at Kael, trying to understand how a person who has no power, no influence was able to gain these allies. They were powerful people, especially Jonah and Windgates. Two monarchs who were known for their blood thirsty nature.
"Oh... Hey, Kael. I'm surprised you haven't killed the rest of your uncles and aunts." Jonah said, that caught the attention of everyone before them.
"Yeah. I mean some of them plotted to hurt your sister.. Tried to hurt Ren too." Trickster pointed out as he passed a cigar to Kael.
"Preposterous! Such claims are absurd!" One of his aunt's spoke up, only to see Jonah laughing.
"Lady. If Kael wanted to kill you. Not even those statues of the Deities can save you." Jonah said. Where Lorbis's statue, Aerith's Statue and a few other deities glowed in response. The statue's were blown away by the wind, Kael then lit his cigar.
"I'll be honest. Only reason why most of you are still alive is because I had better things to worry about. I don't really care about the Webster family legacy or name. I just want to live with my family. Besides, I've got friends in good places. If I wanted to make you all disappear. I'd only call them to help me clean up the mess. Because I don't mind getting my hands dirty." Kael said as they watched a body of a person be thrown to his path.
Luca walked in as he pulled a cart full of knocked out bodies.
"These guys were crawling near your house." Luca said, walking in with a suit.
"You clean up well, Luca. Or should I say General of Abazmantisk?"
"Just Luca to you Kael. I was planning to take your invitation and head straight here, but these guys crawled to your house and even planted a bomb to your car. I didn't kill them. Figured you'd want to do it yourself." Luca spoke as the bodies woke up, screaming at the sight of Luca.
"Ren. Remember what I told you?" Ren nodded.
"That you'd be a monster if it meant protecting us." Kael patted his younger brother's head.
"People can be cruel, even crueler when it's our own family. Money and fame is all that matters. But you? Just grow up comfortably. That's all that matters to me, but to make sure that happens. I have to be a bit mean." Kael said was he walked away. Where Ciara took Kael's coat for him.
"Thanks Ciara." She nodded, then watching Windgates put a bag of knives to the side and Jonah grabbing a chair. Luca put a woman to the chair. Kael was rolling up his sleeves. Then they watched how Luca, Jonah and Windgates lowered their gaze from Kael's eyes.
Kael opened the bag of knives. Pulling out a butter knife. Kael shoved it to her chest, then hacking it downwards as the Websters heard the screams. Watching the woman's organs spill out from her corpse. The blood, guts and smell splashed onto Kael's shirt. Yet he could not be bothered. Throwing the body aside as Kael looked at the others who shook his head.
Kael put the knife aside. With just his bare hands. Jaws were flying, eyes were being gouged out. The epitome of fear itself, Kael did it with a smile. Smashing another person's head to the ground until nothing was left. The Websters and the guests looked at Kael with fear. Tony walked on over to pour a drink to Kael, even he could not meet Kael's gaze.
"Thanks Tony." Tony could barely pull off a nod.
"You've all collectively used the mercy. I gave you. Patriarch Webster. If any of them try to hurt my family again. I will kill them. Just like how I left the Chang family to just Connie. Or perhaps I should ask the Corazons if they are willing to do the dirty work for me." Kael thought out loud with a grin.
"You mellowed out a bit. Normally you'd just kill them." Ciara said with a smile, watching Kael take a sip of his drink.
"You could say that. Which reminds me..." Kael's phone cut him off. Where he looked at the text.
'Lucius : Etana's got a favour to ask. Soggorin's is trying to break through Etana's world and she needs some help.'
"Etana's need a favour. You guys remember Soggorin?" Kael asked where the others nodded.
"Girls!" Kael shouted as his blades appeared by his side.
"Take care of my family. I need to go clean up a mess for a bit." Kael said.
"We need to go help that Lord of Thorns. Clean up one of the worlds. Luca, Jonah with me. Trickster, Ciara. Get Spring." Kael said as Jonah and Luca walked out with Kael.
"It's never boring at least." Jonah said.
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