in The Royal Breakfast Hall
The doors to the dining hall opened slowly.
Aether stepped inside with calm expression and observe
A long table stretched across the grand room and decorated with gold.
at its center sat the royal family member.
At the head sat the king.
King Aldric Valencrest(his father)
A man whose presence alone commanded silence with Sharp eyesandUnshakable authority.
Beside him—
The queen.
Queen Seraphina(his mother)
A women who looks Elegant, nobel, Beautiful and Cold in nature
Her gaze didn't even shift as Aether entered.
To the right sat the Crown Prince.
Prince Kaelion(his elder brother)
a man who looks 80% similar to king with Straight posture, Perfect composure (The "Crown Prince")
Next to him—
A young princess.
Princess Lynera(his younger sister)
a women who inherate both patent looks with Gentle eyes, Quiet and Observing everything around her.
And then their lie an empty space.
"…Ah" Aether walked calmly toward it and silently observing every thing and thought "i inherate my looks from the queen"
No one greeted him. No one spoke his name.
He sat down Silently in the empty chair.
The servants continued serving food as if he didn't exist.
"…So this is my position"
He thought "Ignored, Unimportant and a background character."
"…Perfect"
"Late" a voice suddenly cut through the silence.
Aether looked up and see his elder brother Kaelion spoke"…You're late again"
His tone was calm but sharp.
Aether shrugged slightlyand reply "…I woke up late"
A brief pause then "…As expected" kaelion said and returned to his meal as if Uninterested.
The king spoke next without looking at Aether "…If you have no purpose at least don't embarrass this family."with Cold and Direct word.
"…Understood" Aether replied calmly.
For a moment—
The queen's eyes flickered toward him.
Just for a second.
Then—
Gone.
Princess Lynera, however Was still watching him with Curious.
"…Interesting" Aether thought and picked up his utensils with Calm and Unbothered expression.
"…They've already decided who I am Lazy, Useless and Irrelevant.
"…Good."
A faint smile appeared.
"Then I'll stay exactly like that" Hidden.
Until—
It's too late for them to ignore him.
Far away—
Someone watched "…So this is the 'family'" a lazy voice murmured.
"…How boring"a faint chuckle echoed.
"…Let's see how long you keep yourself hidden… Aether."