Chapter 9: Strange Home

"We're here." Hans said as he opened the door for Dylan.

Dylan stepped out, but his eyes remained wandering around his surroundings. This was his home before, but now, it feels like a strange museum. Dylan was struck, amazed with the designs and how big Langston's house is.

"I live here?" Dylan asked, he still couldn't believe that he is as rich as this.

"Yes son, this is your home." Langston answered.

He suddenly appeared, almost scaring Dylan. Langston walked closer to the both of them, Hans looked at him. Their stares talked to one another. Giving senses of agreement. Their plan was made up.

They will keep Dylan's identity as a secret, making Dylan's safety as their priority.

"Oh hi Dad." Dylan replied.

He is still uncomfortable with Langston, everything is hard to absorb. Just nearly an hour after he wakes up, a man suddenly appears and presents himself as his father, and just earlier today, they had to escape the hands of assassins. Dylan's life is filled with excitement and surprises.

"Let's go inside." Langston offered.

Everyone headed straight towards the mansion's main door. Dylan just followed them, he fears that he might get lost in this vast building. Slowly, their steps were taken bit by bit. As if all of them were savoring the taste of cement pavement.

Langston is still worried, the last time he checked, the Dreadful Hunters came in looking for Dylan. Langston is aware of what dangers the underground society might bring. That's why they've decided to take Dylan's condition into their advantage.

Finally, they've reached the doorstep. All of them stopped as they stared at the inside interior of the house. Dylan felt chills and goosebumps. A familiar phenomenon occurred within his system. He has been here, he can't recall but he can feel.

His eyes continued to wander, still feeling deja vu. It is an unknown nostalgia he barely even knew.

"Shall we?" Langston offered after seeing Dylan's reaction.

Into thin air, Dylan and Hans just nodded. They continued to follow Langston up to the mansion's living room. Maids and butlers lined up to assist them. They led the three into elegant sofa chairs colored into golden yellow and pitch black bodies. They suit the house's motif pretty well.

After settling, Dylan started the conversation.

"About Langston Corporation, when will I start my comeback?"

Langston just faced him calmly, everything is laid out. Reed, Hans and Langston planned on how will they hide the truth until it's ready to be unveiled.

"Soon as possible son. But first, you need to gather up strength. A CEO can't be weary." Langston replied.

It made Dylan smile, he has something to do now. He won't get bored. And though he is still injured, at least, he has something to look forward to.

Hans was about to speak when suddenly, a panting butler came into the scenario.

"Senior master Langston, Rendix is here. He is with Zenith."

Everyone's attention was now placed on him.

"Sure, let them in." Langston ordered.

Dylan couldn't do anything except but to wrinkle his forehead and wonder. He knew nothing about this Rendix, neither this Zenith. Follow-up questions such as, do I know them before or am I close to them came rushing in as well.

"I'll introduce you to them Dylan." Langston read his mind.

He knew that Dylan is confused and curious. It's hard not to know who you are.

The main door opened for the second time, making room for a dramatic entrance for Ren and Zenith. They look like a couple, and Dylan assumed that they are one.

All eyes were on them. Not a detail from their footsteps surpassed their sight. Dylan stared at Ren very carefully. Upon seeing Ren's entire body and facial composition, he assumes that he is related to them. Ren resembles the face of Valoria's sister.

Upon reaching their position, Ren greeted them, and Zenith did the same thing.

"Good evening, I dropped by uncle. Just wanna ask for a small help in checking out something." Ren spoke first.

"Greetings to you sir, Mr. Bryst. I am Zenith, a friend of Reed and Ren." Smiling, she introduced herself.

Dylan's attention was fixed unto Zenith, he does not feel the same spark that he felt with Drea and Aisling.

'Maybe, we are not close before, or just, I don't know her actually.' Dylan concluded inside his mind.

Ren also greeted Hans and Dylan. He was surprised after seeing him here, he knew about the accident but he wasn't updated with the happenings. He too is busy solving the case of Aisling. Him and Reed are partners, partners in solving mysteries.

"Good evening Hans and Dylan..." He prolonged his pronunciation with Dylan's name, showing deep emotions.

The three of them are close, and they knew one another pretty well. Almost in Dylecxia they were the only ones friends with themselves. Dylan as the High ruler, Reed as the first prince and Ren as the second prince. All is well, not until the chaos between Reed and Dylan started.

The harmony between the Royals were broken. Aisling was the reason why they've gone through separate paths, but she's also the reason why they have united.

"Do I know you?" Dylan asked, he could no longer keep his curiosity within him. He needs and he wants to know.

Ren just smiled at him.

"You know me very well." He then uttered.

'This explains it.' Dylan added inside his mind.

Ren turned to Langston. It pains him to see Dylan asking about his memories regarding him, but he has no other choice but to go with the flow. Everyone is hurting...

"Can we talk? Now? This is urgent."

Langston just nodded with Ren's request.

Langston's detective skills can help Reed and Ren. The Senior detective still got his extraordinary capabilities. He is who taught Reed how to solve mysteries.

"I have to go now, Hans take care of Dylan for me. Lead him up to his room." Langston ordered whilst he stood up.

Hans is now in charge, he is close to Dylan so he has no problem at all.

"Let's go." Langston asked Ren to follow him into the mansion's library.

Zenith followed as well, they all went to discuss their own matters. The mystery behind Sly is as strong as venom, as elusive as a night phantom. With three heads, will they be able to solve it out?