A Peacock Husband of Five Princesses by day, a Noble Assassin by Night-Chapter 56: The cat idol is the key to buy the shipyard?

Kael reached into his other pocket and produced a small, elegant dagger made from the same metal—adamantine. He held it out for everyone to see, its blade sharp and pristine, with intricate carvings on the hilt.

Amanda’s eyes flicked to the dagger, and recognition flashed across her face this time. "Wait, that’s the dagger I bought for you at the auction. But how could it have...?"

Kael nodded, confirming her thoughts. "Somehow, the dagger and the idol canceled each other’s curses when I brought them together out of boredom, in that haunted mansion. It was a stroke of luck, really. I don’t fully understand how it worked, but it did. The idol... the spirit that was sealed in the idol became my beast companion."

Seraphina’s expression shifted, and she looked at Kael with surprise. "Your beast companion? You mean... that cat?"

Kael smiled faintly and summoned the black cat with a subtle gesture. The sleek, dark creature appeared from the shadows and landed gracefully on his shoulder, though it hissed in irritation at others.

"She is a bit unfriendly. So, don’t mind it."

Sending the cat back to his mindscape, Kael explained his plans. "I plan to reforge the idol into a new figurine before selling it at auction. That should help with the funds for the shipyard, if everything goes as planned."

Amanda, who had been quiet until now, seemed to be considering the idol carefully. "I can have it appraised with a master appraiser tomorrow morning when I go to the palace. I’ll make sure we get the best price for it."

Kael hesitated for a moment, his fingers tightening around the idol. He glanced at Laura, who gave him a supportive nod. But before he could speak again, Amanda had already moved to take the idol from his hand.

However, the moment Amanda held the idol, her facial expression turned ugly.

"Wait—" Kael started, but Amanda’s grip faltered. In a split second, the idol slipped from her hands and crashed onto the wooden table. The resounding sound of the impact filled the room, followed by a sharp crack.

Everyone froze as they looked down at the idol, which broke the wooden table with its sheer weight.

"It’s... it’s so heavy," she remarked, her voice tinged with disbelief as she tried to lift it, but it proved far too heavy for her delicate frame.

Seraphina frowned, crossing her arms and eyeing the idol curiously. She also bent down to try and lift it but failed just as Amanda had. "This is... strange," Seraphina murmured before taking a glance at her husband. "Kael, how come you were able to lift it so easily when its weight reduction spell has been broken?"

Amanda smiled in amusement, taking a glance at her husband. She wondered what excuse will he give it this time.

Kael, who had been sitting nearby with a calm expression, smiled as he picked up the idol effortlessly. His muscles barely strained as he carried it in his palm. "It’s attached to my beast companion," Kael explained with a grin. "For me, it feels light, even though the weight-reducing spell on it is broken."

Seraphina blinked, clearly taken aback by this explanation. "So... you’re telling me that it’s essentially weightless for you?"

"That’s right," Kael nodded. "It’s still no problem for me, even if it’s broken. I’ll get it fixed."

Amanda’s eyes flicked to Kael, still skeptical as she thought. "For a person who had been maintaining perfect dual lives, it is no surprise if he was prepared for such blunders."

Laura looked between the idol and Kael. Her curiosity was piqued, but she also knew the practicality of the situation. "So, for it to sell, not only do you have to sever the connection between your beast companion and the statue, but it should also be reforged."

"Yes." Kael nodded again. "Your brother knows a Master blacksmith who could reforge the idol and reshape it so that we can sell it at auction."

Amanda smiled, a hint of relief in her expression. "That’s good to hear. It sounds like everything might work out after all."

Seraphina crossed her arms, her lips turning into a smile. "Well, the cat is thrown away at you like a nightmare but it is going to change your fate instead. Indeed, as that person said in the letter, you have luck."

"Hmm? What letter?" Laura looked at Seraphina. Amanda and Melissa also followed suit.

Seraphina realized her blunder. As she was wondering what to say, Kael spoke. "It’s nothing important. I just received a quest that needs a person to have luck."

"Haha, yeah…" Seraphina awkwardly laughed.

Amanda, having heard enough, turned to the group with a light laugh. "Well, I suppose it’s settled, then. I’ll start looking into the shipyard. Once you successfully reforge the Idol, I’ll bring it to Master Kaiser for appraisal and get the highest offer possible."

Kael nodded. "Thanks, Amanda. I trust you with this. I know it’ll work out."

Laura smiled softly at her husband, the warmth of the moment settling around them as they all continued discussing the next steps for their plans.

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The next day, the atmosphere in the Moonstone mansion was lively with anticipation. The four princesses were all ready for the grand royal banquet, their beauty shining brightly as they prepared to leave.

Amanda, despite having the work at the palace, had taken the day off at Kael’s request. He had wanted to go to the banquet with all of them, and they had all agreed to attend as a family.

As the princesses entered the living room, Kael stood frozen for a moment, completely mesmerized by the sight of them all. "Woah." He exclaimed inwardly.

They were absolutely stunning, each one of them radiating grace and elegance, their dresses enhancing their natural beauty.

He couldn’t help but think back to their wedding day, only three and a half months ago, and the joy he felt when he first stood before them as their husband. He felt an overwhelming sense of pride that these amazing women were his wives.

Kael smiled to himself before stepping forward to join them. "Are we ready?" Kael asked softly, his eyes lingering on his wives.

"We’re ready when you are," Laura replied with a knowing smile, linking her arm through his.

And with that, they headed off to the royal banquet, the four of them walking side by side like a vision of royalty.