Grandmaster Litos snorted. "There's no need. You are still not experienced enough, that's it. Before you left Akakawa, we already used an artifact to craft a double body that's in seclusion. Now, nobody can point fingers at you."
Cedric nodded sharply. "So this is why. Thank you for this opportunity, Uncle!"
Grandmaster Litos smiled at his nephew. "Go on now. Go and prepare. You'll go mix with the Tachibana today because tomorrow is when they plan to go to Matsumoto."
Cedric stood up and bowed. "Of course!"
Grandmaster Litos watched him close the door behind him, the smile on his face not leaving entirely. It was only tinged with a bit of sadness.
Suddenly, a voice sounded in the room. "Eh, Litos? I didn't know you could smile this much. It seems you really cherish this boy of yours."
Grandmaster Litos did not deny anything, but his face closed off, turning cold and frigid. "He is my family."
