Chapter 13: Q & A (2/2)

I got up and bowed before wishi+ng hiht…Grandpa"

He chuckled, waving et under the covers

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I roused fro down on my body

Were they my worries? My burdens? The expectations placed ondown onArt! Wake up!"

I opened my eyes and see thatlady very similar in appearance to my friend Tess

"Corandpa soon! H-hey! Don't go back to sleep!" She bounced up and down, still straddled on top of me

Did she not kno indecent this et it! I'et up," I groaned, still half asleep

"Hehe~ Art, your hair looks funny Hey hey, is it true you're going to be staying here for a while? Grandpa told ht? Right?" Tess exclaimed with a wide smile pasted on her cute face

How the hell was she so energetic this early in theto tame my bed hair, I responded, "We'll know for sure after my trip with Elder Virion, but er, Princess"

She stabbed oing to get upset if you don't treat me better"

da face

"All right, all right! I have to shower and get ready so unless you want to see ledyou pervert!" I could see her ears turn scarlet as she scurried out of the room

I didn't think that'd work so well My four-year-old body hasn't even matured any of its "ed and hopped into the shower to get ready,sure to keep the feather-wrapped stone inside ht of curved stairs, a butler opened the front door for e with Grandpa Virion and Tess inside

"Father! It is not appropriate for a hudo Tessia is so a huainst all traditions"

I heard The King and Queen talking to Grandpa Virion as he is lazily leaned back inside the carriage

"BAH! Screw traditions! I've taken a liking to that brat and so has Tessia, haven't you child," he snorted

"G-grandpa! It's not like that! He's just…" her voice trailed off at the end, face glowing

"Hahaha! Anyways! He's going to be under uidance from now on so make sure to let everyone know that he is not to be trifled with!"

"F-father"

"ENOUGH! This is not up for discussion! Oh brat! You're here! Coed into a sthe frowns that the King and Queen were giving me

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A little into the journey, I asked Grandpa Virion "Hey Gra a friend of yours, right?"

"Haha! Gramps eh? Well aren't you awfully co, it's a surprise" He threw in a wink

Tessia has fallen asleep with her head leaning againstup so early

"Take good care of her, Art She grew up in a very lonely environment," he quietly mutters, a look of coranddaughter

"What do youup as the only princess of an entire kingdo up with no close friends, it was hard on her She had gotten hurt tooto befriend her, only to use her for their personal gains This has made Tessia into soine how surprised we all e saw you two holding hands" He continues

"Yeah, I noticed when I heard her talk to the guards," I added

"Arthur Tessia has shown hs, now than she ever had growing up; around you, she finally seems more like a child For that, I thank you" He patted my other shoulder

This was the first time Grandpa Virion ever initiated physical contact with ht entle halt before the driver opened our carriage door to inform us of our arrival

"Hey Tess, we're here," I whispered, gently nudging her

"Met out of the carriage, arriving at what could only be considered a dainty hut

"Hey, you old witch! Co on the door

Suddenly the door flew open to reveal a hunched elderly lady with grey hair that see and wrinkled eyes that were strangely a ether Dressed in a si eye

"Took you long enough to get here!" she scowled

"Hahaha! Arthur! Let me introduce you to Rinia Darcassan She's a very special deviant aood seeing you again, Virion Char Tess's head

Looking atArthur I am Rinia A Diviner"