“Despite all that, you were willing to give up the head knight position?” “They can manage without me. By the way, how can I contact you when I want to see you?” “That’s impossible. I appear at random.” “Then where are you usually?” “Who knows.” “Where do you exist? Whose appearance is that?” “Who knows.” Druid averted his eyes. “Be clear, Druid.” “I... I did unnecessary things...” Druid muttered under his breath. “You became friends with His Majesty, so it’s fine.” “I feel like I deceived His Majesty...” “His Majesty knows. You made it to the top ten in the tournament; you could’ve been fourth. You earned it.” “Sigh, I’m leaving.” Druid sounded tired. “Where are you going?” “Who knows. I heard you have a child now? Congratulations. Make sure to spend time with them.” Druid glanced at Heinrich and said, “Goodbye.” He quietly disappeared. So there was indeed such behind-the-scenes maneuvering... Druid felt a sense of validation upon learning the truth about the knight rankings. I always wondered why I was fourth. I worked hard, but still... “Sigh...” Despite feeling disheartened, a part of him was oddly elated. Talking to Heinrich again seemed to have brought him unexpected joy. “Spend time with your child, huh. Hmph.” Druid confirmed Heinrich wasn’t following and, with a wry smile, returned to his bedroom. Meanwhile, Heinrich remained in the night garden, staring at his right hand, which had touched Druid. “I felt it. He was human. His body must be somewhere...” Could he be a member of my family? Is he usually a powerless man? Hmm, I don’t get it! Heinrich hadn’t realized that Druid’s current appearance resembled his own. The next morning, Heinrich visited Siss, who had presumably returned to his room after breakfast. Siss was with Rag. “Good morning. I have a question for you, Siss.” “Good morning. About last night? You met him in the garden, right? I know too. I secretly went to see, but quickly left.” Siss grinned. “Lucky you. I want to see his face soon.” Ragi grumbled beside him. “It’s unfair to keep it a secret that you met Druid.” Since Ragi seemed to know, Heinrich continued. “It was Druid’s decision. It took a while to get here. He hasn’t met Mother yet.” “Did Druid tell you, or did you figure it out?” “I figured it out. I was utterly shocked.” “It is shocking, right? Druid becoming your son.” Heinrich gasped and his face turned pale at Ragi’s words. Ragi immediately realized his mistake. “What does that mean?” “What? Oh, what did I just say?” Ragi tried to brush it off, but Heinrich narrowed his eyes at them. “What does it mean?” Heinrich demanded in a stern voice. Ragi looked to Siss for help. Siss wore a strained smile. “Oh, I need to go.” Ragi stood up, glancing at the clock, but Heinrich stood with arms crossed. “You’re not leaving until you explain.” Ragi resignedly sat back down.
