"Mm."
"Now that we're back, your mother and I have decided to stay and contribute our own strength to the family."
"So you don't need to worry about me suddenly leaving someday."
Hearing this, Angus gave Velin a look, signaling that it was time for the boy to step in.
Seeing his grandfather agree to stay so easily, Velin's face flashed with surprise, but he did not dwell on it. He immediately said, "Grandfather, I'd like to ask you for a favor."
Ignatius's mouth twitched slightly, but he still nodded. "Go on. Let's see what this old man can do for you."
"Assist one of my generals in consolidating an army of three hundred and fifty thousand."
At this, Ignatius glanced sideways at Angus and said to Velin, "Your father should be better at this than I am."
"Father, I have more important matters to handle," Angus immediately said.
Seeing this, Velin nodded in agreement. "Grandfather, just as Father said, I have more important things for him to do."
Ignatius's face was full of disbelief, but in the end, he could only nod helplessly and agree.
No one knew his son's temperament better than he did.
And this grandson of his was no less skilled at lying with his eyes wide open.
No wonder the final line of Ilisis's letter had told him to go to Windsor Castle first after returning, rather than coming directly to Qixing Territory.
He had been quite puzzled at the time, but now he completely understood why.
"Grandfather, this isn't the place to talk. Let's go into the castle and have a proper chat."
"Father, Velin is right. Let's go to the castle and talk."
Watching the two of them flank him from either side, Ignatius was utterly speechless. What, were they afraid he would