Outside the study, Isis stood at the door and gestured for Velin to go in.
Watching the doors open, Velin walked inside without the slightest fear.
After seeing his younger brother enter, Isis closed the study doors, leaned against the wall, and waited at ease.
Inside the study, Velin came up behind Angus and said, "Father."
Angus, who had been admiring the view outside the window, turned around at his words. Looking at Velin with some helplessness, he said, "I finally managed to retire early, and you had to pull something like this."
"Father, it's only fifty years. It'll pass in the blink of an eye." Velin blinked as he spoke.
Angus clenched his fist and stared at Velin. "Do you think that's what I meant?"
"As a lazybones, I think that is exactly what you meant." Velin sat down on a sofa nearby, spread his hands, and put on an innocent expression.
Suddenly, Angus smiled. "In that case, don't blame me if I take your mother and move to Qixing Territory."
"Father, the gates of Star Moon Fort will always be open to you and Mother. You can stay as long as you like," Velin replied with a sincere expression.
Seeing this, Angus could not help muttering inwardly, Could this brat actually be diligent with official duties in Qixing Territory, or is he just trying to fool me?
"Forget it. I won't go, lest I disturb the two of you."
After thinking it over for a long time, Angus ultimately chose to give up on going to Qixing Territory.
"Uh—"
"This..."
"Fine, Father."
Velin looked somewhat stunned, but he quickly regained his composure and spoke.
In the past, he had not wanted his father and mother to go to Qixing Territory, since they would have interfered with his slacking