"Uncle!" Norma and Yous spoke in unison from beside the dining table, their faces full of excitement and anticipation.
Ang set down his knife and fork and looked at the two youths, who had already shot up in height. He could not help but smile. "You've both grown so much in the blink of an eye. Have you adjusted to life in Amnath City?"
"Very well!" Norma rushed to answer, speaking as quickly as if he were showing off. "There are so many more people here than in North Wind Town, and so many things I've never seen before. The city is lively every day!"
Yous sat quietly at the side and merely nodded slightly, though the curiosity and restraint in his eyes were hard to conceal.
Seeing that he was somewhat introverted, Ang did not press him with questions. Instead, he listened attentively as Norma enthusiastically recounted everything he had seen and heard over the past few days.
This trip to Amnath City was the first time Norma and Yous had traveled far from home on their own, without any adults accompanying them.
As Ang listened to them, a trace of relief and concern flickered through his eyes. Then his expression turned solemn. "Since you've come to the Basic Warrior Academy, you must take it seriously. Remember, no matter whose nephews you are, on the training grounds, you must rely on your own efforts."
"We definitely won't disappoint you!" the two answered together, Norma loudly and Yous firmly.
The dinner ended amid warmth and laughter.
When the maids came to take the two of them to their rooms to rest, Norma still turned back for one last reluctant look.
Once their figures vanished behind the door, only Ang, Aisha, and Quintina remained in the dining room, and the atmosphere