Time flew by.
Several years later, in a small coastal town in Italy.
A gentle sea breeze drifted through the air, carrying salty moisture as it swept over an elegant courtyard with an exquisite layout and hints of Ancient Roman style. The carefully trimmed flowers and plants rustled softly in the wind.
On a hammock swaying beneath the shade of a tree, a figure wearing a black eyepatch lay comfortably with his arm beneath his head, basking in the near-noon sunlight.
From afar, it was a harmonious, leisurely domestic scene.
However, looking up at the hammock revealed a mischievous little head poking out from the thick foliage at some point. She peered down curiously, her golden eyes brimming with excitement.
After confirming that her target was asleep, the sneaky little thing crawled out of the greenery and stood on a branch. Aiming at the hanging hammock, she found the right angle, swung her arms slightly, and struck a pose, preparing to put on a spectacular airborne soft landing.
"Kallen, do you not want your butt anymore?"
Before the little girl's brilliant plan could be carried out, the man on the hammock raised a hand slightly and pulled open a slit in his black eyepatch. His narrowed Serpent Eyes glared gloomily at the restless little girl on the branch.
"Good afternoon, Godfather. Mom told me to call you for lunch."
The little devil, who had been itching to leap just moments ago, instantly changed her expression. She put on an obedient, adorable pose and flashed a bright, innocent smile.
Lunch?!
Hearing that familiar signal, the Vile Serpent, who had been playing dead just moments before, instantly perked up. He decisively flipped off the hammock and ran toward the kitchen with great enthusiasm.
Did you forget about me?
Left behind in the