Alice brought Noah, Beatrice brought Numin, and Danylis brought Noland and Nolene home. Julian looked around but did not see Norton, so he asked, "Where's Norton?" Alice smiled and said, "At this hour, he's probably still asleep! Or maybe he's just having breakfast."
Julian smiled. "Looking at it this way, Norton is the least worrisome one. Every day, he eats well and sleeps well, never runs wild." Alice laughed. "Laki's child is bound to take after Laki."
As soon as Julian and the others returned to the temple, they saw a child happily stuffing his face, a chicken drumstick in one hand. A temple maid stood beside him with more food, still feeding him. Julian smiled and said, "Norton, you're just having breakfast?" Norton smiled. "No, this is lunch. I just finished breakfast."
Julian called him a good boy and praised him. "Norton, you're such a good kid." Then Julian summoned Daigo, one of the Dog-head Divine Soldiers, and said, "Daigo, take your divine soldier squad and build a playground in the temple courtyard. Build a swimming pool too."
Daigo nodded respectfully. "Understood, Divine Lord." Very soon, more than fifty dog-headed men began moving. Daigo wore a serious expression as he declared, "By the Divine Lord's order, all divine soldiers are to build a playground and a swimming pool."
Seeing how skilled Daigo was, Julian looked pleased. "Next time I see my sons sneaking out to play, follow them. Don't let anything happen to them." Daigo solemnly replied, "Please rest assured, Divine Lord. This lowly one understands."
After arranging matters for the Dog-head Divine Soldiers, Julian returned to the temple. Luna also descended from the Outer Heavens, her expression serious. "Big Brother, what just happened?" Julian told Luna about Nock. Luna's mouth fell open in shock. "That was far too