At Tianchen Villa, Reyaz reunited with his mother and told her about everything that had happened during this period.
Reyaz had many questions in his heart. He didn't dare discuss them with anyone else—but since the person before him was his own mother, he had no more reservations.
"...Mother, what exactly is the truth about Father's matter? Did Father really...?" Reyaz finally spoke to his mother, but hesitated at the end.
Kaiya had been listening calmly the entire time.
Only then did she reach out and stroke Reyaz's face. "Mom will find a way to investigate the truth from back then... Reyaz, before that, you only need to protect yourself."
"But... I somehow became the Prince of the Underwater City!" Reyaz jumped to his feet in agitation.
Kaiya looked at him, signaling for him to calm down.
She placed both hands on Reyaz's shoulders and said softly, "Reyaz, do you remember what I said the last time I left you a message?"
Reyaz nodded and answered instinctively, "You said it wasn't convenient for you to take calls at the camp recently. You said you'd find a way to deal with Father's matter."
Kaiya shook her head. "I told you to take good care of yourself."
"Mother?"
Kaiya said seriously, "Listen, Reyaz. Only if you take good care of yourself can I feel at ease. Since His Majesty intends to make you the heir, then make good use of this identity... Whatever he has you learn, study it diligently, whether it's knowledge or technology. Don't lose interest just because these things seem boring, because sooner or later, you'll be able to put them to use."
"That big brother... said something similar." Reyaz spoke instinctively.
"Do you mean the two people living here with you?" Kaiya asked thoughtfully.
Reyaz nodded.
Kaiya took