"How could I possibly die? I'm Kenny Ackerman's apprentice! Though Lord Chen Si deserves some credit too," Yasuo said cheekily.
Ivanka wanted to laugh, but held it in.
Kenny kicked Yasuo in the backside. Clutching his rear, Yasuo darted aside and gave him a wounded look.
Kenny stuck a cigarette in his mouth.
"Master... ah, hello, sir!" Philia's face flushed red.
Looking at such an innocent little creature, Kenny couldn't help taking an interest. He stopped reaching for his lighter and crouched down.
"What's your name?" Kenny asked, his cigarette between his lips.
"Philia Mogwin," Philia answered obediently.
"Hello, Mogwin. I hope this dim-witted apprentice of mine hasn't offended you," Kenny said as he stood up.
"Yasuo's very nice... he hasn't offended me." Philia blushed.
"You look like a devoted little wife defending her husband. Don't tell me you two little kids are dating already?" Kenny asked.
Ivanka looked at the pair with feigned disbelief.
"Dating?" Philia tilted her head, not quite understanding.
"W-we're not doing anything like that!" Yasuo protested, his face bright red.
"Heh. Looks like my wayward apprentice's feelings are one-sided. Then again, what young lady would be out of his league enough to take him?" Kenny said.
"That's not true. Yasuo's very nice, but we're too young. We have to be a little older before we can date!" Philia said solemnly.
"Really?" Yasuo blurted out, then hastily covered his mouth.
Kenny shook his head, speechless. He did hope the Ackerman bloodline wouldn't die out, but what girl would ever like someone like Yasuo? Unless the marriage was arranged, or the relationship was nurtured from childhood. This Philia wasn't a bad choice.
"Sir, this is a gift for you to mark our first meeting." Philia took out a small fan and handed it to Kenny.
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