"What you're doing is inappropriate."
Hearing Dis's words, Kallen spread his hands and said:
"I think we can consider things from the family's perspective, but there's one problem. Aunt Winnie and Chris don't know how our family differs from other families, except perhaps that we're a little better off.
"They don't know that 'go die' isn't just something said in anger, but something we can make happen. Most importantly, once we make it happen, we can ensure there's little burden or consequence."
Dis took a sip of tea,
then said:
"Do you know why, after you recovered, I told your uncle to get you more involved in the family business?"
"Wasn't it because we were short-handed?" Kallen asked.
"Corpse movers aren't hard to recruit. After all, the monthly pay is high, and the work isn't tiring."
Kallen nodded.
Dis put down his teacup. Kallen stood and refilled it for him.
After sitting down, Kallen answered, "Grandpa, you wanted me to understand the boundaries of life and respect for it through the Funeral Society's business and operations, so I wouldn't become completely unrestrained after gaining a little power."
"Heh."
Dis smiled. Talking to a clever grandson really was a pleasure.
"I understand what you mean, Grandpa, and I've always stayed true to myself. I've also gradually come to understand your moral standards. I won't overstep. I respect the rules.
"But the problem is, while Aunt Winnie and Chris are indeed our family, you and I are their family too. Family relationships always go both ways.
"We aren't pitying a poor mother and daughter, nor are we disgusted at seeing an ungrateful man abandon his wife and child. Nor is it that we despise him for coming back to play on their feelings once he's penniless.
"It's simply because Parker's behavior and