Minamoto Hikari hurriedly walked over to his father and sat down cross-legged beside him. Unlike when facing others, Minamoto Mai Zuo was a cold ruler before everyone else, but when facing Minamoto Hikari, he was exceptionally kind and gentle.
He even doted on him somewhat.
This was rare in great families, especially for the men of such families, who were even less likely to spoil their children.
"You returned rather late. Did something happen on the way?" Minamoto Mai Zuo looked at Minamoto Hikari beside him, concern in his eyes.
"...Father, on the way back, I was attacked by bandits controlled by yokai. All the samurai protecting me died in the line of duty... I only barely escaped with my life."
Minamoto Hikari's tone was somewhat heavy. If he had not been fortunate enough to encounter Fu Hua this time, he would not have made it back either.
"A yokai attack... What happened? Tell me."
Minamoto Mai Zuo's expression darkened at his words. After a moment of silence, he questioned Minamoto Hikari.
"Yes..."
Minamoto Hikari hurriedly told his father everything.
"..."
After hearing it all, Minamoto Mai Zuo fell silent. After quite some time, he stroked the head of his cute and beautiful son before him. "You've suffered!"
"..."
Feeling his father's hand, Minamoto Hikari looked helpless. Could he stop patting his head? He would never grow taller like this.
After stroking him for a while, Minamoto Mai Zuo saw the helpless look on his son's face and laughed before withdrawing his hand. The next moment, his expression turned solemn as he looked at him. "You need not concern yourself with your elder brother... I will handle it."
"Yes..."
Minamoto Hikari wanted to say something, but seeing his father's expression, he gave up. He did not understand... Why was the