Payback (9)

“Count’s best friend?” His voice was shaky.

He was more shocked by Shadow's intelligence than Shadow's disciple. It outperformed the news regarding her disciple.

“Juviana. I know that much.”

Felix closed his eyes, sighing slowly. He had underestimated Shadow too much. It was miraculous enough not to be attacked by this precious lord. Most of the kings were so arrogant and short-tempered.

Thankfully, she didn’t adopt that trait.

“Please forgive my stupidity, Lord Holiness.”

Shadow relaxedly snorted at them. “Don’t sweat. Don’t sweat.”

When the small trust curled inside him, a different worry surged up. He anxiously watched the calm Shadow.

“My daddy; the lion king is still searching for the rest of the count’s family.”

“Yes?” His body jolted, already feeling ashamed.

Shadow easily read him as if he was an open book. This tiny lord was extremely intelligent and precious.

“He probably has found them by now, though. With his excellent sense, he can find them in no time. Worry not, my pa