Temuran looked back at Shirone, not expecting that.

�You�ll have to risk your life.�

It was quite the frightening job for a 15-year-old boy.

�Are you sure? I�m not trying to scare you. I�m telling you in advance that even a small rumor will lead to a blade next to your throat.�

�Yes, I�ll do it. I won�t ever leak anything, and I�ll not blame anything or anyone if a rumor were to spread for some reason. So let me do it.�

Temuran couldn�t help but trust him.

All the conditions were perfect.

He was a lowly commoner that could be killed anytime, had deep filial piety, and intelligence.

Feeling his travel was worth the effort, Temuran turned around.

�I�ll come pick you up in a week, but if you change your mind in the meantime, you can always tell me. But remember, once in the mansion, you won�t be able to leave until we�re done.�

Termuran opened the door and walked out, but his family wasn�t in the mood to open the door for him.

Vincent grabbed Shirone by the shoulders and shouted.

�Shirone! Why did you� That was a very dangerous thing to do! No, it�s all my fault! It�s because this father of yours is ignorant! Let�s just turn it down!�

�It�s all right, dad. The only thing we have to do is to keep our mouths shut.�

�It�s not that simple! How can you keep your job a secret? It�s crazy no matter how much I think about it! I will take responsibility for the refusal!�

Shirone shook his head side to side.

He was fortunate that he had good parents.

�Father.�

Vincent abruptly stopped, looking dazed at the sudden way Shirone addressed him for the first time.

What was more shocking, however, were the tears falling from Shirone�s eyes.

�Sh-Shirone.�

�Thank you.�

Said Shirone, who opened his arms while having a big smile on his face.

�You gave me the biggest gift in the whole world.�

�Heuk!�

Vincent cried, not caring whether he�d lose face or not.

In his entire life, had he ever seen his son�s face filled with that much joy?

�Don�t worry, Shirone! No matter what happens, I will protect you! Don�t worry about anything and work hard! I will protect you for sure!�

�Dad, I�ll do my best.�

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