�As you may already know, Shirone�s current status does not qualify him for the magic academy. Even if we do aid him in terms of school materials, fees, and other such expenses, there will still be problems with getting him accepted.�

Vincent snapped out of his dream.

�Ah, of course� I know. Yes� That�s right.�

Disappointment and shame tinged Vincent�s voice.

�My son was acknowledged by a noble family� But he can�t enter the academy because of my status��

�There is one way. No, it�s actually the only way.�

Vincent�s head snapped up. Shirone, too, paid close attention as it was his first time hearing this.

�I would like to adopt Shirone into our family.�

Silence ruled the living room.

Klumph�s proposal sounded wrong� But in actuality, it was not a bad proposal.

To be the child of a mountaineer� Or a child of the Ogent� It was a no-brainer which one was better.

Nevertheless, the reason why Vincent felt reluctant to speak was none other than the problem with bloodline.

Vincent studied Shirone.

His son�s expression, while a little obnoxious, was still calm.

He couldn�t figure out whether his son�s expression was like that because he thought his father would obviously accept the proposal, or because he thought the proposal was too preposterous.

Bischoff continued after Klumph.

�We discussed this between ourselves, and we concluded that this was the best option. I have a cousin who does not have any children yet. If he registers as part of my cousin�s family, Shirone will become a noble and will be able to enter the academy. It�s merely a matter of paperwork, so nothing much will change.�

�Merely a matter of paperwork� Is it really that simple? Everything in the world is a matter of paperwork.�

To be honest, Vincent was not confident.

�Am I confident enough to say that I won�t be sad if I see Shirone registered as a son of another family?�

�Shirone, say something. What choice does this dad have to make? What do you really want?�

Vincent looked back miserably at his son.

Then Shirone�s brows furrowed. Vincent had a hunch that it was because he was frustrated that his father had no answer.

As this was a sensitive issue, everyone was careful with their words. It was Reina who broke the ice as she came forward and asked Shirone.

�Shirone, what do you think? It�s just paperwork. You will get to achieve your dream and become a nobleman on top of that. Of course, your parents will still be your parents. Nothing will change.�

His frown deepened. And as if he could not understand all this, he said�

�This is utter nonsense. Clearly, I am my father�s son. There will be no instances where I will be adopted as a son of another.�

�Sh-Shirone.�

Vincent was touched.

He said it with no hesitation, and even his tone was layered with disgust as if just thinking about it was unpleasant. JrNovels.com