Count Mock soon saw a hooded individual walking into the study with his butler.

Shhhh.

The person walked in and removed his hood before greeting Mock.

�Hello, Count-nim. I�m sorry for visiting you so late at night.�
�It�s not a problem.�

Mock greeted young Naru with a benign smile.

�Don�t be so stiff calling me Count. I told you to call me grandfather.�

He gently sat the boy across from him.

�Here are the cups of tea.�
�Good work. Butler.�
�Please have a nice conversation.�

The butler left tea and snacks before carefully leaving the study and closing the door.

Click.

The study was separated from the outside once the door was closed.

�Naru. Drink some tea first.�
�Thank you very much, Count-nim.�
�I told you to call me grandfather.�

Click.

The boy picked up the cup and observed the Count.

�I think I need to speak to you today not as, �grandfather,� but as, �Count-nim.� �

Count Mock realized that the boy�s passionate gaze looked different than usual.
One corner of the Count�s lips went up.

�Sure. What brings you here?�

The boy took a sip of tea and put the cup back down on the table.

Clang.

There was a short moment of silence after the quiet clinking of the cup.
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