"Say… you want one for Athine too, right? To keep her beautiful… just like my mother?"
Aelius just glanced away, a soft smile playing on his lips.
"I know where to get it," Javier added, his tone dropping slightly. "But knowing Father and his Eyes of Truth, I don't think you can hide this from him."
Aelius simply smiled. "Well… knowing Father, all I need to do is ensure I don't show anything suspicious. Or perhaps… think about anything other than that."
"Are you sure you can? It's hard even for me."
"Hmm… You, Marcellus, and Cedric might be the strongest in raw power. But in the mind…" Aelius's smile turned knowing. "You know why Athine and I are the ones who handle Armand's entire economy… right~?"
"Wanna bet?" Javier smirked, finishing the two beautiful rings with a final surge of mana.
"Sure~ Why not?" Aelius's gaze remained steady, analytical. "But, little brother…"
"Hmm?"
