Eldric's expression softened once more into gentle amusement, a mischievous twinkle lighting his eyes as he laughed heartily, "Whatever she is, she clearly regards Orion as her father. Hahaha, I cannot wait to see how he explains this to us. It will be incredibly entertaining."
Selene gently elbowed Eldric's ribs, giving him a reproachful glare filled with protective affection, "Don't you dare embarrass my precious grandson."
Eldric's grin turned even more wicked, clearly planning something devious as he declared playfully, "Hmm, the brat will take some days to reach the Capital. Stay here and watch over them carefully. Meanwhile, I'll go prepare a nice surprise for his arrival!"
Before Selene could voice her protest, Eldric vanished swiftly, leaving her mildly stunned. Shaking her head helplessly, she muttered softly, "Is that old fellow finally approaching that critical breakthrough? Hmph, if he'd only been less playful in his youth, he'd have already reached it."
