Chapter 340: Father And Son

"I'm guessing you know that I was the one who saved everyone there."

He nodded.

"The King received your letter, and the researchers are currently dissecting the Demon Beasts that you captured for us. Without exaggerating, I'll say your contributions will be very instrumental in the coming crisis."

I could sense a glow of pride in his words. My father's tired eyes brimmed with satisfaction.

Unlike my doting mother, he didn't bother bawling or complaining about my absence. Our mature conversation was evidence that he no longer saw me as a child.

'That makes things easier…'

"Anabelle also contacted me through a Magic Communication Tool. You went to visit the Manor, didn't you? That was a good choice."

He probably knew how much my mom had suffered thanks to my absence.

In his way, Damien most likely tried to comfort her. However, there was a limit to what he could do, especially with the matters he had on his plate.