Chapitre 176: A weapon for the Prince

Even though they didn't do anything for a while, the Church knows well enough about my magic. And about my child's... Even though they inquire about him only, asking nothing from me.

If I didn't know better, I would think Adelphium told them a partial story. I am a little worried about the name we chose, but we'll make it through somehow.

The Church won't link the name Laurentius to a Mage but rather the endless line of scholars or inventors, as well as saints who had that name.

The first time a priest visits, though, I am not alone. At least this!

Flavius came to my lodgings after days of deep thought and, thankfully, he decided a weapon was allowed to visit babies.

«Little,» he says, bowing over the cradle and getting closer to observe my sleeping son from up close. «Mini Ignatius is just so delicate... Are you sure he will grow up and become like us?»

«He will. He'll be as tall and handsome as his father.»