Bab 282: Blood is Thicker than Water

"What's the matter, Dad?" Lina asked, worry seeping into her voice. Perhaps they had got a report on a recent rogue attack to tie the girl she'd found in the woods back to the scene.

"Well, it has something to do with your uncle. He's…" the king started only to cut be interrupted by Lina.

"Is he really our uncle? He looks and feels a lot older than that," Lina complained, her mind quickly switching topics.

The moment she'd realised this was nothing concerning rogues, her mind had moved several miles and caught up with the king, quickly interrupting him in the process. The queen gave her a quizzical look, but soon ignored her daughter's sudden burst of misconduct.

"No, he's not your uncle. He's your grandfather. Although, he's only my father's brother which would actually make him your great Uncle. I think you understand what I'm trying to say," the king explained or at least did it the best way his flustered mind could let him.