Returning to the manor, Gan Tang quickly sneaked back to his room, washed off the sweat from his body, and changed into clean and refreshing clothes.
As Charlie was helping him blow-dry his hair, he sat on the small sofa, fiddling with the medal.
The medal was the size of his palm, exquisitely crafted, and heavy in hand, fashioned into a design of a rose branch cradling a pair of crossed swords.
"The rose is a symbol of the Royal Family, representing a noble temperament and tenacious determination... the crossed swords symbolize courage..."
Charlie explained considerately by his side, "This is not just any medal, but a true Royal Family medal, one that only members of the Royal Family can possess. The fact that the King and Queen have given you this medal means that they have recognized you as a member of the Royal Family."
The little guy held the medal with both hands, his lips curved into a smile.
After a moment, he turned his face toward Charlie again.