Ivelle Astley was stupefied for a moment. When she looked up at him, she was a little confused. She paused for a moment and tried to say, "You..."

Aaron Badger smiled a little faintly although he looked a little lonely. Then he told her, "So, can you promise me not to treat me with that cold and unfamiliar look, Ivelle? To tell you honestly, there are very few people I want to protect in this world. But no matter how bad I am, I am at least sincere to you. Although I have no responsibility to protect you personally, can you treat me like a brother? Just please don't treat...