I took a moment to process what I heard and only later did I smile. "I know and so I do."

He grabbed me by the shoulder and patted me gently. "One of us will leave first and will forget the company we had with each other, but I promise you that I will never forget it." He smiled, gesturing in crossing his heart.

"No, Beta William huh. Who are you talking about leaving? After I have known how monstrous my father is, I never thought of coming back to him again. Maybe for Sonorous. But don't talk to me in that way and tone because I'm going to really...