"And let's not forget,"
Garius added with a faint smirk.
"That brat has stockpiled more gold, jewels, and wealth in his magic storage than even I hold personally. Well—considering Armand's treasury doesn't count as mine alone, of course."
Alf hesitated a moment before pressing his palm gently over his left chest and bowing respectfully.
"My lord, if I may ask… how do you know all this?"
Garius turned back slowly, his lips curling into a faint smile.
His right eye flickered, glowing briefly with a subtle, golden radiance.
Activating his Eye of Truth.
"The same way I discovered your true talents, Alf, Erinnette, Hesbeirn," Garius said softly.
"The very same way I uncovered your hidden potential all those years ago."
He paused, allowing the glow to fade, leaving the room once again bathed in normal light.
"Is precisely how I know every little thing my family tries to hide from me."
Alf nodded slowly, understanding instantly.
