"Ah, A–Agares! On second thought, maybe I should stop by and see Somnus, just for a little while. If it won't bother him too much… could you take me there?"
When he blurted that out, the ears suddenly perked back up, standing tall once more.
Li Shen let out a quiet breath of relief.
Be kind to the elderly—yes, that was important. …Though he pushed aside the fact that Somnus was far older than Agares.
In this world, appearances mattered more than actual years.
"I see. That is indeed a fine idea, yes, yes. In fact, no need to send word ahead—this time, a surprise would be best. Imagine His Majesty waiting so eagerly, only for you to suddenly appear in his office. Surely, the entire place would warm at once."
Agares chuckled cheerfully this time, he clearly in good spirits, as he began bustling about to prepare Li Shen's meal.
Li Shen felt as though he had been completely manipulated in the palm of this old man's hand.
Still, at that moment, he realized something important.
