Lovellian’s fierce expression instantly transformed. It had turned back into the appearance of the kind young man who had said ‘Hello children’ with a smile on his face during the Bloodline Continuation Ceremony four years ago.

“It’s been a long time, Eugene,” Lovellian nodded respectfully.

Although his smiling face was the same as back then, the tone of his voice had changed. This was because Eugene’s station had also changed over the years. Four years ago, Eugene was just one of the several children from common collateral branches. However, the current Eugene was now the adopted son of the Lionheart’s direct line.

“You’ve grown a lot,” Lovellian observed. “Haha, to be honest, I almost didn’t recognize you.”

“Master Lovellian hasn’t changed at all,” Eugene complimented the man.

“Well, so what. It’s just because I’m holding onto my youth with my magic. After all, isn’t...