Chapter 233. Speak Kindly, and You Will Be Spoken To Kindly (3) (Teaser)
Caron moved without hesitation. The moment he finished his lunch, he headed straight for the Academy.
The Academy, too, had tightened security with strict inspections, but stopping Caron was simply beyond their means.
"Oh my! Mr. Caron! If you were planning to visit, you should have let us know in advance!" Octavio, the headmaster, cried out after rushing out to greet him personally.
"Am I causing trouble by dropping in like this?" Caron asked with a chuckle.
"Not at all!" Octavio said, beaming. "Who would dare complain when one of our Academy's most distinguished honorary graduates honors us with a visit?"
Caron tilted his head thoughtfully and said, "Come to think of it, your name sounds a lot like the president of the Imperial Times."
Octavio's face stiffened slightly before he cleared his throat and answered, "Ahem, well, that fellow is Octa. I am Octavio. Entirely different. Like the difference between Caron and... Caronne, if you will."
"Caronne?" Caron repeated, raising an eyebrow.
"Haha! That's my granddaughter's name," Octavio said proudly. "We welcomed her recently. I named her Caronne, hoping she would grow up to be like you. After all, you are a hero, Mr. Caron!"
Hearing that, Caron gave a sheepish grin and said, "If she turns out like me, you might have your hands full."
"It would still be a great honor for my family," Octavio declared. "Now, now, allow me to escort you personally. Ever since your last visit, many things have changed around here."
"Ah, I heard you were reelected. Congratulations," Caron said.
"All thanks to you and the Ducal Family of Leston. I'm ashamed I haven't expressed my gratitude sooner," Octavio said.
"No need for that. Ah, these here...



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