I Picked Up My Father Who Left Home 131
Currently, Lia found herself in a rather uncomfortable situation.
After successfully resolving the tense confrontation at the entrance, Lia personally guided Jeshuan around the mansion.
She could have asked a maid to do it, but she preferred to guide him herself since it was an opportunity.
After a simple tour of the mansion and showing him to the room where he would stay, Lia headed to the office to tend to her duties as a Duke.
And, naturally, Jeshuan followed her.
That much was fine.
Having someone else in the office was slightly distracting, but not to the point where she couldn’t focus on her work.
Jeshuan, as if he had no intention of disturbing her, casually sat on the guest sofa and enjoyed reading a book.
However, the situation became uncomfortable when Cassian came to visit her afterward.
Of course, it wasn’t that Cassian was being a nuisance.
Casting a brief glance full of dissatisfaction toward Jeshuan, Cassian merely sat quietly on the sofa, watching Lia.
As if he, too, had no intention of interfering with her work.
Yet, the very presence of these two individuals was unsettling.
She could tolerate one person, but having two people sitting quietly in her office made her inexplicably uneasy.
Especially since Cassian and Jeshuan didn’t get along well.
Wasn’t there a minor confrontation at the entrance just a little while ago?
Even now, although they didn’t make it obvious, there was an unmistakable tension between the two.
As if they were ready to pounce on each other should any opportunity arise.
Naturally, Lia couldn’t help but be conscious of the two.
Her hands and eyes were busy going through documents, but a part of her attention kept drifting toward them.
Ultimately, realizing that she wouldn’t be able to focus on her work this way, Lia let out a sigh and turned to look at the two of them.
“Jeshuan, I understand your presence, but what about you, Khal? What brings you here?”
Jeshuan, considering his condition, needed to stay close to her. That was the whole reason he was allowed to stay at the mansion.
So, it was understandable that he had followed her to the office.
But Cassian… he had no particular reason to come here and settle in her office.
“I was worried some crow-like punk might try to snatch my Angel Baby away.”
While uttering the words ‘crow-like punk,’ Cassian deliberately glanced at Jeshuan and spoke nonchalantly.
“…That’s not going to happen. This is a Duke’s residence, after all.”
Though Lia knew exactly whom Cassian was referring to as the “crow-like punk,” she pretended not to understand.
After all, he wasn’t the type to listen if she told him to show respect to the Crown Prince, and she didn’t want to prolong a pointless argument.
“You never know. Just because it’s a duke’s residence doesn’t guarantee safety.”
His words were laden with meaning.
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Not just now, but including all the situations surrounding her.
Although he couldn’t explain everything in detail, Cassian wanted her to understand.
That the duke’s residence wasn’t entirely safe.
Jeshuan, understanding Cassian’s implications, nodded slightly in agreement.
Though their feelings toward each other weren’t good, their concern and emotions for Lia were mutual.
Both were deeply worried about her and prioritized her above all else.
“Surely no one would dare kidnap me from the duke’s residence…”
“You never know. Anything can happen at any time. And it’s not just people that pose a threat.”
Cassian couldn’t let his guard down for a single moment.
He was always uneasy, whether she was by his side or out of his sight.
He would do everything he could to protect her, but even that might not be enough.
Just like before, when he lost a wife he couldn’t even remember.
“That may be true, but Khal is here, after all. And so is Jeshuan.”
After all, they were the Grand Duke and the Crown Prince.
Of course, due to Jeshuan’s circumstances, his position as Crown Prince wasn’t particularly secure, but his title still carried significant weight.
So, no one would dare recklessly mess with her.
With such reliable people by her side.
“But when you say it’s not just people that pose a threat… are you talking about demons?”
“…Yes, with the recent suspicious movements of the demons, the possibility isn’t entirely out of the question, even though it’s unlikely they’d appear here. They’ve already shown up once in the Imperial City.”
Cassian nodded solemnly.
Now that it had come to this, it seemed better to let her know about the potential dangers to avoid catching her off guard in the event of a sudden demon attack.
However, he couldn’t yet reveal that the demons might be after her.
“Now that I think about it, I haven’t asked how the investigation into that is going.”
Naturally, with so many other things to worry about, the matter of the demons had slipped her mind.
It felt less urgent, as the incident had already passed.
“It’s likely related to the demons’ suspicious behavior. If that’s the case, uncovering the cause won’t be easy. So, be cautious. Just because they’ve shown up in the Imperial City doesn’t mean they can’t appear at the duke’s residence.”
Cassian explained briefly.
“…That does make sense.”
Lia nodded slightly in agreement with Cassian’s words.
Yes, didn’t she just hear in yesterday’s meeting that the frequency of demons invading human settlements had increased?
Even though this was the capital, until the current situation was fully resolved, she couldn’t be at ease.
Moreover, it was said that the demons were moving toward the heart of the empire.
The heart of the empire was the capital.
That meant no matter how secure the capital was, she couldn’t let her guard down.
“Well, that guy over there is quite skilled—one of the people with abilities—so if demons were to attack the duke’s residence, he’d be of help.”
This was precisely why Jeshuan had been allowed to stay at the duke’s residence.
Not only in the event of a demon attack, but also because someone was needed to protect Lia from other dangers surrounding her.
“Even though Jeshuan isn’t in the best health, I wouldn’t want him to overexert himself.”
“You don’t need to worry about that. Measures have been taken to ensure such a thing doesn’t happen again regarding the berserk incidents.”
Even if Lia could suppress a berserk episode, he couldn’t let that happen again.
While the risk couldn’t be completely eradicated with his help alone, the possibility of a berserk episode could be significantly reduced.
Additionally, teaching him how to use his energy without going berserk would allow him to use his abilities more freely in dangerous situations.
“Really? Khal… you can help?”
“It won’t be easy, but I’ll give it a try. I probably won’t be able to completely prevent the berserk state, though.”
Having walked a path similar to Jeshuan’s, Cassian would be more helpful than others.
Lia’s expression brightened at Cassian’s words.
She had been worried about Jeshuan’s condition and wondered if there was any way to resolve it. If Cassian could help, it was a relief.
“Then I’ll leave it in your hands?”
With an oddly ominous expression, Cassian turned to Jeshuan and said.
“…I’ll gratefully accept your help.”
Seeing that expression, Jeshuan wasn’t entirely sure if accepting Cassian’s help was the right decision, but at this point, he couldn’t refuse.
Jeshuan would do anything for Lia. He could endure anything.
“With that in mind, we’ll be training together for three hours every day.”
“…Understood.”
Jeshuan nodded obediently.
Though he didn’t like the idea of spending so much time with Cassian every day, what could he do?
It wasn’t a proposal he could decline simply because of personal feelings.
It was all for Lia’s safety.
“Well then, now that I’ve said everything I needed to, would you kindly leave, or should I say, step aside?”
“I was here first, though.”
Jeshuan replied with a somewhat exasperated expression.
“I need to have a private conversation with my Angel Baby.”
“…….”
At Cassian’s words, Jeshuan’s expression turned sour.
He had just been thinking he’d finally get some alone time with Lia, but not only did Cassian show up and interrupt, he was now being asked to leave.
Still, there was no way for him to stay when Cassian mentioned needing to have a private conversation with Lia.
Initially, Jeshuan thought it might just be an excuse to kick him out, but Cassian’s expression suggested otherwise.
Whatever they were going to discuss, it was something Jeshuan wasn’t supposed to know about.
That fact irritated him.
The idea that there was a topic between Lia and Cassian that he couldn’t be part of created a strange sense of distance—and jealousy.
It emphasized the clear difference and boundary between him and Cassian.
Of course, this was to be expected.
He was Lia’s friend, while Cassian was her guardian.
So naturally, the nature of their relationships couldn’t be the same.
But even if his mind understood this, it didn’t mean his heart could accept it.
“Well then, Lia, I’ll come back later.”
Hiding his disappointment, Jeshuan slowly stood up.
He was stepping aside to give the two of them the space to talk comfortably.
“All right, see you later.”
Seeing Jeshuan look like a forlorn, rain-soaked cat, Lia simply greeted him back, agreeing to see him later.
However, Cassian didn’t seem pleased with the exchange, his expression turning sour.
With Jeshuan gone, Lia sat down in front of Cassian.
“So, what is it that you wanted to say?”
Considering that Cassian had gone so far as to ask Jeshuan to leave, it didn’t seem like a trivial matter.
With that thought, Lia’s expression became serious.
