Chapter 305: Conversation Between Father and Son 3
"Wait, Father, let me explain," Aldrian said with a rigid smile.
"Brat, you’d better have a good reason. If not, you’ll remember your past when you ran back to your mother crying," Aldrey said, his gaze burning.
Aldrian smiled bitterly, looking at his father like this. It felt as if he were seeing the father of his childhood, who sometimes punished him for his mischief.
"Father, I just wanted to let you realize it on your own instead of shocking you with my presence here. I thought it wouldn’t be good for you if I suddenly announced myself," Aldrian said hurriedly.
"Not good for me?! Do you not know who I am? Do you think I’m some old man on death’s door? Even if you had shown yourself at the city plaza back then, there wouldn’t have been a problem—as long as Flamecrest didn’t know about your relationship with me," Aldrey replied, sparks of flame already flickering from his attire.
Seeing his father like this, Aldrian quickly thought of a way to divert Aldrey’s anger. Finally, he came up with something that might calm his father down. Though he knew his current body would sustain little to no damage even if Aldrey spanked him with all his might, he still didn’t want to relive those childhood moments—running to his mother crying after being spanked.
However, Aldrian then noticed his father exhale, and the sparks of flame on his body disappeared. Aldrey’s expression suddenly shifted into a smile before he burst into laughter. Aldrian was stunned by how quickly his father’s demeanor changed. When the laughter subsided, Aldrey’s face now bore a teasing expression.
"Truly, even after becoming like this, you still have this side of your character. I was afraid you’d grow more aloof and indifferent once you came out of the secret realm," Aldrey said, his expression softening with relief.
"I worried that after I left you, and when you emerged from the secret realm, your character might change—exposed to the ugliness of the outside world. That you’d become arrogant and forget your past."
Aldrian smiled warmly.
"Of course not, Father. I’m only like this in front of you and Mother," Aldrian said with a smile. "To be honest, after coming out of the secret realm, I’ve learned many things. Naturally, I had to adapt to the outside world. Sometimes, I’ve had to go to extremes to achieve my goals. Well, you must know what I mean, right?"