Chapter 15: The Iron Knight and the Boy
Then suddenly, he felt someone hug him—and that pulled him back to reality.
Before he even noticed, Dominic had come close and was now embracing him. Shiao Yi could see Louis’s shocked expression.
He was shocked too.
When did that happen? How could he not notice someone getting that close? That was careless beyond belief.
Why couldn’t he sense Dominic’ presence? No—that wasn’t it. He didn’t feel the need to be cautious. That was why his subconscious sensors didn’t react.
Why? Was it because this man kept treating him like a child and holding him all the time?
"Shiao. Don’t make that sad face," Dominic said quietly.
Sad? Shiao Yi hadn’t realized he looked that way.
"Louis," Dominic said, turning to his second-in-command, "What I mentioned earlier—send it to the royal capital right away. This is urgent."
"Oh... yeah. So we’re sending the official request now, huh?" Louis replied, still looking a bit dazed.