It's been a week since Mr. Ambroise had woken up. He was a definition of a gentleman. Always so humble and helping around the house.
Mr. Ambroise also for some reason have decided he would be the one to cook. Haru was worried that his injuries will open but to his surprise, the injuries healed at a fast speed. Mr. Ambroise explained it was because of his strong body and magic.
He slept at night with the man, who was so warm and safe leaving him feeling secure and... loved.
Haru was overjoyed to see Mr. Ambroise's injuries heal but it would certainly be a lie if he denied that he was always on edge these days, waiting for Mr. Ambroise to announce that he had healed and would leave immediately. Haru didn't let this thought sadden him. He had always been lonely and the human company for almost 2 weeks had made him experience happiness again and forget for some time what loneliness meant. The time doesn't still for anyone, but Haru felt guilty and pleaded to God to stop the time and let him just enjoy this precious moment for some more time.
Ambroise looked at his son who was lost in thoughts, and because of having years of experience in seeing through a human mask, he could understand what they were feeling rather than what they exhibited on their face, though there were certainly times when he had failed to do so and it led to him being almost dying by his Uncle's hand.
Ambroise could see that his son was feeling distress for some reason and he felt that he needed to do something for his son. His son should never feel sadness in his presence. He stood up from the big rock where he was sitting, which was just some distance away from the hut.
"How about we go to the river? We can enjoy some time there and play in the river?" Ambroise suggested.
Haru was thrilled at spending time with Ambroise. Haru decided quickly that when the day will arrive and Mr. Ambroise will leave him, he will deal with the emotions at that time. Right now, he still has Mr. Ambroise so at least he could enjoy his time with him.
Nodding to Ambroise quickly, Haru also jumped off the rock opposite Ambroise.
"Yes, Mr. Ambroise! let's go!" He said, already starting to walk.
Ambroise was happy to see his child excited and a smile that his subordinates thought was unthinkable for him spread wide on his face giving his handsome cold face a much more attractive look that would make women swoon.
Ambroise followed after Haru, alert for any danger. When they reached the river, Haru stripped and jumped in the river, enjoying the cool water.
Ambroise collected the coarse clothes and put them on the rock where they won't wet while thinking of buying his son clothes when they get out of the forest.
"Mr. Ambroise! Are you not coming?" Haru shouted when he noticed that the silver-haired man still had not entered the river.
Ambroise started taking off his clothes when his keen hearing picked up a strange sound from some distance away which seems to get closer to them. Without wasting any time, he ran to his son and entered the river, not caring about his wet pants, and picked up Haru who blushed as he was currently naked.
"Mr. Ambroise!" Haru said, stunned but was shushed by Ambroise who quickly took him out of the river and placed him in his right hand and in his other hand, he held his clothes and shoes, he ran to a large and dense tree, and without any hesitation, he jumped to the branch. After making sure that they could not be seen, he turned to Haru who looked confused as well as embarrassed.
Ambroise helped Haru wear clothes and whispered, "Don't make noise. Someone is coming."
Haru immediately understood and was also relieved that the man was not a pervert.
They watched from above, completely hidden but still able to see below, and then they heard some people talking a few distances away.
"You are too cautious, Mr. Brawn. This forest is completely hidden from the emperor and they will never get suspicious of the fact that this place is where Magurd is made."
Mr. Brawn looked at the relaxed posture of Laired Pepi and felt his shoulder relaxed.
"Indeed. We are far away from civilization and no human ever comes here," Mr. Brawn said with satisfaction before his face become firm, "Make sure that No one ever finds out that I am also involved in making Magurd or My Viscount position will be in danger."
Laired nodded. "Of course, Mr. Brawn but," Laired paused before his smile on an unpleasant face became perverted and ugly, "You do remember, right? Our deal?"
Mr. Brawn nodded. "I will make sure to give you young boys and girls. Play with them as much as you want."
Ambroise who had heard the full conversation, his arms tightened around his son and his face had adopted an ice-cold glare. He watched silently while also thinking of ways to kill these sorry excuses of men.
"Oh, You don't need to worry. Their underaged body and tender soft skin make me a beast. I will enjoy them thoroughly before discarding them when they become too loose or broken," Pepi laughed along with Mr. Brawn.
Shivers ran up in Haru hearing this and he pressed his head onto Ambroise's shoulder, quivering from fear.
Ambroise feeling the child's trembling body patted the boy's hair while hugging him tightly.
The men started turning back and went back to the path where they came from.
"Mr. Ambroise, I am scared," Haru admitted, relaxing in the man's protective arms.
"You don't need to worry, Haru. I will never let any harm come to you," Ambroise vowed and jumped down from the tree. He walked to the hut, while still carefully holding Haru who had grabbed onto his shirt tightly.
After entering the hut, he gently put the boy down on the bed and took off his worn-out shoes.
He gave a glass of water to Haru and locked the door.
Ambroise then gave a firm order to Haru. "Haru, you must be more careful now. There are bad men all over the place so it's better if you don't go out alone. These men are beasts and will cause you harm."
Haru nodded fearfully. "Yes, Mr. Ambroise."
Ambroise looked at him for a few moments and nodded. He needed to get out of this wilderness as soon as possible to avoid any confrontations with them. If he had been alone, he would have already started investigating but his son was his priority. Only after getting him home and ensuring his safety, would he start investigating and kill those traitors who dared to go against the Emperor and the kingdom.
A sudden growl came from Haru's stomach breaking Ambroise line of thoughts. He immediately started making a meal and as he cooked, he heard Haru clearing his throat catching his attention.
"Can I ask you a question?" Haru fidgeted as he waited for a response.
Ambroise hummed.
"What is Magurd?"