"Ancestor!"
Aaron feigned an excited expression and followed Lilliatte in saluting the 'Green Forest Earl' illusion he had created.
"You are all descendants of my sister, my blood relatives."
'Green Forest Earl's voice came slowly, with the characteristic slow articulation of a big shot: "Aaron Yogus...you did very well in exterminating those rebels. I grant you permission to reclaim the Sotos surname!"
"It is my duty to do so."
Aaron placed his hand on his chest and bowed again.
Lilliatte's eyes sparkled as she listened.
Initially, she did not want Aaron to change his surname back to Sotos, not because of any traditional customs; after all, it is normal for Western grandchildren and grandparents to share the same name as a memorial.
She was worried that the name 'Aaron Sotos' carried too much significance in mysticism, including the implications of inheritance, and Aaron Yogus hastily taking it might provoke hostility from the 'Green Banyan Council'.
