"Be explicit," replied Shanti with a stern face. "This child and I just recently decided to let me take care of him since he had lost his home and family.
You should be considerate to him."
"We are!" Alfredo didn't even hesitate to reply. "Please don't misunderstand. Under our care, he can still decide for himself."
Shanti's tensed muscles slowly loosened.
However, just as he was about to calm his mana inside his body, his eyes turned sharp, and didn't hesitate to mumble, "Ignite."
He extended his arm to his left side and punched something in the air.
Kopi was confused by his action at first but was then shocked to see Alfredo appearing exactly in front of Shanti's fist, receiving it with his crossed arms.
Alfredo was soon covered with flame, yet it suddenly vanished.
What remained was the gleeful smile on his face.
"As expected of Deputy Chief Shanti, your skills didn't turn to rust after being a Police Officer."
