"Well then, Mu Xue, shall we go see them? Dad will have something to say about the port, but Mother should protect me."
"Are you sure? Your dad loves you so much; I bet he will be proud of you!" Mu Xue raised her eyebrow in slight disbelief.
She knew Garret would not complain if it were Asura's choice. She remembered the many drunk nights listening to him speak to Ophelia about how much he wanted to give his core to Asura to stop his suffering.
"My mom will protect me, and you will too."
Mu Xue blushed and gave a small nod. "Stop relying on women to protect you, stupid... Your dad will protect you from anything."
"Let's go then." Asura opened the door before exiting with Mu Xue, holding her hand with a charming smile; Mu Xue's face turned bright red as they walked through the long corridor leading to the central hall.
The old men were waiting for him, discussing the next steps for improving the roads, farming lands, and fishing territories.
