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Chapter 44

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When playing games, if he faced opponents he couldn’t beat, Stanley had a habit of knocking on doors to convince Quinlym to help.

As he entered the house today, his eyes quickly caught sight of the scene in the living room, and he instantly felt the urge to

flee.

Yet, he had barely taken a step when Curtis’s deep voice echoed in the air. “Such a lack of manners. Don’t you know to greet your superiors? Stand at attention.”

Almost instinctively, Stanley obeyed. He straightened up, brought his legs together, and shot a perfect military salute, shouting, “Salute, Commander.”

Curtis studied him for a moment before saying, “At case.”

regret

Stanley relaxed. His expression looked like that of a man mourning–filled with regret for stepping foot in Anderson Manor again; had he known what awaited him, he wouldn’t have come.

Thoughts of staying overnight had completely vanished from his mind.

Quinlyn, who had been watching Stanley closely, turned to meet Curtis’s intense gaze for several seconds. She moved to Edward’s side, calmly saying, “Grandpa, I’m back.”

“Quinlyn,” Edward greeted her warmly, his tone all affection, as though the previous sternness belonged to another person entirely.

He rummaged through the table and pulled out a piece of candy, teasing her, “Were you good in school today? If so, I’ll reward you with some sweets.”

Quinlyn nodded. “I was good, but I shouldn’t eat too many sweets, Grandpa. They can cause cavities. You shouldn’t either.” As she spoke, she lifted Edward’s blanket and found all the candies hidden in the side pocket.

The candies were there intentionally, as Edward had a sweet tooth. However, his blood sugar was a bit high, and Archer had secretly asked Quinlyn to keep an eye on Edward.

but couldn’t bear to scold Quinlyn. Instead, he directed his frustration at Stanley.

said, “I can’t believe I sent you to the science academy for advanced

computer skills were terrible, but they

bluntly, though he knew Stanley

who, unable to keep up, had resorted to

knew this reality, and Edward brushed it off lightly, turning to introduce Quinlyn

days who have come to keep me company out of boredom. Why don’t you show

men in the room exchanged puzzled glances. Stanley thought to himself,

acknowledged that bothering others was impolite but replied, “Grandpa, I

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truth. At school, there were teachers for different subjects, and even Harriet excelled in Mordorian, but Quinlyn felt she didn’t have any remarkable talents, especially since she was short for basketball.

on the head. “Just use what I

she had learned

it her all. The others in the living room exchanged looks, unsure of what

say.

weight of responsibility to protect

pulled Quinlyn aside and said, “Every guest is an important figure in their own right–a retired national chess champion, a distinguished physics professor from a top school, and a renowned drill sergeant who trains top soldiers. Each one

barely managed to pass; you can’t possibly meet their expectations, so don’t let Grandpa fool

wouldn’t do that.” Quinlyn frowned at the implication.

fool you.” Stanley felt overwhelmed by her unwavering faith in Edward. He could only suggest,

soften their hearts, so she silently took the advice to heart

start when you’re ready, little girl,” Danny said, the first to lift the chess cover, inviting her to take a seat while teasing, “I’ll give you a five–piece head start; if you manage to win, I’ll consider you skilled.”

the rules were in her mind. Although she sensed that five pieces were quite generous, she held her tongue, honoring the wishes of her elder, and

raised an eyebrow when he noticed her posture while handling the

met his gaze with sincerity.