"Alf?" Garius smirked.
Before Javier could react, Alf vanished and reappeared behind him, firmly pinning both of his shoulders.
"W-Wait! Hold on—"
Javier struggled, but Alf's grip was unbreakable. He wasn't going anywhere.
Marcellus and Cedric grinned slyly.
Heres, Aelius, and Athine smirked.
Garius casually leaned back in his chair, scanning the faces of his gathered children. Then, in a slow, deliberate voice, he asked:
"Are you all sure?"
"Yes, Esteemed Father!" Marcellus grinned.
"I agree!" Cedric added, raising his brows at Javier in mock amusement. "I can't think of anyone better!"
"He's the best choice," Heres said, nodding with a smug smile.
"I fully support this," Aelius chimed in. "No objections at all."
Athine simply smiled. "Yes, Esteemed Father. I have no objections."
Javier's heart pounded. "O-Oi! Are you all conspiring against me?!"
Fransesca sipped her tea, smiling softly, not saying a word.
Garcinia shook her head, amused.
