'What was I even thinking? Of course, he wouldn't feel sad or discouraged. He's my father. If anything, he would only feel proud and motivated to grow even stronger.'
The realization hit him all at once, and before he could stop himself, a smile of his own formed on his lips.
Gracen, seeing the shift in Renan's expression, smiled back.
And just like that, the tension that had once hung between them dissolved into nothing.
Just as they finished their talk, Namari spoke, bringing their attention back to her. "So now, since Renan's training with you has been completed, Gracen, I will be the one training him from now on. And Renan, you will be training with your mother for the next two years. So, are you ready?" she said as she walked up to them. Then, without hesitation, she reached out and grabbed Renan's wrist, holding it firmly. "Since it's only two years of training with me, let's not waste a single moment and go," she added, her tone decisive, leaving no room for argument.
