Despite Everything, He's Excited

Theron woke up before dawn, unable to sleep much after the unsettling news. While he dressed early in the morning to prepare for his upcoming lessons, his thoughts drifted back to the conversation with his father.

Tyron had been unusually silent afterward, retreating to his study late into the night.

"Young Master?" Rian's eyes slightly widened in surprise as he saw Theron going downstairs. She was just about to go up to wake him up.

"Good morning, Rian," Theron greeted Rian early in the morning. "It seemed like everyone is affected by the news." He pointed it out.

As Theron made his way downstairs, the first thing he noticed was that their household staff moved quietly, their usual chatter replaced by soft murmurs and worried glances. Even the knights, who usually carried out their duties with a sense of routine, seemed tensed and alert.