The strange ripple of warmth that had comforted Gara whenever he was near Langga vanished instantly after hearing those words.
His body instinctively moved away as he sat farther from him. "You should already know my answer."
The cold response felt like a bucket of ice water poured over Langga. Only a bitter smile remained on his face.
Before the atmosphere could become any more awkward, Aldwin's voice rang out from outside. "Father! Father! Me and my siblings are ready!"
Langga stood up and walked toward the triplets, who had already entered the sitting room. The four of them would be taken out by Gara personally.
Allowing the triplets to leave through the Teleportation Hall was too dangerous. There were currently too many spies watching the Teleportation Hall in Esalavya Duchy.
As a substitute, Langga had arranged for a knight with a similar height and build to himself. The knight wore a hood that concealed his face.
