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"Charles still hasn't let go of his resentment towards me after all..."

Qiong revealed a bitter, self-deprecating, and disappointed smile, her voice lowering.

"Judging from your expression, he probably hasn't mentioned me to you. Well, that makes sense."

He took a deep breath, as if suppressing his surging emotions, and his gaze returned to Lampeluj, filled with cautious hope, his voice becoming much softer.

"And your mother, Marianne? Is she... alright?"

How did you end up begging here?

In just a few words, a massive amount of information had been poured into the blue-haired girl's mind. Even with her extraordinary thinking and composure, she felt somewhat overwhelmed.

consternation.

The other person actually called out his parents' names.

This surprised Lampeluget.

Could it really be true?

Does the other person really know me? Is he my dad's friend?

Otherwise, how could they possibly call out their parents' names?

The answer is cheating.

In order to obtain enough information about the role, Qiong used the Divine Plan to resonate with the little guy, amplifying him with the power of love, allowing the little cube to use its ultimate move.

Even baby Digimon have special moves.

The little guy's ability surprised Qiong even more; it was actually a time-based ability!

The power of time-related abilities is well-known.

This led Qiong to decide that, regardless of whether the little guy evolves into Greymon or Angewomon, it should be developed towards Star Platinum.

Well, let's leave the little guy's evolutionary path aside for now.

The special move during childhood was Time Bubble.

The effect is to pause a region for five seconds.

Five seconds may seem like a short time for a father, but it was enough for what Qiong had to do.

He first had the little guy pause the time in the area surrounding Lampelu and the nobleman.

Then, he took out the Feather Dust and had Jingwei infiltrate the girl's memories to search for and collect information about her parents, which he then reported back to Qiong.

Eden and Vilvie, located inside Onpharos, restored the Dome to its three-core state, with the idle Eden core analyzing and receiving information at the fastest speed.

Qiong then completed the script at the fastest speed.

The result is what we have now.

The scene unfolded in complete silence.

Even Heather looked bewildered.

Qiong's movements were so fluid and swift that she didn't even see them clearly, and for a moment she even wondered if Qiong had really encountered the son of an old friend.

Lamperogi subconsciously looked up and met Sora's deep golden eyes.

There were so many complex emotions surging within it: pity for her, anger towards her father, and fervent expectations for her mother...

And, an overwhelming sadness?

A very heavy sadness.

What is he grieving about?

For her?

For the father?

Or was it for her long-deceased mother?

"I……"

Lampeluget's voice trembled slightly, without her even realizing it, as she asked, bewildered and helpless.

How should I address you?

"Just call me Godfather for now."

Qiong Huan crouched down, his gaze level with the girl's, and spoke in a deep voice, a tone that was a mixture of complex reminiscence and solemn promise.

"This can be considered an agreement between your mother and me."

Just two short sentences.

Combined with those subtle and profound micro-expressions, it already leaves people with endless room for melodramatic and thought-provoking interpretations.

What exactly is an award-winning actor? (Hands on hips)

Lampelou became increasingly bewildered.

Across from her, a young-looking man hummed a folk song his mother used to lull him to sleep when he was a child—one of her limited memories of her mother.

His golden eyes held a tender, doting affection.

Lampeluget felt that he didn't seem like her godfather, but rather wanted to be her biological father!

In an instant, all the guards conjured up in their minds a poignant love epic filled with regret and protection.

Even the shrewd and calculating Rival was drawn into the situation by Sora's performance.

Looking at the reminiscing and affectionate expression on Qiong's face, he seemed to see his own long-lost youth and the unattainable white moonlight.

Presumably, this is another tragic love story of unrequited love, where one can only withdraw and silently protect the other.

Rival sighed inwardly, his gaze towards Sora filled with a hint of sympathy and respect.

But it disappeared quickly.

Regardless, this girl is a pawn that allows him to compete with the other princes; he cannot let her go!

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"The world is too dangerous; a child needs two fathers."

Lampeluge had read about it in her father's books; it was a proverb from the Etruscan region.

People believe that worldly temptations and dangers are like venomous snakes in the dark, impossible to guard against.

A father may be able to shield his child from some of the storms, but if you want your child to grow into a towering tree, double protection is more reliable.

Therefore, after a baby is born, parents often invite a respected or powerful friend to be the godfather, adding a weight to the child's destiny.

Her father was a man with Etruscan blood.

So, it's perfectly normal to invite a close friend to be your daughter's godfather.

But why didn't her father mention Qiong to her?

Because her godfather harbored feelings for her mother that went beyond friendship, and even wanted to replace her father, the two broke up.

It's reasonable that his father cut off contact with him.

A girl whose intelligence far surpasses that of her peers completes a logical loop in her mind.

In addition, Qiong accurately recited her parents' names and hummed a lullaby that only existed in the depths of her vague memory...

These are irrefutable pieces of evidence.

Even if we take a step back and say that she is now just a penniless homeless child struggling to survive in the mud, what could the other party possibly want from her?

Coveting the golden blood flowing within her?

Lampeluki glanced cautiously at Hazel, noticing her dignified and elegant demeanor.

Lamperouge's intuition told her that the other party was likely a powerful Golden Child.

She had glimpsed those incredibly powerful Golden Warriors from afar.

With such a beautiful and powerful young woman as her protector, there's absolutely no reason for the other party to deliberately deceive her, right?

It can't be just for fun, right?

Therefore, there is only one conclusion.

She even has a godfather in the world!

A tidal wave of shock, bewilderment, disbelief, and a faint glimmer of hope surged violently through her young heart.

She is no longer alone?

This fact left her in a state of utter turmoil.

Qiong watched with satisfaction as the thoughts swirled in the blue-haired girl's eyes.

He took the small, stiff hand covered in mud, turned to face Rival, whose eyes were filled with surprise and uncertainty, and his expression shifted to one of wistful emotion and gratitude at finding the orphan of an old friend.

"Lord Orange, the light of justice in Tarranton must often shine upon your manor."

With her Persona activated, Qiong smoothly switched to an elegant mode that was as graceful and refined as a noblewoman, and her words even had a touch of Onpharos's flavor.

"Thank you so much for your kindness to this child; such kindness in the snow is especially precious."

During the five-second time stop, Qiong also managed to find out the identity of this nobleman from her superficial consciousness.

It was a nobleman at the height of his power in the world.

Qiong gently combed through Lamperogi's tangled blue hair with her fingers, her eyes filled with pity.

“Now that fate has brought me back to the bloodline of my dear friend Charles, it is my duty to take care of Lampelucci from now on. This is both a responsibility and a promise I made to my departed friend.”

"The responsibility of providing shelter should naturally fall to the elders, as this is the ethical principle established by Tarantun."

Lival nodded with a smile, but then changed the subject.

"However, in order to avoid misunderstandings that could cause citizens of the Empire to be stranded in foreign lands, and for the sake of the child's safety, it is my duty to verify your identity and guardianship qualifications."

That's something that would make anyone laugh.

In the eyes of the nobility, refugees were synonymous with trouble, and they would rather they were driven out of their city-state.

If strong and healthy young men can be kept as slaves, then seven- or eight-year-old children are of no use.

"Lord Liu Cheng is dedicated to his duties and is truly a pillar of the empire, which is admirable."

Qiong handed the blue-haired girl's slightly dirty little hand to her siren knight.

Hazel's beautiful blue eyes were filled with confusion, as if asking, "What is my king playing now?" Yet she obediently took the blue-haired girl's hand and protected her.

Qiong raised his hand and rubbed Lanpeluji's little head. The rough touch from his fingertips made him frown slightly.

"Haiseyin, take her to take a hot bath first, let her eat her fill, and then buy her a new set of clothes."

Qiong bent down and gently wiped the stains on Lanpeluji's cheek with his fingertips. His expression of heartache was so sincere that it was as if the person in front of him was truly a treasure he had lost and found again.

"Look at this child...sigh."

"..."

Heather's mood was strange.

I really didn't want to act.

The tacit understanding developed from spending so much time together allowed her to grasp Qiong's meaning perfectly.

If Wang wants to play, then let him play.

No matter what Qiong asks her to do, Heather will cooperate and carry out all his orders.

As for safety?

Qiong's strength is even greater than hers. Haeseyin believes that apart from the Black Tide and Titan, very few people can harm the King.

Even a whole legion of ordinary soldiers wouldn't make a difference.

"Yes."

After nodding slightly, Hathaway left with Lampeluki.