As soon as he opened his eyes the next morning, he connected to Satisfy and headed into the smithy. Khan was waiting for Grid.

Grid immediately complained to Khan, “Why did you leave such a task to a stranger like Huroi? Am I worse than him? Huh? You should’ve left it to me!”

Khan looked like he didn’t know what Grid was talking about, before making a belated expression of understanding. “Are you talking about the mission to tell Earl Steim about Winston?”

“Yes!”

Huhu, Khan gave a hearty laugh and explained, “You are definitely a great young man. Despite your young age, you have great abilities and a sense of justice and sacrifice...”

“Huh?”

What was he saying?

“Aren’t you willing to take a big risk for the residents of Winston that you have no ties with?” 

“Eh? That wasn’t what I intended...”

“You don’t have to say anything. You are too modest.”

“......”

Khan misjudged Grid and turned him into an incredibly good guy! Grid had nothing to say.

Then Khan placed a hand on Grid’s shoulder. “I know that you are worried for Winston’s residents, but how can I put you at risk? You are already precious to me, just like a son. I can’t ask you to do something so dangerous.”

Khan’s eyes were warm. “The Mero Company knows that you are close to me, so there will be thorough surveillance. The Mero Company won’t stay still if they see you make any movements to leave Winston. I won’t be able to stand the grief if you get hurt by them.”

Finding out that Khan sincerely cherished...