Although it was an impromptu plan, he did not foresee that blackmailing through Lydon would have such an outcome.

* * *

While climbing to the top of the tower, Cadel was almost stunned. It wasn't that he was overwhelmed by the spirit of the Fairy King Hyron, or overwhelmed by his invincible might.

The thing was.....

“This forest is all under my control, from Cadel's arrival, to my son's first meeting with him, to the playtime you spent with his antics, to Cadel's awesome 3-attribute magic. I was watching everything. I couldn't hear it, but it was very interesting. Actually, I wanted to meet Cadel and my son right away when you came to the tower. I refrained because there is such a thing as a king's face. In that sense, how was it? The timing of my appearance. Wasn't it appropriate?”

“Haha..... yes, well.... It was appropriate.”

He was so chatty! Contrary to the friendly tone, the pace of the conversation was too fast, and he had to listen to an endless stream of stories with interruptions for agreement.

‘Is he really the Fairy King? Where's the dignity?’

The face looking back at him from the top of the stairs was beautiful. The man, who was probably Lydon's father, was relatively young compared to his son, but he was certainly handsome.

The same light golden hair as Lydon's, slightly drooping at the corners, and eyes a shade darker than his son's. His long, silky hair, tied back loosely, bounced gently as he moved.

‘I guess I should be glad he has this personality. I'm more likely to be able to talk to him than Melphis, anyway.’

It was this Fairy King who interrupted Melphis, who was rampaging by ordering an advance without hesitation. His arrival halted all attacks aimed at Cadel. The mere appearance of Hyron brought the whole situation to an end.

“Is it hard because the tower is high? It's normal soon, so please cheer up. We can fly and go, but I heard that normal humans walk and chat together like this? It's easier to match one’s stride than to match one’s flight speed. Alas, it's certainly been a while since I've walked, and while my son is a big, strong guy like his dad, and he'll be able to keep up, but as you can see, I'm getting old. However, I feel energized right away when I think of welcoming a new friend my son has brought home. Is this the power of love?”

‘I'll get mad if you interrupt me.’

Hyron smiled and said with a good face, but everyone was discouraged and stepped back. Even though he was gentle on the outside, the king was the king.