This time, turning a weapon into a gift only deepened the Chapman Family's loyalty toward him.
Upon understanding his intent, Ria Chapman chuckled.
"Alright, I'll count on you then, Sister-in-law!"
Vera Wave blushed and teased, "I thought you said you'd stop riding horses?"
"Can I still ride horses, though?" Ria Chapman asked, glancing at her mother.
Ria's mother raised an eyebrow. "Let's get one thing straight: you can only ride with Vera. If you dare to go on your own, I'll break your leg first!"
Ria Chapman pouted. Beside her, Craig Chapman chuckled. "Then let Vera rest first. You should also go back and recover properly."
With that, the family of three said their goodbyes and left. Kris Cooper sat down beside Vera Wave again. "Ria is straightforward," he remarked. "She's likely come to respect you after this. You can spend more time with her in the future."
Vera Wave nodded.
