"I get it," Theo said right away, making the baron smile.
"I thought you were going to cry, but oh well, we can start right away," the baron replied. Theo's eyebrow twitched at that, but he didn't say anything in return and only nodded.
"I have already found a candidate suitable for your skill level."
The baron then pointed northward. Theo followed his gaze, staring at the distant trees and moss as if he could actually see something there.
"Walk straight ahead until you find a beast. Don't worry, it's big enough that you will spot it from miles away," the baron said.
Theo nodded at first, then paused as if he had realized something hidden in those words. He looked at his father, momentarily speechless.
"… alone right?" Theo asked.
The baron simply smiled and met his gaze without answering him.
Theo took a deep breath. "Won't the crawlers get in the way, Father?"
