Theo looked at his father with a perplexed expression.
For nearly a minute, he said nothing, just stood there, trying to get past the baron's knowing gaze.
"Father… I don't want to be a family head." Theo finally said, making the baron just stare at him.
"I want to be free from any political duties weighing on me. The only thing I want is to be free… to explore the world and protect our family…" Theo continued.
The baron kept his eyes on Theo, but there was no disappointment on his face.
"I see… I always thought you were the bookworm type, that you were both strong and intellectual at the same time, so I believed the head position would be better for you," the baron said, making Theo purse his lips.
"But you have outgrown that phase, huh…? I have never seen you visit the library in a long time." The baron's eyes turned nostalgic, as if recalling the days when Theo would spend nearly all his time there.
