A blue carriage stood before the Grand Mooncrest Mansion, waiting for the one who would soon board it. It wasn't luxurious by any means, but it was comfortable, perfect for a long journey ahead.
All the inhabitants of Mooncrest Mansion stood around the carriage, bidding farewell to their young master. Their eyes were misty, but none of them wanted to send him off with sadness. They loved him too much for that, so they all smiled warmly at him, each smile carrying love, pride, and care.
Aegon smiled back at them, his chest swelling with emotion. He had grown attached to them over the years. Xiu wasn't the only one who pampered him, after all. Every single person in the mansion treated him like their own.
He turned toward Arnold, who stood beside Xiu, his gaze shifting between his daughter and grandson. His sharp eyes narrowed as he noticed the redness in Xiu's eyes.
"What happened to your eyes?" he asked, though he already knew the answer.
