Finally, Ed arrived at the reception room of Baron Famion's house, his heart full of anticipation and nervousness.
Pushing open the door, he finally saw his father and mother, the old hunter Adrian and his wife Liz.
The two years had left deep marks on them, especially on Adrian, whose temples were already mixed with white hair. Ed felt a pang of sadness in his heart and could no longer hold back his tears. He rushed forward and hugged his parents tightly.
"Son..." Liz's voice was choked with sobs, and Adrian's face was also full of excitement. The three of them hugged each other tightly, feeling each other's warmth, and tears welled up in Butler Langman's eyes.
Dad and Mom have been worried about their youngest son Ed day and night for the past two years. Now seeing his thin figure, they can't help but feel even more heartbroken.
The eldest son Ace brings back letters every month, but there is no news from the younger son. Fortunately, the eldest son Ace seems to know that his younger son is doing well and sometimes mentions him in his letters.
"I'm relieved to see that you're doing well." Adrian said softly, his face full of concern. The old hunter Adrian was picked up by Butler Langman and actually didn't know the situation. He thought that Ed's service period had expired and he came to take his son home.
Ed began to tell his parents about his experiences over the past two years, telling them about the difficult moments and the rare joys. His voice was full of joy, but his parents knew in their hearts that this experience would inevitably be accompanied by a lot of pain. Until they heard why they were taken away, Adrian's face changed instantly.
"I'm fine, really fine!" Ed looked at his father's gloomy face and explained quickly, trying to ease his father's worries.
However, Adrien's mind was already shocked, and he thought to himself how could a noble invest in a commoner? My son must have been bullied and started talking nonsense.
At this moment, the door was pushed open, and Baron Farmien walked in and greeted Ed's parents warmly. Conan, Fizzi, and the eldest lady Yuffie introduced themselves one by one, shocking the old hunters Adrian and Liz, but also making them realize that Ed was not joking.
Facing Baron Famion, Adrian and Liz were nervous but remained calm. They did not kneel like other civilians, but simply bent over stiffly to greet them. Despite this, the facts before them still found them incredible.
Baron Famian warmly received Ed's parents and solemnly mentioned that he would invest in Ed. He assured them that he would respect the choices of his two sons and would not tarnish their pride because of their status differences.
Unlike his confused and terrified father, Ed was surprised at the change in the patriarch's attitude. Yesterday he was thinking of getting rid of him, a commoner, but now he decided to take him, a "servant", under his wing for the sake of his family.
"However, I have a condition." Baron Famion's voice suddenly became serious.
The old hunter Adrian looked up, knowing in his heart that he would agree to this condition no matter what, because this was a key opportunity for his son to pursue his dream.
"I want to adopt Ed and let him live as my adopted son." Baron Famion said calmly.
"But don't worry, I have no intention of snatching your children. This is just a registration on the document. I can use this certificate to give Ed a noble identity."
Baron Famion's words completely overturned the old hunter Adrian's cognition, because Ed could actually become a noble directly!
In this world, who doesn't want a chance to reverse their identity, but...the old hunter Adrian looked at his son, and he was really afraid that his son would be taken away.
But when the old hunter Adrian saw Ed's expression, he became flustered. At this moment, Ed's face was extremely calm. Could it be that his son had already known about this and had made his choice?
Suddenly, Ed looked at his father, put his hand on his father's hand, held it tightly, looked up at Baron Famion and said firmly, "No, Baron, I don't agree. I have my own father, and I can't be your adopted son."
Miss Yufei quickly advised, "Ed, this is just a formality. We will still treat your parents as your biological parents. This will only benefit you, not harm you. The status of a noble heir will allow you to gain more benefits and support in the magic academy. This will only benefit you!"
"Ed, you have to know that becoming a noble is not an opportunity that everyone can get." Baron Famion said softly.
But Ed's attitude is always so firm: "If I have to change my parents, I would rather be a civilian!"
"But that would make it difficult for you to enter the Arcane Academy! Even though the enrollment requirements are now open and lowered, it's still not as easy for commoners to enter the Arcane Academy as it is for nobles!"
"In that case, I won't go!"
Ed's attitude was very firm, which made Baron Famion very anxious. He found it hard to believe that someone would give up such an opportunity.
"Don't you know that in order to pursue your dreams, sometimes you have to give up something? Don't you understand this simple truth?"
"No, I understand! But I have my own bottom line! I inherited my dream from my parents. Without their support, I would not have come this far." Ed knew very well how much his parents had sacrificed for him. His books were bought by his parents through their frugality. His parents taught him how to be a good person. Even the opportunity to come to Baron Farmien's Mansion was obtained through his father's kneeling begging.
All of this comes from his parents, which gave him unlimited possibilities. In Ed's eyes, the opportunity given to him by Baron Farmien now is nothing compared to the unlimited possibilities given to him by his parents.
"I am very grateful for the help given to me by the Baron, but my parents will always be these two!" Ed responded with a smile.
Is it a sense of morality? Or guilt? No, neither of those, this kind of emotion cannot be tainted by these! Baron Famion seemed to understand something.
But at this time, the old hunter Adrian bent down for Ed again. With tears in his eyes, he gritted his teeth and said in a hoarse voice, "Baron, please adopt Ed as your adopted son!"
The old hunter Adrian gritted his teeth and told the secret that he had kept in his heart for nearly sixteen years, "Ed, in fact, neither you nor Ace are my biological sons!"
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