When the old hunter Adrian said with difficulty, "Liz and I can't have children," his voice was like broken glass, harsh and fragile. At this moment, he seemed like a deflated ball, instantly losing all his momentum. Liz's eyes were full of shock and disbelief. She never thought that her husband would reveal the secret they had hidden for more than ten years at such a moment.
"We picked up the truth about Ed and Ace..." Adrien continued, his voice low and heavy. He frankly told them the fact that they were infertile and how he had picked up two children in the mountains. He had always believed that Ed and Ace might be children from noble families. If Ed really became Baron Famien's adopted son, perhaps he could really get back the position that should have belonged to him.
The eldest lady, Yufei, showed an expression of disbelief, and Conan also looked at the Ed family in shock. However, Baron Farmien did not appear overly surprised. In fact, he had vaguely guessed all this the first moment he saw Ed, because Ed looked completely different from his parents. Both his appearance and temperament made it difficult to associate him with a hunter family.
Baron Famion fell into deep thought, wondering what the old hunter Adrian meant by his words, and whether he was making a declaration to abandon his son.
At this moment, Ed interrupted his father and said, "Father, what are you talking about?"
The old hunter Adrian's eyes were full of guilt. He realized that he was wrong to hide this matter, but now that Ed had grown up, it was time for him to know some truths.
In fact, this was not a one-sided concealment. The smart Ed had already noticed it all. He said firmly, "I knew this when I was a child. My brother also knew it, but we never asked deeply because in our hearts you and mother are our only parents. But what is father doing now? Do you wish you had six parents?"
Ed's words were like a sharp knife, piercing Adrian's heart. He realized that instead of providing his son with more options, he was inadvertently adding to Ed's burden. The old hunter Adrian hurriedly explained that he didn't mean that, he was just worried that Ed would give up the opportunity to pursue his dream because of them.
However, it is this selfless love that will make Ed bear a heavier burden. The old hunter Adrian loves Ed so much that he only wants to give Ed everything he has, but because of this, he inadvertently ignores the fact that Ed was abandoned by his parents twice.
Ed's tears couldn't stop flowing, and seeing his son crying, Adrian realized his mistake. He hugged Ed tightly in his arms and murmured, "I'm sorry, my child." His heart was torn, with guilt and pain intertwined.
The reception room was silent, and Baron Famion and his family watched with bated breath, fearing that they would disturb this touching scene. The Baron knew how difficult it was to raise children. As a father, he could better understand the feelings of Ed's parents. They are willing to give everything for their children. With such a family background, is there anything to worry about? The qualities of Ed and his parents are like bright diamonds, tough and beautiful, shining with incomparable brilliance.
At this time, Ke Nan was in tears, and although Master Fei Qi was a little calmer, he was also trembling slightly.
Ed is well aware of the truth that "If a child is born but not raised, you can return it even if you cut off a finger; if a child is born and raised, you can return it even if you cut off a head; but if a child is not born and raised, it will be difficult to return it in a hundred lifetimes."
If he had to exchange his parents' name for wealth and glory, he would rather give up that so-called dream without hesitation.
At this moment, Ed's heart was filled with determination and relief. He knows that although the future is full of uncertainties, no matter what he chooses, his parents' love will always be his strongest support.
Baron Farmien did not mention the matter of adopting Ed as his son. Instead, he took Ed's parents into the Baron's mansion. Under the care of the head of the family, Ed's family lived well and enjoyed the long-lost family warmth. However, his father looked guilty every day, and it would probably take a long time for him to recover.
Time always passed by inadvertently. During this period, with the publication of the Aize Arcane Newspaper, Ed and Conan also learned more information about the Arcane Academy. They also successfully enrolled in the Arcane Academy under the operation of Baron Famion.
Ed and Conan were walking in town. After knowing each other for a whole year, they had the first brief moment of freedom and joyful time together without any scruples.
Ed and Conan walked into the city governed by Duke Rudeus with mixed emotions in their hearts. When Ed stepped into the city, he felt as if he was in a dream from another world. The surrounding scenery is no longer familiar. The buildings on both sides of the street are towering into the sky, and the ancient stone walls are covered with moss, revealing a sense of vicissitudes of time. The streets are crowded with people, and the shouts of vendors and the laughter of children interweave into a lively symphony.
On the main street, the sun shines through the lush shadows of the trees, and spots of light flicker on the ground, like stars dancing on the earth. Street vendors were busy hawking their wares, and the air was filled with the scent of freshly baked bread and spices. Ed couldn't help but think of his past life, and felt a warm feeling in his heart. However, as time passed, the changes in the city made him feel a little strange.
Just as they were immersed in their memories, a familiar sound of music came to their ears, as sweet as a clear spring. "You love me, I love you, our honeymoon time is sweet~" This melody caught Ed's attention. He and Ke Nan looked at each other, then ran excitedly towards the direction of the sound.
Not far away, Ed saw his brother Feiqi, standing at the door of the Mixue Time Milk Tea Shop, waving a baton in his hand, enthusiastically directing the decoration work of the Beggar Chicken Braised Meat Shop next door. Feiqi's face was filled with a confident smile, and he seemed to be immersed in his career.
"Brother Feizi!" Ed shouted and rushed over, followed closely by Kenan. When Feiqi heard the voice, he turned around and a bright smile appeared on his face.
"Ed! Conan! You're here!" Feiqi said excitedly, then pointed to the entrance of Mixue Time and said proudly: "Look, this place is already full of customers, business is booming!"
Ed looked over and saw, as expected, a long line formed in front of the Mixue Time Beverage Shop. Customers were scrambling to buy drinks, with laughter and conversations intertwined, as if the whole city was infected by this craze. Feiqi recently successfully won the agency position of Mixue Shiguang and Beggar Chicken Braised Meat Shop in the Dukedom of Rudeus and quickly developed the business.
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