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Ernest and Falcon nodded in agreement upon hearing Yingzhao speak. They knew, they had seen it; their boy was the best, and they were proud of him.

Yingzhao then spoke of today's incident where Bella tried to bully him and mentioned past incidents where Bella had trapped him in the bathroom, intending to steal his potion.

Hearing this, the Marshal was livid, never imagining his beloved would be treated this way.

As for that Bella, he'd heard of her. Seemingly the queen's niece and a young lady of the Oston family. No wonder she had such influence in the Imperial Academy.

But what of it? Compared to his treasure, she's worthless. It seems he should give the Oston family a little warning to better control their younger generation.

Xiaobai in the Sea of Knowledge couldn't help but praise Yingzhao's move. If it had hands, it would've clapped for its host.

This was a silent complaint, and Xiaobai mentally lit candles for Bella and the Oston family.

Yingzhao continued, "Thanks also to Instructor Eberna today. Without him passing by, I don’t know what could have happened.”

On hearing this, Ernest frowned, thinking he had assigned many protectors to the boy. Even without that insignificant Eberna, his treasure would've been safe.

However, Yingzhao smiled gently and said, "Instructor Eberna is truly a good person, like an elder brother. Apart from my mother, he’s the kindest to me. I believe if I had a brother, he would be like Eberna. Don’t you think so, Mr. Falcon?"

Ernest snapped back upon hearing his name, while Falcon shook his head vigorously. Ernest thought, what's Eberna compared to him and not worthy of being his treasure’s brother.

He could clearly see Eberna's ulterior motives towards the boy. Only someone as pure as his treasure would believe Eberna's intentions.

He had seen when protecting the boy psychically that Eberna initially intended to feign ignorance and escape.

But since his treasure only saw Eberna as an elder brother, he'd spare him for now. After all, he wouldn’t want to upset his young one.

But if this Abner truly makes a move with ulterior motives, I won't show him any mercy.

Ernest watched as Yingzhao kept talking to his spirit form about everything happening around him, perhaps thinking that the boy might be truly lonely.

Left alone without anyone to confide in, he treated a falcon as a cherished friend. The marshal's heart ached thinking of this.

However, suddenly, the boy stood up and mysteriously said to the falcon, "Mr. Falcon, you're wonderful! You never tire of my endless talks. From now on, you are my best friend! I have a secret to tell you!"

Upon hearing this, Ernest's curiosity was piqued. It sounded so absurd for a boy to confide a secret to a falcon.

Yingzhao stealthily approached the door, checked it was locked, then turned on his holographic computer and pulled up an image of Ernest.

Seeing the holographic representation of himself, Ernest widened his eyes, uncertain of what Yingzhao was getting at.

Then he saw the boy looking at his image with deep admiration, excitedly saying to the falcon, "Mr. Falcon, look! This is my idol, Marshal Ernest of the Empire. Isn’t he handsome? Not only does he have striking looks, but his mental and physical strengths are both at a 4S level. Can you believe that? This is unparalleled in the Empire’s history. Marshal Ernest is simply amazing!"

As Ernest listened to the boy praising him, he felt flattered, cheeks blushing, and chest puffing up involuntarily.

Yingzhao's eyes grew distant as he reminisced, saying, "Moreover, the Marshal saved both my mother and me. When our planet was invaded by bugs, he came in the nick of time, defeating them. Without him, we would've been killed. Over the years, my motivation for studying potions has been twofold: my mother's hopes and Marshal Ernest. I wish to make the best potion for him to express my gratitude."

"Currently, I'm top of my class in potion studies. I believe that before graduation, I'll craft the best potion ever. Mr. Falcon, do you think the Marshal will be happy when he receives my gift?" Yingzhao gazed at the falcon as if truly seeking its opinion, a hint of nervousness in his eyes.

Realizing he was the boy's savior, Ernest was overwhelmed with emotion, feeling as though their meeting was fated.

For the first time, the Marshal was grateful for his past self, who heeded the Empire and his father’s commands, journeying far and wide.

All these efforts were, it seems, to save this very boy he had grown to love. As the boy's savior, the life-debt should be repaid with love, right?

Ernest thought so, looking into Yingzhao's eyes with burning passion, especially when Yingzhao mentioned how Ernest inspired his potion-making and asked if Ernest would appreciate his finest creation.

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