âBro, do you know me?â Harold said lazily. His almond eyes were threatening.
Brooklyn stood up straight. He looked refined and gentle as he nodded. âHi, Harold.â
âSince you recognize me, letâs go there and communicate in a friendly way, shall we?â
Harold asked him but proceeded to unreasonably drag him toward the private resting lounge next door.
âBrooklyn!â Melody spoke worriedly.
Brooklyn stopped walking. After he turned back and smiled to comfort her, he continued to leave with
Harold.
âThereâs going to be a big show!â Lana looked very nosy, and her eyes lit up. âWho do you think will
come out standing, and who will come out lying down later?â
[I guess Hal will win. After all, Hal used to practice martial arts in the past.] Ninian excitedly typed on
her phone. [Brooklyn looks so skinny, and heâs a musician. Iâm afraid heâll be terribly beaten up.]
âLetâs make a bet, shall we?â Lana asked excitedly. âLetâs bet how long Brooklyn can bear the beating.â
âThereâs no need to bet,â Melody said. â Brooklyn will win.â
âHuh?â Ninian and Lana looked at her at the same time. Lana asked, âWhy do you say so?â
âYou might not know this, but Brooklyn is the youngest expert with a secondâdegree black belt in Taekwondo. So, Hal might cry.â
âWha⦠What?â
Both Ninian and Lana were shocked.
Brooklyn looked like a noble pianist but a weak man. How could he be so capable?
No wonder Harold had not idea. They could not imagine it either.
[I sympathize with Hal.]
Ninian typed on the screen, and they had a moment of silence.
âLetâs go back first. Brooklyn will ask someone to carry Harold back later,â Melody said seriously.
âBrooklyn is very responsible. He wonât abandon Harold.â
Ninian and Lana were speechless.
They had a moment of silence for Harold once again.
Brooklynâs subordinates protected and sent Melody, as well as the rest, back to his house. When Lana saw the luxurious castle, her jaw nearly dropped in shock.
Brooklynâs servants dressed up like the medieval servants in the TV series. The butler led the people in a neat line and welcomed them respectfully.
Brooklynâs family immediately organized a grand welcoming party and enthusiastically treated Melodyâs family and friend.
This put Ninian and Lana in an uncomfortable situation.
The family was so enthusiastic that it made their heads spin.
Melody had already experienced this countless times. She gradually became calm and aloof following the initial discomfort and shock. She was already âimmune.â
She smiled faintly and comforted them. â Brooklynâs grandma and parents are more enthusiastic and
friendly. You donât have to be too restrained. Itâs fine.â
âMel is right! Ninian, since youâre here with Mel, just treat this place as your home. Donât feel pressured
at all!â Brooklynâs parents comforted them.
After Ninian politely thanked them, she secretly moved close to Melody and showed her the words that
she had typed on her phone. [Mel, thatâs a very dangerous thought for you.]
âWhy?â Melody did not understand.
[Youâre being totally led by them. Youâre not considering yourself as an outsider.] Ninian lowered her
head and typed speedily. She looked like a mentor.
When Melody read that, she was stunned. After she recalled her actions, she blushed.
Yeah! What did they say earlier?
What did they mean by âtreat this place as your homeâ? She was also a guest!
After being reminded by her sister and facing the enthusiasm from Brooklynâs family, Melody started to
feel anxious too.
âMdm. Ortiz, Mr. Ortiz, Mrs. Ortiz, my sister and her friend might not be used to the environment in Frica. Why donât I bring them to the hotel so that I can accompany them around?â
Right after she said this, Brooklynâs family members were stunned.