he wouldn't be hard to kill

Ugh, damn... I was right to close my eyes. What is Cain doing? That felt like a powerful, powerful curse...

Prince Arthur? Cain? They're not here, either... Perhaps their mission really is going longer than anticipated.

...... Riquet.

Wah, Owen!

Looking for Sir Knight? Let me help you.

I appreciate the offer, but I've looked all over the manor. They're not here. I was hoping to share the tasty pie that just came out of the oven... I helped put nuts on top. I wanted them to eat it fresh, but that doesn't seem like it will happen today.

But I could eat it all right now.

I did not make it for y—! Ah, I mean... It was meant to be a little treat for everyone in the manor today. It is simply my selfish desire for Prince Arthur and Cain, specifically, to eat it.

If you're so worried, then I could look through Sir Knight's eye and see what they're doing for you.

You can do that?

Of course. One of his eyes is mine, after all. See? I can see them now.

That's incredible, Owen! What are they doing? Acting with gallant displays of bravery?

Aww... That's unfortunate.

Me?

You're the most like a guardian out of all of us!

What...?!

Hewwo, I'm Newo. And that's my guawdian, Newo.

Oh, no. It's more like your guardian self is introducing your child self!

Crap!! For real?! I did the kid version!! That's so goddamn embarrassing!!

Owen. Are you really telling me what you see through Cain's eye? Are you trying to fool me with false scenes?

You doubt me? You're so mean.

Both Prince Arthur and Cain are wizards more than capable of protecting the sage. They are not the type to concede defeat. Master Sage is intelligent, too. And Bradley should be with them on this mission.

No need to be embawwassed!

Yes. What is he doing? Bradley does not strike me as the type to so easily yield, either.

Bradley's...you know. He, um...sneezed.

You're making things up. Very well, then. Today, I will eat pie and wait for them to return.

Even though they might not come back?

They will. And when they do, I will reheat the pie and offer it to them for a job well done. Come, you too, Owen. I'll cut a slice for you, so there will be no more teasing from you.

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Little Nero is still a child!

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Little Nero is a good kid, too. One day, when he grows up, he's going to be an incredible chef who brings joy to so many people. I think it's because he's such a good and kind child that he grows up to make things that make everyone happy. Isn't that right, big Nero?

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...... I got...somethin' in my eye...

Are you okay?

Nero, big Nero! Introduce us to little Nero!

My kid Nero...is excited to meet you.

Excited to meet you, too!