Chapter 75

"What's exactly the same between you and me?"

Cassion had suddenly flipped into dark mode. Meaning whatever I said next, he was going to stay gloomy regardless.

Unfortunately, I've never been very good at comforting a sulking child.

Not great at comfort in general, honestly.

The only weapon I had was honesty. Even if that honesty sometimes stung, I decided to do what I could with what I had.

"Sit down, Your Highness. And welcome to House Irenber, by the way."

I offered the belated welcome and sat Cassion down on the plush sofa.

"We actually have a lot in common."

Cassion looked at me like this was news to him.

I spread my palm open wide and held it right in front of his face.

"One, we share a common enemy. Right?"

Cassion nodded.

"Two, neither of us has a mother."

He frowned at that.

"Three, we're both nobility.…