The Protector

The two cried with joy, and shed tears of happiness.

“Our family is so lucky to have someone like Russell!”

Everyone looked at Russell with adoration and admiration.

From today onwards, Russell became the most important member of the Black family. He would be the cornerstone of the Black family’s development in the future.

Meredith directed her gaze at Levi and remarked, “Well, you deserve some credit as well since you were at the forefront with Russell.”

Of course, some credit had to be given to Russell’s upstanding character. He was approachable and treated everyone in the family justly. Even though we saw you as just average, Levi, Russell convinced us to treat you well and value your presence, she thought.

“In the future, Levi, you should learn more from Russell. He was very optimistic about having you around. Follow him, and you’ll turn out fine.”

While she was obviously praising some of Levi’s merits, it became mostly praise for Russell as well.

Meanwhile, Russell felt embarrassed and lowered his head. He had not dared to look at Levi.

His fists were tightly clenched, and he secretly wished the ground would swallow him whole.

Even Abigail felt slightly ashamed.

being praised to high heaven, but only if

said, “but Russell values the both of you. You can always call on the Black family if you need

you, Mom and Dad!” replied

to thank someone, thank Russell,” said

that, Aaron and Caitlyn made their way to Russell, thanking their

Uncle, really, there’s no need,” said Russell, putting a

made Levi angry, there would be

then, a car drove

Jennie had

family was facing trouble, they disappeared without a trace. But when the problem had been resolved, they appeared

Grandpa and Grandma? I summoned all those important people! My father and the rest had to

That was you?”

Murmurs came from everyone

in and clarified, saying, “That really

him!” replied

scene. True enough, when she brought up Russell to Cronan and the others, something was odd about the way

How embarrassing!

to think of it, it was