Chapter 363
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The 'thing' that was admitted was Dorian, who had been impatiently waiting about news about his son.
Upon hearing that Alec was back, without even needing to wait for the rest of the information, he had immediately headed to the place where Elder Nathan was currently staying.
He could feel his magical signature clear as day, and he could feel Alec's as well, in the same room with another magical signature he wasn't familiar with.
He'd been hoping that his son had retuned and simply hadn't went to greet his mother, but upon a closer look in the room, other than another disciple of the sect, there wasn't anyone there.
Instantly, Dorian was disappointed, but he hid it well. None of it showed on his face. He still made his way to the elder's residence regardless. He could just take this chance to receive Alec's report.
However, Dorian could not hide his agitation when he opened the door with more force that necessary.
Alec looked at the sect leader, whose eyes scanned over the place before returning back to its stoic demeanour.
Looking at Dorian's reaction, Alec could already tell that Dominique had not come back to the sect at all.
Just where did Dominique take One?? Alec felt helpless. But he'd already gone without the System functions for so long that he was already more than used to it.
Plus, One hadn't been with him that long in order for him to care yet.
Dorian cleared his throat and sat down next to Nathan.
\"Elder Nathan, long time no see.\"
Nathan silently stared at Dorian, but he didn't call him out. They just met this morning.
The sect head hid his emotions well. He turned to Alec and Elysia very naturally. \"Alec.\" He looked at Elysia. \"This is Elysia, right?\"
The two of them dipped their heads respectfully, though Elysia was surprised that he sect leader knew about her.
Alec, on the other hand, knew better. The sect leader had one of the most important positions in the sect, but they also had the most responsibility. Dorian took the responsibility very seriously, and he had memorized all of the outer and inner disciples, as well as those who had left their sect.
It was one of the things that he admired about the man.
Of course, Alec hoped that if he had a child in the future, they would not just leave without saying anything like Dominique did… no doubt he'd feel the same as Dorian was currently feeling right now.
Before Dorian could open his mouth to speak, Alec felt he incoming familiar magical signature that belonged to the sect leader's wife – or better known as Dominique's mother, Vivian.
No doubt she was here to see if her son had returned. Had she been back in her normal form, he had no doubt that he would be able to see her tails and ears flicking irritably.
Similarly, she too burst into the room in a manner that resembled her husband.
Suddenly, Alec could see the resemblance between husband and wife. They were both concerned about their wayward son who was missing.
Vivian patted Alec on the head, who silently endured it, before sitting down next to Nathan, effectively sandwiching the elder between the couple.
Nathan: \"…\"
Alec silently apologized to the couple who had come looking for their son, only to find that he had indeed not come back.
After all, their son's fanaticism was related to him. Though he didn't do anything to encourage it, it really didn't seem to be getting any better. In the end, all Alec could do was take Dominique as a subordinate and hope that his fanaticism wouldn't grow to abnormal levels.
Alec paused. At least, any more abnormal than it already was.
It came to the point where Alec was actually amazed that Dominique had taken One and gave him some 'alone time' with Elysia. He thought that this fanatical subordinate of his would end up sticking to him all the time.
After all, it had already come to the point where he was more than willing to throw everything down and chase after Alec's shadow without telling either of his parents.
Alec silently thought to himself that Dominique was lucky his father was the sect leader. Goodness' knew that Dominique would have been long thrown into solitary confinement and wouldn't be let out if it was anyone else.
The sect leader and his wife made small talk with them, as well as even receiving Alec's report about his journey in the other continent and making plans about what they could do in the future before they finally brought up the main topic.
\"So, Alec, where is Dominique now?\" Dorian asked 'nonchalantly'.
The smile on Alec's face widened a little in amusement, but he made sure that Dorian didn't realize. He was sure the sect leader still thought that his impeccable mask was in place.
Suddenly, the urge to tease them surfaced.
\"Dominique…\" Alec drew out his words, and he looked hesitant.
Dorian and Vivian both showed their interest and worry in rather similar ways, but it really wasn't obvious to someone who had never spent any time with them.
Dominique shouldn't be in trouble, but they still wanted to hear about their son's adventures.
Next to them, Nathan's lips twitched. He could see what his disciple was doing. How was it that he'd never discovered the slightly mischievous side to Alec before?
Nathan glanced at Elysia. Perhaps it was because of this lady here.
He didn't know if the things being brought out of Alec's personality from behind the mask was good or not, but he liked seeing his disciple act more human. Surely it got tiring adhering to his mask all the time.
Elysia grinned and squeezed Alec's hand, shooting him a look.
Alec caught her look and obediently dropped the hesitant look that he had on his face, which had been causing Vivian and Dorian to be on tenterhooks.
\"Well, he went on a journey of self-discovery with a little girl.\"
\"What?\" the two parents said in sync, their faces reflecting their disbelief.
It was only now that Vivian caught sight of Alec, who was still holding Elysia's hand.
Her thoughts suddenly shifted, and she felt a little faint.
Now that she was paying attention, she could smell that Alec and Elysia's scent mingled to a certain degree, meaning that they'd been in close contact for a while.
That much might not be incriminating, however, if she wasn't mistaken, she caught sight of what appeared to be a hickey on Alec's neck.
She fell deeper into a daze as she contemplated whether or not this was the end of her son's relationship with Alec.
But… he had already gotten a little girlfriend so quickly?
For some reason, she couldn't see her son getting over Alec any time soon.
Her heart ached for her poor son, and she frowned sadly.
Sorrowfully, she asked Alec, \"Are you and Dominique not in a relationship any longer?\"
This time, it was the rest of the occupants in the room who echoed the words \"What?\" together.
The smile on Alec's face twitched. Just what in the world was going on in Vivian's head? Since when had he ever been 'in a relationship' with Dominique?
Vivian continued hesitantly, \"Rosabel told me that you and our son had a rather… physical relationship.\"
Instantly, Alec felt like he'd been struck with a bolt of lightning. Just what in the world was going on in his subordinate's heads?!
Wait… so all that time, they all thought that he was in a relationship with Dominique?! His relationship with him was nothing more than leader and subordinate! They were pure!
Alec resisted the urge to put his hand on his face, taking a breath instead.
\"No,\" he calmly explained, \"we've never been in such a relationship before, and we never will. More than that, Dominique's relationship with me is just subordinate and leader, nothing else.\"
Dorian heaved a sigh of relief. It wasn't that he was homophobic… neither did he have anything against Alec. It was just… he would like to have grandchildren.
With Alec's words, the room fell into a strange silence, which was soon broken by Elyisa's laughter.
With her sweet laugh, the tension in the room slowly diffused, and they all looked a lot more relaxed.
Alec couldn't help but smile helplessly, but his heart warmed a little.
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The 'thing' that was admitted was Dorian, who had been impatiently waiting about news about his son.
Upon hearing that Alec was back, without even needing to wait for the rest of the information, he had immediately headed to the place where Elder Nathan was currently staying.
He could feel his magical signature clear as day, and he could feel Alec's as well, in the same room with another magical signature he wasn't familiar with.
He'd been hoping that his son had retuned and simply hadn't went to greet his mother, but upon a closer look in the room, other than another disciple of the sect, there wasn't anyone there.
Instantly, Dorian was disappointed, but he hid it well. None of it showed on his face. He still made his way to the elder's residence regardless. He could just take this chance to receive Alec's report.
However, Dorian could not hide his agitation when he opened the door with more force that necessary.
Alec looked at the sect leader, whose eyes scanned over the place before returning back to its stoic demeanour.
Looking at Dorian's reaction, Alec could already tell that Dominique had not come back to the sect at all.
Just where did Dominique take One?? Alec felt helpless. But he'd already gone without the System functions for so long that he was already more than used to it.
Plus, One hadn't been with him that long in order for him to care yet.
Dorian cleared his throat and sat down next to Nathan.
\"Elder Nathan, long time no see.\"
Nathan silently stared at Dorian, but he didn't call him out. They just met this morning.
The sect head hid his emotions well. He turned to Alec and Elysia very naturally. \"Alec.\" He looked at Elysia. \"This is Elysia, right?\"
The two of them dipped their heads respectfully, though Elysia was surprised that he sect leader knew about her.
Alec, on the other hand, knew better. The sect leader had one of the most important positions in the sect, but they also had the most responsibility. Dorian took the responsibility very seriously, and he had memorized all of the outer and inner disciples, as well as those who had left their sect.
It was one of the things that he admired about the man.
Of course, Alec hoped that if he had a child in the future, they would not just leave without saying anything like Dominique did… no doubt he'd feel the same as Dorian was currently feeling right now.
Before Dorian could open his mouth to speak, Alec felt he incoming familiar magical signature that belonged to the sect leader's wife – or better known as Dominique's mother, Vivian.
No doubt she was here to see if her son had returned. Had she been back in her normal form, he had no doubt that he would be able to see her tails and ears flicking irritably.
Similarly, she too burst into the room in a manner that resembled her husband.
Suddenly, Alec could see the resemblance between husband and wife. They were both concerned about their wayward son who was missing.
Vivian patted Alec on the head, who silently endured it, before sitting down next to Nathan, effectively sandwiching the elder between the couple.
Nathan: \"…\"
Alec silently apologized to the couple who had come looking for their son, only to find that he had indeed not come back.
After all, their son's fanaticism was related to him. Though he didn't do anything to encourage it, it really didn't seem to be getting any better. In the end, all Alec could do was take Dominique as a subordinate and hope that his fanaticism wouldn't grow to abnormal levels.
Alec paused. At least, any more abnormal than it already was.
It came to the point where Alec was actually amazed that Dominique had taken One and gave him some 'alone time' with Elysia. He thought that this fanatical subordinate of his would end up sticking to him all the time.
After all, it had already come to the point where he was more than willing to throw everything down and chase after Alec's shadow without telling either of his parents.
Alec silently thought to himself that Dominique was lucky his father was the sect leader. Goodness' knew that Dominique would have been long thrown into solitary confinement and wouldn't be let out if it was anyone else.
The sect leader and his wife made small talk with them, as well as even receiving Alec's report about his journey in the other continent and making plans about what they could do in the future before they finally brought up the main topic.
\"So, Alec, where is Dominique now?\" Dorian asked 'nonchalantly'.
The smile on Alec's face widened a little in amusement, but he made sure that Dorian didn't realize. He was sure the sect leader still thought that his impeccable mask was in place.
Suddenly, the urge to tease them surfaced.
\"Dominique…\" Alec drew out his words, and he looked hesitant.
Dorian and Vivian both showed their interest and worry in rather similar ways, but it really wasn't obvious to someone who had never spent any time with them.
Dominique shouldn't be in trouble, but they still wanted to hear about their son's adventures.
Next to them, Nathan's lips twitched. He could see what his disciple was doing. How was it that he'd never discovered the slightly mischievous side to Alec before?
Nathan glanced at Elysia. Perhaps it was because of this lady here.
He didn't know if the things being brought out of Alec's personality from behind the mask was good or not, but he liked seeing his disciple act more human. Surely it got tiring adhering to his mask all the time.
Elysia grinned and squeezed Alec's hand, shooting him a look.
Alec caught her look and obediently dropped the hesitant look that he had on his face, which had been causing Vivian and Dorian to be on tenterhooks.
\"Well, he went on a journey of self-discovery with a little girl.\"
\"What?\" the two parents said in sync, their faces reflecting their disbelief.
It was only now that Vivian caught sight of Alec, who was still holding Elysia's hand.
Her thoughts suddenly shifted, and she felt a little faint.
Now that she was paying attention, she could smell that Alec and Elysia's scent mingled to a certain degree, meaning that they'd been in close contact for a while.
That much might not be incriminating, however, if she wasn't mistaken, she caught sight of what appeared to be a hickey on Alec's neck.
She fell deeper into a daze as she contemplated whether or not this was the end of her son's relationship with Alec.
But… he had already gotten a little girlfriend so quickly?
For some reason, she couldn't see her son getting over Alec any time soon.
Her heart ached for her poor son, and she frowned sadly.
Sorrowfully, she asked Alec, \"Are you and Dominique not in a relationship any longer?\"
This time, it was the rest of the occupants in the room who echoed the words \"What?\" together.
The smile on Alec's face twitched. Just what in the world was going on in Vivian's head? Since when had he ever been 'in a relationship' with Dominique?
Vivian continued hesitantly, \"Rosabel told me that you and our son had a rather… physical relationship.\"
Instantly, Alec felt like he'd been struck with a bolt of lightning. Just what in the world was going on in his subordinate's heads?!
Wait… so all that time, they all thought that he was in a relationship with Dominique?! His relationship with him was nothing more than leader and subordinate! They were pure!
Alec resisted the urge to put his hand on his face, taking a breath instead.
\"No,\" he calmly explained, \"we've never been in such a relationship before, and we never will. More than that, Dominique's relationship with me is just subordinate and leader, nothing else.\"
Dorian heaved a sigh of relief. It wasn't that he was homophobic… neither did he have anything against Alec. It was just… he would like to have grandchildren.
With Alec's words, the room fell into a strange silence, which was soon broken by Elyisa's laughter.
With her sweet laugh, the tension in the room slowly diffused, and they all looked a lot more relaxed.
Alec couldn't help but smile helplessly, but his heart warmed a little.
The 'thing' that was admitted was Dorian, who had been impatiently waiting about news about his son.Upon hearing that Alec was back, without even needing to wait for the rest of the information, he had immediately headed to the place where Elder Nathan was currently staying.He could feel his magical signature clear as day, and he could feel Alec's as well, in the same room with another magical signature he wasn't familiar with.He'd been hoping that his son had retuned and simply hadn't went to greet his mother, but upon a closer look in the room, other than another disciple of the sect, there wasn't anyone there.Instantly, Dorian was disappointed, but he hid it well. None of it showed on his face. He still made his way to the elder's residence regardless. He could just take this chance to receive Alec's report.However, Dorian could not hide his agitation when he opened the door with more force that necessary.Alec looked at the sect leader, whose eyes scanned over the place before returning back to its stoic demeanour.Looking at Dorian's reaction, Alec could already tell that Dominique had not come back to the sect at all.Just where did Dominique take One?? Alec felt helpless. But he'd already gone without the System functions for so long that he was already more than used to it.Plus, One hadn't been with him that long in order for him to care yet.Dorian cleared his throat and sat down next to Nathan.\"Elder Nathan, long time no see.\"Nathan silently stared at Dorian, but he didn't call him out. They just met this morning.The sect head hid his emotions well. He turned to Alec and Elysia very naturally. \"Alec.\" He looked at Elysia. \"This is Elysia, right?\"The two of them dipped their heads respectfully, though Elysia was surprised that he sect leader knew about her.Alec, on the other hand, knew better. The sect leader had one of the most important positions in the sect, but they also had the most responsibility. Dorian took the responsibility very seriously, and he had memorized all of the outer and inner disciples, as well as those who had left their sect.It was one of the things that he admired about the man.Of course, Alec hoped that if he had a child in the future, they would not just leave without saying anything like Dominique did no doubt he'd feel the same as Dorian was currently feeling right now.Before Dorian could open his mouth to speak, Alec felt he incoming familiar magical signature that belonged to the sect leader's wife or better known as Dominique's mother, Vivian.No doubt she was here to see if her son had returned. Had she been back in her normal form, he had no doubt that he would be able to see her tails and ears flicking irritably.Similarly, she too burst into the room in a manner that resembled her husband.Suddenly, Alec could see the resemblance between husband and wife. They were both concerned about their wayward son who was missing.Vivian patted Alec on the head, who silently endured it, before sitting down next to Nathan, effectively sandwiching the elder between the couple.Nathan: \"\"Alec silently apologized to the couple who had come looking for their son, only to find that he had indeed not come back.After all, their son's fanaticism was related to him. Though he didn't do anything to encourage it, it really didn't seem to be getting any better. In the end, all Alec could do was take Dominique as a subordinate and hope that his fanaticism wouldn't grow to abnormal levels.Alec paused. At least, any more abnormal than it already was.It came to the point where Alec was actually amazed that Dominique had taken One and gave him some 'alone time' with Elysia. He thought that this fanatical subordinate of his would end up sticking to him all the time.After all, it had already come to the point where he was more than willing to throw everything down and chase after Alec's shadow without telling either of his parents.Alec silently thought to himself that Dominique was lucky his father was the sect leader. Goodness' knew that Dominique would have been long thrown into solitary confinement and wouldn't be let out if it was anyone else.The sect leader and his wife made small talk with them, as well as even receiving Alec's report about his journey in the other continent and making plans about what they could do in the future before they finally brought up the main topic.\"So, Alec, where is Dominique now?\" Dorian asked 'nonchalantly'.The smile on Alec's face widened a little in amusement, but he made sure that Dorian didn't realize. He was sure the sect leader still thought that his impeccable mask was in place.Suddenly, the urge to tease them surfaced.\"Dominique\" Alec drew out his words, and he looked hesitant.Dorian and Vivian both showed their interest and worry in rather similar ways, but it really wasn't obvious to someone who had never spent any time with them.Dominique shouldn't be in trouble, but they still wanted to hear about their son's adventures.Next to them, Nathan's lips twitched. He could see what his disciple was doing. How was it that he'd never discovered the slightly mischievous side to Alec before?Nathan glanced at Elysia. Perhaps it was because of this lady here.He didn't know if the things being brought out of Alec's personality from behind the mask was good or not, but he liked seeing his disciple act more human. Surely it got tiring adhering to his mask all the time.Elysia grinned and squeezed Alec's hand, shooting him a look.Alec caught her look and obediently dropped the hesitant look that he had on his face, which had been causing Vivian and Dorian to be on tenterhooks.\"Well, he went on a journey of self-discovery with a little girl.\"\"What?\" the two parents said in sync, their faces reflecting their disbelief.It was only now that Vivian caught sight of Alec, who was still holding Elysia's hand.Her thoughts suddenly shifted, and she felt a little faint.Now that she was paying attention, she could smell that Alec and Elysia's scent mingled to a certain degree, meaning that they'd been in close contact for a while.That much might not be incriminating, however, if she wasn't mistaken, she caught sight of what appeared to be a hickey on Alec's neck.She fell deeper into a daze as she contemplated whether or not this was the end of her son's relationship with Alec.But he had already gotten a little girlfriend so quickly?For some reason, she couldn't see her son getting over Alec any time soon.Her heart ached for her poor son, and she frowned sadly.Sorrowfully, she asked Alec, \"Are you and Dominique not in a relationship any longer?\"This time, it was the rest of the occupants in the room who echoed the words \"What?\" together.The smile on Alec's face twitched. Just what in the world was going on in Vivian's head? Since when had he ever been 'in a relationship' with Dominique?Vivian continued hesitantly, \"Rosabel told me that you and our son had a rather physical relationship.\"Instantly, Alec felt like he'd been struck with a bolt of lightning. Just what in the world was going on in his subordinate's heads?!Wait so all that time, they all thought that he was in a relationship with Dominique?! His relationship with him was nothing more than leader and subordinate! They were pure!Alec resisted the urge to put his hand on his face, taking a breath instead.\"No,\" he calmly explained, \"we've never been in such a relationship before, and we never will. More than that, Dominique's relationship with me is just subordinate and leader, nothing else.\"Dorian heaved a sigh of relief. It wasn't that he was homophobic neither did he have anything against Alec. It was just he would like to have grandchildren.With Alec's words, the room fell into a strange silence, which was soon broken by Elyisa's laughter.With her sweet laugh, the tension in the room slowly diffused, and they all looked a lot more relaxed.Alec couldn't help but smile helplessly, but his heart warmed a little.
