Ivan sat across from Nikolai, holding a burning pipe in his hand, which contained herbs used to calm the nerves and improve soul power regeneration.
Nikolai leaned back as the fruity scent filled his nose. "Is maintaining that hard?"
"A little, but to speak with your mother it's worth it."
Nikolai planned to take it back to help manage his mother's current state. But... He couldn't help but hold back seeing his father's pure smile. "I see, if it becomes too much let me know."
"Elizabeth is my wife, don't worry. I won't let your mother down again. Now... we should talk about the Silver Clan or at least the Brittanic Silver Clan in the west."
The subject initially confused Nikolai, but he soon learned about Kumiko's past, including her youth and her time before she came to the S-Kingdom, thanks to his father. "So the Sulley kid you helped is in a dangerous situation?"
