Chapter 420


    Following Anthony''s appearance, Benjamin breathed a sigh of relief.


    At the same time, he wanted to roll his eyes at his brother.


    What a timely appearance! But then, he''ll indeed save me much trouble since he''s facing off the


    man now.


    Sure enough, Keh''s gaze shifted to Anthony as soon as thetter appeared. He scrutinized his


    son through narrowed eyes. “You both found leads? What kind of leads?”


    Anthony walked over and sat down across from the man. At that moment, the housekeeper brought


    another set of breakfast over and ced it before him.


    Anthony was in no hurry to eat. Instead, his gaze remained on Keh. “I don''t mind telling you, but


    I''ve got a stiption.”


    Keh narrowed his eyes a fraction. Without Anthony having to voice it, he knew what the boy


    was nning.


    “Spit it out!”


    “Does it mean that you''ve agreed, then?” Anthony asked.


    Keh swept a gaze over him. “That depends on whether your information is worthy of such an


    exchange!”


    “If that''s your answer, I don''t dare tell you,” Anthony threatened.


    In response, Keh frowned. “Are you bargaining with me?”


    “I''m fighting to share amunity of interests with you, Daddy. Only then can the benefits of our


    coboration be maximized. Your actions are only an exercise in futility!”


    Upon hearing that, Keh chortled lightly. “You know the meaning of amunity of interests?”


    “I know a little bit. Of course, it''s nothingpared to you, Daddy,” Anthony replied, his voice tinged


    with a hint of ttery.


    After all, he still needed to curry favor with the man if he wanted to stay there.


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    At that, Keh snorted.


    “So? Do we have a deal?” Anthony inquired, his eyes twinkling.


    Keh deliberated for a while before he quirked an eyebrow. “Deal.”


    When Anthony saw his decisiveness, he grinned from ear to ear. “You said that, so you can''t go


    back on your word!”


    “Of course!” Keh nodded.


    Anthony contemted for a moment before he started, “This is what happened. When Thalia came


    here on a mission a few years back...”


    After briefly telling the man everything, he looked straight at him. “That''s all to it, and we only


    learned about it two days ago.”


    By then, Keh''s eyes had been narrowed into slits. “So, your grandfather was really a member of


    Vermillion Base?”


    “Yes, that has been confirmed now. But it''s uncertain whether the truth of his demise has anything


    to do with Vermillion Base,” Anthony answered.


    “ording to what you both said, Vermillion Base is callous and cold-blooded. How could they


    possibly allow someone so talented to leave so easily?” Keh muttered.


    “Thus, you share our sentiments as well, Daddy?” Anthony queried.


    “Isn''t that obvious?” Keh chuckled softly.


    “That''s what Benjamin and I think, too. We onlyck a witness right now!” Anthony stated.


    “Don''t tell Nat about this first,” Keh urged.


    “Uh...” Anthony faltered.


    Noticing that his expression seemed off, Keh frowned slightly. “You told her?”


    Speaking of that, Anthony stammered in a whisper, “After learning about it that day, I was worried


    that Nat would be duped, so I panicked and told her about it.”


    Words eluded Keh.


    “I was worried that those people from Vermillion Base would lie to her, so I told her about it for her to


    better guard against them!” Anthony defended.


    “Judging from her personality, she would only risk herself all the more to find out the truth after


    learning about that.” Keh had no doubts about it.


    Likewise, that possibility urred to Anthony. “Therefore, we''ve got to find her even faster and stop


    her!”


    Keh nodded firmly.


    Anthony leaned forward and trained his eyes on the man. “So, do you have news of her now,


    Daddy?”


    When that came up, Keh lifted his gaze and eyeballed him. “Don''t worry about that anymore!”


    The instant Anthony heard that, he sat upright. “What do you mean by that, Daddy?”


    “What do you think?”


    “Hey, are you going back against your word, Daddy?”


    “What do you mean?”


    “You promised not to send us back!”


    “Yeah, I didn''t say I''m sending you both back.”


    “Then, what are you trying to say?”


    “Just stay here and don''t go anywhere,” Keh ordered.


    “And that means?”


    “It''s best that you both stay within this castle before we find Nat.”


    “This is illegal confinement, Daddy!” Anthony eximed.


    “There are no delicious foods and drinks if it''s illegal confinement,” Keh countered, his eyes


    fixated on him.


    “Daddy!”


    “Either go back or stay here and don''t go anywhere. It''s your choice!” Keh asserted, holding his


    gaze.


    Anthony was promptly left without a retort.


    He stared at the man wordlessly.


    Well, a wise man adapts to the circumstances, so we''ll stay and see how it goes.


    No longer saying anything, he lowered his head and buried his head in the food.


    Just then, Keh turned and looked at Benjamin at the side. “What about you?”


    Benjamin couldn''t say anything else when even Anthony had gone silent. He could only relent as


    well.


    Dipping his head, he ate docilely.


    Relief suffused Keh as neither of the children argued further.


    The three of them sat and ate together.


    Sometimeter, Keh abruptly asked, “Are you two acquainted with Anonymous?”


    Cough! Cough!


    Anthony suddenly started coughing while eating.


    Benjamin simrly stilled for a second.


    Narrowing his eyes, Keh studied Anthony.


    “What''s wrong?” he questioned.


    Anthony hurriedly shook his head. “Nothing!” As he said that, he picked up a napkin and hastily


    wiped his mouth.


    When he had done so, he turned his gaze to Keh and pretended to clear his throat.


    “Judging from your reaction, you do know him,” Keh noted, sweeping a nce over him.


    Anthony pondered for a moment.


    Should I just tell him the truth? Perhaps I''ll then have a valid reason to stay here.


    At that thought, Anthony started, “Actually, Daddy—”


    “Was it he who helped you both infiltrate Miguel''sputer and conceal your information?” Keh


    demanded.


    Uh...


    Anthony eyed him thoughtfully. What is he trying to say?


    “What exactly are you trying to say, Daddy?” he queried.


    Inhaling deeply, Keh thought for a long time before venturing, “I heard that he''s... pretty familiar


    with Nat?”


    Huh? What?


    As Anthony scrutinized the man''s expression, realization dawned upon him in a sh.


    “Who... did you hear that from, Daddy?” he inquired smilingly.


    “Is that important?” Keh retorted.


    “Um... no.” Anthony shook his head.


    “So, you''re both acquainted with him?” Keh eyed them both.


    While Anthony was deciding how to answer that, Benjamin announced resolutely, “Yes!”


    Keh looked at them, his ebony eyes turning unfathomable.


    “Why have I never heard you mentioning him?” Keh probed.


    “Because there was no reason to do so!”


    “I also heard... that he has been willing to remain under Nat and is exceedingly fond of her. Is that


    true?” Keh asked, looking all calm and unruffled.


    However, Anthony and Benjamin could sense intense jealousy lingering in the air.


    “Don''t tell me you''re jealous, Daddy?” Benjamin blurted.


    Keh''s eyes narrowed, but still, he fibbed with a nonchnt expression, “No, I merely want to


    have an understanding of my enemy. As the saying goes, knowing the enemy and yourself will get


    you unscathed through a hundred battles.”


    “In that case, you overthought things, Daddy. He isn''t your enemy at all!” Benjamin dered.


    “Why?”


    “Because—”