13| His Real Face

JONEA

We actually had breakfast in Daran's study. Loko came with breakfast for us.

"Have our guests finished breakfast yet?" Daran asked.

"Yes, Master. They have returned to their respective positions."

"Immediately prepare all our needs, Loko."

"Yes, Master!"

I saw Loko step back with a bow before turning around and leaving Daran's study. Now it's just me and Daran. We sat on the couch. There is a small table in front of us. Before leaving, Loko had arranged our breakfast there.

"Say it! I know you want to ask something."

Daran always gives me chills. How did he know the things I was thinking and worrying about? Before I even said it.

“Loko… I mean him….”

"He is a neighbour who lives here. Since about 200 years ago? I forget exactly when he lived here."

I was really taken aback. Loko is just a guy in his mid-40s to 50s. He even looks much younger than my adoptive parents. Who would have thought that he was already hundreds of years old? Then Daran, how old is he?

"Loko is