167 Chapter One Hundred and Sixty-Seven - A Knight Errant, Part II 4yr

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The expression on his father's face was interesting. Pride, of course, that his son had done such a thing. Unease, at what this might portend, because his father did not think he could do the same. Regret, that he had not paid more attention to this son of his, who had proven to be so capable. Expectant, about what might come next.

Certainly, Errant had proven himself more than worthy of deserving more attention in the future. Alas, that was not going to go well.

Hs father rose from behind his desk as Errant came in. "Father," Errant said crisply, standing to attention properly. No need to deviate from established protocols.

"Errant, my son." Errant could not recall ever being addressed that way. Being claimed and acknowledged. Interesting experience.

"I've come with the skull of the Stormcrone Zouma. I would like to take possession of the reward that was offered for her death." It was a sum worthy of the death of something like her, and he definitely needed it for proper Gearing out. That he was being somewhat crass by coming straight to the point didn't escape his father, who narrowed his eyes thoughtfully.

"Sit." Errant did so, after pulling out a cloth bag,