Chapter 218: Plans for the Dungeon

"I’m Home!"

Amon stepped into the apartment and closed the door behind him.

His gaze landed on Ambrosia, who was standing near the living room in a bathrobe, drying her damp hair with a towel.

Ambrosia froze when she saw him, her eyes widening in surprise before a beautiful smile spread across her face.

She lowered the towel and walked toward him. "Amon? You’re back already?"

Before he could answer, someone emerged from the kitchen.

"BIG BROTHER!"

Sidney practically squealed as she spotted him, rushing across the living room with her arms spread wide.

She threw herself against him, wrapping her arms around and hugging him so tightly that he felt her entire body.

Amon returned the hug with a bright smile, rubbing her back affectionately as she pressed her face against his chest.

It felt good to be home after everything that had happened in the capital.

"Welcome back!" Sidney said, finally stepping away enough to look at him.

"Thank you. Did you miss me that much?"

"Obviously!"

Amon chuckled at her straightforward answer before lifting his gaze toward Ambrosia, who had finally reached them.

She stood before him with a warm smile, looking as though she wanted to hug him but was still hesitating for some reason.

He didn’t give her time to overthink it.

Amon stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her, pulling her into a firm embrace.

Ambrosia seemed surprised for a brief moment, but she soon returned the hug, resting her head against his chest as a quiet sigh escaped her lips.

"Welcome back, sweetheart," she murmured.

Amon squeezed her gently, enjoying the warmth of her embrace.

However, he eventually stopped his hands from wandering and released her, although Ambrosia seemed slightly reluctant to let go.

She stepped back, adjusted her bathrobe, and brushed a loose strand of hair away from her face.

"How have things been going here?" Amon asked. "Did anything happen while I was away?"

Ambrosia groaned as though he had asked her to recount every exhausting moment of her life.

"Don’t even ask. I’ve been incredibly busy lately, and most of it is because of Felicia."

Amon raised an eyebrow. "What did that woman do this time? Is she pushing too much work onto you?"

"Not exactly." Ambrosia smiled as she picked up her towel and headed toward the mirror. "The last legal case went well, so she’s given me even more work."

Amon shook his head. "I knew it. That woman has found herself a reliable lawyer, and now she’s trying to squeeze every last drop of work out of you."

Ambrosia laughed softly while drying the remaining moisture from her hair.

"Well, she’s paying me quite well, so I can’t complain too much."

Amon nodded, his gaze lingering on her ass as she moved around the room.

She looked more relaxed than she had the last time he saw her, although there was faint tiredness around her eyes.

"Just don’t push yourself too much," he told her. "Money isn’t worth exhausting yourself over."

Ambrosia smiled at him through the mirror.

"I’ll keep that in mind, sweetheart. I’m sorry, though, because I have to go to work today as well."

Amon nodded without complaint. "That’s fine. We can catch up whenever you have some free time."

"Thank you for understanding."

Ambrosia gave him another warm smile before disappearing into her bedroom to get ready.

Amon watched her leave before turning his attention toward Sidney, who had been staring at him with an expression that was becoming increasingly suspicious.

He raised an eyebrow. "What?"

Sidney tilted her head, studying him from head to toe with undisguised curiosity.

"You look really hot now, daddy, and you’re even taller than before~."

Amon smiled softly. "Well, I did get taller, didn’t I?"

Sidney stepped beside him and pressed her shoulder against his, attempting to compare their heights.

She stood on her toes for a moment, then straightened herself before looking up at him again, only to discover that the difference was even more ridiculous than she had expected.

"Why am I so small?" she groaned, looking at the ceiling as though the heavens themselves had personally offended her.

Amon chuckled and pulled her into another hug, resting his chin on top of her head.

Sidney didn’t resist, instead wrapping her arms around him and enjoying the embrace for a few seconds.

"Something’s poking my belly," she complained, shifting slightly.

"It’s nothing," Amon replied casually, releasing her before she could investigate further.

He cleared his throat and changed the subject before she became too curious.

"Anyway, how are your studies going? Have you been keeping up with everything?"

Sidney nodded, looking pleased that he had asked. "I’m doing fine. I’ve been studying regularly."

"That’s good. Keep it up, and don’t rush into anything you don’t understand."

She nodded before looking at him with curiosity. "What about you? How are things in the capital?"

Amon shrugged and leaned against the sofa.

"Complicated. The king’s death has affected a lot of people, and everyone seems to be preparing for something."

Sidney’s expression became serious. "I heard the prince was attacked. Is that true?"

Amon nodded. "Unfortunately, yes. I was there when it happened."

Sidney blinked several times before grabbing his sleeve. "Wait, what? Why were you there? What were you doing in the royal palace?"

Amon smiled at her curious expression. "That’s a secret."

"Tell me~."

She pouted, clearly unhappy with his answer, but Amon simply laughed and refused to elaborate.

Sidney tried staring him down for a few more seconds before finally giving up.

Just then, Ambrosia emerged from her bedroom, now completely dressed for work.

She wore a neat blouse and trousers, with her hair arranged properly and a handbag hanging from one shoulder.

She walked over to Sidney and kissed her cheek. "Take care of yourself, alright? I’ll try to come back early."

Sidney immediately wiped her cheek with the back of her hand.

Ambrosia turned toward Amon, her expression becoming affectionate as she examined his appearance.

"My goodness, you’ve really gotten tall. I almost feel like I’m looking at a different person."

Amon chuckled and leaned forward slightly so she could give him a kiss on the cheek as well.

Ambrosia smiled, adjusted the collar of his shirt, and picked up her bag before walking toward the apartment door.

"Alright, you two. Behave yourselves while I’m gone, and don’t you dare try anything funny."

Amon raised a hand in farewell. "Have a good day at work!"

Ambrosia waved back before leaving the apartment, and the door clicked shut behind her.

For a moment, the living room fell quiet before Sidney slowly turned toward him.

"Amon~."

Her voice was suspiciously sweet, and she began edging closer with a bright smile that immediately made him wary.

Amon raised an eyebrow before reaching forward and gently holding her face between his hands, stopping her before she could get any closer.

"Don’t even think about it."

Sidney blinked innocently. "Think about what?"

"Whatever you’re planning. I know that expression."

She puffed out her cheeks, looking deeply offended that her intentions had been discovered so quickly.

Amon chuckled before finally releasing her and stepping back. "Anyway, I’ve got good news for you."

Sidney immediately forgot about her previous complaint. "What is it?"

Amon smiled. "I found a really good dungeon for you."

Her eyes widened, and the excitement on her face was almost immediate. "Seriously? You’re going to take me there?"

"Yes. I’ll help you awaken, but you need to listen to everything I say and follow my instructions."

Sidney nodded so quickly that her hair bounced around her face. "I promise! I’ll be a good student!"

Amon laughed and patted her head as she practically vibrated with excitement.

"Good. Then, get ready."