Chapter 272 - Going Home (2) (1/2)

Aleksis hurriedly looked at her reflection in the mirror in the bathroom and nodded in satisfaction.

”Thank you, Big Brother... uhm... Since you already know my name, now it's time for you to tell me your name...” Aleksis said as she returned to the deck, ”Otherwise it would be unfair. I don't know your name yet. Should I call you Prince Siegfried all the time?”

The young man smiled faintly and nodded, ”I like the name. You can call me Siegfried.”

”Jeez... why can't I know your name? Is your name so ugly and embarrassing? I won't insult you... I swear!”

'Siegfried' shook his head, he still wouldn't give her his name. ”People who know my name usually have to die. I don't want you to be involved with me any further and run into danger, Little girl. You're too sweet.”

Aleksis' big eyes widened. She never expected such words to come out of Prince Siegfried's lips. He was always so gentle and his movements were soft. His face was always smiling and radiating comfort.

Aleksis knew that he was kind because he saved Aleksis and the puppy from the street. The person who knew his name must die? Why so terrifying?

”I don't understand...” Aleksis murmured softly. She could not understand the meaning of Siegfried's words. ”Is this because I'm still young, so you don't want to tell me the truth?”

”Maybe. Obviously, I don't feel the need to tell you my name. Right now, you can just call me Siegfried.”

”What about in eight years, when I grow up? Will you tell me your name then?” Persistence was apparently Aleksis' middle name.

”Hmm... if you defeat me at a fair Go game, I will tell you my name...” Finally, Siegfried nodded.

”Alright... then, I won't lose to you next time...” Aleksis was determined. She always got what she wanted, and if just for the sake of a name she had to beat this guy in a Go game match, then she would compete. She would learn harder with Uncle Rory.

”Good. Eight more years, then...” The young man nodded, still smiling. He knew in his heart that they would never meet again, and there would be no Go game match between the two in the next eight years. He couldn't be further involved with this child. They shouldn't meet again.

They returned to land in the afternoon. At 4 o'clock they arrived at the mansion and Aleksis immediately packed her belongings.