The Invincible Young Master

Spark nodded. "Yes, Alice was tired and fell asleep."

Alice turned to Zhao Shi, standing beside Spark. With an apologetic look, she said, "Alice won't fall asleep again."

Zhao Shi responded with a faint smile. "Little Miss can tell us whenever she feels tired, and then we can rest."

"That's enough training for today," Spark declared, standing up from the couch. "Let's go."

"Father, are we going somewhere?" Alice asked, her curiosity piqued.

"Alice was a good learner today," Spark nodded. "I will take Alice to an exciting place."

"Exciting place!" Alice's eyes sparkled with joy as she jumped up, her twin tails bouncing. "Yay!"

…

In the city, their carriage slowed before a tall gate. The plaque above the entrance read "Clear Sky Tower." Many figures and carriages could be seen going in and out of the wide gate.

Alice peeked her head out the window, her eyes wide with wonder. "Father, where is this place?"

"A very fun place,"

As they entered, Alice's gaze was drawn to the tall building rising towards the sky. This imposing structure was visible from every corner of the city, the tallest building in the entire area. The Clear Sky tower was renowned not just for its height but for the myriad wonders it housed within its walls.

"Father, what's inside?" Alice asked, her voice filled with awe.

"You'll see," Spark said with a grin, leading her by the hand. "Just keep your eyes open."

They moved past a courtyard adorned with intricate gardens and fountains, the beauty of which captivated Alice. Eventually, they reached a grand staircase leading up to the main tower.

Inside, the atmosphere was even more magical. The main hall was filled with shimmering lights and decorations. Booths lined the walls, offering everything from exotic foods to rare trinkets. Children ran around laughing, while adults engaged in conversations.

As the two entered, people noticed and made way for them, whispers filling the large room.

"Is she the rumored child?" one whispered.

"She must be. Look at her hair," said another.

"She is so cute."

"She looks just like Lord Spark."

Such remarks continued to fill the hall, but Spark remained unbothered as they headed towards a sweets shop. It was not unexpected that the people would recognize them; Alice's existence had been known to all because of Spark's parents even before he returned from his exile.

"Which one do you want?" Spark asked, standing in front of a shelf filled with various colorful lollipops.

Seeing so many sweets, Alice couldn't help but point at every one she saw. In the end, her hands were filled with colorful lollipops.

Seeing Spark's empty hand, Alice stretched her hand holding one candy towards him. "Alice will share one with Father."

"Alice can eat all of them," said Spark, chuckling.

"Does Father not like sweets?" Alice asked, her innocent eyes downcast.

Sighing, Spark stretched his hand forward. "Only one."

"It's delicious. Taste it, Father." Alice said, staring at Spark with a gleam in her eyes.

"Fine," he resigned to her will and was about to taste it when his eyes scanned the room. He shot a glare at his surroundings, and all those people turned their heads away, not daring to look toward Spark.

"Umm, it's so sweet," Spark said with an intended raise in his voice to see if anyone would turn his way, but no one had the guts to look after that initial warning.

After buying a handful of sweets, Spark took Alice to a square platform. They waited as the platform began to glow and slowly rise from the surface.

"Father, we're flying!" she said excitedly as she noticed the floor rising and stopping at the second floor.

On the second floor, various exotic animals were enclosed in iron cages. Some of these creatures were extinct in the continent, yet the tower housed them as if preserving remnants of a lost era.

Alice wandered around, eyes wide with wonder, watching the strange and different shapes of animals she had never seen before. Each cage held a new marvel, from the feathered serpent with iridescent scales to the majestic antlered beast that looked like it had stepped out of a legend.

As they ascended the platform again, it slowly floated up to the third floor. But Upon arrival, they didn't step out. This floor was dedicated to gambling, a place filled with intense clatter of dice and chips.

Spark seemed tempted to go, but he restrained himself, glancing at Alice, who was clutching her sweets.

"Why didn't we go in that one, Father?" Alice asked, tilting her head in curiosity.

"Well, because there are monsters who will rob Alice's sweets," Spark replied with a playful smirk.

Hearing him, Alice stared down with vigilant eyes, clutching her sweets protectively, as if expecting those said monsters to jump out at any moment.

Soon, they arrived on the fourth floor. Unlike the other floors, this one was serene and empty, with no shops or animals. It was a common viewing area, offering a breathtaking panorama of the city below.

Alice ran to the balcony, her eyes wide with amazement as she looked down. From this height, the people below appeared as small as ants, and the entire city spread out before them like a living map.

"Look, Father," Alice pointed toward a direction with excitement. "That's our home!"

She was pointing at the Duke's mansion. Due to its large area, their mansion was easily visible from up here.

"It is," Spark nodded, his expression softening as he watched her excitement.

The evening was setting in, and the sun began to hide behind the horizon, casting a golden glow over the city. The sky was painted with hues of red, orange, and pink, creating a picturesque scenery that seemed almost magical.

"Father, look, it's so beautiful," Alice said, her eyes reflecting the brilliant sunset. Her voice was filled with awe, and her gaze never wavered from the horizon.

Spark stood beside her, the corners of his mouth lifting in a rare, genuine smile.

"Yes, it is," he agreed, his tone softer than usual.

After a while, when Alice had seen everything from the fourth floor, Spark spoke. "Let's go."

As the platform began its descent, Alice looked up and asked. "Father, are we not going up anymore?"

"It's already evening, and we need to return home," Spark said gently. "Maybe some other time."

"Did Alice have fun?" he asked.

"Um," Alice nodded vigorously, her eyes gleaming with excitement. "Alice had lots of fun!"

Spark ruffled her hair, feeling a rare sense of contentment as they descended back to the ground floor.