The Mystery Intensifies

Denen Satoshi was shocked, and was immediately thrown into bewilderment.

"T-then why is your surname 'Touki'? Only the Protoss can use that surname, right?" she asked.

"I don't think there's a law saying that this surname is exclusively for the Protoss. I was born with the name, anyway."

"So, is your father's and grandfather's surname Touki as well?"

"It should be, but my father died when I was very little. My mother raised me until age ten and also died of illness… I don't know much about my own identity."

"Uh…? Y-your parents are no more?" Denen Satoshi quickly bowed and apologized. "I'm sorry, Touki, I shouldn't have asked."

"It's fine." Li Dong waved his hands. "It has been so many years. I'm already used to being alone."

Looking at Li Dong who was bravely facing life with an optimistic smile, Denen Satoshi shed tears of empathy. "Touki, I am sorry, I am so, so sorry… I'm so bad with my words."