Book 4: Chapter 56


    Nothing special happened on this months full moon. Luna chose to use the same method asst time. I did ask her if we could use other methods, but Luna exined that she couldnt withstand the pain over a long period of time either, so we could only stick to this one-shot method which was the quickest. I understandably couldnt object to it. When Luna goes into full-heat, Nier knocks her out and takes her away while I fall into my slumber. Going through this every month is tiring me. Even though Ive only gone through it a few times, it taxes me both physically and mentally to a great extent.


    When I woke up the next day, mom was sleeping at the table by the side. It looks like mom was in more pain than anyone when I was in pain. While my body was being ripped apart, moms heart bled for me. I stood up and walked up to moms side. I tried to use my strength to shit. I failed.


    What are you doing, son?


    Mom opened her eyes and looked at me startled as I had one arm around her neck and the other around her waist. It looks like mom maintains a high level of vignce even when she sleeps I let go while my face and ears were red and replied: I was I was going to pick you up but I didnt have the strength


    Mom stayed still. She then pinched her waist and managed to pinch a piece of flesh Mom looked gloomy. She frowned at said: Damn it Ive been so happy with you at my side this month I didnt exercise at all I definitely didnt have excess fat on my body before. But the spring hunting season ising. When springes in,e hunting with mommy.


    Mom winter has only just started


    Thats alright Itll be spring the next time youe. Mom reached her arms out and carefully hugged me. Maybe she was worried about me having gone through the full-moon night baptism, but she was very gentle with me. She stroked my head and with a smile said: Mommy doesnt want to count the days anymore. Mommy just checks the monthly schedules now. You will be back the month after next.


    I felt a little sad when looking at moms lonely and reluctant gaze. Its not just mom though. Vyvyans gaze was filled with agony and reluctance when I left her too. Seeing moms gaze makes me remember the phrase our ancestors taught us a son not ought to go to a distance where he will be away from his parents. But I have no choice. If my two moms could get along, maybe the three of us could find a ce to lead a happy and blissful life


    I think that if Im going to make that a reality, Ill need someone who can settle the crazy way they treat me. Itll be best if its my father, who is the one who won the support of the other elves after annihting the dark elves, the previous king, Inard. Unfortunately, hes probably dead as can be. Otherwise he wouldve crawled back if he had to. I mean, look at his wives. If hes dead, theres no chance theyll get along


    Mom, wheres Nier?


    I noticed that someone was missing from my side. Normally speaking, Nier should be facing me with her back as she stood at the door. But a Valkyrie I didnt know stood there today. Mom looked at me silently and then asked: Nier went to deliver a letter. Shes gone already. Oh right, son, do you have any opinion about your marriage to Nier?


    I looked at mom and shook my head: I do. Mom, I have a fiance already. I cant marry another girl.


    Mom looked at me and asked: Okay, so do you like Nier, son? Do you want to marry Nier?


    I thought about it and scratched my head. I was a little embarrassed as I said: Id be lying if I said I didnt like her because I like Nier, but


    Then there are no buts''.


    Mom stood up, pointed at the royal familys coat of arms on my chest and said: Son, you are my son here, the eldest son of the royal family, a member of the Rosvenor family. Your fiance there is your fiance when youre the elf prince. But youre not the elf prince now. Mommy supports monogamy too, but youre single here, son. This isnt betrayal. You must be affectionate with your elven wife as an elf, and you must be affectionate with your human wife as a human. That is loyalty.


    Thats thats


    Moms reasoning and moral arguments were full of problems but I had not one bloody argument for it. There was a huge problem with her entire logic, but there were no loopholes in the finer areas. Yes, she is indeed right based on the status quo. I have a fiance on the elven side, but I dont have one on humanitys side. Me getting married here wouldnt affect the elves over there.


    In other words, Im not betraying Lucia. I didnt betray her when I was the elf prince. But I cant get involved with elves as the human prince. If Im being all lovey-dovey here with Nier, then Im doing so as the human prince, so they dont conflict with each other.


    Wait, no why the hell is this two-timing sort-of-matter so reasonable here?!


    Mom looked at me who was shocked, patted me on my shoulder and added: Thats what well go with then, son. Mommy knows what youre thinking. If you agree, mommy will discuss your marriage with that woman.


    Wait a second! Mom! Youre going to see m(om)- Vyvyan?!


    Mom righteously replied: Of course. Of course Im the one whos meant to arrange your marriage as your mother. Who is she to be arranging it? She has to back off on this matter.


    I suddenly came to a realisation. Could this be a chance to get them to make up? They keep fighting with each other because of me and their rtionship hasnt improved. Maybe they just need a grandchild and theyll make up. Plus, preparing for my wedding is a chance for the two of them to meet


    Maybe theyll be able to be friends once they meet


    Alright, even Im not convinced by what Im saying. Itd be a blessing if they didnt fight each other upon meeting each other. I sure as hell dont want a second war over me to break out.


    Son, mommy wants you to be happy. Mommy doesnt want you to end up like mommy and have a political marriage. Mom looked at me with a sad look and continued, But, mommy doesnt have as much time as that woman. Mommy wants to see you happy in the short time mommy has. That way, mommy wont feel so guilty. Son, if you can ept Nier, just marry her. Mommy will help you solve the matters thate after it.


    Mom


    I looked at mom and my hand naturally went for the pendant on my chest. I gripped the heart-shape pendant tightly. The edges of it stabbed into my hand painfully as if it was about to cut into my flesh. I looked at moms gaze and let out a hopeless sigh. I said: Mom, let me think about it, alright? I dont want to decide so soon.


    Mom nodded and said: Think about it carefully before Nier returns then, son. But before that, let mommy hug you first Son, mommy really misses you mommy really loves you so mommy is waiting for you toe back soon son


    Uhm. I know mom. I love you too


    <strong>VOLUME 4 END</strong>